Our NYT Crossword Hints for July 26, 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 26, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 7/26/26. 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. “Joanie Loves ___” (“Happy Days” spinoff)
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7A. Peddles
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12A. Chain whose merch includes mulch
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17A. Encase in protection
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18A. Something might disappear into it
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20A. Lacking sense
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21A. Darlings
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22A. Yoga style in which each movement is synchronized with a breath
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23A. Bag
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24A. Whom this puzzle's subject must save!
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26A. Source of fries, informally
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27A. On
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28A. Nuggets of wisdom
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33A. Pizza parlor purchase
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34A. Hough of "Dancing With the Stars" fame
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38A. Green friend of this puzzle's subject
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42A. Elitist
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43A. ___ be an honor
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44A. Not say, say
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45A. "__ right!"
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47A. Vehicle puller
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49A. Disqualifies (oneself)
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52A. "Waaaah!"
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54A. Union Army general who was victorious over Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg
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55A. Texters caveat
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56A. How a "miracle product" is said to work
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59A. Host of the 2016 Olympics
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60A. Old pros
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62A. Primates' realm
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63A. Batman and Robin e.g.
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65A. Many a musical chord
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69A. Total heat content of a thermodynamic system
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71A. Platform with a "Super" popular character, in brief?
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73A. Kind of
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75A. Decorous
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76A. Scrumptious
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78A. Way
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80A. Someone who might put you on a list
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81A. U.K. military branch
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83A. Classic kids' toy weapon
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85A. Sleepover "comfies"
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86A. Bialik of The Big Bang Theory
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88A. Antagonist of this puzzle's subject
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89A. Shoe style with a small opening in the front
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92A. Man whom Jesus raised from the dead in John 11
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94A. Salmon and coral
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96A. Takes full advantage of
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97A. Dot follower?
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98A. Beau ___
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100A. ___ Davis, actor and eulogist for Malcolm X
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102A. Until now
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103A. Big name in trucks
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104A. Useful
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106A. Sportscaster Andrews
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108A. Excessively uptight
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110A. Enemy lair where 24-Across is held captive
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118A. "To me, 'sexy' is a ___ with confidence": Allegra Versace
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120A. Striking feature of Jessica Rabbit
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121A. Achieve
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122A. Brother of this puzzle's subject
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123A. Author and entrepreneur Huffington
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124A. Virtual animal companion popularized in the 2000s
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125A. Secret supply
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126A. Tabasco, for one
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127A. Highlight for a QB
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1D. Cyrillic way to write "U.S.S.R."
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2D. Short hand?
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3D. When "One Day More" is sung in "Les Misérables"
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4D. Collectible item from the box below
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5D. Fried cornbread concoctions
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6D. ___ map
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7D. Green transport from the box below
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8D. Best-selling Irish solo musical artist
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9D. Image Awards org
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10D. Spills
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11D. Madrid Mrs
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12D. Word before service or sync
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13D. Duty
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14D. What this puzzle's subject uses to travel to a new location
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15D. Like many primary bathrooms
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16D. Like teams in March Madness
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18D. Expensive Super Bowl purchase
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19D. In
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25D. ___ lecithin (food additive)
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29D. Raid target, at times
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30D. Space
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31D. Let down
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32D. Sea connectors
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34D. Obtains (from)
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35D. Gold or silver, but not bronze
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36D. This might be stuffed inside a shell
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37D. Dot follower?
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39D. Recoiled
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40D. Jupiter ___, first African American poet published in North America
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41D. Catchphrase of this puzzle's subject
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46D. Wilt
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48D. Scented
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50D. Carrier that takes its name from the Book of Hosea
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51D. ___ cup
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53D. Achieved
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57D. Excite
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58D. Job for a stage assistant, maybe
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61D. Australia's most popular wine
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64D. "Extra life" item from the box below
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66D. How a total dummkopf might handle something
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67D. In jest
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68D. Like New Jersey among all U.S. states, population-wise
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70D. In the very recent past
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72D. Gown fabrics
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74D. ___ Duncan (Education secretary under Obama)
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77D. Razor blades?
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79D. Cozy corners
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82D. With 31-Down, power-up that lets this puzzle's subject throw flames
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84D. Alternative to sparkling
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86D. Catchphrase of this puzzle's subject
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87D. With 30-Down, power-up that supersizes this puzzle's subject
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90D. Flowed (from)
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91D. Some film noir figures, for short
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92D. Give for a time
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93D. Business address abbr.
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95D. Popular GMC pickup
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97D. Proceeds like congested traffic
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99D. Mount ___, highest peak in the Rockies
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101D. Mumbled stumbles
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105D. Daises
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107D. "Sorry, my calendar's full"
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109D. Falls behind
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111D. "?!?!?!?!"
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112D. Sensible
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113D. ___ für alle Mal (once and for all, in German)
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114D. What a rest indicates ... or a word after rest
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115D. Small bite abroad
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116D. Makeup of a certain web
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117D. Docs who really get in your face?
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119D. Medical research ctr.
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120D. Dorm leaders, in brief
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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