NYT Crossword April 16 2026 Answers (4/16/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for April 16 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword April 16, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily puzzle that tests solvers’ knowledge and vocabulary. It’s one of the most popular crosswords in the world, known for its challenging clues and clever wordplay. The puzzle is published in the print edition of The New York Times and is also available online.

NYT Crossword April 16, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 4/16/26, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

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# Clue
1A Ventricle suppliers
6A Accepted unquestioningly
11A Rx for a root canal
14A ___ Moshfegh, "My Year of Rest and Relaxation" novelist
16A Performer known for her runs
17A Sommeliers' assets
18A Like some gins and cleaning products
19A Wipe clean
20A Fast fliers
22A Insect nicknamed for its small size
25A "Midsommar" director Aster
26A "Nova" network
28A Sport that takes place in an octagon, in brief
29A Ilk
31A Risks it
33A Leaning
34A Upper hand
35A "I, Robot" author Asimov
36A Big deals
37A Facilities, informally
39A Booking, for short
41A Torah writers
45A Unit for ultra-high-speed internet
49A This isn't working!
50A Fault line?
51A Big payroll service co.
52A Wail
54A Word seen between here and there
55A Joel's smuggling partner on "The Last of Us"
57A Bouquet
59A Tzatziki scooper
60A Some delivery data, in brief
61A Number of Super Bowl rings for Tom Brady
62A Abbr. seen before a person's name
63A With 65-Across, with extreme precision ... or a hint to reading 15 of this puzzle's answers
64A Serious
65A See 63-Across
1D X, for one
2D Fields medalist Terence
3D Like a lake on a breezy day
4D Charge
5D Question from someone seeking reassurance
6D "Finally!"
7D Service with cups and saucers
8D Dear
9D Exercise
10D Negation word in French
12D Occasion
13D Previous times
14D Welcome sight in musical chairs
15D Source of a deal with The Devil?
20D Sham
21D Like most of Nevada
23D "Yeah, nice try"
24D Gymnasts' rolls?
27D Kid who might get grounded
30D Take off the market
31D Reroute
32D Something a reality show lacks
33D Igneous rock that makes up most of Venus's surface
38D Be against, in a way
40D Achievement for Whoopi Goldberg and Rita Moreno, in brief
41D Planned
42D Officially give
43D Tool with coarse teeth
44D "It's a ___!"
45D Portmanteau for a queer Fortnite player, say
46D Fish whose name is Spanish for "pretty"
47D "There's no stopping me!"
48D Ruler with an iron fist
53D Meander
56D Fig. with two hyphens
57D Modern intensifying suffix
58D Journalist Curry
59D Glib

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We also recommend trying your hand at the NYT Mini Crossword, which is definitely easier (on all days!) as it is 5×5, compared to the full‑sized New York Times Crossword (which is 15×15, and the Sunday edition is 21×21!). If you want something in between, the NYT Midi Crossword offers between a 9×9 and 11×11 grid with a medium‑level challenge that bridges the gap between the Mini and the full puzzle—making it a great option for players looking to level up. New crosswords are released at 10PM ET on weekdays and 6PM ET on weekends.

The New York Times crossword was first published in The New York Times in 1942 and has been a daily feature ever since. It is known for its high level of difficulty and for its clever, often playful, clues and themes. The puzzles range in size from 15x15 grids on weekdays to larger 21x21 grids on Sundays, with varying levels of difficulty.

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The New York Times crossword is created by a team of skilled puzzle constructors and editors, who work to ensure that each puzzle is both entertaining and challenging for solvers. The puzzles are often themed, with clues and answers related to a particular subject or concept, and they frequently feature wordplay and puns.

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Solving the New York Times crossword has become a beloved pastime for many, and there are even competitions and clubs devoted to crossword puzzle solving. The New York Times crossword is available in print in the newspaper and online, and it has a dedicated following of loyal solvers who eagerly await each day's puzzle.

If you’re still struggling to solve your NYT crosswords, consider practicing with the Eugene Sheffer and Thomas Joseph dailies first. If you’re looking for similarly challenging crosswords, we recommend the WSJ Crossword and LA Times Crossword.

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