NYT Crossword August 28 2026 Answers (8/28/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for August 28 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword August 28, 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 28, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 8/28/26, 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 "Oh, what the hell"
8A Mythical figure in "Doctor Faustus"
13A Worrier's words
15A Like a parkour practitioner
16A Politician's response, maybe
18A Step in the shower
19A Christian ___
20A Beamed over
22A "Would ya look at that …"
25A Milieu for bathyspheres, with "the"
26A "Ignorance is bliss," e.g.
29A Compañeras
31A Rabbit's title
32A Lead-in to field or fifties
34A Big house
35A ___ polo (sport played in Pakistan)
36A Asteroids system
38A Flame proof?
39A ___ collar
41A Yellow-and-black ideogram
42A World's second-most-populous island
44A Hosting, informally
45A They might raise your kids
49A "Easy-peasy!"
52A Customizable avatar for Nintendo games
53A Natural exfoliant
54A Houdini specialty
57A Flower in a Whitman poem written as an elegy for Lincoln
58A Kim Cattrall's role on "Sex and the City"
59A Move stealthily
60A Setting for an uphill climb
1D Certain elastic band
2D Washing the dishes, e.g.
3D Brazilian soccer star known for his dribbling flair
4D Org. that might do some spring cleaning?
5D Actress Ming-Na of "Mulan"
6D Shoe fitting concerns
7D Golf bag attachments
8D Frequent collaborator with Bill Murray
9D Members of a Gen Z subculture with online origins
10D Screen capture?
11D Choice word
12D Sine qua non
14D Something read at a table
17D Overhaul
21D Creator of the Hawaiian Islands, in myth
23D Building block
24D "Our luck has turned!"
27D Blend
28D Word with live or chicken
29D Residency org.
30D Brewing stuff
31D Outlaw
33D Unprofessional letters?
35D "The thing is …"
37D Sticking point
40D Lightning conductor?
41D Rock subgenre portmanteau
43D Jazz aficionado, e.g.
44D Spirit seen on el Día de los Muertos
46D The 12th crew member in "Ocean's Twelve"
47D Women's Basketball Hall-of-Famer Penicheiro
48D Electric instrument played on Stevie Wonder's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours"
49D Afflictions
50D Work like a dog
51D Star turns at a concert
55D Print maker
56D Subj. with two A.P. exams

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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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