Our NYT Crossword Hints for August 11, 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 August 11, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 8/11/26. 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. Popular tablets
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6A. Big name in food wholesale
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11A. Exit full screen key
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14A. Still in bed
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15A. "Just peachy"
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16A. By way of
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17A. Psychedelic rock band with the 2003 tune "Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, Pt. 1," with "the"
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19A. Sam-___ (Seuss character)
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20A. No rookie
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21A. Missions, in brief
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22A. *Red denizen of Sesame Street
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23A. Problem for a plumber
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25A. Lollygag
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27A. Against
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30A. German film composer who wrote "Cornfield Chase" and "Time"
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35A. Things to be mowed
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37A. Passage ceremonies
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38A. Word with "cutie" or "sweetie"
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39A. Mario’s video game brother
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40A. Goat's bleat
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41A. Scold
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43A. Hosp. areas with gurneys
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44A. In a cheery manner
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46A. Tender spots
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47A. Hip-hop group that wrote "C.R.E.A.M." and "Protect Ya Neck"
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50A. Trifling
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51A. "... or ___!" (threat)
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52A. Opinion, informally
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54A. Alternative to truth
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56A. Abso-freakin'-lutely!
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59A. Big export of Myanmar
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63A. Ingredient in a Dark ’n’ Stormy
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64A. First Chinese government to establish a permanent standing navy ... or a hint to 17-, 30- and 47-Across
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66A. Portfolio portion, in brief
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67A. Peripheral
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68A. Religion of the Maldives
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69A. "There, there" accompanier
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70A. Stash away
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71A. Prey for polar bears
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1D. Deets
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2D. Opinion survey
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3D. Ever so slightly
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4D. Bit of Chinese food
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5D. Steeple topper
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6D. Droop
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7D. "This is probably dumb but I'm doing it anyway" hashtag
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8D. Go past
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9D. Flip over, as a boat
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10D. Yiddish laments
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11D. The Soviet Union, to Reagan
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12D. Thailand, before 1939
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13D. Military wear, for short
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18D. Head of a noted animal rescue project
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22D. Stately tree
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24D. Like a comeuppance, perhaps
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26D. LPs and 45s
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27D. I'll ___ it
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28D. Island that's the world's third-smallest country, after Vatican City and Monaco
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29D. People hold complicated positions on it
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31D. Singer Horan of One Direction
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32D. Patronize, as a hotel
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33D. Duck down
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34D. Angel ___, holder of the W.N.B.A. single-season record for offensive rebounds
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36D. Stop and yield
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42D. Headquarters
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45D. Got too old
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48D. Pub drink
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49D. ___ a soul
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53D. Mila of "That ’70s Show"
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54D. What icicles do
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55D. Field you can feel, maybe
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57D. "You're ___ something!"
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58D. Longtime Disney boss Bob
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60D. Cuba, por ejemplo
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61D. And other authors: Abbr.
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62D. Jazz singer Sylvia
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64D. Castaway's call
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65D. "Dr." from Compton
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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