NYT Crossword August 3 2026 Answers (8/3/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for August 3 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword August 3, 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 3, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 8/3/26, 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 3, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A What's paid
5A Slowpoke in a "mobile home"
10A Figure that might be measured in acres
14A What a diaper pail helps minimize
15A ___ bear (cuddly toy)
16A Device used in a lactation room
17A Size between mini and maxi
18A Humiliate
19A Ancient Peruvian society
20A Idler along the seashore
22A "Pumpkin eater" in a nursery rhyme
23A Speak at the top of one's lungs
24A Needle-working craft
26A Kitchen appliance for desserts
30A Division in a supermarket
31A Travel like slime
32A One lacking refinement
35A Chess game's end
36A Children's author A.A. ___
38A Throw with force
39A ___ constrictor
40A Phase in which users help catch bugs
41A Instrument on which reveille is played
42A Series that may feature forensics experts
46A Ninja's quality
48A ___ whiskey
49A Surgery that leaves the patient looking better?
50A Adjective describing 20-, 26- and 42-Across
54A Guesstimates for when planes are due, for short
55A Donation at some Red Cross events
57A "Best Dad ___" (message on a mug)
58A "The King" in soccer
59A Competitive thing to "bring"
60A Still red, as steak
61A Uno + dos
62A All gone from the dinner plate
63A Winter forecast
1D Head-scratcher?
2D Garfield's perky-eared canine buddy
3D Coke or Pepsi
4D Toddler's wheels
5D Horses' hangout
6D Cosmic cloud
7D Eve's man
8D Passports and driver's licenses, for short
9D Aid in making soap
10D Per individual
11D Rehearsal
12D Host with a mic
13D A world ___
21D "Present!"
22D Hawaiian seafood dish
24D "Let's go, man!"
25D Demolish
26D First two syllables of "I am what I am," aptly
27D Farewell in Florence
28D Opportunity to buy some antiques
29D Back tooth
33D Guthrie who sang "You can get anything you want at Alice's Restaurant"
34D Went by plane
36D Convene
37D What a mosquito bite causes
38D Swindling sorts
40D Swoleness
41D Taco ___
43D Rewards for excellent employees
44D Stereotypical cry after "Honey …"
45D ___ voyage (first trip)
46D Caught some Z's
47D Product of Maine or Idaho, informally
50D Jacket
51D Pavlov known for canine experiments
52D Roman emperor who competed in the Olympics (and "won" every event he was in)
53D Got bigger
55D Snookums
56D Alternative to JFK and EWR

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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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