Our NYT Crossword Hints for October 15, 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 October 15, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 10/15/26. 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. Creator of Beats Electronics, familiarly
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4A. Key of Joplin's "Maple Leaf Rag"
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9A. ___ ball
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14A. Classic cartoon dog with the catchphrase "You eediot!"
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15A. Prefix with Roman
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16A. Ancient calculation tools
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17A. Bygone org. for the Houston Oilers
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18A. Lacks
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19A. Her Majesty, for one
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20A. Sure ___
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23A. Rogue
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24A. Frighteningly monstrous sorts
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25A. More than a chart-topper
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28A. What "!" is used for, in coding
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32A. Political rival of Mark Antony
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33A. Genesis
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34A. Southern California city with a Spanish name
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36A. Some undergrad conferrals, in brief
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37A. Put under ___
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40A. One who's left, for short?
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41A. Overzealous fan, in modern slang
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42A. Paradise
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46A. Big fuss
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49A. Make the most of
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51A. Useful tips for writers?
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53A. What's close to the bone?
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54A. Possible translation of "y"
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55A. One way to start a race … or a hint to understanding seven clues in this puzzle
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59A. Clear molding material
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62A. Aquarium fish with "neon" and "emperor" varieties
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63A. Ramadan's end
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64A. Cease ___
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65A. Have leftovers, say
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66A. Actor Stephen of "V for Vendetta"
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67A. Promotes
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68A. Tempo
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69A. Foxy
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1D. ___ breathers
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2D. Asylum seeker
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3D. Swell
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4D. Shocked
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5D. "Metropolitan Life" author Lebowitz
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6D. In case
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7D. Possible puberty problem
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8D. Emblem with an Ojibwe name
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9D. Hipster of times past
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10D. Belt with a kimono
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11D. ___ starters
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12D. Pastry whose name is French for "lightning"
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13D. Associated with
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21D. Eavesdrop from afar, maybe
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22D. When N.Y.C. tourism is typically high
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26D. Taunt
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27D. Professor's world
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29D. Tech co. that was integral to early computer science
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30D. Bubbles, e.g.
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31D. "Groovy!"
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35D. "Hurry!"
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38D. Proficient
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39D. Boom sticks?
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40D. Fills, as a buffet plate
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43D. Things that might be provided with grace?
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44D. Book after Lamentations
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45D. Tabloid that's one of the 10 highest-circulation papers in the U.S.
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46D. ___ place
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47D. Cantankerous
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48D. Rover's sound
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50D. Card that's the source for "blue mana" in Magic: The Gathering
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52D. Plots
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56D. Gather from the field
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57D. Suffix with kitchen
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58D. Wheel that comes apart easily?
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60D. Treatment for a bruise
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61D. Platform for Duck Hunt, 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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