Our NYT Crossword Hints for August 24, 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 24, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 8/24/26. 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. Apex
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5A. Curry ingredient
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10A. Hay unit
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14A. Robert Frost creation
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15A. Grilled, at a taqueria
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16A. Mined metals
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17A. Criminals' sphere
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19A. Have a hankering for
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20A. Floral Van Gogh subject
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21A. Latin gods
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22A. Enemy
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23A. End of the Greek alphabet
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25A. Tsunami
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28A. Common motive in a murder case
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30A. Follower of latch or catch
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31A. Nashville honor, briefly
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32A. Oft-torn knee part, in brief
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34A. Confederate soldier, informally
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35A. Any foreseeable difficulty ... with a hint to 17-, 25-, 50- and 60-Across
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42A. Clerical vestment
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43A. Writer Edgar Allan __
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44A. "She" in Portuguese
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45A. Zing ___ (brand of Bloody Mary mix)
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47A. Zoomed past
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50A. Stop in the afterlife
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54A. Fill in for
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55A. Fury
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56A. Source of fleece
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57A. Jazz great Fitzgerald
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58A. White part of an orange
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60A. Natural wonder in Venezuela
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64A. Sound in a cavernous empty room
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65A. Arctic creatures with flippers
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66A. International retailer with a three-syllable name
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67A. Dance whose name is also a hairstyle
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68A. Golfer Els
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69A. Letters on an invitation
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1D. Storekeeper on "The Simpsons"
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2D. Trick
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3D. Like the period known as the Middle Ages
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4D. Leave the cocoon
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5D. Sparrows : cheeps :: crows : ___
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6D. Grp. that entertains troops
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7D. Tuesday, in Lyon
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8D. Sat at a red light
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9D. Gymnast Comaneci
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10D. Cousin of a curtsy
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11D. Yasir of the P.L.O.
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12D. Chinese computer giant
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13D. Lauder of cosmetics
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18D. Knives Out director Johnson
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23D. Philharmonic grp.
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24D. Many a viral post
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25D. Word after Georgia, Virginia or low
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26D. Big name in movie theaters
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27D. Caitlin Clark's league
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29D. Apparel
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33D. Place for gloss
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34D. Actress Perlman of "Cheers"
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36D. Auld __ Syne
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37D. "Three Sisters" sister
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38D. Like many horror flicks
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39D. Presentations with an 18-minute limit
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40D. Actor Idris
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41D. Tampa Bay players
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45D. Financial center of Switzerland
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46D. Franklin who sang "Chain of Fools"
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48D. Baby bovine
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49D. Filled pastry
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50D. Plumbing conduits
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51D. Needle mischievously
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52D. Renter's counterpart
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53D. Daughter of King Lear
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57D. Coder's counterpart to "if"
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59D. Non-sharer
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61D. One of football's Mannings
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62D. The Magicians novelist Grossman
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63D. Maple syrup base
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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