Our NYT Crossword Hints for September 12, 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 September 12, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 9/12/26. 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. Light décor
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11A. Last place?
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15A. Pop-up with an envelope icon
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16A. Round figure?
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17A. Winner’s circle?
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18A. Take two
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19A. Hyperfixated
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20A. "Thick ___ Brick" (1972 Jethro Tull album)
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21A. Earth's pull, informally
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22A. On the ___ (free)
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23A. Thumbs-down votes in the Duma
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25A. Why wait?
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26A. Personal circumstances, so to speak
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28A. Justice who's the subject of the 2026 biography "Revenge for the Sixties"
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30A. Rolls out the green carpet?
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34A. First full word sung in "The Alphabet Song"
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35A. Proverbial small amount
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36A. "Now we're talking!"
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39A. Capers
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40A. Common __
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41A. Rowing machines, in gym lingo
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42A. "Schitt's Creek" matriarch
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43A. Really hurts
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45A. Rout, in computer game lingo
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46A. Word with letter or grant
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48A. Toothbrush handle?
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53A. "Smokes"
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55A. N.B.A. coach Jordan ___
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56A. Punnily named production company behind TV's "Insecure" and "A Black Lady Sketch Show"
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57A. Stat!
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58A. Common sleep aid
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60A. Acquire by default?
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61A. Math class assignment
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62A. Labor, e.g.: Abbr.
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63A. Appliances that are always blowing out?
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1D. Carpenter's tool
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2D. __ acid
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3D. Kind of photography lens for a close-up
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4D. Wraps in the Mideast
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5D. Certain geometry calculations
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6D. Playwright Moss ___
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7D. Gymnast Raisman
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8D. What a joke may get eventually
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9D. Takes marks off in a classroom?
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10D. Mid-March V.I.P., informally
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11D. "Surf" food in Japan, or "turf" animal in Spain
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12D. Kitchen counter?
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13D. Became a household name, say
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14D. Examples of media on Medium
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23D. Many a listing in an etiquette book
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24D. Wrap in South Asia
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27D. Actors unsuited for subtle roles
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29D. Country singer Combs
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30D. Rewards program tracker
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31D. "It's finally clear"
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32D. Phone connector?
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33D. Arouse
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35D. Simoleon
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37D. Labor pain?
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38D. Journalist Larson who wrote "The Splendid and the Vile"
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43D. Godzilla adversary
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44D. Longhorn's rival
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47D. Acidic
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49D. Capacious
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50D. Surface
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51D. Pointer for a public speaker
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52D. Sources of the juice that "bleeds" in a faux meat patty
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54D. Tough thing to be in
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56D. Stayed together
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59D. Placeholder abbr.
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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