Our NYT Crossword Hints for September 26, 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 26, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 9/26/26. 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. Prepares, as shumai
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7A. Paste commonly simulated by a blend of horseradish, mustard and green dye
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13A. Rounded, say
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15A. Late hour
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16A. Pair's reassurance
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18A. N.F.C. West team, informally
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19A. "Go right ahead!"
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21A. Pecan, but not pumpkin
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22A. Selena Gomez or Beyoncé, by birth
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23A. Runaround
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24A. John ___, singer with the hit albums "Perfectly Good Guitar" and "Mystic Pinball"
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25A. Withdraw (from)
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26A. Part of an asymmetrical hairstyle
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28A. Early giant in punch-card tabulating systems
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29A. [giggle]
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30A. Element of economic globalization
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31A. Desserts that may feature frangipane
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32A. Part of what makes you you
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35A. Online show pieces
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36A. Result of a shopping spree
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37A. Kite feature
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38A. The Marlins, on scoreboards
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39A. ___-corner
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40A. Assert
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41A. STEM field concern
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43A. It's in the eye of the beholder
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45A. Pull it together
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47A. Rang
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48A. Camp distribution
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49A. Toasts
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50A. Verse from Emily Dickinson or Emma Lazarus
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1D. Duluth-to-Minneapolis dir.
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2D. Broadcaster with a onetime coat-of-arms logo, informally
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3D. Otoscopy, e.g.
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4D. Anthropopithecus, e.g.
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5D. Actress Price of the 2000s sitcom "Grounded for Life"
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6D. Labor
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7D. Took a turn
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8D. Subject of the 1996 documentary "When We Were Kings"
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9D. Watch party?
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10D. Mean
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11D. Some Basque headwear
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12D. Exclave's spot in an atlas, often
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14D. Critical response concerning a piece of fiction?
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17D. Riding free as an employee, in airline lingo
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20D. Real page-turner?
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22D. Lead-in to light
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24D. Gag reflexes?
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26D. Scorches
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27D. Roots for vegan burgers
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29D. Part of a bridal outfit
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30D. Signature QB move included as a feature in 2012's Madden NFL 13 video game
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31D. Main pack in a bicycle race
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32D. A bit corrupt, perhaps?
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33D. Evergreen whose cones bear edible seeds
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34D. Olympic gymnast Raisman
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35D. Silently greet someone
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36D. Pudding typically served with "neeps and tatties"
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37D. Highly prized rewards on "Survivor"
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39D. "This Side Up" container
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41D. Roves
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42D. HHH
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44D. Once called
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46D. Lake Tahoe winter hrs.
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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