Our NYT Crossword Hints for April 14, 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 14, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 4/14/26. 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. Safe place to stand on a diamond
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5A. Bout rout
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9A. Chatted via Teams, say
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13A. Tail-less cat breed
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14A. Still single
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15A. Defense grp. since 1949
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16A. "Been a while! Any updates?"
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19A. Take giant steps
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20A. "Oof, that's rough"
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21A. Locale for a lab rat
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22A. Board game set in a mansion
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24A. To the ___ degree
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26A. Talks through a sticking point, say
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32A. Angers
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34A. Big name in pest control
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35A. Catch the vibe of
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36A. Network junction points
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38A. Force of habit, for some, in brief
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39A. Chess defeats
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40A. Basic unit of work
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41A. Boring routines
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43A. Whiskey portion of a boilermaker
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44A. Online storage option since 2011
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47A. Cincinnati trio?
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48A. Capital of Qatar
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49A. Batch of ale
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51A. Disney film featuring the Oscar-winning song "Let It Go"
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55A. Temp workers dressed in red
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57A. Ranch fixtures for livestock
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61A. Colorful eye part
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62A. Quintet seen in order in 16-, 26-, 44- and 57-Across
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63A. Come on already!
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64A. Direction for prairie schooners
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65A. ___ tide
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66A. Green-eyed emotion?
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1D. Mini maker
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2D. Circus crowd chorus
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3D. Grabbed, as sale items
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4D. Surplus
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5D. Lederhosen typically end just above one
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6D. Totes adorbs
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7D. Bowmaker's wood
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8D. Repulsive
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9D. Like most TV shows, nowadays
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10D. Chichen Itza people
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11D. Prep school on the Thames
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12D. ___ Ross, George Clooney's role on "ER"
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14D. Zombie's status
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17D. Alas!
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18D. Belief in God or gods
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22D. Count in the cereal aisle
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23D. Furnish with temporarily
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24D. Expert in stealth
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25D. Scouting party
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27D. Burn while ironing, say
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28D. Lipton choices
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29D. Done with boozing
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30D. Apply to, as an ointment
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31D. Lab work
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33D. Auction (off)
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37D. Lawn-starting tool
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42D. Automaker with a six-star logo
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45D. ___ Sea, body between Sicily and Greece
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46D. Early 007 adversary
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50D. Piano practice piece
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51D. "Just so you know," online
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52D. Few and far between
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53D. Soul legend Redding
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54D. Salsa quality
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55D. Dot on a transit map
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56D. Jailhouse weapon
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58D. Originally named
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59D. Actress Scala
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60D. Complete dump
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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