Our NYT Crossword Hints for May 1, 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 May 1, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 5/1/26. 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. Sticks in locks
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5A. Philosopher who championed simple explanations
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10A. CAT or PET follower
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14A. Element between fluorine and sodium
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15A. Spongy exfoliator
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16A. Body-sculpting procedure, informally
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17A. Animals whose Aztec name translates to "turtle-rabbit"
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19A. Talks and talks
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20A. Prepare, in military slang
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22A. It may be bitter
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23A. Some winds
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24A. Holiday that's also a Hebrew letter
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25A. "WandaVision" co-star Elizabeth ___
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27A. Baguettes, e.g.
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28A. Sign of canine contentment
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29A. Rests on one's laurels
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30A. Storybook, say
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32A. Announcements before giveaways?
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35A. Like some romantic resorts
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36A. *Voids
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37A. Authorizes
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38A. Satellite alternative
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42A. Retinue
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43A. Combat sport, for short
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44A. Company whose name comes from a term in the board game Go
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45A. Word with thou
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46A. A craving for snacks
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49A. Dutch for "farmer"
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51A. Eliminates entirely
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52A. Skulk in the shadows
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53A. Myosin's partner protein
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54A. Scruff : cat :: ___ : human
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55A. Big name in petrol
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56A. Angle variable, in math
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57A. ENE and WSW
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1D. Bump's place, idiomatically
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2D. Oxygen-dependent micro-organism
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3D. "Crazy Rich Asians," for one
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4D. Backstabbers
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5D. "Hunters" actress Lena
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6D. Uncontroversial opinions
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7D. Dorm buddy
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8D. Underway
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9D. Dough in tamales
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10D. Foxy
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11D. Plant overseas, perhaps
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12D. Devices that come with Siri Remotes
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13D. What a babbler makes
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18D. Court figs.
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21D. "Tom ___" (classic folk song that became a #1 hit in 1958)
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26D. Place to hibernate
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28D. Home of Swansea and Wrexham
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29D. There are approximately 30 trillion of these in the human body
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30D. Gluten-free grain
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31D. Annual F.D.I.C. requirement
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32D. Deep and full
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33D. Lovers of homophones, say
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34D. Impressive work
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35D. Adjective that's synonymous with its last four letters
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38D. Convenient
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39D. Tiki bar staple
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40D. What positive news coverage is for business
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41D. Section of a dress shop
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43D. Swag
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44D. U.N.C.'s athletic org.
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47D. Part of a race
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48D. "Project Runway" judge Garcia
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50D. "King Kong" studio
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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