Our NYT Crossword Hints for April 1, 2026 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily crossword 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 paper and is also available online.
NYT Crossword Hints April 1, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 4/1/26. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
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1A. "Don't ___ me …"
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6A. Alternative to check or card
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10A. World traveler's need
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14A. Old Hollywood nickname that sounds like a golf term
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15A. Birthplace of seven U.S. presidents
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16A. They can be bruised or inflated
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17A. Quip, part 1
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19A. "Golly!"
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20A. Epitome of smoothness
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21A. Nail-biting sports periods, for short
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22A. Bone that squeaks, maybe
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24A. Takes care of
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26A. Implied
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27A. Quip, part 2
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31A. Apple pan ___ (baked pastry)
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34A. Waze ways: Abbr.
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35A. Go a-courtin'?
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36A. Airline predictions, for short
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37A. Stores selling Snödrottning pillowcases
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39A. Scottish caps
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40A. "Fear ___"
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41A. Either of two wives of Henry VIII
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42A. Vault in a mummy movie
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43A. Quip, part 3
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47A. Cry from a bandleader
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48A. "Wow, cool!"
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51A. Leave undisturbed
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53A. Environmentally friendly prefix
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54A. Word before market or collar
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56A. Tennis legend Arthur
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57A. Quip, part 4
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60A. Awaken slowly
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61A. Mine finds
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62A. Awaken rudely
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63A. Cheek
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64A. "Ramona the ___" (Beverly Cleary book)
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65A. Nash who wrote "Who wants my jellyfish? / I'm not sellyfish!"
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1D. Outdoor events with grills, for short
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2D. Julia ___-Dreyfus of "Veep"
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3D. Light on one's feet
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4D. Happy Meal chain, informally
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5D. 'Yikes!'
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6D. Second wedding anniversary material
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7D. Moments of understanding
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8D. Walter Scott or Isaac Newton
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9D. Occasions for getting gussied up
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10D. Kind of burger that lacks meat
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11D. "Listen, hear me out on this …"
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12D. 'Meh'
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13D. Like a burnt-out firepit
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18D. Annual D.C. address, for short
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23D. Phil who sang the protest song "The War Is Over"
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25D. Kind of burger that lacks meat
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26D. "Toodle-oo!"
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28D. Environmentally friendly
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29D. Rear End
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30D. Word repeated while trying out a microphone
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31D. Cozy rooms
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32D. Midwestern Native
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33D. "Look what I can do!"
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37D. Genre that combines mainstream and underground music
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38D. Do some crafting
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39D. Amphibian with specialized toe pads
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41D. Opposed
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42D. MS NOW competitor
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44D. Edmonton's hockey team
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45D. Swarming insect
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46D. Restaurant chain with locations in more than a dozen countries, thus justifying the first letter in its name
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49D. So others can hear
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50D. Nervous
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51D. Gal in Glasgow
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52D. 'Como ___ usted?'
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53D. What hearts represent in the face of a love emoji
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55D. Subject line abbr.
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58D. "How ___ you?"
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59D. Natural hairstyle, for short
We also recommend trying your hand at the NYT Mini Crossword, which is definitely easier (on all days!) as it is a 5×5, compared to the full-sized crossword (which is 15×15, and the Sunday edition is 21×21!). 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.
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.
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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