Our NYT Crossword Hints for May 26, 2025 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 26, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 5/26/25. 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. Ran, as colors in the wash
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5A. One of four on most molars
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9A. Fee
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13A. Overhaul
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14A. Where India and Indonesia are
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15A. Choir member
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16A. 1999 sports drama co-starring Al Pacino
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19A. Fiber-rich fruits
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20A. The "p" of r.p.m.
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21A. Preps for a sports competition
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22A. Sinusitis doc
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23A. What the "E" stands for in 22-Across
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24A. Born and ___
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25A. 1973 marital drama co-starring Elizabeth Taylor
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30A. T-bone or porterhouse
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31A. Unexpected blessing
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32A. Super Mario Bros. console
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35A. Take care of, as a bar
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36A. Firmly declares
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38A. ___ we forget …
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39A. Texting tech, in brief
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40A. TLC or ZZ Top, e.g.
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41A. Around, as in dates
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42A. 2003 fantasy comedy co-starring Lindsay Lohan
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45A. Not at home
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47A. ___ Raisman, six-time medalist in Olympic gymnastics
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48A. Mimic
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49A. Security devices
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51A. Point of no return
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52A. Oft-used plaything on snow days
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53A. 1970s-'80s TV staple ... or a hint to 16-, 25- and 42-Across
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56A. Subsequently
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57A. Locale of an arch and sole
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58A. Meanie
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59A. Actress Gilbert
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60A. The Venus de Milo's missing body parts
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61A. Like some fiber-rich cereals
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1D. Body part connecting the cerebrum to the spinal cord
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2D. Stretches out
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3D. Grand ice cream brand
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4D. Hound, in two ways
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5D. Stalactite site
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6D. ___ experience
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7D. Topic for an evangelical preacher
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8D. History
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9D. Melodious yellow bird
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10D. Tune from way back
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11D. Counterpart of sit
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12D. Santa's bagful
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17D. Tablet debut of 2010
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18D. City-related
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19D. Thanksgiving or Easter spreads
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23D. A mouse!
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26D. Bunch of dollar bills, say
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27D. Kindle download, e.g.
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28D. Scatter, as seeds
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29D. MS-___ (early PC platform)
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32D. "Look at this guy spouting useless trivia!"
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33D. Aid for getting out of a computer jam
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34D. Didn't go
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36D. "What ___ you up to these days?"
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37D. By way of
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38D. 52, in old Rome
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40D. "Go ahead, ask"
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41D. Sob
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42D. Hot breakfast bowlful
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43D. Billionaires' boats
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44D. Get out of Dodge
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45D. "Hi," in Hilo
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46D. Show indecision
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49D. Quantities (Abbr.)
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50D. Seat with cushions
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51D. Chemistry 101 topic
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52D. Gaming company that created Sonic the Hedgehog
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54D. Not against
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55D. Pursue romantically
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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