Our NYT Crossword Hints for May 9, 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 9, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 5/9/26. 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. Gold meddlers?
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11A. One making calls on the fly?
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15A. You or me, e.g.
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16A. ___ paratha (potato-filled flatbread)
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17A. Exclamation of surprise from a host
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18A. Place for a post
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19A. Dr. J, for all of his N.B.A. career
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20A. Perspective
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21A. Husky hellos?
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22A. Reached new heights
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24A. Low-level clouds
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26A. Central Plains nation governed by the Nasharo Council
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30A. Storage unit
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32A. Portable retirement option
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33A. Black-and-white debut of 1912
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34A. Like something no money can buy
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36A. Accomplished
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38A. List of qualifications?
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41A. Fragrant compound released during fermentation
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42A. Pomegranate morsel
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43A. Certain razorback
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44A. Letter in Socrates' and Aristotle's names
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45A. Still active after all these years
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47A. Looks all over
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49A. ___ paratha (cheese-filled flatbread)
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51A. Great find in the candy aisle, by the sound of it
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53A. Things to let: Abbr.
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54A. "I could be wrong, but ...," for short
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56A. Tropical ring
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61A. Hoot
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62A. 2000 parody of a 62-Across
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64A. That's for sure!
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65A. Postponed court date?
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66A. No time like the present
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67A. Skirt with a bunch of leaves, perhaps
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1D. ___ Kitchen, brand of organic foods since 1987
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2D. Name of a pope and a Roman emperor whose terms of leadership overlapped
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3D. Central point
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4D. 'This is for you!'
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5D. Spring up
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6D. One of the Three Stooges
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7D. Extra hot
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8D. Parlor treat typically served with the first five letters of its name
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9D. Lecture
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10D. Least straightforward, say
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11D. Weighty subject of some children's books
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12D. Statement that may be followed by a dash
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13D. Where spirits are high?
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14D. Vacationers' hires, perhaps
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23D. Makes some calls
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25D. Kings of Los Angeles, e.g.
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26D. Event at which you hope to get good deals?
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27D. Radio journalist with the 2023 memoir "The Best Strangers in the World: Stories From a Life Spent Listening"
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28D. Traveled to perform
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29D. Central point
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31D. Legendary Himalayan climber
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35D. Sound made by many fans
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37D. Clemson's ___ Swinney (winningest head football coach in A.C.C. history)
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39D. Bath seat?
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40D. Setup for an extra point
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46D. Color separators
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48D. What may slow the pace of some legs in a marathon
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50D. Perfume with an accent on its fourth letter
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52D. Won land
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55D. What some bio majors do prep work for
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57D. Garment that once indicated citizenship
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58D. A zero is one
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59D. Kilo follower
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60D. Certification program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, in brief
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63D. New ___ University of Knuckleheads (fictional institution where Leslie Nielsen lectured about the Three Stooges)
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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