Our NYT Crossword Hints for May 29, 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 29, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 5/29/26. 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. "Oscar" of the French film industry
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6A. Feeling after a long hike
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10A. Singer/composer Bareilles
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14A. Prematurely
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16A. Many a fund-raising target, informally
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17A. "We have a mutual friend?!"
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18A. Smurf who is more than 500 years old
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19A. See 20 Across
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20A. With 19-Across, swing dance originating in Harlem
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21A. They're cut to defuse an explosive
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22A. Cue ... or queue
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23A. Only player to win three Super Bowl M.V.P. awards before turning 30
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25A. Reducing to rubble
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28A. Apt anagram of "notes"
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29A. Hockey infraction
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30A. Breezy things enjoyed at the beach
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34A. Doesn't go at full speed
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35A. Sack
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36A. Walk (on)
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37A. They might make you one with everything
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39A. "La Tulipe Noire" novelist, 1850
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40A. Party poppers
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41A. Makes fun of mercilessly
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42A. Fall sign
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45A. Agitate
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46A. Hits
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47A. Won't let it go
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49A. Zendaya's role on "Euphoria"
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52A. Fictional manufacturer of a Do-It Yourself Tornado Kit
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53A. "Can you catch me up?"
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55A. Time of day either way
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56A. Author of "All I Did Was Ask: Conversations with Writers, Actors, Musicians and Artists"
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57A. Barriers to entry, in a way
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58A. Unravel at the edges
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59A. Variety of cold brew
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1D. It is king, in a phrase
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2D. Redheaded monster on TV
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3D. Thwack
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4D. Birthplace of Martin Luther King Jr.: Abbr.
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5D. Road maneuvers featuring lazy braking
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6D. Without dissenting voices
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7D. It's cut after birth
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8D. "Yowzers!"
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9D. What a circle lacks
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10D. Someone attracted to intellect over looks, say
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11D. Dream interrupter
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12D. Currency in The Legend of Zelda
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13D. Hoard
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15D. Outstanding, in a way
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21D. Eager buyer's question
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22D. Traps in a laundry room
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24D. Not a particular one
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25D. Snack brand since 1934
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26D. It might be a lot
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27D. Last U.S. national park, alphabetically
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28D. Return payments?
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30D. Adhere to the kashrut dietary rules
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31D. They're filled with bacon
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32D. "Curses, foiled again!"
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33D. Guff
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38D. Co-star of 2025's "Wicked: For Good," informally
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41D. Neither demure nor mindful
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42D. Come to attention, in a way
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43D. Powder in a pantry
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44D. Child's agreement
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45D. Avoid rage-quitting, perhaps
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48D. Longtime college basketball coach VanDerveer
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49D. Run amok
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50D. Hammer-and-sickle land, for short
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51D. Gas brand whose name sounds like two letters of the alphabet
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53D. r u kidding me?!
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54D. Way to look inward, in brief?
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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