Our NYT Crossword Hints for August 3, 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 3, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 8/3/26. 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. What's paid
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5A. Slowpoke in a "mobile home"
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10A. Figure that might be measured in acres
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14A. What a diaper pail helps minimize
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15A. ___ bear (cuddly toy)
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16A. Device used in a lactation room
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17A. Size between mini and maxi
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18A. Humiliate
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19A. Ancient Peruvian society
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20A. Idler along the seashore
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22A. "Pumpkin eater" in a nursery rhyme
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23A. Speak at the top of one's lungs
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24A. Needle-working craft
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26A. Kitchen appliance for desserts
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30A. Division in a supermarket
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31A. Travel like slime
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32A. One lacking refinement
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35A. Chess game's end
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36A. Children's author A.A. ___
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38A. Throw with force
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39A. ___ constrictor
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40A. Phase in which users help catch bugs
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41A. Instrument on which reveille is played
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42A. Series that may feature forensics experts
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46A. Ninja's quality
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48A. ___ whiskey
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49A. Surgery that leaves the patient looking better?
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50A. Adjective describing 20-, 26- and 42-Across
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54A. Guesstimates for when planes are due, for short
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55A. Donation at some Red Cross events
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57A. "Best Dad ___" (message on a mug)
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58A. "The King" in soccer
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59A. Competitive thing to "bring"
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60A. Still red, as steak
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61A. Uno dos
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62A. All gone from the dinner plate
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63A. Winter forecast
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1D. Head-scratcher
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2D. Garfield's perky-eared canine buddy
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3D. Coke or Pepsi
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4D. Toddler's wheels
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5D. Horses' hangout
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6D. Cosmic cloud
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7D. Eve's man
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8D. Passports and driver’s licenses, for short
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9D. Aid in making soap
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10D. Per individual
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11D. Rehearsal
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12D. Host with a mic
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13D. A world ___
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21D. 'Present!'
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22D. Hawaiian seafood dish
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24D. "Let's go, man!"
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25D. Demolish
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26D. First two syllables of "I am what I am," aptly
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27D. Farewell, in Florence
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28D. Opportunity to buy some antiques
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29D. Back tooth
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33D. Guthrie who sang "You can get anything you want at Alice's Restaurant"
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34D. Went by plane
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36D. Convene
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37D. What a mosquito bite causes
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38D. Swindling sorts
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40D. Swoleness
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41D. Taco ____
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43D. Rewards for excellent employees
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44D. Stereotypical cry after "Honey …"
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45D. ___ voyage (first trip)
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46D. Caught some z's
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47D. Product of Maine or Idaho, informally
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50D. Jacket
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51D. Pavlov known for canine experiments
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52D. Roman emperor who competed in the Olympics (and "won" every event he was in)
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53D. Got bigger
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55D. Snookums
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56D. Alternative to JFK and EWR
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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