Our NYT Crossword Hints for September 2, 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 2, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 9/2/26. 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. "Melts in your mouth" candies … or a hint to this puzzle's theme
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7A. Mattress or memo follower
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10A. Maine city near the mouth of the Kennebec River
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14A. Mama Morton of "Chicago," for one
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15A. Meaning of "mono-"
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16A. Marco Polo made his way across it
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17A. Much of Mali
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18A. Meet and glance off a bumper, as a pool ball might
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20A. Multicolored implements in many art drawers
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22A. Markdown on Cyber Monday, e.g.
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24A. Maroon and mahogany, for two
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25A. Man's "monkey suit"
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26A. Mom-to-aunt moniker
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28A. Muscular part of a marathoner
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29A. Marshall Mathers ___ Eminem
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32A. Met melody
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34A. Make sure not to miss it!
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36A. Made eyes at in the manner of a satyr
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38A. Marauder's Map encryption phrase in "Harry Potter"
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42A. Minced-meat cake
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43A. Male meower
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44A. "Mega cool!," in modern lingo
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45A. Multiple-choice selection on a midterm, say: Abbr.
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46A. Making out openly or a mobile device, in brief
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49A. Modern-day name for the American Messenger Co.
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51A. Make free (of), maybe
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52A. Munificent man
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54A. Maximum measure of attractiveness, say
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56A. M.L.B. M.V.P. nicknamed the "Commerce Comet"
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60A. Midwest state that's home to Moline
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61A. Many-toothed metal tool
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65A. Much-heard sound from a horse in motion
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66A. Martial arts master Bruce
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67A. Maneuver a monoplane, e.g.
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68A. Mechanics might provide them for their work: Abbr.
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69A. Modern modem inits.
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70A. Maniacs, maybe
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1D. Metric measurements: Abbr.
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2D. Motorists make up this org.
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3D. Maximum degree in math
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4D. Molière's or Mamet's field
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5D. Maxims discouraging misconduct
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6D. Minor mishap
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7D. Many a mailbox locale
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8D. Marmot or marmoset
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9D. Month multiplied by 120
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10D. Musters support for, as a mission
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11D. Men's tennis champ with a Presidential Medal of Freedom
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12D. Measure of a membership
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13D. Milliners manufacture them
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19D. Milwaukie and Mount Hood are here
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21D. Matter to mull over
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22D. Malodorous Malaysian fruit
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23D. Manifests in the material world
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25D. Major metropolis on a bay of the same name
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27D. Map word in Marseille
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29D. Main man for Bill Clinton, 1993-2001
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30D. Maintain, as movie footage
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31D. Made a basic math calculation
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33D. Magician's or marionettist's performance
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35D. Movement of money digitally from bank to bank, in brief
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37D. Meander mindlessly (about)
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39D. Mild-mannered characteristic?
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40D. Miss badly, maybe
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41D. Music magnifier at a concert
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47D. Made a mere 24 hours ago
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48D. Military groups that meet in battle
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50D. Mouth moistener
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52D. Moves merrily
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53D. Mobile stand at a meeting
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55D. Meh … or medium-temp
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56D. Miniature maze runners
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57D. Major misfortunes
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58D. Medical mass
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59D. Means of transport in a mine
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62D. Musician Cooke who sang "You Send Me"
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63D. Made a meal of
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64D. Ming-Na of 1998's "Mulan"
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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