Our NYT Crossword Hints for September 19, 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 19, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 9/19/26. 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. It didn't come with a calculator until 2024
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5A. Goes down in estimation
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14A. Rod ___, 1977 A.L. M.V.P. with the Twins
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16A. End of a rant, perhaps
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17A. Geological period
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18A. Instrument also known as a ukitar
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19A. Siva ___ (traditional dance named for its country of origin)
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20A. Runner's goal, maybe
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21A. Good-for-nothings
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23A. The very first one was won by a ventriloquist
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24A. Like much Ikea furniture
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26A. 'You'll ___ the day . . .'
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27A. Inhale, so to speak
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28A. Youngest congressional appointees
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33A. Some strenuous athletic events, informally
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35A. "Dog Day Afternoon" director
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36A. Tibetan title
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37A. One might be cut off by an orchestra
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40A. U.S. : reps :: Canada : ___
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41A. Little
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42A. Rattled, humorously
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44A. Not see
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46A. It's a whole thing
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47A. Request for assistance from a higher-up?
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51A. Build up
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53A. "Sure … that's true …"
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54A. Saturate
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55A. "That's good" thinking
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56A. Fired up again
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57A. Speak rationally
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58A. "I'm in!"
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1D. Decorates, say
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2D. Certain father figures
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3D. Like a person who might prefer platonic relationships
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4D. Make more understandable
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5D. Just relax
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6D. Ijeoma ___, "Be a Revolution" author
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7D. Chance level right above none
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8D. 90° from norte
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9D. Behave
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10D. Not just a snack
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11D. Ones who start
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12D. Following the leader too closely, say
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13D. Blade that doesn't cut
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15D. Players who account for a disproportionate amount of a mobile game's revenue, in lingo
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22D. Intimidating words
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24D. One might necessitate an override
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25D. Helen Mirren and Emma Thompson, for two
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26D. Storytelling device that revises previously established facts, informally
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29D. [giggle]
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30D. One might be felt
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31D. No-talent boss
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32D. Common sight at a bachelorette party
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34D. Ocean predator with external teeth
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38D. Has bad feelings toward
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39D. Windbag's output
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43D. Big name in late night
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44D. Mell Lazarus comic strip that ran for 46 years
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45D. Preferred, say
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47D. Heart
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48D. Connecticut town that lent its name to a tick-borne disease
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49D. Nobody, say
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50D. Squad for 14-time All-Star Dirk Nowitzki, to fans
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52D. Goes down
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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