NYT Crossword April 17 2026 Answers (4/17/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for April 17 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword April 17, 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 17, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 4/17/26, 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!

Looking for answers to another NYT Crossword puzzle? Check out our archive of NYT Crossword Answers. Our NYT Crossword Hints for April 17, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A 12-12, say
5A Make an all-out effort
10A 50, on a table
13A Sea creature known to mourn its dead
14A Long-stemmed mushroom
15A Wow
16A Medicare subsection covering ambulance services
18A Get to the point?
19A Half a chocolate bar
20A Settle a bill
22A Georgia hometown of R.E.M. and the B-52s
24A Small pieces from
26A Multitude
27A Looks over briefly
30A Word after back or snack
32A Sticker that usually comes in sets of three or four?
33A Did some knifework on
35A Solo pilot?
36A Worst of all imaginable chronologies
39A "What's the issue …?"
40A Start to season, as a skillet
41A "Storage Wars" network
42A Awaken
44A Voting, e.g.
46A "Altho ..."
48A Set of notes in a seventh chord
49A "Stop being such a baby!"
51A Negative Nancy or Debbie Downer
55A First Super Bowl won by the Kansas City Chiefs in 50 years
56A Gal on the screen
58A [You're boring me]
59A First of all
60A Result from
61A Chewy Japanese noodle
62A "___ supuesto!" ("Of course!," in Spanish)
63A Look with a curled lip
64A Mizzen, e.g.
1D Outperforms
2D Modern home of ancient Mesopotamia
3D Neutral shade
4D Informational repository
5D End of a gay pride slogan
6D "Bad news aside ..."
7D Catchy tune
8D Maker of the iconic Billy bookcase
9D What's going around?
10D Gets the memo
11D 2000 song for Aaron Carter about seeking someone "tough but sweet"
12D Safety devices for trapeze artists
17D "Mars, the ___ of War" (first movement of "The Planets")
21D "You get the picture"
23D Old-school dance
25D Discussion guider
27D 2008 Clint Eastwood film centered around an attempted car theft
28D Act superior to
29D Pro ___
31D Bend it like Beckham!
32D BlackBerrys, e.g., for short
34D Seriously, in modern slang
37D 1/86,400 of a day: Abbr.
38D Opium product used by Anna Karenina and Victor Frankenstein
43D Big fight
45D Exclaim
47D High honors in science fiction
49D Sludge
50D Sacrifice in some chess gambits
52D Weird Al Yankovic parody of the Kinks's "Lola"
53D Mythical lover
54D Monthly expense
57D Student center?

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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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Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke has been an avid fan of word games and puzzles for over two decades. She loves to unscramble words, challenge herself to crossword puzzles and try out the latest word games. As a published author and database architect, it was natural for her to take her love for all things word games to the next level!

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