Our NYT Crossword Hints for September 25, 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 25, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 9/25/26. 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. Olympic slalom equipment
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6A. Spanish sparkling wine
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10A. First, second, or third
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14A. For real?
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16A. Fictional company famous for its duds
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17A. Outcome of a match, maybe
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18A. Forum setting
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19A. U2 producer Brian
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20A. Stew on it!
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21A. Like a whodunit in which the butler did it [duh!]
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22A. Device seen on a front desk
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23A. Ho Chi Minh City's former name
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25A. Exploit a loophole, e.g.
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29A. Disinclined
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30A. Supermodel Alek
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31A. __ ones time
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34A. Procedure after which you might wear flip-flops, informally
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35A. Off
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37A. ___ Minor
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38A. Pen that isn't used for writing, in brief
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39A. "Karma is a cat / Purring in my ___ 'cause it loves me" (Taylor Swift lyric)
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40A. Port on the Loire
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42A. Speaking of which …
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45A. Like an earworm
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46A. Play group
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47A. Not bother
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48A. Rapper and actor Smith
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50A. Go-to doc
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53A. Actress Shawkat
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54A. Ones providing brief assistance?
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56A. Alliance
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57A. Invasive plants?
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58A. One might be meat-only or dairy-only in a kosher household
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59A. Morsels often found in fried rice
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60A. The Devil's domain
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1D. Give credit to, in a way
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2D. Analogous
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3D. ___ Sarratore ("My Brilliant Friend" character)
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4D. How __!
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5D. Certain loopholes
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6D. Spoon, e.g.
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7D. Second Freudian stage
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8D. Gives one's approval, in a way
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9D. Past-tense verb that becomes its present tense when you move its last letter to the front
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10D. Sources of some rock
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11D. Some experts of interest?
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12D. World capital once known as Philadelphia
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13D. Instagram : ___ :: YouTube : Short
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15D. Focus for the foul-mouthed?
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21D. Skosh
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22D. "Hang on a sec"
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24D. Says "please," say
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25D. Look stunned
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26D. "___ plaisir" ("You're welcome," in French)
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27D. Breathtaking activity?
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28D. Take without paying ... or a motion made while paying
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32D. Per __
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33D. Slip into
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36D. Ganja
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41D. Residence that can have thousands of chambers
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43D. Unreturnable pickleball shot
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44D. Polite titles
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45D. Instruments in chamber groups
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47D. Discovery sites
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49D. What's distorted in a Mercator projection
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50D. Part of a full house
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51D. Ptolemaic royal, familiarly
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52D. Poke alternative
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54D. Vim
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55D. Transcript fig.
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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