Our NYT Crossword Hints for July 18, 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 18, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 7/18/26. 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. Unite, with "up"
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5A. Many an extra in the "Lord of the Rings" movies
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8A. Like fondue, traditionally
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13A. Nairobi-based collection of NGOs
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15A. Restriction on how much one can serve
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17A. Conductor's reference
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18A. Opportunity to compare notes, perhaps
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19A. Very traditional sort
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21A. Khloe, Kim or Kourtney, familiarly
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22A. Jennifer who won a Pulitzer for "A Visit From the Goon Squad"
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23A. Concerning
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24A. Weight
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26A. Orange video game character who appears in "Wreck-It Ralph"
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27A. Retailer with mountains in its logo
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28A. Persuade, as on a course of action
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29A. Shade
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30A. Smartphone feature that debuted worldwide in 2011
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34A. Hot
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35A. Kind of acid partly responsible for sourdough's tang
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37A. "Sorry, that's way above my pay grade"
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40A. Black ___
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41A. Line holders
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42A. Brilliant example
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43A. Digs up by the roots
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46A. Cry at the end of a countdown
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47A. Dead center?
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48A. Song whose titular subject has a "dark brown voice"
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49A. Mesh
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50A. One side of many a transaction
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52A. Backs up on its own, say
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55A. Titular animated dog of children's TV
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56A. Go down swinging, perhaps
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57A. What might add a bit of flavor to a salsa?
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58A. Company bought by Tempur-Pedic in 2012
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59A. W.W. II-era occupation for baseball's Moe Berg, following his playing career
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60A. Rides
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1D. Left
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2D. "Um ... what?!"
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3D. With even stronger reasoning, in law
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4D. Super man?
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5D. Quite a few characters in 2025's "Elio," for short
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6D. Unleashes
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7D. Results of one's labors, so to speak
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8D. Shrewd
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9D. You might give this to someone you want to avoid
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10D. Outward appearance
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11D. Instrument that's held at about a 45-degree angle from the player's body
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12D. Inner tube?
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14D. "Bonjour, ___ amis!"
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16D. Figures listed on Zocdoc, for short
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20D. Gustav Klimt masterpiece
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25D. Choose
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26D. Charlatans
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28D. Exercises with a "butterfly" variation, in which the soles of one's feet are pressed together
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29D. Overtook?
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31D. Cosmetic additive that comes from the Southwest
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32D. Flowering period
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33D. Actor who plays the title role on TV's "Andor"
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36D. Classic Easter treat
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38D. Report
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39D. Items frozen in cryopreservation
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43D. Flute, for one
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44D. Way
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45D. Prefix with marathon
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46D. Bygone recorders
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47D. Grabber
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49D. Race of supernatural spirits
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51D. Fall back
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53D. You might look up to this
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54D. Unpleasant digs
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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