NYT Crossword August 21 2026 Answers (8/21/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for August 21 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword August 21, 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 21, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 8/21/26, 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 Leader in a robe called a kasaya
5A Some malty offerings
14A Jejune
15A Coupling rings?
17A Come (together)
18A One sharing gold
19A Remy's brother in "Ratatouille"
21A High tea treat
22A Mathematician Terence, winner of the 2006 Fields Medal
23A ___ Ball, 2021 N.B.A. Rookie of the Year
25A Key for getting out
26A Gave temporarily
27A One-named pop star with Monkey Puzzle Records
28A ___ tov (Jewish festival)
30A Advantageous
32A Losing control emotionally, in slang
36A Drama club enthusiast
38A Italian hero?
40A Bold
42A Étendue bleue
43A Hindi for "reign"
45A Focus of a concussion protocol
46A N.L. East team, on scoreboards
49A Especially ornate
51A Mass. summer setting
52A Jack up
54A School units
55A In place?
58A Stuff in shakers
59A "Aww!"
60A Target of a search party
61A Is canned
62A Word repeated before "against the dying of the light" in a Dylan Thomas poem
1D Names
2D Language spoken by Jesus
3D Place for a quick stop
4D Puzzle
5D La ti do, musically
6D Bovine sounds
7D Sport similar to pétanque
8D Character
9D "Sinners" director, 2025
10D Apogee
11D Where a serviette is laid
12D Haut monde
13D ___ Crosley, author of 2008's "I Was Told There'd Be Cake"
16D Impudent sort
20D Paris's Champs-___
24D Grand Canyon lookout whose name suggests visitors' reactions
26D Some baroque instruments
29D Diamond wear
31D Metal tube in a nuclear reactor
33D Jazz musician Jamal
34D Neighbor of Colo.
35D Mass unit
37D First filmmaker to receive the Order of Culture in Japan
39D Unprocessed inventory
40D One might leave you unprotected at night
41D What kid-friendly games typically are
44D What big crowds do
45D Fells
47D Hang-up
48D Something raised in a meeting
50D Julio ___ Chávez (boxing legend)
52D Possessive pronoun
53D "Cheerio"
56D Snitch
57D Neighbor of Ark.

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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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