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

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for August 26 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword August 26, 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 26, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 8/26/26, 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 Modern lead-in to quit or bait
5A Heat source for many hydrothermal vents
10A Act all teenagerly, say
14A [I have something to say ...]
15A He has the weight of the world on his shoulders
16A River by the Royal Shakespeare Theatre
17A Enhancing "blemish" (3x)
19A Rip apart
20A Something to belly up to
21A Tennis's "King of Clay," familiarly
22A Cautious
23A "My guess is ..."
25A Teach, playfully (3x)
29A Pinocchio's tell
31A South American capital where Simón Bolívar was born
32A ___ Wowie (cocktail with a rhyming name)
33A PC key
34A Wait for it!
35A Sweet popcorn coating (4x)
39A Sci-fi pilot ___ Solo
40A Call, as a poker bet
41A Roman author of "Metamorphoses"
42A Fred Flintstone's boss at the rock quarry
45A Tech review site
46A Nut in Sausalito cookies (3x)
48A Bundles in a stationery shop
52A Pointed remarks
53A "Famous" cookie entrepreneur
55A Church fixture
56A Black mark on a credit report, in brief
57A "Unbelievable!" ... or what 17-, 25-, 35- and 46-Across are made from, letter-wise?
60A Never Have I ___ (party game)
61A April's ___ Day
62A Bug on a pug
63A Alien incubators in "Invasion of the Body Snatchers"
64A Acrimonious, as a breakup
65A Units of verse
1D Torah scholar
2D Bridge Out ___ (sign)
3D They have teeth but don't bite
4D Ground-dwelling bird in a eucalyptus forest
5D Chichén Itzá builders
6D Taking charge?
7D Happy-sounding advocacy grp.
8D Scuff up, say
9D Set, as a price
10D Instrument associated with beans and salsa?
11D Was a ham
12D Scrunchied hairstyle
13D "The ___" (final track listed on the original "Abbey Road")
18D Audition
22D Word that can precede cry or baby
24D Picky, picky, picky
26D Sch. attended by Steve Martin, James Dean and Jack Black (none of whom stayed to graduate)
27D Housemother
28D What cards with circles, stars, pluses, squares and wavy lines test for, in brief
30D Day break?
32D Got it all off his chest?
33D Disc golf "hole"-in-one
35D Capital city known as the "Jerusalem of the Balkans"
36D Consider
37D Disinclined
38D Small bug with a strong-sounding name
39D "Well, let me think"
43D Herculean tasks
44D Almost a quarter of the Super Bowl's run time
45D Sometimes-uncredited appearances
47D da-DUM, da-DUM, da-DUM, da-DUM, for example
49D Gift from a teacher's pet
50D Free-for-all
51D Result of a hot pursuit?
54D Grand Ole ___
56D One leg press, say
57D Uncle ___
58D Minecraft resource
59D Command to a jumpy dog

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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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