Across clue · October 8, 2026

"Why must you overcomplicate everything?," or what can be said about 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across

LA Times Crossword clue and verified answer for Thursday, October 8, 2026.

AW Verified by AppWalkthrough · 14 letters

""Why must you overcomplicate everything?," or what can be said about 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across"

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ITSNOTTHATHARD

14 letters · 4 vowels · 10 consonants

Letter analysis

14-letter answer

Letters

14

total length

Vowels

4

A E I O U

Unique

9

distinct letters

Direction

Across

in the grid

About this clue

The clue ""Why must you overcomplicate everything?," or what can be said about 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across" in the LA Times Crossword for Thursday, October 8, 2026 resolves to ITSNOTTHATHARD, a 14-letter answer.

This is one of many clues in the day's crossword. To see the full grid of answers, return to the October 8, 2026 puzzle page.

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"Why must you overcomplicate everything?," or what can be said about 16-, 24-, 49-, and 58-Across — LA Times Crossword October 8, 2026 Answer | AppWalkthrough