Our NYT Crossword Hints for July 25, 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 25, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 7/25/26. 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. Fashionable spots
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10A. Meeting that's been cut short?
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14A. Device used in making snow cones
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16A. Lead
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17A. What might provide you an opportunity to walk in someone else's shoes?
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18A. Group with the hits "Honey, Honey" and "Money, Money, Money"
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19A. Something won by successful Olympians
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20A. Alternative to caps: Abbr.
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21A. Emmy winner Ann of "The Handmaid's Tale"
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22A. "Awesome!"
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23A. Shared fantasies?
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25A. "The gloves are off!"
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27A. Lab in one's house, maybe
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28A. Like some high-fiber snacks
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30A. Ingredient in Swedish knäckebröd
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31A. [Wrong answer!]
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34A. Grind up, in a way
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36A. Rite-of-passage events for high schoolers
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38A. You and me both
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41A. Waft fragrant smoke around
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42A. Actress Taylor-Joy
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43A. Tricksters
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44A. Prey for a mountain lion
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45A. It has its time and place: Abbr.
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47A. Things that could happen
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49A. Light
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51A. Let on a court, say
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53A. Co-founder of the A.C.L.U.'s Women's Rights Project, familiarly
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56A. Plains people
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57A. Second person seen in "Hamlet"
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59A. Immodest outburst
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61A. The so-called "hurricane bird," because of its reputation for seeking shelter from storms at the last possible moment
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62A. Knockout alternative
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64A. "Santa Claus in Camp" artist, 1863
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65A. "This has waited long enough, yes?"
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66A. Like koalas, in Australia
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67A. Some craft outlets
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1D. One of a nursery rhyme quintet
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2D. Seat of Marion County, Fla.
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3D. Jim Croce's ___ Brown, who is "meaner than a junkyard dog"
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4D. 1980s Chrysler innovation
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5D. It's made of diamonds
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6D. Directly
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7D. Actor/playwright Davis who wrote "Purlie Victorious"
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8D. "It was only a practice round!"
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9D. Ward of “Sisters”
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10D. A great deal
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11D. Coach's lack, often
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12D. Underground scheme?
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13D. Providers of support for travelers
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15D. Fired up again
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24D. Shingles problem that a set of nails might address
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26D. Word with set, cast or writer
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27D. Predigital recording devices
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29D. Where an annoying person might be told to go?
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31D. "Good job!"
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32D. A.M. station
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33D. Ambient sound said to be more soothing than its "white" counterpart
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35D. Whole lot (of)
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37D. Tally of those driven home, for short
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39D. Color of an ovarian cancer awareness ribbon
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40D. One might check a box for it
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46D. Kind of dish
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48D. Dallies
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50D. Easily set off
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52D. What some sisters become
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53D. Secretary of state beginning in 2025
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54D. Game day sight
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55D. Pool set?
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58D. They might be thrown out if they run
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60D. Philip with two National Book Awards
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63D. Unprofessional letters?
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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