Our NYT Crossword Hints for July 29, 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 29, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 7/29/26. 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. Marx with a manifesto
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5A. __ Romeo
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9A. Tracker in a speed trap
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14A. Offshore
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15A. Into oneself
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16A. Optics, so to speak
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17A. Part of a story line
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19A. Some golf shirts
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20A. I came uninvited
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22A. "Black Panther" actress Bassett
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23A. French city on the Rhone
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24A. Deg. for a writer
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27A. Pop in the Midwest?
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29A. Some postpartum exercises
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31A. Not yet decided, for short
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34A. I saw the future
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37A. ___ 51, highly classified Nevada facility
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39A. Wrath
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40A. Fishy Hawaiian dish
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41A. I conquered "Jeopardy!" for 74 days straight
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46A. Action between a bump and a spike
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47A. Were on!
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48A. "Roll the ___!"
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50A. Abbr. before some hotel numbers
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51A. Feature of a slasher film
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54A. Haphazard
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58A. Classic quotation that might be said by 20-, 34- and 41-Across?
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60A. Direction in a challah recipe
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63A. After 11:30 p.m., say
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64A. Longtime Stallone role
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65A. 2025 Ron Howard survival thriller
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66A. Home of County Donegal
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67A. Colorado resort town
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68A. Blue side, informally
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69A. Platform for Street Fighter II and Mario Paint, informally
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1D. Head of Kronos?
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2D. "Narnia" lion
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3D. Corp. shake-up
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4D. Drinks that may be prepared with a steam wand
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5D. Green toast spread
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6D. Hideout
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7D. Championship game
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8D. Raring to go, say
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9D. Now blue, as a blueberry
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10D. "Mi ___" (Spanish term of endearment)
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11D. Lentil dish
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12D. In the past
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13D. Lo ___
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18D. Traffic marker
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21D. Trendy sneaker brand
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24D. Workplace notes
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25D. It's unlikely to happen again
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26D. It's of use
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28D. Like
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30D. Word after age or before year
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31D. Chips with a "Blue Heat" flavor
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32D. Name inside of a libretto?
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33D. Packed in
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35D. Prefix with state or county
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36D. Seasons of Love musical
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38D. ___ Wilson, four-time W.N.B.A. M.V.P.
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42D. Encouraged, as a troublemaker
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43D. 12, say
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44D. Sites of large beds
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45D. Source of Manchego cheese
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49D. Exhibits one of the seven deadly sins
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52D. Irritated
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53D. Dodge
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55D. "Soup's on!"
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56D. Earthy tone
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57D. Some skin irritants
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58D. Get on (with)
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59D. Pair in the press
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60D. Supportive garment
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61D. Dorm V.I.P.s
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62D. Bit of gig gear
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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