Our NYT Crossword Hints for June 20, 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 20, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 6/20/26. 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. Dad's pop, perhaps
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10A. Attempt, informally
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15A. One might be used to launch promotional materials
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16A. It's often set on the stove while cooking
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17A. That's not the whole story!
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18A. Fancy and then some
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19A. Like the eyes of an American coot
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20A. Be prepared to take a weight off someone's shoulders?
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21A. ___ Howard, activist known as the "Mother of Pride"
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22A. Said who's who or what's what?
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24A. Allies often share one
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26A. Turnovers, but not crumpets
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27A. "Be my guest" and "Go right ahead"
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29A. Fixture at a chocolate factory
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30A. Rate of passage
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31A. With 28-Down, set hanging by a door
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34A. Soprano Fleming
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36A. Call for a pass?
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37A. "I've done better"
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40A. Hooter
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41A. Resonates beautifully
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42A. What might lead to a pile of dirty laundry
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43A. ___ Ewbank, Hall-of-Fame football coach
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45A. I-
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46A. Margaret featured in "Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution"
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47A. Punch
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48A. State-sponsored "wealth redistribution" scheme
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50A. Support of a sort
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54A. "I'm not sure what to make of that"
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56A. Helen with the podcast "Go Fact Yourself"
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58A. Natural resource seen in arboretums?
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59A. Blushing matter
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60A. Creature whose appendages allow it to camouflage in masses of kelp
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62A. N.B.A. analyst Burke
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63A. "... that's what they say, anyway"
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64A. Smooth and shiny
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65A. Celebratory opening
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1D. Destination for a day trip from Sorrento
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2D. Got to
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3D. Break the bank, say?
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4D. What one might put on to impress others
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5D. Plans, with "out"
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6D. Website with a "Submit a Rumor" tab
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7D. Bulb that becomes translucent when heated
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8D. "That's a subject you should absolutely avoid"
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9D. Fire ___
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10D. Big name in lights
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11D. Like Belmont's Big Sandy, among Triple Crown racetracks
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12D. "Nice try, wise guy"
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13D. Jokey warning before diving into a niche topic
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14D. One of a noted quintet
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21D. Small storage units
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23D. Stories of college students?
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25D. Things that lions and zebras have in common
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28D. See 31-Across
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31D. Fair weather followers
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32D. Saw getting turned on, say
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33D. Chillaxing, more formally
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34D. Man's name whose first four letters spell a word describing its last letter
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35D. Score with some acid
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38D. Arena
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39D. Get outta here!
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44D. Get down
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46D. Some vacation rentals
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49D. Moment of high spirits?
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51D. "Got it"
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52D. Rijeka native
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53D. ___ Louis Gates Jr., host of PBS's "Finding Your Roots"
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55D. Anchor position
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57D. Shakehand or penhold, in table tennis
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60D. ___ de Mayo (symbol on the flags of Argentina and Uruguay)
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61D. Sound made when something snaps into place?
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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