Our NYT Crossword Hints for July 17, 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 17, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 7/17/26. 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. Savory Chinese dish prepared on a griddle
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16A. Ended something bad for good
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17A. Had a little of this and that, say
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18A. Dream setting, for short
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19A. Does as a group?
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20A. Air
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21A. Water bearer
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23A. It's a trap!
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27A. Put into play
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31A. Apply for an in-office job?
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32A. Chase, in a way
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35A. Pacifists' initiative
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40A. Historical figure known to have acquired and dissected human corpses
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41A. Common accompaniment to ribs
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42A. It lacks a permanent host, for short
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43A. Comedian Margaret
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44A. Landform commonly seen in a crescent shape on Mars
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45A. Phonies
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47A. Candy bar similar to Heath
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51A. Start of a tragedy
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54A. They typically come in sets of four
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58A. One who's been fleeced?
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59A. French seafood topping named after another country
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64A. "What on earth will you show some respect for?"
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65A. Be alert
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1D. Sweet sandwich
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2D. Rod whom the annual A.L. batting title is named after
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3D. Google smartphone feature that edits the photographer into the group shot
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4D. Pulitzer-winning author whose only two novels were published 55 years apart
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5D. Pie crust ingredient
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6D. Slush Puppie alternative
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7D. Dated many years ago?
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8D. Approaches
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9D. Mate
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10D. What the names of all but one continent end with
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11D. Airer of the original "Star Trek" series
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12D. Marathoner's woe
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13D. Prefix with -nautics
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14D. Kaelin of the O.J. trial
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15D. Pulled out
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22D. Spoils
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24D. Unearthed
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25D. Island nation north of Fiji
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26D. Rough, in a way
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28D. Fabric fragment
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29D. Kitt who played Catwoman
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30D. Marvel antagonist who wears a metal mask
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32D. Headed out
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33D. Never to be repeated
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34D. First name of the singer dubbed the "King of Soul"
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35D. Poor gift-giving?
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36D. Like some lights
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37D. Grind away
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38D. Cut down on greens?
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39D. Small amounts
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45D. Incite to attack, as a dog
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46D. Exhausted
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48D. Knightley of Bend It Like Beckham
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49D. Completely defeated
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50D. Like marshes
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51D. Thrift store tag
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52D. Something big when all the world's a stage?
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53D. It might be on a roll
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55D. Exasperated cry
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56D. Learned
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57D. Disney antagonist who rules the Pride Lands
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60D. Station information, for short
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61D. "I've had a breakthrough!"
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62D. Sch. that releases admission decisions on Pi Day
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63D. Wizard
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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