On the ___ (free) NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “On the ___ (free)” crossword clue is LOOSE (5 letters); other puzzles used HOUSE. We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times and New York Times Mini crosswords, most recently on September 12, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 5 LETTERS
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LOOSE: not firm, taut, or rigid.
Best answers for “On the ___ (free)”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOOSE | 5 | On the ___ (free) |
| 2 | HOUSE | 5 | On the ___ (free) |
| 3 | RID | 3 | Free (of) similar clue |
| 4 | SCOT | 4 | ___-free similar clue |
| 5 | PSA | 3 | Ad free similar clue |
| 6 | NOCOST | 6 | Free similar clue |
| 7 | GOTASEC | 7 | "You free?" similar clue |
The first 2 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the On the ___ (free) Crossword Clue
What is the 5-letter answer to the On the ___ (free) crossword clue?
LOOSE is the 5-letter answer to the “On the ___ (free)” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the On the ___ (free) crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of September 12, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.
What are other possible answers to the On the ___ (free) crossword clue?
Other puzzles used HOUSE for this clue. Similar clues were answered with RID (“Free (of)”), SCOT (“___-free”), PSA (“Ad free”).