NYT Crossword August 24 2026 Answers (8/24/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for August 24 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword August 24, 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 24, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 8/24/26, 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 24, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Apex
5A Curry ingredient
10A Hay unit
14A Robert Frost creation
15A Grilled, at a taqueria
16A Mined metals
17A Criminals' sphere
19A Have a hankering for
20A Floral Van Gogh subject
21A Latin gods
22A Enemy
23A End of the Greek alphabet
25A Tsunami
28A Common motive in a murder case
30A Follower of latch or catch
31A Nashville honor, briefly
32A Oft-torn knee part, in brief
34A Confederate soldier, informally
35A Any foreseeable difficulty ... with a hint to 17-, 25-, 50- and 60-Across
42A Clerical vestment
43A Writer Edgar Allan ___
44A She, in Portuguese
45A Zing ___ (brand of Bloody Mary mix)
47A Zoomed past
50A Stop in the afterlife
54A Fill in for
55A Fury
56A Source of fleece
57A Jazz great Fitzgerald
58A White part of an orange
60A Natural wonder in Venezuela
64A Sound in a cavernous empty room
65A Arctic creatures with flippers
66A International retailer with a three-syllable name
67A Dance whose name is also a hairstyle
68A Golfer Els
69A Letters on an invitation
1D Storekeeper on "The Simpsons"
2D Trick
3D Like the period known as the Middle Ages
4D Leave the cocoon
5D Sparrows : cheeps :: crows : ___
6D Grp. that entertains troops
7D Tuesday, in Lyon
8D Sat at a red light
9D Gymnast Comaneci
10D Cousin of a curtsy
11D Yasir of the P.L.O.
12D Chinese computer giant
13D Lauder of cosmetics
18D "Knives Out" director Johnson
23D Philharmonic grp.
24D Many a viral post
25D Word after Georgia, Virginia or low
26D Big name in movie theaters
27D Caitlin Clark's league
29D Apparel
33D Place for gloss
34D Actress Perlman of "Cheers"
36D "Auld ___ Syne"
37D "Three Sisters" sister
38D Like many horror flicks
39D Presentations with an 18-minute limit
40D Actor Idris
41D Tampa Bay players
45D Financial center of Switzerland
46D Franklin who sang "Chain of Fools"
48D Baby bovine
49D Filled pastry
50D Plumbing conduits
51D Needle mischievously
52D Renter's counterpart
53D Daughter of King Lear
57D Coder's counterpart to "if"
59D Non-sharer
61D One of football's Mannings
62D "The Magicians" novelist Grossman
63D Maple syrup base

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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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