Our NYT Crossword Hints for April 22, 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 22, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 4/22/26. 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.
-
1A. "All the world," per Shakespeare's Jaques
-
6A. Countertop piece
-
10A. First things first for a chef
-
14A. Villain in the Bible's Christmas story
-
15A. Titanic
-
16A. Lead-in to pad or port
-
17A. Spurred (on)
-
19A. God served by the ravens Huginn and Muninn
-
20A. Condition that may involve stimming, for short
-
21A. Good Grief
-
23A. Trojans' sch.
-
24A. Some buggies, for short
-
26A. Rakish
-
28A. Exercise for the arms and back
-
31A. Emerge once more
-
33A. Not squarely balanced
-
34A. Like some Scots
-
35A. Ax
-
36A. Applies, as facial cream
-
37A. Paint container
-
40A. Opposed to
-
42A. Studies all night, say
-
44A. You might pass to one
-
47A. Like some Scots
-
48A. Small advancement
-
49A. En ___ (with all the judges present)
-
50A. One might be used for battering
-
51A. Tiny slice
-
54A. Cry of pain
-
58A. Apple on a desk
-
60A. One offering lessons
-
62A. "Strega ___" (1975 children's book)
-
63A. Genesis grandchild
-
64A. Material for a ceramicist
-
65A. It might grow slowly on a face
-
66A. Fibrous
-
67A. "The Face That Launched a Thousand Ships"
-
1D. __ butter
-
2D. Mind
-
3D. Grand entryway
-
4D. Jane ___ Institute (wildlife conservation group)
-
5D. Professor's URL ender
-
6D. Some prerevolutionary Mideast leaders
-
7D. It's going downhill fast!
-
8D. James who wrote “Let Us Now Praise Famous Men”
-
9D. Supporters of a king or queen?
-
10D. Dish traditionally flavored with Saigon cinnamon
-
11D. With 31- and 43-Down, an environmentalist motto … as suggested elsewhere in different ways in this puzzle
-
12D. Actress Cuthbert of "The Girl Next Door"
-
13D. One of two on a scorpion
-
18D. "Let me know if you're coming"
-
22D. Kachina doll carvers
-
25D. Alternative to "tsk"
-
27D. Bars on an energy bar, say, for short
-
28D. K Street grp.
-
29D. Tony winner Hagen
-
30D. Former N.B.A. champion Jeremy
-
31D. See 11-Down
-
32D. German river to the North Sea
-
34D. Icon on an online shop
-
36D. Like a black mamba vis-à-vis a python
-
37D. Golden Bears' school, familiarly
-
38D. ___ dreaming
-
39D. Grp. in the Situation Room
-
40D. "Te ___" (Spanish "I love you")
-
41D. Annual show with astronaut-shaped trophies, for short
-
42D. Is able to
-
43D. See 11-Down
-
44D. Draining
-
45D. Win over
-
46D. Luxury Italian brand
-
47D. Teri of "Tootsie"
-
49D. Nickname alternative for Liz
-
52D. ___ uncertain terms (clearly)
-
53D. Letters on a Cognac bottle
-
55D. "And some other authors": Abbr.
-
56D. Seep
-
57D. Carolina ____
-
59D. John
-
61D. That stinks!
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.
Comments