NYT Crossword August 31 2026 Answers (8/31/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for August 31 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword August 31, 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 31, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 8/31/26, 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 31, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Part of a dance
5A Sch. with the Daily Bruin newspaper
9A Slightly intoxicated
14A Fancy
15A Worms and such on hooks
16A Be of the same mind
17A Redding with two posthumous Grammys
18A "Sesame Street" character who was once sung to sleep by Andrea Bocelli
19A Ransacks
20A One who regularly drops things
23A The : English :: ___ : French
24A Letter after sigma
25A One dining on Friskies
28A Role for Selena Gomez on "Only Murders in the Building"
31A Umbrella-shaped sea creature
34A Director DuVernay
35A Pathetic
36A Examine at length
37A Took shots first, then paid for them later
40A Clothing sizes for shorter women
41A Ski in zigzags
42A "Far out!"
43A Tetra- minus one
44A Newlyweds' getaway
46A Owl sounds
48A Actress de Armas
49A 401(k) relative
50A "Need an ark? I Noah guy," e.g.
51A "Tell everyone!" … or what to do with the starts of 20-, 31- and 44-Across?
58A Inuit for "house"
60A Italian hello
61A Et ___ (and others: Lat.)
62A Tennis locale
63A Pre-Easter observance
64A R-rated, maybe
65A A cube has 12 of them
66A Petrol brand
67A Easter egg decorating supplies
1D Mess maker
2D Attire for the Sugar Plum Fairy
3D Off-ramp
4D Pulverizing tool
5D Alternatives to Lyfts
6D Baby whale
7D In finite supply
8D Lacking a musical key
9D A ___ as old as time
10D Composer Stravinsky
11D Ham on an antipasto platter
12D Solidify
13D "You called?"
21D Sinuous swimmer
22D Swallowed hard
26D Aver
27D Graduate student’s project
28D ___ P. Johnson (gay rights activist)
29D Island of Arthurian legend
30D Fruit-resembling mollusk
31D The "one" of a one-two
32D So far
33D Part of the week that workers look forward to: Abbr.
35D Lunch item that might be made with cold cuts, in slang
38D Ginger ___
39D Cup-and-ball or yo-yo
40D Deep-dish vessel
42D Support staff for a rock band
45D Soothsayer
46D Tint
47D "To victory!"
50D Part of an Instagram post
52D Skin opening
53D Goes bad
54D Gets bronzed at the beach
55D Brand with "anti-aging" products
56D Bibimbap base
57D Pages on a desk calendar
58D "Rocks" at a bar
59D Lead-in to forbid or forsaken

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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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