Our NYT Crossword Hints for May 27, 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 27, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 5/27/26. 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. He's always hard to find
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6A. State tree of Massachusetts and North Dakota
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9A. Popular pub pastime
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14A. Superman is one, notably
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15A. O Sole ___
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16A. Best effort
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17A. Perfect
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18A. Red flag for a mortgage applicant
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20A. November 19, 1863
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22A. Things exchanged at an altar
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23A. Univ. in Troy, N.Y.
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24A. Includes in an email
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27A. Sorcerer
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30A. January 20, 1961
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33A. Lennon's mate … and onetime bandmate
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34A. Low-lying landform
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35A. Filming location for the archaeological dig in "Raiders of the Lost Ark"
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36A. Musical piece with repeated themes
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38A. Delhi lentil stew
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40A. Not one for company
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41A. Worship, in a way
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43A. Osso buco meat
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45A. See
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46A. August 28, 1963
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48A. Numbers that aren't entered on bowling scorecards
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49A. Hit way up in the air, as a baseball
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50A. “Li’l ol’ me?!”
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51A. Gossip
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53A. Noun or verb … or a description of 20-, 30-, or 46-Across?
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58A. Engineering competition with two "battling" devices
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61A. Round house
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62A. Multiple-choice choices, maybe
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63A. 'Feliz ___ novo!'
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64A. Rocky actress Shire
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65A. Walk-off inning, usually
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66A. Ignited
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67A. Big name in shapewear
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1D. Dickens's Oliver Twist, for one
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2D. Style magnate Gucci
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3D. Stead
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4D. Honey alternative
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5D. Tripping, perhaps
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6D. Decorated with a raised design
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7D. One with a fake account?
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8D. "The ___ Prometheus," Mary Shelley's subtitle to "Frankenstein"
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9D. Fiddlesticks!
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10D. Like many wines and cheeses
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11D. "Far out!"
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12D. "Please, no more!"
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13D. Fine just the way things are
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19D. Pitch-altering clamps on guitars
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21D. Steam engine need
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24D. Nickels and dimes
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25D. Veer this way and that
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26D. Gets going
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27D. Transforms (into)
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28D. All-powerful avatar in "Ready Player One"
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29D. College chant accompanying "Beat Army!"
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31D. Rapscallion
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32D. "Sorry, do I know them?"
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34D. Question from one smoker to another
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37D. Salon supply
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39D. Speedy driver, slangily
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42D. Locker room emanations
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44D. Friends in Cannes
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47D. Something you do every day, say
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48D. Sister outlet to Banana Republic
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52D. Rotisserie rods
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53D. Word with wine or city
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54D. All-encompassing prefix
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55D. 2004's "___ Enchanted"
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56D. Nickel or dime
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57D. Elaborate trick
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58D. Sought a seat
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59D. Japanese sash
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60D. When doubled, a chocolaty treat
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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