Our NYT Crossword Hints for May 8, 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 8, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 5/8/26. 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. Criticizes, in modern lingo
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8A. Unruffled
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14A. "Not to worry"
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16A. Chichi
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17A. One away from one's duties?
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18A. French exit
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19A. Hollywood is on it: Abbr.
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20A. Secures, in a way
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22A. Flubs
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23A. Create a crispy crust for, say
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25A. Coolers, for short
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26A. 'Jeez!'
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29A. Touchy topic
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31A. One of two in Raphael's "Sistine Madonna"
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33A. Cartoonist who popularized the Democratic donkey
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34A. "Bad hair day" hair
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36A. Address no longer than 18 minutes
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38A. Prepares for company, maybe
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40A. Networking assets
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41A. Second City district, with "the"
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43A. Plumbing and welding, e.g.
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44A. Really nasty fall?
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47A. Date unlikely to be on a calendar
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48A. Mammoth's home, for short
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49A. Where to go for a run
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51A. Peabody-winning journalist Steve
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53A. Many a Chilango
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54A. Formula 1 fig.
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57A. "I'm this-a way!"
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59A. Great depression?
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61A. "Would you look at the time!"
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62A. "Scrumdiddlyumptious!"
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63A. Like some interests and stocks
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64A. Feeds the kitty, say
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1D. It's usually followed by an "s"
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2D. Indicators of awareness
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3D. Ding thing?
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4D. Bygone "before"
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5D. Books that go into intimate detail?
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6D. It might bring you to tears
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7D. Good riddance
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8D. Jerk
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9D. All slam dunks
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10D. Accessory turned down on a cap
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11D. Humor without a traditional punch line
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12D. Create ripple effects, in a way
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13D. Scallops can have hundreds of tiny blue ones
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15D. "It's a date!"
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21D. It's a wrap
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23D. Hairstylist's concern
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24D. Go back to the beginning
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26D. Whence the line "Beware the ides of March" in "Julius Caesar"
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27D. Comment from one who's going along
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28D. Where to see fresh coats of white?
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30D. First gear?
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32D. Rorschach patterns
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35D. "I'm this-a way!"
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37D. Goofballs
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39D. ___ Theatre, Atlanta art house named for a fictional estate
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42D. White-collar figure
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45D. Pointy-topped red-and-green headwear
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46D. Tuber that's the source of tapioca
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50D. ___ Rousey, first American woman to win an Olympic medal in judo
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51D. National capital that's home to Mykhailivska Square
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52D. Schlep
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54D. ___ Annan, former U.N. secretary general
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55D. Something that's hatched
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56D. Half of some matching sets
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58D. Work that traces the evolution of lang. over 1,000 years
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60D. "And ___ long gone when ___ next to me" (Taylor Swift lyric)
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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