Our NYT Crossword Hints for July 1, 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 July 1, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 7/1/26. 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. Designation for a potato
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6A. Kind of party
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10A. Counter, as a claim
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15A. ___ Holmes, 2020s role for Millie Bobby Brown
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16A. Strongly nudge
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17A. In opposition to everyone else
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18A. Jack ___
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19A. Position in a bridge game
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20A. Covers for campers
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21A. Claim on property
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22A. Really?
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24A. Astrophysicist ___ deGrasse Tyson
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25A. "I should care because?"
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26A. It's just a little bit off
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28A. Little bit of life?
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29A. Chocolate toffee bar since 1981
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30A. Modern component in a digital display, in brief
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32A. Places to stretch out
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35A. What may precede a texter's two cents
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38A. Mexican milk
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42A. Fitting kind of exam for a dental student
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43A. Least friendly
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45A. Anchor, as a boat
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46A. 1880s-'90s veep ___ P. Morton
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47A. Kids
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48A. Rightmost compartment in a till
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49A. Shape of a skating rink
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51A. Subtle glow
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53A. Theoretical world coexisting with ours ... as depicted in this puzzle
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61A. Hit musical set in Buenos Aires
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62A. Ceramic collectible, maybe
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63A. Adjust the price on
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64A. Theoretical timeline where things play out a little differently ... as featured in this puzzle
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67A. Call Me Maybe singer Carly ___ Jepsen
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68A. How one might dress in a professional setting
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69A. Just one taste
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70A. Abbr. in a birth announcement
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71A. That ship
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72A. Family member, familiarly
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73A. C7H5N3O6, for short
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1D. Automotive giant headquartered in Austin, Tex.
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2D. Detach from a bulletin board
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3D. Used a drill on
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4D. Spirit
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5D. Chinese zodiac creature
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6D. Bed for fish?
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7D. Reward for a dog
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8D. Marbled gemstone
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9D. Escapes, as a dog
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10D. Double-crosser
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11D. Zip
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12D. Yawning, say
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13D. Shift from the top of a social media feed
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14D. Pioneer in developing alternating current
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22D. On the other hand, in brief
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23D. Component of most salad dressings
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26D. Mo. parts
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27D. Lurker in a reef
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29D. Get ready for dinner, say
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31D. Aspiring actor's submission
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32D. The Sun
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33D. It might be conveyed on a conveyor belt
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34D. Websites whose URLs are stored, typically
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36D. Lost, for short
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37D. Gentlemen
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39D. Trickster
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40D. Garden tool
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41D. Places where people are usually lying, for short
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43D. "___ be fine!"
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44D. Taiwanese president ___ Ing-wen
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50D. Clear warnings
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52D. Tanning agents, informally
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53D. Gemstone with biological roots
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54D. H.S. media room
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55D. Dodge deceptively
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56D. Behind
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57D. Purposes
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58D. "Phooey!"
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59D. Posh clothing material
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60D. Site of the Ten Plagues
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65D. Traditional Japanese drama
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66D. QB Manning
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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