Our NYT Crossword Hints for April 16, 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 16, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 4/16/26. 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. Ventricle suppliers
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6A. Accepted unquestioningly
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11A. Rx for a root canal
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14A. ___ Moshfegh, "My Year of Rest and Relaxation" novelist
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16A. Performer known for her runs
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17A. Sommeliers' assets
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18A. Like some gins and cleaning products
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19A. Wipe clean
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20A. Fast fliers
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22A. Insect nicknamed for its small size
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25A. "Midsommar" director Aster
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26A. Nova network
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28A. Sport that takes place in an octagon, in brief
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29A. Ilk
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31A. Risks it
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33A. Leaning
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34A. Upper hand
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35A. "I, Robot" author Asimov
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36A. Big deals
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37A. Facilities, informally
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39A. Booking, for short
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41A. Torah writers
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45A. Unit for ultra-high-speed internet
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49A. This isn’t working
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50A. Fault line?
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51A. Big payroll service co.
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52A. Wail
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54A. Word seen between here and there
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55A. Joel's smuggling partner on "The Last of Us"
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57A. Bouquet
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59A. Tzatziki scooper
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60A. Some delivery data, in brief
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61A. Number of Super Bowl rings for Tom Brady
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62A. Abbr. seen before a person's name
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63A. With 65-Across, with extreme precision ... or a hint to reading 15 of this puzzle's answers
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64A. Serious
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65A. See 63-Across
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1D. X, for one
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2D. Fields medalist Terence
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3D. Like a lake on a breezy day
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4D. Charge
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5D. Question from someone seeking reassurance
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6D. Finally!
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7D. Service with cups and saucers
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8D. Dear
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9D. Exercise
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10D. Negation word in French
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12D. Occasion
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13D. Previous times
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14D. Welcome sight in musical chairs
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15D. Source of a deal with The Devil?
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20D. Sham
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21D. Like most of Nevada
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23D. "Yeah, nice try"
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24D. Gymnasts' rolls?
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27D. Kid who might get grounded
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30D. Take off the market
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31D. Reroute
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32D. Something a reality show lacks
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33D. Igneous rock that makes up most of Venus's surface
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38D. Be against, in a way
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40D. Achievement for Whoopi Goldberg and Rita Moreno, in brief
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41D. Planned
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42D. Officially give
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43D. Tool with coarse teeth
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44D. "It's a ___!'"
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45D. Portmanteau for a queer Fortnite player, say
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46D. Fish whose name is Spanish for "pretty"
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47D. "There's no stopping me!"
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48D. Ruler with an iron fist
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53D. Meander
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56D. Fig. with two hyphens
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57D. Modern intensifying suffix
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58D. Journalist Curry
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59D. Glib
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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