Our NYT Crossword Hints for August 28, 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 28, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 8/28/26. 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. "Oh, what the hell"
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8A. Mythical figure in "Doctor Faustus"
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13A. Worrier's words
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15A. Like a parkour practitioner
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16A. Politician's response, maybe
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18A. Step in the shower?
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19A. Christian ___
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20A. Beamed over
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22A. "Would ya look at that …"
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25A. Milieu for bathyspheres, with "the"
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26A. "Ignorance is bliss," e.g.
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29A. Compañeras
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31A. Rabbit's title
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32A. Lead-in to field or fifties
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34A. Big house
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35A. ___ polo (sport played in Pakistan)
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36A. Asteroids system
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38A. Flame proof?
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39A. __ collar
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41A. Yellow-and-black ideogram
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42A. World’s second-most populous island
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44A. Hosting, informally
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45A. They might raise your kids
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49A. Easy peasy!
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52A. Customizable avatar for Nintendo games
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53A. Natural exfoliant
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54A. Houdini specialty
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57A. Flower in a Whitman poem written as an elegy for Lincoln
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58A. Kim Cattrall's role on "Sex and the City"
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59A. Move stealthily
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60A. Setting for an uphill climb
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1D. Certain elastic band
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2D. Washing the dishes, e.g.
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3D. Brazilian soccer star known for his dribbling flair
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4D. Org. that might do some spring cleaning?
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5D. Actress Ming-Na of "Mulan"
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6D. Shoe fitting concerns
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7D. Golf bag attachments
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8D. Frequent collaborator with Bill Murray
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9D. Members of a Gen Z subculture with online origins
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10D. Screen capture?
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11D. Choice word
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12D. Sine qua non
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14D. Something read at a table
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17D. Overhaul
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21D. Creator of the Hawaiian Islands, in myth
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23D. Building block
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24D. "Our luck has turned!"
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27D. Blend
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28D. Word with live or chicken
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29D. Residency org.
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30D. Brewing stuff
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31D. Outlaw
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33D. Unprofessional letters?
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35D. 'The thing is . . .'
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37D. Sticking point
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40D. Lightning conductor?
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41D. Rock subgenre portmanteau
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43D. Jazz aficionado, e.g.
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44D. Spirit seen on el Día de los Muertos
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46D. The 12th crew member in "Ocean's Twelve"
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47D. Women's Basketball Hall-of-Famer Penicheiro
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48D. Electric instrument played on Stevie Wonder's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours"
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49D. Afflictions
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50D. Work like a dog
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51D. Star turns at a concert
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55D. Print maker
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56D. Subj. with two A.P. exams
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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