NYT Crossword August 18 2026 Answers (8/18/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for August 18 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword August 18, 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 18, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 8/18/26, 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 August 18, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Assistance
5A Dickens villain ___ Heep
10A Bears' lairs
14A Plant with many topical uses
15A Downright unpleasant
16A Meaning of "vidi," in Caesar's boast
17A Classic Beethoven piano piece
20A Fed. agency overseeing the stock market
21A To blame
22A Online Q&A
25A ___ ex machina
28A Home to Kosovo and Monaco: Abbr.
29A Academy Award-winning tune from "La La Land"
32A "Chiseled" muscles
35A Of yore
36A Snippet in a film review show
38A "Looper" director Johnson
39A Sarcastic title girl of 1990s-2000s MTV
40A Utah skiing destination
41A Coverers of current events
43A Boss (around)
44A Phoenix basketball player
45A 1983 Eurythmics hit whose full title includes "(Are Made of This)"
47A Popular fantasy role-playing game, in brief
48A Spies
49A "___-haw!"
50A It has its x's and y's
54A T-shirt or blouse
56A Iconic number from "The Phantom of the Opera" ... or an apt title for this puzzle
62A Story of one's life?
63A Beforehand
64A Singer Kahan with the 2026 #1 album "The Great Divide"
65A Hot
66A 17-, 29-, 45- and 56-Across
67A Person regularly sought out for advice
1D Scene stealer
2D Eponym of a chess rating system
3D British bathroom
4D Writes
5D International aid org.
6D Cloth covered in dust, say
7D "… or so"
8D Lead-in to "boy!" or "girl!"
9D Madness
10D Kuwaiti currency
11D The elder of a pair of biblical twins
12D The "N" of N.A.A.C.P.: Abbr.
13D Smack, as flies
18D Gave false hopes
19D Coming in handy
22D Nuts whose shells look like they have little berets
23D Environs
24D When Hamilton and Burr had their duel
26D Manufactured in America
27D What gossipers and tall buildings are full of
30D Desires
31D Fly in the sky
32D Like some theme park passes
33D "Oh, buzz off"
34D Thin on the ground
37D Give a hoot
39D Morning condensation
42D Channel that rebranded with "NOW" in its name in 2025
43D "Citizen Kane" director Welles
46D Forfends
47D Part of a pantheon
50D "Famous" cookie baker
51D Anti-friction fluid
52D High-end private jet, familiarly
53D Hairstyle associated with Jimi Hendrix and Angela Davis
55D Send an instant message
57D Sardine container
58D Refuse to share
59D Glop
60D Mario has a red "M" on his
61D Howe'er

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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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