Our NYT Crossword Hints for June 19, 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 19, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 6/19/26. 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. Cut of beef used in Santa Maria-style barbecue
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7A. ___ Wilson, four-time M.V.P. of the 27-Down
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10A. Common export, nowadays
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13A. Field trip?
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16A. Section of a timeline
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17A. Chef's complimentary bite
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18A. Staff
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19A. Reacted to capturing a championship, perhaps
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20A. Dish often served with tartar sauce, informally
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22A. Terrorizer of Amity Island, in a 1975 blockbuster film
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24A. Finishes filming
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25A. Epitome of thinness
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27A. Mushroom named for its resemblance to a body part
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29A. "You've gotta be kidding me!"
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32A. Off-grid connection?
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33A. Former attorney general Bill
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34A. Short cut
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35A. "___ Green" (Kermit the Frog song)
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36A. Skater who lit the Olympic cauldron in 1998
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37A. Political philosopher who wrote "The state of a king shuts him from the world, yet the business of a king requires him to know it thoroughly"
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41A. Maker of sole music?
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43A. Succeed in
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44A. Stamp purchase
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45A. Companion of Ash and Misty in Pokémon anime
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47A. Cold one enjoyed during a hot wash
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49A. Word with ball or board
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53A. Spot for a flask
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54A. "That sounds brave ... but very stupid!"
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56A. Date in France?
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57A. One concerned with transparency in the workplace?
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58A. Bench press target informally
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59A. Hebrew name meaning "high"
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60A. Chinese revolutionary Sun ___
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1D. Spring event
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2D. Twin city?
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3D. Morning announcement
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4D. Tries to identify, as a medical issue
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5D. Red state?
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6D. 20-Across, e.g.
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7D. A military parade might go through it
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8D. Director of "Face/Off" and "Mission: Impossible II"
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9D. Admitted fault
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10D. Sudden reversal of fortune, in literature
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11D. Mentions one's ring size, maybe
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12D. They're hot, until they're not
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14D. Film ___
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15D. Certain canine
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21D. Conned
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23D. Clothing line?
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25D. "Too bad"
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26D. Preferring to keep one's feet on the ground?
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27D. See 7 Across
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28D. French director Clair
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29D. Last words
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30D. Instrument usually pitched in C
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31D. Awards season announcement, for short
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35D. What might go off the rails?
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37D. Guitarist who played the first-ever rock concert at the Sistine Chapel
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38D. Item in a basket at the dinner table
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39D. Felt completely confident in
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40D. Insta post
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42D. Patch, say
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45D. All ___ are off!
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46D. Losing side in the Battle of Shiloh, informally
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47D. Insult, metaphorically
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48D. Children of, in Hebrew
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50D. What's going on?
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51D. Willie ___, first Black player in the N.H.L.
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52D. Run-down
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55D. Like
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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