Our NYT Crossword Hints for August 17, 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 17, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 8/17/26. 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. One of two fruit flavors in Sprite
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5A. Has no choice
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9A. "The ___ thickens"
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13A. Islamic prayer leader
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14A. Poker player’s buy-in
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15A. Italian "Paul"
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16A. Well-dressed guy
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18A. Arctic Indigenous group
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19A. Venomous arachnid
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20A. Not dormant, as a volcano
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21A. "A," in German
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22A. Autobahn speedometer meas.
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24A. Take, as advice
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25A. It captures ballpark smooches
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29A. Stand for a poster
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31A. Egyptian fertility goddess
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32A. Hilarious person
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34A. Doll with neon hair
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37A. Ping-pong table divider
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38A. Containers for fruit preserves
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40A. Burj Khalifa's country, for short
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41A. Birds in V-formations
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43A. Capital with fjord tours
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44A. Facility that produces coins
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45A. Casts a ballot
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47A. Lengthy rants
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49A. Sulky state
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51A. ___ Geo Wild (cable channel)
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53A. Popular chain for RVers
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54A. Snacked
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56A. Hot pepper named for Cuba's capital
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61A. Off-Broadway awards
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62A. "Totally agree!" … or what the circled letters are, in different languages
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63A. Like throwbacks
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64A. Abbr. before a recipient's name on an envelope
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65A. The Roaring Twenties and the Swinging Sixties
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66A. Otherwise
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67A. Hotel worker
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68A. Overhaul
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1D. Covers for pots
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2D. Apple with a big screen
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3D. ___ tofu (Sichuan dish)
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4D. Catherine the Great, e.g.
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5D. Sauce for mozzarella sticks
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6D. Erase
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7D. Reeked
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8D. Half a score
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9D. "Pink" animal of film
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10D. 1963 Kingsmen hit with a repetitive title
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11D. Martini garnish
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12D. Schlepped
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15D. Insta posting
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17D. Sweeping in scope
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20D. ''Now I understand!''
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23D. Fragrant bits tossed at newlyweds
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25D. Key chess piece
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26D. 'That makes sense'
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27D. On-location inspections
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28D. Boozy brunch drink
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30D. Lines on a GPS
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33D. Breakfast beverages, for short
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35D. Come down to Earth
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36D. "Sounds like a plan!"
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38D. Hot tub nozzle
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39D. Green Day or Pink Floyd
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42D. "And that's that"
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44D. Wander aimlessly
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46D. Wrap (up)
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48D. Singer Chappell
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49D. Sound asleep
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50D. 2016 prize for Bob Dylan
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52D. Greek letter that symbolizes an angle
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55D. "That," in Spain
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57D. ___ spumante
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58D. Brontë's "Jane __"
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59D. Enjoy a fantasy, say
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60D. ___ buco
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62D. Sweet potato
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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