Our NYT Crossword Hints for June 9, 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 9, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 6/9/26. 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. "Put a sock ___!"
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5A. Bottomless pit
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10A. Home of the W.N.B.A.'s Fever, informally
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14A. Viral phenomenon
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15A. Curse word cover-up
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16A. Singer — Del Rey
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17A. Very impressed
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18A. Echolocation technology
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19A. One who can't handle the truth?
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20A. Sport in an octagon, for short
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21A. Chafes excessively
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23A. Acid
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24A. The door’s open!
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26A. Elasticized part of sweatpants
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28A. Nearly unique
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33A. Assists, in basketball slang
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34A. Headed for the hills
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35A. Romaine course
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36A. Influential individual
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37A. Collection of photographs or songs
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39A. Broadway award
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40A. Lump in one's throat
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42A. Modifies
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44A. Org. with Orioles, Blue Jays and Cardinals
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46A. City with Carnival samba parades, informally
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47A. Compromise that, ideally, leaves both parties satisfied
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52A. Take to the skies
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54A. English soccer star ___ James
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55A. Sonic boom generator?
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58A. Prediction of a negative outcome that is true of 21-, 28- and 47-Across
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61A. We feel the same way
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62A. Airport raced through in "Home Alone," in brief
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63A. Info collected by a spy
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64A. Sound of a cartoon hit
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65A. Deep sorrow
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66A. Cruising the Caribbean, say
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1D. Spiritual leader at a mosque
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2D. State that's home to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
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3D. "Sheesh, gimme a break!"
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4D. __ talk
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5D. Really ridiculous
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6D. Carnivorous cinematic alien
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7D. Deep desires
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8D. Cook in a very hot cast-iron pan, say
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9D. Be a bed hog, maybe
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10D. Under the weather
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11D. Where employees work on tips and receive tips
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12D. Half of a biological helix
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13D. Spot for a swing set
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21D. Dee who directed 2017's "Mudbound"
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22D. Methods
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25D. Decade after the aughts
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27D. Steaming mad
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28D. Make some alterations
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29D. Not online, for short
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30D. Snatch up
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31D. Wildebeest
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32D. Ice cream brand with an apostrophe in its name
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37D. Football standout
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38D. Word with name or voyage
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41D. Little pest
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43D. "Little old me?"
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45D. "Toodle-oo!"
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46D. Fall back
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47D. Western half of Hispaniola
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48D. Activity that may prompt burning questions?
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49D. Parisian subway
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50D. Squad captained by Lindsey Horan to win Olympic gold in '24, for short
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51D. Gets together with
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52D. Bit of concert memorabilia, once
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53D. Very, very much
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56D. Utter delight
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57D. Penne ___ vodka
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59D. Stir-frying vessel
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60D. Part of una semana
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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