NYT Crossword April 3 2026 Answers (4/3/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for April 3 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword April 3, 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 3, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 4/3/26, 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 3, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A ___ Hoffman, member of the Chicago Seven
6A Trace
10A Influence on the Beatles' "I Am the Walrus"
14A Words before a dash
16A Crazy, in Coahuila
17A Coy response to "Why do you ask?"
18A Traced, e.g.
19A S.I. or GQ
20A Corn whole?
21A Hymn's finale?
23A Baltic and Mediterranean: Abbr.
25A Sponsor of auto racing's Sprint Cup Series
27A Conductor Previn with a Lifetime Achievement Grammy
28A Writer's fillip
30A Throw in the towel
33A Sculler's instrument
34A All-natural juice?
37A Hit HBO series inspired by a post-apocalyptic video game
38A One offering biting critiques?
39A Brand whose products often come with caps
40A "m" or "n"
41A Dine at home ... or at a restaurant
45A Like many replays in sports
47A ___ Nation (entertainment company founded by Jay-Z)
49A Swimmer's assignment
50A Tundra, for one
53A "Yellowjackets" airer, for short
55A Secrecy-ensuring document, in brief
56A Apogee
57A Fusion pastry made with glutinous rice flour
60A Really get to
61A It might be worth just as much as you pay for it
62A Mates
63A Blend
64A More grounded
1D They're often picked up at coffee shops
2D Parent's warning
3D Sausage, in British lingo
4D Spousal vow
5D Brontë heroine
6D Ticks of a ticker
7D "___ no use"
8D GLAAD and CARE, for two
9D Author Morrison
10D Actor Ehrenreich of "Oppenheimer"
11D Some fair fare
12D Cube producer
13D Bummer
15D Baltic and Mediterranean
22D What autopay helps avoid
24D Responses suggesting "Here we go again"
26D Brown on the outside
29D "It'll all be OK!"
31D Become well lubricated
32D After regulation play, for short
35D Zeno of ___, Greek philosopher who rejected the existence of space, time and motion
36D Like some wide-open spaces
37D International fast-food chain without a location in Mexico, interestingly
38D Popular food fish
39D C's equivalent
42D Compound in wine or tea
43D Bring about
44D Less of a mess
46D Socializes
48D ___ Pet
51D Bands together?
52D Rent
54D Betting figures
58D ___ shading (animation technique)
59D Some small donations

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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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