Tough nut to crack NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Tough nut to crack” crossword clue is ENIGMA (6 letters). We have seen this clue once in New York Times crosswords, most recently on October 1, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER · 6 LETTERS
1E2N3I4G5M6A
ENIGMA: something that is hard to understand or explain.
Best answers for “Tough nut to crack”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENIGMA | 6 | Tough nut to crack |
| 2 | NUT | 3 | Tough ___ to crack similar clue |
| 3 | EASIER | 6 | Not as tough similar clue |
| 4 | ENDURE | 6 | Tough it out similar clue |
The first answer is for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
Seen in
| Crossword | Date | Answer | Clue page |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Times | October 1, 2026 | ENIGMA | 45 Down |
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Questions about the Tough nut to crack Crossword Clue
What is the 6-letter answer to the Tough nut to crack crossword clue?
ENIGMA is the 6-letter answer to the “Tough nut to crack” crossword clue.
When was the Tough nut to crack crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of October 1, 2026. We have seen it once.
What are other possible answers to the Tough nut to crack crossword clue?
Similar clues were answered with NUT (“Tough ___ to crack”), EASIER (“Not as tough”), ENDURE (“Tough it out”).