Our NYT Crossword Hints for July 14, 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 14, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 7/14/26. 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. Closest bud
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4A. Put-up job
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8A. Destination for some sci-fi travelers
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12A. ___ and dear
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13A. Magician's "Look at what I just did!"
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14A. Supportive advocate, as for L.G.B.T.Q. rights
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15A. Corrupting sorts, in an orchard metaphor
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17A. Merest little chirp
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18A. Folded French pancake
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19A. ___ mode (in the fashionable style)
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20A. Industry showcase
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21A. Nightmares for nannies
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24A. "We come in peace" speakers, in a sci-fi trope
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26A. Youngest woman ever elected to Congress, familiarly
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27A. + or - particle
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28A. Word after twin, tanning or trundle
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31A. Rapper ___ Rhymes
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35A. Movie review site with a percentage rating scale
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39A. Schnozzle
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40A. Firefighter's tool
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41A. Helpful posting at a trailhead
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42A. "Stop, Look and Listen" spot, e.g., in brief
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44A. Curiosity and Perseverance, for two
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47A. Novelty dance with comical elbow-flapping
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52A. Hasn't been canceled
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53A. Stimpy's TV companion
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54A. ___ peek
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57A. State along a river of the same name
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58A. Heading the wrong way ... or, interpreted culinarily, a hint to 15-, 21-, 35- and 47-Across
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60A. Home in the woods
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61A. Earring type
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62A. Actress __ Rachel Wood
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63A. Half brother and rival of the goddess Athena
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64A. Align
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65A. Mo. with International Talk Like a Pirate Day
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1D. Campsite crasher in the Rockies
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2D. Gradually blends with
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3D. Chilled coffee drink
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4D. Longtime NASCAR sponsor
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5D. Special request for a flight meal
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6D. Singer with the best-selling album "21"
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7D. Ancient fortress overlooking the Dead Sea
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8D. Slice of Life or nick of Time?
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9D. Assistant with a whisper mode
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10D. Gave it a rest?
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11D. Writing wrongs?
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12D. Jimmy Fallon's network
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16D. Underappreciated worker, say
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22D. Library ID
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23D. Tea with tapioca pearls
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24D. Publicizes
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25D. Lake bird with a laughing call
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29D. When U R due
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30D. Reveal private info about, in online lingo
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32D. "The audacity!"
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33D. Lachrymal unit
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34D. Nile reptiles
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36D. Traditional sumo hairstyles
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37D. Online crafts bazaar
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38D. Hired soldier, in slang
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43D. Unlike the direction of this clue's answer
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45D. "All right. What's the big deal?"
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46D. Concert sites
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47D. Shrek's beloved
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48D. Escort
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49D. Snap, Crackle, or Pop
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50D. Sizable
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51D. For kicks and giggles
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55D. "I need this immediately"
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56D. "She's everything. He's just ___" ("Barbie" tagline)
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59D. Public health agcy
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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