Our NYT Crossword Hints for June 26, 2024 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 26, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 6/26/24. 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. Birthplace of the Ironman World Championship
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5A. Slays
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9A. Give a talking-to
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14A. Where popovers "pop"
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15A. Bottom of some prep school uniforms
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16A. World capital nicknamed the "Soaring Dragon"
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17A. Frosh
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19A. Cuban dance
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20A. *Jesus
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22A. ___ Dhabi
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23A. Like a Senate vote that requires the vice president
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24A. *Dorothy Gale
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32A. "Rules ___ rules!"
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33A. Rihanna, to fans
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34A. Prefix with "present"
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35A. Jay relative
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37A. Church centers
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40A. Bupkis
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41A. Refine
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42A. Impersonates, maybe
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44A. Part of a pecking order?
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45A. *Neil Armstrong
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50A. Chance to go
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51A. Genre for Reel Big Fish
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52A. Memorable ad-lib in "Midnight Cowboy" … or what the starred clues would say about their answers
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57A. Bygone carrier whose first hub was in Pittsburgh
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58A. Flattening, informally
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61A. Elegant shorebird
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62A. ___ Linda, recurring "Saturday Night Live" character played by Kristen Wiig
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63A. [waggles hand back and forth]
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64A. Chemical attractions
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65A. Tax whizzes
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66A. Bog buildup
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1D. "That's rough"
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2D. Bird: Prefix
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3D. Women's health care brand
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4D. Open, as a letter
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5D. "Fine, I give"
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6D. Feudal land
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7D. Identify as a potential problem
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8D. Low-altitude clouds
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9D. Bloodcurdling sound
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10D. Emotionally volatile situation, metaphorically
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11D. 'My treat!'
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12D. Brain section
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13D. Lunes, martes o miércoles
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18D. Small drum
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21D. Driver's need: Abbr.
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24D. The reality show "Below Deck" is set on one
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25D. Reason for elimination at a spelling bee
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26D. Singer Lewis
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27D. Garment that can be backless
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28D. Competitor
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29D. Poker variety in which each player is dealt four cards
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30D. Where spectacled bears live
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31D. Songwriter Warren with an Oscar, Emmy and Grammy
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36D. Let loose, say
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38D. What may be left of center?
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39D. Old-fashioned basketball attempts
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43D. Comedian Wanda
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46D. There are eight in a peck
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47D. Standard info on a takeout menu, nowadays
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48D. An octopus uses it for defense
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49D. Participate in a crawl, perhaps
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52D. "That ___ say . . ."
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53D. Primary
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54D. "You woke me"
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55D. Prefix with -gon
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56D. Cork's country
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57D. PC hookup spot
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59D. Org. employing cryptographers
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60D. Tricked
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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