Our NYT Crossword Hints for July 30, 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 30, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 7/30/26. 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. Change entirely
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6A. Like former secrets
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12A. Make like a frog
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15A. One who doesn't speak while in a cast
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16A. Balkan state that's been independent since 2008
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17A. Like the name of former soccer star Mark De Man
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18A. Cluster
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20A. Density symbol
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21A. Go for gold?
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22A. It may be padded or slapped
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23A. Do you read me?
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25A. Veteran
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27A. Agent
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31A. Change logos, maybe
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33A. “Bravo!”
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34A. Dour
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35A. Unnatural, in a way
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36A. H.S. course covering integrals
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39A. ___ trading
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40A. Steam
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43A. Sow, e.g.
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46A. Black-and-orange bird
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47A. Bob who painted "happy little trees"
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50A. Jackie who co-starred in "Rush Hour"
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52A. Top halves of centaurs
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53A. They may be lifted … or downed
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56A. Gambit
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59A. City with red buses
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60A. Big or bad follower
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61A. So-called "Land of a Million Elephants"
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63A. Fripp & ___ (musical duo)
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64A. '__ culpa'
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65A. Communication aid that helps make sense of the italicized clues
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70A. Subj. for immigrants, maybe
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71A. Training aids for a lab, say
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72A. Plain
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73A. __ pad
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74A. What headphones often play in
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75A. Shark's mark
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1D. Church leader
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2D. Took one's breath away?
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3D. Remain loyal to
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4D. Pronounce "aisle" as it's spelled, e.g.
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5D. It often leans left or right
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6D. ___-Ball
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7D. Joel follows it
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8D. Flame's remains
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9D. Lumpsucker eggs
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10D. Biblical second coming?
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11D. Prima ___
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12D. University of Cambridge
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13D. "Hamlet" noblewoman
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14D. Developer of a geocentric model of the universe
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19D. Words after cash or zero
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24D. 'Horrors!'
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26D. Org. leader
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28D. One who knows all the shortcuts, maybe
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29D. Puts down?
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30D. Where Dante's path to paradise begins
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32D. Panama's ___ National Park
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37D. That's the whole point!
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38D. Seller of knickknacks
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41D. Gospel singer Franklin
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42D. Like a zoomer after 1997
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43D. Minecraft and World of Warcraft
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44D. “. . . if we’re lucky”
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45D. Rhyming name for a certain group of friends
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48D. It's not the main part of the action
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49D. High achievers?
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51D. Notable org. with 32 members
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54D. Sit down heavily
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55D. Arrogant
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57D. Lets
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58D. Really please
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62D. Plus
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66D. It might be left hanging
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67D. Most common letter in this clue
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68D. Boat propeller
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69D. Director DuVernay
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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