Our NYT Crossword Hints for October 7, 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 7, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 10/7/26. 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.
-
1A. "No seats" sign
-
4A. Dolly Parton vis-à-vis Dollywood
-
9A. ___-famous (reel popular?)
-
14A. LOL lite
-
15A. Come again
-
16A. Curry complements
-
17A. Call to cruisers, for short
-
18A. Well-manored men?
-
19A. Some concert refuse
-
20A. Staunchly loyal
-
22A. Solo for a soprano
-
23A. Wrecks beyond repair
-
24A. Popular date night
-
28A. Event-planning platform
-
29A. Big blare
-
30A. "I do"
-
31A. Team with a stadium on the Ohio River
-
32A. "Been there, done that"
-
36A. React with exaggerated surprise ... or how to form the shorter shaded answers from the longer ones
-
40A. Cut back a bit
-
41A. Protein source
-
43A. "That's infuriating!"
-
46A. B.C. neighbor
-
47A. Kid's comeback
-
48A. Macs and wellies, e.g.
-
51A. Snow bunnies are inclined to hit them
-
52A. Spots that may need clearing up
-
53A. Aquaman's domain
-
55A. Brought into being
-
57A. Like the descendants of some dinosaurs
-
58A. In Rio, janeiro starts it
-
59A. Mislead
-
60A. Expression de gratitude
-
61A. Abbr. on a box for an air conditioner
-
62A. Bygone company whose website has been revived as satire
-
63A. Serious schleps
-
64A. Lush
-
1D. Break to pieces
-
2D. Gently scolded
-
3D. Sly reply to "You can't possibly know that!"
-
4D. Knob on an amplifier
-
5D. Becomes good as new
-
6D. Silk shade
-
7D. Stereotypically uncooperative creatures
-
8D. IV sites
-
9D. Collecting org.
-
10D. E-cigarette claim
-
11D. Durable
-
12D. Shin guards protect them
-
13D. Some chemistry lab procedures
-
21D. Vexes
-
25D. Musical artist with the fastest video to reach one billion views on YouTube
-
26D. Helped through a rough patch, with "over"
-
27D. Peck or parsec
-
32D. Patterned fabric
-
33D. Afro-Cuban dance
-
34D. Big name in cloud services
-
35D. Hall with a self-titled daytime talk show
-
37D. Regalia for some queens
-
38D. Monitor closely, with "on"
-
39D. Slowly get familiar with
-
42D. Chuck
-
43D. Pinup icon Betty
-
44D. Arrive out of breath, perhaps
-
45D. Close lookalike
-
47D. Singer Morissette with the 1995 #1 album "Jagged Little Pill"
-
49D. Real swell
-
50D. All-night party attendee
-
51D. In need of tightening, maybe
-
54D. Start to fade
-
56D. Trucker's measure
-
57D. Paycheck fig.
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.
Comments