Our NYT Crossword Hints for July 9, 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 9, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 7/9/26. 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. In vogue
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5A. Seal hunter
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9A. Some rudiments to be learned
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13A. Flex time?
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14A. Stern
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15A. Container for peaches
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17A. Honeybunch
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19A. Group of spellers?
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20A. Title in "Beowulf"
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21A. Back-to-basics regimen
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23A. Grp. of peacekeepers
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25A. Afternoon socials
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26A. Caddies, in golf slang
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29A. Part of a blind
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30A. Partner of ends
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31A. Some messages from a road trip, in brief
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33A. Scare off
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37A. Many a golden parachute recipient, in brief
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38A. Renounced … or a phonetic hint to reading the answers to the starred clues
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40A. Sanskrit name meaning "extraordinary"
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41A. Capital close to the confluence of the Red and Black rivers
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43A. Gaels of the N.C.A.A.
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44A. Battling
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45A. Piece of cake!
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47A. Food processor
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49A. *Worms or flies, often
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53A. Do some laps
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54A. Right now!
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56A. ___ Hamilton, author of the classic "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes"
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59A. Sass
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60A. ___ Beach, Calif.
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62A. Hit 1977 musical that included Franklin D. Roosevelt as a character
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63A. Juniors, e.g.
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64A. Trails
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65A. 'Yikes!'
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66A. Rowers' workout machines, informally
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67A. Straddling
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1D. Anatomical pouch
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2D. "Star Wars" planet where Luke Skywalker rides a tauntaun
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3D. Dinosaur named for a lizard tooth
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4D. Quick timeouts?
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5D. AAA or B.B.B.
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6D. Bring in
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7D. 200 milligrams
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8D. Sketchy activities?
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9D. Kudo
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10D. Guys' night out
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11D. Trivial objection
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12D. Symbol of strength and solidity
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16D. Tonsillectomy docs
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18D. French crown
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22D. Wing
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24D. Hydrox lookalike
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26D. Lomond, for one
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27D. Old theaters
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28D. Show that ends in disarray?
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32D. "Long time" follower
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34D. Dojo furnishing
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35D. It's a long story
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36D. One of the six sluggers on baseball's Murderer's Row
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38D. Spent
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39D. "Curly W" team
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42D. Caucasus region
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44D. Padmé ___ (mother of Luke and Leia Skywalker)
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46D. Horned viper
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48D. Is underwater
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49D. S.E.C. football powerhouse, informally
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50D. United
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51D. Tried to hit a baseball
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52D. "Taste!"
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55D. Double-decker checker
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57D. Benin neighbor
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58D. Door fastener
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61D. Jerk
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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