NYT Crossword April 20 2026 Answers (4/20/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for April 20 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword April 20, 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 20, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 4/20/26, 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 20, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Solicit with a goodie
6A School support grps.
10A Egyptian cobra
13A Well-informed
14A Teaser, for short
15A Word before Kim, Wayne or Nas X in hip-hop names
16A Low red card in a deck
18A George Gershwin's lyricist brother
19A Window shades
20A Follow orders
21A Locomotives, to kids
25A Comic figure at a circus
26A "Impressive!"
27A Stir up, as waters
28A "The worst!"
34A ___-backward
35A Walk wearily
37A ___-Magnon (early human)
38A City and its surroundings
40A German refusal
41A Alternative to .com or .edu
42A Ridiculous
43A "Don't mention it - it was easy"
50A "Just doin' my job"
51A Insect with pincers
52A X, for a sorority
53A "I need to use the bathroom" … or what the shaded squares spell?
58A Skirt feature
59A Decorations around the United Nations
60A "Sauer" hot dog topping
61A Triage sites, for short
62A Mascara coats one
63A Full of know-how
1D Butterfly on the ankle, say, informally
2D "Gross!"
3D Chinese revolutionary
4D Football all-star game
5D Cookware coating
6D National museum in Madrid
7D Trunk for a sculptor to sculpt
8D Fig. from an out-of-order ATM?
9D ...---... in Morse
10D Cover story, in court
11D Sound that warns of a tornado
12D What coins are exchanged for at an arcade
14D Phnom ___, Cambodia's capital
17D Kool-Aid rival
20D Site of Pearl Harbor
21D Not far away
22D Lift
23D Throw (out)
24D Valentine's Day flower
25D Stow tightly, with "in"
28D Cigarette substance
29D Move in a hurry, old-style
30D Many a craft beer, for short
31D Medium-sized battery
32D Filtered food for whales
33D PlayStation maker
35D Matador charger
36D Pasta sauce brand
39D Golfer McIlroy
40D Big U.S./Canada falls
42D (The) boondocks
43D Specialty
44D Catchall survey option
45D Cuts at the margins
46D Apps undergoing testing
47D "Sometimes you just gotta ___"
48D Flubs
49D Slack-jawed feeling
53D Grp. for the Jets and Jaguars
54D In the style of
55D Bathroom, informally
56D Sweetie, to Brits
57D Total dump

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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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