NYT Crossword August 27 2026 Answers (8/27/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for August 27 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword August 27, 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 27, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 8/27/26, 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 Open with one's teeth?
6A Network that launched in 1994 with the film "Scent of a Woman"
11A Bed threads
14A Pre-Inca civilization known for its underground aqueducts and geoglyphs
15A November birthstone
16A CNBC subj.
17A Currently being tried
18A Apt synonym for "wake-up call"
20A Seattle pro soccer team
22A Look at this!
23A Make a right turn?
24A Greek organization, informally
26A 4x platinum self-titled album of 2001
27A More saplike
29A "Sesame Street" character with a pet rock named Rocco
32A Alertness aid
34A Founder of Stoicism
35A Go the other way
36A Not just my
37A Loaded with energy
40A When doubled, first name in classic Hollywood
41A ___ Khamenei, former supreme leader of Iran
42A Daughter of Saturn, in Roman myth
43A Just sat around
45A One sitting on a coop board?
46A Colombian offerings that may be served with hogao
49A Conditions
50A "___ counting?"
51A Check-in from a texter
53A Discombobulated
56A Large storage unit
59A Be a rat
62A 2007 horror sequel
63A "The Simpsons" character ___ Nahasapeemapetilon
64A Monotonous hum
65A Hat decoration in a marching band
66A Relay division
67A Word before park or after cheap
68A Less candid, perhaps
1D Some, in León
2D Allied grp.
3D Astronaut for whom a Pixar character is named
4D "You're not the only one!"
5D Longtime "Saturday Night Live" announcer Don
6D Start to type?
7D Action figures and such
8D Parrot
9D Indian P.M., 1991-96
10D Totino's frozen food offering
11D Tropical fruta
12D Pic file format
13D Put out
19D 911 responder
21D "Music for Airports" composer
24D Feudal estate
25D Lens solution brand
26D 10,000,000 ergs
28D 2004 inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ... and a hint to 3-, 10-, 29- and 33-Down
29D Bear of children's rhyme
30D Desert havens
31D "Heavens to Murgatroyd!"
32D Biblical "captain"
33D Gesture also known as "spirit fingers"
38D French bread?
39D Console for Chrono Trigger, in brief
44D Completely missed shot
47D "It makes sense now!"
48D Soak
50D Microscopic
52D Insects responsible for virtually all fig pollination
53D Obsessively oriented
54D Record, in a way
55D A little too pleased with oneself
56D Bloke
57D "The devourer of all things," per Ovid
58D Perpetually
60D Clumsy vessel
61D Bygone cousin of a kiwi

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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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