Our NYT Crossword Hints for August 22, 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 22, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 8/22/26. 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. Dish such as Germany's hasenpfeffer
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11A. Set of 24 for a box jellyfish
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15A. "Hello?" follower
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16A. Straight up
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17A. Beset by impossible circumstances
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18A. __ noche (tonight, in Spanish)
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19A. "Let's talk about it afterward"
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20A. From scratch
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21A. Haul
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22A. Convinced of
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24A. Benjamin Franklin invention of the 1780s
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29A. Hardly a luxury
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30A. Fellow fellows
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31A. Net alternative
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34A. Mideast shrub with leaves that are chewed as a stimulant
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35A. It includes a series of stations
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38A. 'Lemme think . . .'
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39A. Irreverence, of a sort
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42A. Name shared by the locales of University of South Carolina and the University of Missouri
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45A. What might wind up in your mattress?
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47A. Refrain from foul language, say
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48A. Follow around
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50A. Portal released concurrently with Windows 95
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51A. Many a guest writer's piece
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52A. Genetically rare feline that represents autumn in Chinese astronomy
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58A. Tied up with?
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59A. It's commonly made upside down
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60A. ___ Lydic of "The Daily Show"
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61A. "This is a travesty!"
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62A. Acknowledged
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63A. "Relax, it'll be fine"
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1D. "Into each life some ___ must fall": Longfellow
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2D. Common word in Latin dating
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3D. Tournament passes
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4D. Analytical graphic that divides data into quartiles
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5D. Having communication
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6D. She played Sandy Lester in "Tootsie"
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7D. Author Silverstein
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8D. "As I see it ..."
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9D. Many members of Kuwait's al-Sabah royal line
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10D. Crisco competitor
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11D. Volume control device?
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12D. "Absolutely, positively!"
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13D. Down the hatch, perhaps
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14D. Popular topping for fish tacos
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23D. Segment
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24D. Smoking events, for short
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25D. Major exporter of pistachios
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26D. Tidbits of Greek culture?
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27D. Francis's successor
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28D. Dipped (out)
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32D. Icebreaker, e.g.
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33D. Iconic hairstyle of Jane Fonda and Stevie Nicks
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36D. Support while "en pointe"
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37D. I, O, U and Y, but not A or E
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40D. Success in another's field, say
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41D. Engage in tomfoolery
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43D. Arriviste
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44D. Subcompact vehicle
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46D. Contract winner, typically
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48D. Binge
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49D. Maker of the Hacky Sack and Hula-Hoop
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51D. The longer they are, the harder they'll be to beat
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53D. Part of 🙂
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54D. Lacking slack
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55D. Greenish plum variety
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56D. Barely makes (out)
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57D. Wine list header
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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