Our NYT Crossword Hints for September 3, 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 3, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 9/3/26. 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. Things that have icons
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5A. She’s possessive
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8A. Sales spiel
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13A. She can speak more than 20 languages
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14A. Lead-in to “haw”
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15A. Followed
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17A. Show with the classic episodes "The Puffy Shirt" and "The Little Kicks"
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19A. Authorize
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20A. Noodle
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21A. On, in French
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23A. Successes for sluggers, for short
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24A. Like some pants or haircuts
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27A. Big laugh
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28A. What dogs do the most in the spring and fall
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32A. School unit
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34A. Reached a payment date
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36A. "Please give this high priority!"
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37A. Character with a famous opening line?
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38A. Like an overtired toddler
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42A. Twice-told tale?
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43A. Sweetums or Baby Doll
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45A. March Madness org.
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48A. Open, as a bottle
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49A. One might feature rivers and bluffs
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52A. Hastens
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53A. Apple purchase
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54A. Comedian Jon
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56A. Its motto is “Industry”
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58A. 'Sorta?'
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59A. Luxuriates outdoors, in a way
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64A. Emergency alerts
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66A. Complete fiasco, slangily
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68A. Steak option
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69A. Emmy-winning role for Tina Fey
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70A. Up the ___
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71A. Words that might be seen on a docent's badge
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72A. Letters found near some bars
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73A. It might be paved with good intentions
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1D. The "A" in L.P.G.A.: Abbr.
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2D. Slangy "mouth" found in a 20-Across
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3D. Self-righteous type
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4D. Confess, say
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5D. Spotted youngster that might be spotted on the savanna
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6D. Fish with fused fins
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7D. One end of the Suez Canal
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8D. Many a "Bridgerton" lady
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9D. Alternative to a bed-and-breakfast
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10D. Slavic title
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11D. Place for storing belongings in a 32-Across
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12D. Cause of a squeaky voice, maybe
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16D. Place to study
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18D. Factor in a clothing purchase
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22D. ___ Minor
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25D. Something a suspect enters
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26D. Sketches
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28D. Leave a mark
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29D. Hearty
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30D. Islamic commander
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31D. Show to be bogus
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33D. Tool found in a 32-Across
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35D. What choreologists study
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39D. Garment that is typically around six yards long
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40D. Captain Hook's right-hand man
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41D. Evergreen trees with red arils
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43D. Cat that can purr but can't roar
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44D. Invigorate
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46D. Skilled performer
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47D. 2, 4, 6 and 8, e.g.
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49D. Surface of a well-used wok
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50D. Pocket rockets, e.g., found in a 49-Across
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51D. Well shucks!
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53D. Polyhymnia or Clio
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55D. Group with the 1994 12x platinum album "CrazySexyCool"
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57D. "Tarnation!"
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60D. Distantly
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61D. Underground entrance found in a 73-Across
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62D. Bread that may have a pocket
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63D. Skeleton, say
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65D. ___ Lock (PC key)
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67D. Orchestra setting
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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