Our NYT Crossword Hints for April 9, 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 9, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 4/9/26. 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. Start issuing stock, in Wall Street lingo
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6A. Live the single man's life, slangily
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12A. Part of some box sets
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15A. Pungent
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16A. Stick (to)
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17A. Joey of kid-lit
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18A. One with thick skin, notably
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19A. Customizable Asian-fusion dish
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21A. Charlatan
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22A. Ex-Yankee with appearances on "Shark Tank," familiarly
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23A. Stay singer Lisa
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24A. In unison
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26A. To an extreme degree
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29A. Oh no!
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32A. Stone that's often carved
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34A. "And you ___ . . .?"
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35A. No thanks
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37A. Tiny pieces of technology
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42A. Amundsen who went to the South Pole 15 years before he flew over the North Pole
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43A. Sound of a stone landing in a pool
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45A. Tone used to create an antique vibe
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46A. So darling
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48A. Scare the bejesus out of
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50A. Lead-in to Pen
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51A. Speck in the sea
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53A. Zebras in the field?
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54A. Article of summer wear
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58A. On which to watch the Beeb
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60A. Retail giant with a three-syllable name in four letters
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61A. Bring home
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63A. In base eight
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67A. Oil bigwig?
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70A. Cease-fire
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71A. Bit of ticket info
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72A. Community traversed by the Pacific Coast Highway
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73A. Shadow
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74A. __-Man
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75A. Lines 9 through 14 of a classic sonnet
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76A. Aerodynamic, maybe
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1D. John Irving's The World According to ___
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2D. Número that's half of dieciséis
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3D. Anatomical ring
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4D. Dessert with rings on top, literally
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5D. Features of leftovers, at times
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6D. Dessert in a boat, literally
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7D. Found darling
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8D. Jimmy known for shoes
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9D. "__ Gabler": Ibsen play
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10D. Opposite of virtually, to texters
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11D. Ball bearer
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12D. [That looks so delicious!]
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13D. 'Wheel of Fortune' purchase
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14D. Big name in surround sound
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20D. Dessert with a streusel-like topping, literally
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25D. Drinks with or without pulp, for short
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27D. Peaked
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28D. Cold-weather coat
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29D. Follower of "Gossip" or "Gone"
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30D. Potatoes, in some Asian cuisines
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31D. Pole e.g.
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33D. Music producer Brian
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36D. "Intelligence is the ability to ___ to change": Stephen Hawking
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38D. Triangular dessert, literally
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39D. Early Ron Howard TV role
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40D. Small squabble
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41D. Comments
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44D. Aromatic bit of attire
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47D. Some text beneath a headshot, in brief
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49D. Fish that may return to the ocean to spawn
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52D. Flashing light
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54D. Accessory on "Downton Abbey" or "Bridgerton"
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55D. So-called "Rubber City," home of Goodyear
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56D. Cereal box abbr.
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57D. Sounds of laughter
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59D. Pose for which you must plant your body on the mat?
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62D. Working hard
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64D. Lipstick unit
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65D. It's a lot!
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66D. Damage caused by a mole, maybe
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68D. Syllables of hesitation
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69D. Norma ___
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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