Our NYT Crossword Hints for July 13, 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 13, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 7/13/26. 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. Similar to
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5A. Taters
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10A. Whole bunch
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14A. Titillating
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15A. Over-the-top enthusiasm
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16A. Ice cream holder
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17A. Meccano offering for budding builders
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19A. Taj Mahal city
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20A. Catch red-handed
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21A. Fairy tale fiend
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22A. Ancient inhabitants of the Andes
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23A. Ring-shaped coral reef.
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25A. Human's earliest phase, according to Freud
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28A. Like the man on an annual People magazine cover
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30A. Crimebuster
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31A. Ann Patchett novel "___ Canto"
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32A. Suffix with lemon or orange
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33A. 'Of course!'
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34A. Relieves (of)
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35A. Metaphorical Cold War barrier
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38A. "Deadly" transgressions
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40A. Structure for hydroelectric power
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41A. Hypotheticals
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42A. PC exit key
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43A. No-good dog
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44A. Watches on Hulu say
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48A. Small aircraft for short flights
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51A. Beauty maven Lauder
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52A. Three-note chord
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53A. Christmas Eve service
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55A. Laudatory verse
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56A. Not as much
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57A. Toys … or the ends of 17-, 25-, 35- and 48-Across?
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60A. Polish for publishing
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61A. Treat for Winnie-the-Pooh
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62A. 'Begone!'
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63A. Spoonful of medicine, maybe
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64A. Water or rust, chemically
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65A. One who saves the day
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1D. Large venues
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2D. Martial art in which folks get their kicks
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3D. Refrigerator, quaintly
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4D. Home of the Empire State Bldg.
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5D. Unhealthy haze
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6D. Mimic
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7D. Indy racer Al or Bobby
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8D. Yahtzee cube
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9D. Was successful in musical chairs
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10D. Minimal
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11D. Woodsy abode
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12D. Furious
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13D. Sneaky types
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18D. Ohio port on Lake Erie
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22D. Co. with a lot of connections?
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24D. Tall tale tellers
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26D. Taiwanese computer giant
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27D. Went ballistic
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29D. Humorous parody
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33D. "Dee-lish!"
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34D. Expands, as dough with yeast
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35D. Experiencing great difficulty
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36D. Singer Vikki with three Grammys
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37D. With a clean slate
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38D. Avoided a trial, say
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39D. Emphatic affirmative
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43D. Common fish-and-chips fish
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44D. Fixed at the vet
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45D. Immediately
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46D. Brooklyn's ___ Evers College
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47D. Looks after
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49D. Sew loosely
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50D. Saudi neighbor
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54D. Eyelid affliction
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57D. Vietnamese soup with rice noodles
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58D. Salmon on a bagel
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59D. Suffix with bull or bear
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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