Our NYT Crossword Hints for August 8, 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 8, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 8/8/26. 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. Fling
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5A. Garment with a loose, flowing end known as a "pallu"
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9A. Longtime airer of "The Young and the Restless"
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12A. Nocturnal sounds in the woods
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14A. Waffle
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16A. Woodard with multiple Emmys
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17A. Author and illustrator of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"
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18A. Slippery slope
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20A. Crowd (in)
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21A. Summertime top
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23A. Group of reps
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24A. Kind of coating applied to metal
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25A. Go for again
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27A. Load from the dock
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28A. University of California campus site
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29A. Locals call it Mongibello ("the mountain of mountains")
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30A. O. Henry's "The Gift of the ___"
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31A. Braided rope made of rawhide
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33A. Limited
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35A. Comprende?
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36A. They're taken off for boudoir photos
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38A. Relieved response
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39A. Greek dish made with an abundance of spinach
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42A. La __ Tar Pits
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44A. Instrument measuring liquid density
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45A. French beauty
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47A. Section of a golf bag
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48A. Pawn-capturing move
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49A. Hard French cheese
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50A. Map lines (Abbr.)
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51A. Giant bird of Chinese mythology that is transformed from a fish called Kun
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52A. Capone's foe
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1D. Warms up
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2D. Fancy!
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3D. Warms up, say
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4D. Word-of-mouth promoters
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5D. Investment bond in W.W. II
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6D. During
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7D. Tries to outrun
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8D. Forbes competitor
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9D. Corpus ___
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10D. Ostentatious spenders, in slang
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11D. Term of endearment, in one spelling
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13D. Napkins, to Brits
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14D. Damn fine
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15D. Repeated greeting in the Key & Peele sketch "Obama Meet & Greet"
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19D. Court name
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22D. Displaying a wide range of emotions, say
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26D. Founder of Argentina's first female-led political party, familiarly
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28D. Big name in comfortable footwear
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30D. Tower with daily calls to prayer
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31D. Hit from behind
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32D. Words following a suggestion to try something
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33D. Warding (off)
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34D. Perfect example
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35D. Person you practically have to drag out of a party, say
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36D. One requesting simpler terms?
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37D. Channel inserts
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40D. Short-lived interest
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41D. Parliamentary seats?
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43D. Per
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46D. For a medium, it's easy!
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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