Our NYT Crossword Hints for July 2, 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 2, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 7/2/26. 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. Flying high
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6A. Romulus and Remus, e.g., for short
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10A. "Hey!"
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14A. Skateboarding trick
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15A. "There is nothing on earth so powerful as an ___ whose time has come" (proverb)
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16A. Bird related to the 46-Down
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17A. City center, often
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18A. Groups at the First Continental Congress in 1774
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18A. Groups at the First Continental Congress in 1774
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20A. 'Les __'
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21A. Open mic performer, often
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22A. Setting of "What's Eating Gilbert Grape"
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23A. 10 Hamiltons
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23A. 10 Hamiltons
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25A. American Revolution heroes
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25A. American Revolution heroes
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27A. Fig. at a bus depot
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28A. Defeats convincingly
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31A. Fancy Dan
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32A. Daiquiri flavor
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34A. Bit of lore
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35A. Overdo it at the beach, say
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36A. George Washington's presidential status on February 4, 1789
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36A. George Washington's presidential status on February 4, 1789
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37A. Chrome alternative
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39A. Simple wooden shoes
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42A. Last full year of John Adams's presidency
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42A. Last full year of John Adams's presidency
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46A. Heart chart, for short
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49A. Fail to engage
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50A. Jewish mysticism
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52A. "Nixon in China" tenor
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53A. Periodic survey started under Secy. of State Thomas Jefferson
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53A. Periodic survey started under Secy. of State Thomas Jefferson
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55A. Trunk part
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56A. Disunites
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58A. "Father of the Constitution" and his family
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58A. "Father of the Constitution" and his family
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60A. Like the Revolutionary War battles led by John Paul Jones
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60A. Like the Revolutionary War battles led by John Paul Jones
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61A. Apple Store offerings
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63A. Show of friendliness
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64A. First signer of the Declaration of Independence
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64A. First signer of the Declaration of Independence
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66A. "The Divine ___" (showbiz nickname)
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68A. Conglomeration
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69A. Regarding, on a memo
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70A. Soul singer Adams
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71A. Angler’s hope
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72A. TV programmer's slate, in brief
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73A. American settlement until 1776 … or a hint to 13 squares in this puzzle
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73A. American settlement until 1776 … or a hint to 13 squares in this puzzle
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1D. Word with bar or bunny
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2D. Unadulterated by plastic, say
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3D. Ordinary
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3D. Ordinary
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4D. You knead dough to make it
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5D. A word of support
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6D. Location of "Sloop John B" on the Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds" album
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6D. Location of "Sloop John B" on the Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds" album
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7D. Just chillaxing
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8D. Salad ingredient often paired with goat cheese
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9D. Long account
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9D. Long account
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10D. A ___
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10D. A ___
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11D. Hot dog on a roll?
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12D. One whose qualifications are enumerated in Article I, Section 3, of the Constitution
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13D. Some coll. instructors
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19D. Uneasy giggle
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21D. Printing size
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23D. Two-time Tony winner Neuwirth
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24D. "Yowza"
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25D. Comedian Poundstone
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25D. Comedian Poundstone
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26D. Bug exterminator?
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29D. ___ Island
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30D. Graceless ones
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33D. Gets going
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33D. Gets going
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37D. Ticked off
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38D. Website that added podcast info in 2021
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38D. Website that added podcast info in 2021
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40D. Granada grandma
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41D. Pears used for cooking
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41D. Pears used for cooking
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43D. Musical with the song "What's the Use of Wond'rin'?"
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44D. Doesn't let go of
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45D. Street fleet
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46D. World's second-tallest bird
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47D. Trattoria treat in a shell
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48D. Doubled, say
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50D. Things to chew on
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51D. Start to live and breathe?
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54D. Kissed or whacked
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54D. Kissed or whacked
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57D. Rowena's love, in fiction
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57D. Rowena's love, in fiction
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59D. 1970 Neil Diamond song about an imaginary childhood friend
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61D. One living an orderly life?
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62D. 4840 square yards
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64D. ZipRecruiter listing
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65D. CBS drama starting in 2003
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65D. CBS drama starting in 2003
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66D. Soft slip-on for short
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67D. Lots of
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67D. Lots of
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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