Our NYT Crossword Hints for June 4, 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 4, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 6/4/26. 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 "The Tempest," when Miranda says "O brave new world, That has such people in't!"
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5A. Middlemen in illicit transactions
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11A. Last over the line, say
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11A. Last over the line, say
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14A. Sushi wrapper
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15A. Waikiki welcomes
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16A. Indigenous people of the Great Basin
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17A. Forbidden idol
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19A. American ___
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20A. Neighborhood watering hole
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20A. Neighborhood watering hole
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21A. Subj. for one aspiring to become bilingual
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22A. Particularly fine examples
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23A. Tolkien's Treebeard for one
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24A. Cards
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26A. Shamash holder
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28A. Really rips into
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31A. Become enamored with
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32A. Beguile
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34A. Bob who narrated "How I Met Your Mother"
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35A. Historic Bulgarian ruler
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38A. Faux flattery
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40A. Bob who hosted PBS's "The Joy of Painting"
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41A. Broad-shouldered Titan
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43A. Most senior
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45A. Italian liquor distilled from winemaking leftovers
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47A. Downward dog and others
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47A. Downward dog and others
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50A. Exactly as desired
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50A. Exactly as desired
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52A. 151, once
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53A. Discouraging words
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55A. They come in black, Belgian and double varieties
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56A. Path to spiritual harmony
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58A. Bring (out)
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60A. Lillehammer's land: Abbr.
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61A. Large retail establishment … and a hint to four squares in this puzzle
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63A. Part of the conjugation of "être"
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64A. Candy heart phrase
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65A. Where "the man gave names to all … the birds in the sky and all the wild animals"
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66A. Told you!
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67A. Containers in orchards
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68A. Run into
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1D. It's a matter of degrees
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2D. Beer brand with the slogan "La Playa Awaits"
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3D. Political leaflets
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4D. “The Four Seasons” composer
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4D. “The Four Seasons” composer
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5D. Altered excerpts of a film posted to social media, say
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6D. Sons of ___, exemplars of biblical wickedness
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7D. Site of an 1899-1909 gold rush
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8D. Deep Fissure
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9D. Bald youngster?
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10D. Montreal-to-Boston dir.
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11D. Freudian censor
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12D. Conservative guesses
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12D. Conservative guesses
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13D. Links openings?
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18D. Imported beverage brand
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22D. Pint-size racers
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25D. ___ mold
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27D. "It Ain't Hard to Tell" rapper
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29D. Six-winged angels
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30D. Like the appearance of armadillos and anacondas
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33D. Many a character on "The Pitt," informally
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35D. "Just Do It" and "Think Different"
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36D. Fashion photographer's direction
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36D. Fashion photographer's direction
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37D. Not prix fixe
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39D. Movie theaters with many screens
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39D. Movie theaters with many screens
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42D. Fancy hotel amenity
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44D. Nursery purchases
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46D. More pretentious
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48D. Disguise, in a way
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49D. Fancy affair
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51D. Soft rock
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54D. Tube placed during angioplasty
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57D. Article that might be prewritten, informally
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59D. Bullet point
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61D. Airer of "The Graham Norton Show"
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62D. Small square
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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