Our NYT Crossword Hints for August 18, 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 18, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 8/18/26. 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. Assistance
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5A. Dickens villain ___ Heep
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10A. Bears’ lairs
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14A. Plant with many topical uses
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15A. Downright unpleasant
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16A. Meaning of "vidi," in Caesar's boast
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17A. Classic Beethoven piano piece
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20A. Fed. agency overseeing the stock market
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21A. To blame
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22A. Online Q&A
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25A. ___ ex machina
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28A. Home to Kosovo and Monaco: Abbr.
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29A. Academy Award-winning tune from "La La Land"
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32A. "Chiseled" muscles
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35A. Of yore
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36A. Snippet in a film review show
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38A. "Looper" director Johnson
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39A. Sarcastic title girl of 1990s-2000s MTV
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40A. Utah skiing destination
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41A. Coverers of current events
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43A. Boss (around)
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44A. Phoenix basketball player
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45A. 1983 Eurythmics hit whose full title includes "(Are Made of This)"
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47A. Popular fantasy role-playing game, in brief
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48A. Spies
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49A. ___-haw
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50A. It has its x's and y's
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54A. T-shirt or blouse
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56A. Iconic number from "The Phantom of the Opera" ... or an apt title for this puzzle
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62A. Story of one's life?
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63A. Beforehand
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64A. Singer Kahan with the 2026 #1 album "The Great Divide"
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65A. Hot
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66A. 17-, 29-, 45- and 56-Across
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67A. Person regularly sought out for advice
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1D. Scene stealer
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2D. Eponym of a chess rating system
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3D. British bathroom
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4D. Writes
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5D. International aid org.
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6D. Cloth covered in dust, say
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7D. '. . . or so'
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8D. Lead-in to boy or girl
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9D. Madness
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10D. Kuwaiti currency
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11D. The elder of a pair of biblical twins
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12D. The "N" of N.A.A.C.P.: Abbr.
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13D. Smack, as flies
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18D. Gave false hopes
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19D. Coming in handy
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22D. Nuts whose shells look like they have little berets
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23D. Environs
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24D. When Hamilton and Burr had their duel
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26D. Manufactured in America
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27D. What gossipers and tall buildings are full of
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30D. Desires
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31D. Fly in the sky
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32D. Like some theme park passes
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33D. "Oh, buzz off!"
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34D. Thin on the ground
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37D. Give a hoot
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39D. Morning condensation
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42D. Channel that rebranded with "NOW" in its name in 2025
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43D. “Citizen Kane” director Welles
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46D. Forfends
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47D. Part of a pantheon
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50D. "Famous" cookie baker
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51D. Anti-friction fluid
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52D. High-end private jet, familiarly
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53D. Hairstyle associated with Jimi Hendrix and Angela Davis
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55D. Send an instant message
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57D. Sardine container
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58D. Refuse to share
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59D. Glop
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60D. Mario has a red "M" on his
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61D. Howeer
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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