Our NYT Crossword Hints for October 22, 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 22, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 10/22/26. 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. Her breast milk created the Milky Way, in Greek myth
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5A. Something passed at a charity event
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8A. Bratty
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14A. Some supermarkets, in brief
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15A. What makes her hear?
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16A. Island capital that's an anagram for a word meaning "steamy baths"
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17A. *It may precede or follow "a million"
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19A. *Line used in plotting points
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20A. Dawn hrs.
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21A. Succeeds without really trying
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23A. Small grouse
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24A. Nursery cry
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25A. ZipRecruiter client
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26A. Like some flaws
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28A. By ___ (barely)
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30A. *Trendy
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32A. Pre-euro money
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33A. Confection whose name is a contraction
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34A. *Weapon in "Ivanhoe"
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38A. *Second letter addendum, for short
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42A. "Oz the Great and Powerful" director, 2013
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44A. Display, with "out"
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45A. *Subs
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49A. The Beach Boys' "God Only Knows," to "Wouldn't It Be Nice"
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50A. Tablets that can't be swallowed
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51A. Volkswagen compact
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53A. "Who knew?!"
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54A. Richard Branson, for one
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55A. Tops of palaces?
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56A. Unhealthy
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57A. *Inventory clearance option
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60A. "Forget it!" ... or a phonetic hint to aligning seven answers in this puzzle with their starred clues
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62A. Like Alban Berg's opera "Lulu"
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63A. When said five times, an Abba song
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64A. Region that produces Riesling wine
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65A. Core beliefs
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66A. French possessive
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67A. 35mm options
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1D. Was unable to go further
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2D. Extreme boastfulness
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3D. Instrument heard at Rosh Hashana services
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4D. Wood used in making guitar bodies
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5D. World capital known as the "City for Peace"
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6D. World capital that's home to the Kocatepe Mosque
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7D. Attachments to mortarboards
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8D. Lead-in to much
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9D. Late psychedelic artist Peter
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10D. Fraternity letter
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11D. Understands, despite efforts at concealment
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12D. Dr. Seuss character in a red hat
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13D. Step on it
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18D. Post-marathon problem
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22D. Disney street-smart mutt
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26D. Bit of red tape
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27D. Old pros
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29D. Hallowed
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31D. ___ shu pork
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35D. Dinghy gear
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36D. "O ____ babbino caro" (Puccini aria)
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37D. Thumbs Up or Thinking Face
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39D. First out
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40D. Item in a miniature collector's collection
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41D. Team with the most Super Bowl wins in the 1970s
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43D. "Seriously!"
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45D. Alternative to boo
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46D. Analgesic agent
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47D. Brando with two Oscars
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48D. Took big steps
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49D. Big blowout
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52D. ___ de asador (Mexican meal)
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55D. Some info on bus. cards
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58D. Apt letters missing from j_i_ _d
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59D. Tumbler's surface
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61D. Ding-dong
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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