NYT Crossword August 14 2026 Answers (8/14/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for August 14 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword August 14, 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 August 14, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 8/14/26, 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 ___ Plateau, home to the tomb of King Khufu
5A Discovers
14A "There's my cue"
15A "Dios mío!"
16A Superbright
17A Couple's last coupling, perhaps
18A Mounted warrior skilled in martial arts
20A Retired pro wrestler Flair
21A Sibling's cry of protest, maybe
22A Guard for some time?
27A Unit whose name derives from the Latin word for "heat"
29A Completely lose it
30A Bunk alternatives
31A Leave a lasting mark on
33A Because
34A Self-doubter's question
35A Huddling, as teammates
37A Mom-and-pop group
38A Rock musician Bob
40A "Enough out of you!"
41A Costco competitor, informally
42A England's George V vis-à-vis Russia's Nicholas II
44A Good places for a deep dive into research?
46A Recollection, say
48A Primates found only in and around Madagascar
50A Slip
51A Explode, as a paintball
52A Enthusiastic cry when one's favorite song comes on the radio
57A Idle
58A Excessively greedy
59A Berkshire town
60A Of an indefinitely large number
61A Spanish muralist José María ___
1D Kitchen brand inspired by 18-Across
2D "Seriously?!"
3D Issue in a modern remote work setting
4D Corn and wheat, for two
5D Garment worn with a bodice called a choli
6D 365th out of 365, in brief
7D Words of comfort
8D Not being real about
9D Honey is high in this
10D Deplete
11D Yogis' utterances
12D Purple drink ingredient at a boba tea shop
13D "… plus ___"
17D Unfruitful
19D Animated 2011 film set in Brazil
22D Person that's best left alone
23D Wong of Netflix's "Beef"
24D Shoot the breeze
25D Philosophy of "Keep things simple," in a sense
26D "How do ___ grow? They grow out of your life": Robert Penn Warren
28D Scratch that!
30D "Julius Caesar" role
32D Plot device?
35D Shimmer colorfully
36D Hello or goodbye, abroad
39D Computer key that might be pressed repeatedly in a panic
41D Tastes
43D Average Joe, in modern slang
45D ___ Bleus, nickname for France's World Cup team
47D Check for fit
49D What might go straight to the heart?
51D Deep cut
52D Monodrama that debuted in 1989
53D Country ___
54D Unwanted place for bugs
55D Parlor offering, for short
56D Project

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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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