NYT Crossword August 17 2026 Answers (8/17/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for August 17 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword August 17, 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 17, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 8/17/26, 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 One of two fruit flavors in Sprite
5A Has no choice
9A "The ___ thickens"
13A Islamic prayer leader
14A Poker player's buy-in
15A Italian "Paul"
16A Well-dressed guy
18A Arctic Indigenous group
19A Venomous arachnid
20A Not dormant, as a volcano
21A A, in German
22A Autobahn speedometer meas.
24A Take, as advice
25A It captures ballpark smooches
29A Stand for a poster
31A Egyptian fertility goddess
32A Hilarious person
34A Doll with neon hair
37A Ping-Pong table divider
38A Containers for fruit preserves
40A Burj Khalifa's country, for short
41A Birds in V-formations
43A Capital with fjord tours
44A Facility that produces coins
45A Casts a ballot
47A Lengthy rants
49A Sulky state
51A ___ Geo Wild (cable channel)
53A Popular chain for RVers
54A Snacked
56A Hot pepper named for Cuba's capital
61A Off Broadway awards
62A "Totally agree!" … or what the circled letters are, in different languages
63A Like throwbacks
64A Abbr. before a recipient's name on an envelope
65A The Roaring Twenties and the Swinging Sixties
66A Otherwise
67A Hotel worker
68A Overhaul
1D Covers for pots
2D Apple with a big screen
3D ___ tofu (Sichuan dish)
4D Catherine the Great, e.g.
5D Sauce for mozzarella sticks
6D Erase
7D Reeked
8D Half a score
9D "Pink" animal of film
10D 1963 Kingsmen hit with a repetitive title
11D Martini garnish
12D Schlepped
15D Insta posting
17D Sweeping in scope
20D "Now I understand!"
23D Fragrant bits tossed at newlyweds
25D Key chess piece
26D "That makes sense"
27D On-location inspections
28D Boozy brunch drink
30D Lines on a GPS
33D Breakfast beverages, for short
35D Come down to earth
36D "Sounds like a plan!"
38D Hot tub nozzle
39D Green Day or Pink Floyd
42D "And that's that!"
44D Wander aimlessly
46D Wrap up
48D Singer Chappell
49D Sound asleep?
50D 2016 prize for Bob Dylan
52D Greek letter that symbolizes an angle
55D That, in Spain
57D ___ Spumante
58D Brontë's "Jane ___"
59D Enjoy a fantasy, say
60D ___ buco
62D Sweet potato

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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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