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

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for April 4 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword April 4, 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 4, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 4/4/26, 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 Conceited sort, disrespectfully
11A They're not hard to beat
15A Win after ad out, say
16A Tire (out)
17A Popular loaves for corned beef sandwiches
18A Resort that bans snowboarding
19A Protectors of a queen
21A When Buddhism's Bodhi Day is observed: Abbr.
22A Tourist hotspot in Uttar Pradesh
23A Epoch that marked the rise of mammals
25A "Heaven forbid!"
27A Chart-toppers
29A Fulfillment center?
30A Building managers, informally
32A Best-selling 2010 Kitty Kelley celebrity biography
33A The sparkle in some cosmetics
35A Member of a militant Islamist movement in Afghanistan and Pakistan
37A Low-priced car introduced in 1980
38A One bit
40A Mentioned
42A What isn't anyone's fault?
43A Unconvincing way of answering "Did you finish the job?"
45A Less likely to bite, perhaps
47A Dennis ___, author of "Mystic River" and "Gone Baby Gone"
48A The so-called "Prince of Motown"
49A Sold-out inits.
50A Person giving anonymously
56A Gone
58A Famous French filmmaker who was the son of a famous painter
59A Lead-in to girl
60A Something important to do, in office-speak
61A High-protein paste
62A "You betcha!"
1D Lunchbox staples, for short
2D "Twist, Lick, Dunk" product
3D Cry feebly
4D Staple of many a free app
5D Some silent yeses
6D Escort away
7D Junípero ___, founder of the San Francisco Mission
8D One of the Starks on "Game of Thrones"
9D Scandinavian name that becomes a number if you add an "e" inside it
10D Type of stanza
11D Waste watchdog, for short
12D Longstanding code of conduct
13D Agreed to a proposal
14D Rocket to the moon, e.g.
20D Average
24D "Roger that"
25D Fashionable stars of showbiz, slangily
26D Crystal and Rock, notably
27D Sun: Prefix
28D "Really?"
29D Target of some filters
31D Deal
34D Et ___
36D Certain particle accelerator
39D Fisheye, e.g.
41D Nightfall
44D Someone having mixed success at work?
46D Ogre
48D Figures in the films "Kazaam" and "Wishmaster"
51D Gospel singer Winans
52D Loose-lipped ones
53D F or G, but not H
54D Like some tongues
55D One side of the college football rivalry branded as "America's Game"
57D Eastern philosophy

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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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