Our NYT Crossword Hints for August 13, 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 13, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 8/13/26. 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. Take a quick turn
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4A. Sound from a monitor
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8A. One who's definitely not being invited to the party
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14A. Letters indicating a texter's P.O.V.
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15A. Fried side dish with catfish, perhaps
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16A. Cough drop brand whose name is yodeled in its commercials
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17A. Mafia members, e.g.
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19A. Gave a talking to?
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20A. Tiptoed, say
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21A. Bamboozle
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23A. Michigan, in Chicago: Abbr.
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24A. Messenger
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26A. Alimony recipients, say
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28A. Boil … or a sign of boiling
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30A. Important travel info, in brief
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31A. Dessert often eaten before the ides of March
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33A. Hold up
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35A. "Light" weapon
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39A. Verbalized shivers
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41A. Drinks at a pub
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43A. Kind of bean used in Egyptian falafel
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44A. ___ Ingebrigtsen, track gold medalist at the 2020 and 2024 Olympics
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46A. Teary-eyed expression
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48A. In need of training, say
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49A. Collect over and over, as resources in a video game
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51A. Pass, as time doing something
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53A. 11th of a noted 12
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57A. Was especially wintry
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60A. Part of a slider
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61A. ___ Roy, "Succession" role for which Kieran Culkin won an Emmy
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63A. "It is not enough to be industrious; ___ the ants": Henry David Thoreau
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64A. Smallest member of the genus Lynx
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66A. Evaluating, as an opponent … or a hint to "fitting" the answers to the italicized clues into the grid
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68A. Uncommon color on the red carpet
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69A. Draw together, as brows
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70A. Decline cookies, say, with "out"
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71A. Soaked up the sun
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72A. ___ Pictures (media giant)
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73A. Last term in a math lecture series?
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2D. Love of Bologna
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3D. Fly off the handle
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4D. They might have deposits
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5D. Pull (out), as a narrow victory
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6D. Makes an oopsie
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7D. Sticky stuff
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8D. Query for Claude, e.g.
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9D. Apple accessory announced alongside the removal of the iPhone's headphone jack
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10D. Record label owned by 72-Across
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11D. Littlest bits
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12D. Motrin alternative
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13D. Epitome of a hot place
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18D. Reacted to a bad taste, perhaps
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22D. Like a bike without wheels
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25D. "Gold" of the 21st century
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27D. Org. focused on cloud security?
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29D. Five stars on a scale, typically
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31D. Sandwich that may be a bit crunchy, for short
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32D. Apt name for an investor
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34D. A.I. that has been trained with massive amounts of text, in brief
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36D. Something to jump on
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37D. Many a sleepless night
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38D. Untapped, as talent
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40D. Casual gaming site?
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42D. Drains the life out of
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45D. Overwhelming stream
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47D. Compactness
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50D. Ran amok
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52D. Lunchtime, say
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53D. Monastic superior
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54D. Website that describes itself as "a place to share knowledge and better understand the world"
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55D. Allow to post on a forum again, e.g.
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56D. Uses caution while in public during flu season, say
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58D. Go off with a bang
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59D. Consideration when diving
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62D. El __
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65D. Channel that pioneered 24-hour TV reporting
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67D. Grape whose "white" wine is actually pink, informally
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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