Our NYT Crossword Hints for June 16, 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 June 16, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 6/16/26. 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. Bluffer's giveaway
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5A. Dessert that wiggles
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10A. Obsessive captain of fiction
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14A. “___, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio”
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15A. Like a loud crowd
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16A. Trio minus one
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17A. Pontiff's emblem with three horizontal bars
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19A. Martial art with shoulder throws
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20A. On the line
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21A. Bottom of a long column, say
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23A. "Capisce?"
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24A. Spearheaded
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25A. Think pieces, for short
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28A. Incensed
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29A. Amigo
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32A. Ancient Brit for whom a language was named
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34A. Opening of a news article, in journalism lingo
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35A. It scratches the itch
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36A. Hemingway tale about an elderly fisherman, with "The" ... or a phonetic hint to four sets of circled letters in this puzzle?
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39A. Party with glowsticks
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40A. Smidgens
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41A. The Beatles’ “Back in the ____”
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42A. Crustaceans sometimes called "mudbugs"
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44A. Test for a future Ph.D.
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45A. Monsieur, in Madrid
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46A. Fishing tool
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47A. Maple tree harvest
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50A. Where the rubber meets the road?
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53A. "That's my next move"
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55A. "... ???"
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57A. Open some bubbly with a bang
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59A. "Logan" actor Jackman
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60A. "The Price Is Right" unveiling
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61A. Cleveland's lake
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62A. Be a good dog say
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63A. Half-goat follower of Dionysus
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64A. Honeybunch
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1D. Patatas bravas and croquetas, e.g.
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2D. Fill with joy
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3D. Momentary slip
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4D. Exam for a future J.D.
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5D. Very muscular, in slang
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6D. Dropped the ball
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7D. "Facilities," in Britain
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8D. Place for the highest-scoring golfer
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9D. Ish
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10D. College-credit class that says sayonara to H.S.?
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11D. Really booked it
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12D. Charitable contributions, collectively
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13D. Dude
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18D. Fingers-in-ears syllables
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22D. Word with tank or tip
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26D. Less sweet, as a wine
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27D. "House" actress Ward
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28D. Like an image just begging to be captioned and shared
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29D. Word appearing on the nickel but not the dime or quarter, surprisingly
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30D. Casino calculations
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31D. Rendezvoused with
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32D. Blinding light
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33D. Upper hand
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34D. Put down gently
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36D. Green-skinned World of Warcraft characters
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37D. Org. with Bulls and Bucks
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38D. Obstacle to overcome
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43D. "The Chronic" rapper, informally
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44D. Animal symbol of the University of Minnesota
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46D. Fancy-schmancy
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47D. [Zzzz]
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48D. Light-filled lobbies
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49D. Game with a World Series held in Las Vegas
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51D. Plates to share, informally
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52D. Cartoon explorer who teaches Spanish
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54D. Crushed, as a test
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55D. Word sung over 100 times in "___ Are You" by the ___
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56D. Center of activity
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58D. Part of a speedway or the stomach
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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