Our NYT Crossword Hints for September 18, 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 18, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 9/18/26. 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. Server's warning at a restaurant
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7A. Moved along (to)
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13A. Modern tech aid whose design was inspired by a Go board
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14A. Figuratively speaking
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15A. Begin to boil
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16A. Insects named for when they emerge
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17A. Breaks off
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18A. Water containers
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19A. Dinosaur in Pixar's "The Good Dinosaur"
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20A. Four-time N.B.A. All-Star Young
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21A. Line at an Apple Store
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22A. Permanent, perhaps
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23A. Contents of some pockets
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24A. Yell sharply
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25A. Org. whose events are typically held at clubs
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26A. Country club
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30A. Defensive effort in the red zone
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32A. Not everyone agrees on this
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34A. Ball girl?
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35A. "Big Brother" host Julie
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36A. Org. concerned with traffic
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37A. Ones catching rays, perhaps?
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40A. Two in a row?
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41A. Places to buy buckets, familiarly
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42A. Common plant for a "plant mom"
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43A. Long-bodied fish
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44A. Cookie contents
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45A. Not together, in a way
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47A. "Is that a challenge?!"
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49A. Some features of backyard landscaping
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50A. "I'll be right with you"
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51A. Gave the once-over
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52A. "Don't believe me? Just watch!"
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1D. Brightness measures, in brief
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2D. Element of a dating profile?
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3D. Potential outcomes
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4D. Mass
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5D. ___ of Solomon, literary collection written in the first or second century
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6D. Sci-fi writer Chiang
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7D. "&" follower, in some business names
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8D. When much rainy weather occurs in Côte d'Ivoire
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9D. FLIP
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10D. Seize
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11D. High-ranking scout
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12D. Company whose products suck
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14D. Additional schoolwork?
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16D. Simple cocktail named for two brands
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18D. "Phooey!"
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20D. Torque symbol, in physics
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21D. Bit of nonsense writing that typically gets a laugh
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22D. Delighted cry upon receiving an acceptance
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24D. Ball girls
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25D. Leap day baby, e.g.
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27D. Clicked with a partner?
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28D. [Snicker]
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29D. Simple check for freshness
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31D. Act like yourself, perhaps?
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33D. Nasty ___ (noted rap moniker)
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37D. Not in the minority?
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38D. It often has four legs
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39D. Fidget spinners or Angry Birds, once
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40D. Give ___ (cause consternation in)
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41D. Character played by Rashida Jones on "The Office"
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43D. Set piece?
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44D. Longtime U.F.C. C.E.O. ___ White
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46D. Aladdin's sidekick
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47D. Many a nonfiction Oscar nominee, informally
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48D. Lead-in to "lab" in the name of an S&P 500 company
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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