Our NYT Crossword Hints for May 5, 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 5, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 5/5/26. 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. Tried-and-true choice, informally
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5A. It's perfect for some musicians
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10A. Motorcyclist's invitation
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15A. Asia’s shrinking ___ Sea
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16A. Ruckus
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17A. Where Boise is
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18A. It's a piece of cake!
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20A. Computer geeks
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21A. Source of some South American wool
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22A. Alaska politico Palin
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24A. ___-Ball
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25A. Alternative to a Word doc
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27A. It's child's play
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29A. Glassblower, e.g.
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33A. One of three statistical averages
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34A. M.L.B. stadium demolished in 2009
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35A. Ones always blowing off steam?
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39A. Altar promise
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42A. It's a no-brainer
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45A. Starchy tuber
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46A. 2016 Ariana Grande love song
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47A. Drug buster
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48A. Heavy, spiked club
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50A. Bared one's teeth, say
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52A. It’s a breeze
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57A. ___-fi
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58A. Sudden or impulsive, as a decision
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59A. Lipstick blunder
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61A. Intermittently offered fast-food pork sandwich
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65A. Oscars host, e.g.
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67A. It's a walk in the park!
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69A. Abandon prematurely, as a mission
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70A. Piano exercise
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71A. Fencing blade
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72A. "omg same"
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73A. About 50.7% of all Americans
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74A. Like typical communicators in sign language
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1D. Effrontery
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2D. Not in writing, as an exam
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3D. Magician's "Look what I did!"
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4D. International competition in math, science and other disciplines
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5D. Greek letter that looks like an "O" superimposed with an "I"
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6D. Charged particles
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7D. Roman robes
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8D. French sweetheart
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9D. Prohibited in Islam
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10D. Chart-topper
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11D. Texas setting for 2004's "Friday Night Lights"
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12D. Mule or burro
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13D. "Fancy seeing you here!"
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14D. They may be counted when taking attendance
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19D. Bell-bottom jeans and pet rocks, in the 1970s
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23D. Undeniable successes
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26D. Media misinformation
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28D. Loch ___ monster
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29D. Like a campfire by morning, typically
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30D. Flightless bird from South America
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31D. Figure in a school pep rally
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32D. Empty ___ (home after the kids go off to college)
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36D. Chinese general on a menu
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37D. "___ will be done"
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38D. English facilities
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40D. "Don't you ___?"
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41D. How much 1990s music was issued
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43D. Pet pests
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44D. Having added nutrients
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49D. Obey, with "to"
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51D. Apex
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52D. Pay for at a restaurant, say
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53D. Title role for Sylvester Stallone
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54D. "This is my first day on the job"
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55D. Groovy!
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56D. Unit of information
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60D. Like checking a dating app while you're on a date
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62D. Fully matured
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63D. Swedish furniture supplier
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64D. Complaint, informally
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66D. Arrivals in the 2016 thriller "Arrival," in brief
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68D. ___ Faire (historical event)
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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