NYT Crossword April 18 2026 Answers (4/18/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for April 18 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword April 18, 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 18, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 4/18/26, 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 "The Jeffersons" or "The Simpsons," notably
8A Team with the mascot Big Al, familiarly
12A In time
14A Dish purportedly invented in Los Angeles's Little Tokyo neighborhood
15A New York's ___ Valley
16A Thawing
17A Treat
18A New outfit or accessory for a character, in video game-speak
19A Things that shouldn't be hidden
20A Non-eco-friendly refrigerant
21A Term in the bedroom, maybe
23A Unite
24A Two-pronged
26A Metros in the 1990s
27A "Wait just a sec"
29A Cowboy's friend, informally
30A Name that spiked in popularity following a 2013 Disney movie
31A Finalized
34A "You've got nothing to worry about"
36A All-time scoring leader for the Miami Heat, familiarly
38A Routine surfaces
39A Browns, on a scoreboard
40A Mathematics writer Gardner
41A Words of endorsement
43A Arrived
44A Make-believe sorrow
46A Cause of amusement to a vet, maybe
47A Daredevil's calculation
48A Some fairy tale characters
1D Did business with, in a way
2D Blowgun projectile
3D Words before "a penny" or "a treat"
4D Fifth-most abundant element in the universe
5D Lieutenant in "Catch-22"
6D Into
7D Breakfast dish that might go over well?
8D How people get into a swimming pool, typically
9D Yom Kippur observers
10D Like the cheese in fondue
11D Backdrop for many van Gogh paintings
12D Blitzed
13D ___ pull-downs (exercise)
14D Item in a list on the fridge, maybe
17D Texas air hub, for short
18D Silky-haired toy
21D Start to give
22D "Hey, no backing out now!"
25D Still waffling
27D Relatives of ottomans
28D Texter's affectionate sign-off
29D It's not fit for human consumption
31D Cutting stuff
32D Cuts a line?
33D It takes two hands to show
34D Musketeer's tool
35D Nissan model
37D Brings about, as havoc
38D Less than milli-, more than nano-
40D Paint option
42D Metric for a venture capitalist, in brief
43D Play (with)
45D Calc. calculation

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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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