What is the Galaxy Program eg NYT referring to in crosswords?

[jessicabell]

I saw the clue “Galaxy program e.g. NYT” in a crossword and I’m confused — what “galaxy program” do they mean? Someone explained that it’s about Samsung Galaxy and refers to an Android app.

 

[Lucas]

Short answer: In crosswords, “Galaxy” usually points to Samsung’s Galaxy line, so the clue is hinting at SAMSUNG, ANDROID, PHONE, TABLET, or the Galaxy Store/App.
The exact answer that fits depends on the crossings and the wording of the clue (e.g., singular vs. plural, short vs. long).

 

[simran]

In NYT crosswords, “Galaxy program, e.g.” refers not to outer space but to a Samsung Galaxy device. The answer is ANDROIDAPP—i.e., an app that runs on Android.

 

[mayank]

In New York Times crosswords, the “Galaxy Program” typically refers to a space-related initiative, franchise, or series connected to exploration or sci-fi themes, such as NASA missions or entertainment properties like Star Wars, depending on the puzzle’s creative clue context.

 

[ArthurMex]

In NYT crosswords, the clue “Galaxy Program eg NYT” typically points to a satellite or space initiative, like NASA’s Galaxy series of satellites. When solving, think space, astronomy, or satellite programs rather than unrelated items, as the clue focuses on the Galaxy Program eg NYT context.

 

[lindamary]

In the NYT clue Galaxy program, e.g., they’re not talking about outer space — it refers to software on a Samsung Galaxy device. The answer is ANDROIDAPP (a program that runs on Android phones).

 

[AnnisHayma]

I was confused too! “Galaxy” here is the Samsung Galaxy line, and “program” just means an app — so a Galaxy program is an Android app

 

[Lorrie]

Think tech, not astronomy. The clue uses the idea that Galaxy devices run Android, so an ANDROIDAPP fits perfectly in the grid.

 

[Olive]

If you saw this clue in the August 23, 2025 NYT puzzle, the 10‑letter answer was ANDROIDAPP — a clear example of how modern tech shows up in crossword clues.

 

[BenitoEnelo]

A good tip: when NYT uses “e.g.” it’s pointing to an example of a category — here, a Galaxy program is an Android app.

 

[Lugwig]

Remember that many phone and tech terms show up in crosswords now, so don’t assume space‑related meanings when Galaxy appears.