Our NYT Crossword Hints for July 24, 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 24, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 7/24/26. 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. Bit of radiological work
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5A. Component that may emerge from Earth's asthenosphere
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10A. What drones might be mistaken for
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14A. Dudes
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15A. Dirt pie ingredients
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16A. As it's happening
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17A. Criminals in the oil industry?
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19A. "Your guide to a better future" website
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20A. It makes one red in the face
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21A. Animals considered divine messengers in Shinto culture
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22A. Aperitif with black currant liqueur
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23A. Not full-bodied
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24A. Like a politically diverse U.S. state
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26A. When doubled, like a perfect outcome
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27A. Start of a protest
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28A. "Mark Twain" biographer Chernow
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29A. Not show-stopping?
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33A. Segue into a thesis statement
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34A. "Don't sweat the small stuff"
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35A. Spanish diminutive suffix
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36A. Fire
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37A. One of 17 in Monopoly: Abbr.
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38A. Drinks are on me!
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40A. Terminal datum
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42A. Like a strong bond
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45A. Mine line
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46A. Group with defining traits?
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48A. Foul mood
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49A. Tropical fruit with white flesh and a deep-red rind
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50A. All the __
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51A. "That much is obvious"
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52A. A tall one may be inflated
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53A. 2019 Grammy-winning album for Tyler, the Creator
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54A. Rimes with rhymes
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55A. Beta tester, e.g.
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1D. Insulting talk, informally
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2D. U.S. soccer legend ___ Lloyd
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3D. Fox or Foxx
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4D. Warning next to a suspicious link, perhaps
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5D. Venus, or sometimes Mercury
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6D. Lingo
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7D. Silly sorts
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8D. Cry from a toddler during snack time
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9D. Jack or jenny
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10D. Bad gut feeling?
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11D. Text that's often unread
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12D. Stretttccched out
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13D. Place
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18D. Modern deception
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21D. Cookware sometimes used over campfires
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24D. Drop it!
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25D. Language of Barbados: Abbr.
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26D. Tool for a sting
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27D. Hons
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29D. Words said while preparing to leave
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30D. School described as "the chief nurse of England's statesmen"
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31D. Follower of "Doctor" or "That's"
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32D. Bring on
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33D. Run into trouble
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34D. Gay ___ (1970s movement)
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39D. Serve a function
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40D. Fixin’ to
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41D. Element whose name comes from the Greek for "inactive"
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42D. Tracts
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43D. Singer whose album titles represent ages
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44D. Recipient of Emmys in different categories for the same role
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46D. Respond to the alarm
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47D. "Is the whole world against me?"
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48D. Guru's honorific
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49D. "Cool" quantity
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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