Our NYT Crossword Hints for July 3, 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 3, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 7/3/26. 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. Bank of China Tower architect
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6A. Accepts accolades onstage, say
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15A. Loses some hair, e.g.
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16A. Facial feature also known as a "nasolabial fold"
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17A. Race to the top
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19A. N.H.L.'s Mammoth, on sports tickers
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20A. Bag that may contain swag
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21A. In the thick of
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22A. Bring on board
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24A. N.A.A.C.P. member?: Abbr.
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26A. Disingenuous reply to "Are you asleep?"
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27A. "omg rly?!"
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29A. They may change midflight, in brief
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31A. Lays out some green for
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34A. Makes a return that hits the net?
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36A. Blabs
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38A. Opposite side
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39A. Saints' setting, with "the"
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41A. Congestion easer
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43A. Coffee spot
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44A. Huff
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46A. "Fake news!"
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47A. Best Actress Oscar winner between Chastain and Stone
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49A. Gush
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51A. Pang
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52A. Part of a volcano
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54A. Environmental portmanteau
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56A. Greets, in a way
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57A. Prominent feature of Jafar and the Genie in "Aladdin"
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60A. Villanelle, e.g.
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62A. Advocatus ___
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63A. Tell me about it!
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66A. Lifestyle for those who go both ways
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67A. Senator Jacky of Nevada
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68A. Root crop product
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69A. Classic pitchers
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1D. Item that's not on the list, say
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2D. Shelling
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3D. Claims not to have known
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4D. Many sci-fi villains, informally
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5D. Really?
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6D. Creature that transmits sleeping sickness
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7D. Get-out-of-jail-free card, so to speak
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8D. Nurse's tote
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9D. Essayist who wrote "Not many sounds in life, and I include all urban and all rural sounds, exceed in interest a knock at the door"
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10D. Not looking reputable
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11D. Supporters of L.G.B.T.Q.+ people
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12D. Tropical specimens that can be either flora or fauna
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13D. Burden
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14D. Elapsed
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18D. Like a nonstarter, for short
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23D. Woods seen on Broadway
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25D. Curry accompaniment
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28D. Pros in Washington
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30D. What some articles are written on
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32D. Device in many a garage
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33D. Play pieces?
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35D. Former Medicare IDs
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37D. Mode, for one
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40D. Choking cause, with "the"
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42D. Very clear, as a telecast
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45D. Oil alternative
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48D. Strongly criticize, with "at"
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50D. Bass player?
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53D. Whimpers like a baby
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55D. "Who knew?"
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57D. Brothers ___ (pop stars of the 1960s-80s)
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58D. Many a classic Steinbeck character
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59D. Dramatic "Not you, too?"
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61D. Nothing but
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64D. Hold close
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65D. Bass or base
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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