Our NYT Crossword Hints for April 4, 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 4, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 4/4/26. 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. Conceited sort, disrespectfully
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11A. They're not hard to beat
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15A. Win after ad out, say
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16A. Tire out
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17A. Popular loaves for corned beef sandwiches
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18A. Resort that bans snowboarding
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19A. Protectors of a queen
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21A. When Buddhism's Bodhi Day is observed: Abbr.
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22A. Tourist hotspot in Uttar Pradesh
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23A. Epoch that marked the rise of mammals
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25A. Heaven forbid!
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27A. Chart toppers
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29A. Fulfillment center?
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30A. Building managers, informally
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32A. Best-selling 2010 Kitty Kelley celebrity biography
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33A. The sparkle in some cosmetics
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35A. Member of a militant Islamist movement in Afghanistan and Pakistan
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37A. Low-priced car introduced in 1980
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38A. One bit
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40A. Mentioned
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42A. What isn't anyone's fault?
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43A. Unconvincing way of answering "Did you finish the job?"
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45A. Less likely to bite, perhaps
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47A. Dennis ___, author of "Mystic River" and "Gone Baby Gone"
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48A. The so-called "Prince of Motown"
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49A. Sold-out inits.
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50A. Person giving anonymously
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56A. Gone
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58A. Famous French filmmaker who was the son of a famous painter
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59A. Lead-in to girl
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60A. Something important to do, in office-speak
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61A. High-protein paste
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62A. 'You betcha!'
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1D. Lunchbox staples, for short
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2D. "Twist, Lick, Dunk" product
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3D. Cry feebly
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4D. Staple of many a free app
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5D. Some silent yeses
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6D. Escort away
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7D. Junípero ___, founder of the San Francisco Mission
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8D. One of the Starks on "Game of Thrones"
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9D. Scandinavian name that becomes a number if you add an "e" inside it
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10D. Type of stanza
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11D. Waste watchdog, for short
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12D. Longstanding code of conduct
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13D. Agreed to a proposal
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14D. Rocket to the moon, e.g.
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20D. Average
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24D. Roger that
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25D. Fashionable stars of showbiz, slangily
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26D. Crystal and Rock, notably
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27D. Sun: Prefix
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28D. Really?
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29D. Target of some filters
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31D. Deal
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34D. Et ___
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36D. Certain particle accelerator
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39D. Fisheye, e.g.
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41D. Nightfall
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44D. Someone having mixed success at work?
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46D. Ogre
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48D. Figures in the films "Kazaam" and "Wishmaster"
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51D. Gospel singer Winans
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52D. Loose-lipped ones
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53D. F or G, but not H
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54D. Like some tongues
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55D. One side of the college football rivalry branded as "America's Game"
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57D. Eastern philosophy
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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