Our NYT Crossword Hints for August 26, 2024 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 26, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 8/26/24. 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. Square dance venue
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5A. San ___, capital of Puerto Rico
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9A. The "I" of T.G.I.F.
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12A. Spring ___ (encounter plumbing problems)
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14A. Popular dance fitness program
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15A. Backwoods denial
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16A. Abba hit of 1979
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19A. Like some smartphone purchases
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20A. What a three-way intersection can form
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21A. 'N Sync hit of 2000
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25A. Situated on
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26A. Adore, informally
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27A. Olympic gold medalist Raisman
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28A. Things stuck on snowman "arms"
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31A. Rocks that may contain precious metals
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33A. Arouse, as interest
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34A. Mötley Crüe hit of 1987
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41A. Start of Caesar's boast
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42A. Loudly praise
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43A. Pennsylvania governor Josh
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46A. Opposite of NNE
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49A. Lisbon greeting
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50A. Boat propellers
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51A. Beach Boys hit of 1964
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54A. Religious ceremony
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57A. Italy's Isle of ___
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58A. Coveted Scrabble space … or the sheet music for 16-, 21-, 34- or 51-Across?
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63A. Beethoven's "___ to Joy"
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64A. State that's home to one end of the Appalachian Trail
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65A. Where "all my ex's live," in song
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66A. In favor of
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67A. Present in a favorable light
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68A. City surrounding Vatican City
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1D. Something checked at an airport counter
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2D. Oscar winner Mahershala
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3D. Sleep stage, for short
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4D. Coastal African desert
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5D. Skittish
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6D. "Errr … I mean …"
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7D. Assist with a crime
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8D. Pesters
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9D. Jail cell occupant
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10D. Maxi pad alternative
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11D. Uses a broom
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13D. Its capital is Nairobi
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14D. Quickly fly past
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17D. Scottish Highlander
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18D. "Zero stars from me!"
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21D. Outlet for an internet commentator
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22D. ___ Gagarin, first man in space
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23D. At any point
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24D. Man's name that's a fruit spelled backward
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29D. Brainpower measures, for short
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30D. Pull
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32D. Makes a mistake
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33D. Lead-in to law or launch
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35D. Bio or chem
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36D. Needle-nosed fish
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37D. "___ two minds on this …"
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38D. Spot for a satellite dish
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39D. Athleisure lead-in to "lemon"
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40D. Lee of Marvel Comics
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43D. In a sense
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44D. Beehive or bob
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45D. More hipsterish
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46D. Entrap
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47D. Bay Area enforcement org.
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48D. German sausage
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52D. The Huskies of the N.C.A.A.
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53D. Not as mean
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55D. Some church donations
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56D. Spring
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59D. Motion-sensing Nintendo console
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60D. Kitchen brand with a palindromic name
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61D. Head-butt
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62D. Suffix with Sudan or Japan
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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