Our NYT Crossword Hints for September 22, 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 22, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 9/22/26. 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. Makes a sullen face
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6A. Beetle amulet in ancient Egypt
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12A. Sudden and unexpected
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14A. Was overprotective, in a way
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16A. ____ algebra
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17A. Still in its packaging
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19A. 50/52-Across musician
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21A. #1 hit from 50/52-Across ("You can feel it all over")
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24A. Like a scratchy voice
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25A. Best possible
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26A. Billionaires' boats
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30A. Resident of Africa's fourth-largest country
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32A. Secrecy contracts, in brief
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33A. Name that's a body part backward
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36A. Obligation
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37A. #1 hit from 50/52-Across ("Why did those days ever have to go?")
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39A. Greek i
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40A. Perched
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41A. Fraudulent offer
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42A. Not sinking
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44A. Like pagodas and some cakes
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46A. "Clemency" star Woodard
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47A. ___ point (center)
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50A. With 52-Across, double album released on September 28, 1976, that spent 13 straight weeks at #1
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52A. See 50-Across
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56A. Spy's identifier
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57A. Bloc party?
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61A. Whistlers in the kitchen
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62A. ___ Kreme
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63A. Doughnut quantities
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64A. Work ___
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1D. Buddy
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2D. ___-Wan Kenobi
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3D. Vase with a base
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4D. Popular times for tacos
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5D. Pancake-flipping tool
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6D. Feng __
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7D. Scoop holder
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8D. Declare definitively
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9D. Segments of news shows
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10D. Venues for concerts and competitions
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11D. Road curves
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13D. "Star ___ II: The Wrath of Khan"
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15D. Profound
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18D. Like some humor and runs
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20D. 'Oy ___!'
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21D. Grain storage structures
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22D. Broadway star Menzel
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23D. Argue against
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27D. "Demon Slayer" or "Attack on Titan"
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28D. Contents of plastic sleeves or jewel cases, informally
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29D. LOL
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31D. Love it!
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33D. They might be thatched
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34D. Pioneer in arcade games
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35D. Devoured
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38D. This means __!
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39D. Cry in response to a doorbell
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41D. Feature of "rendezvous" and "laissez-faire"
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43D. Celebratory hoopla
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44D. Start liking
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45D. Broadband connection type, in brief
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47D. Government agcy. founded to enforce antitrust laws
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48D. I see!
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49D. Formally yielded
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51D. Pig's cry
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53D. Ivy League school in New Haven
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54D. Sign of things to come
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55D. ___ up (come clean)
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58D. '. . . or thereabouts'
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59D. Nail polish brand
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60D. It has M.S.G. in it
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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