Our NYT Crossword Hints for September 5, 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 5, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 9/5/26. 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. Made chitchat
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10A. Underground rock?
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15A. "Slow down a second!"
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16A. What you might hear when you get someone's goat?
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17A. Nay sayers
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19A. Actor Nick of "The Prince of Tides"
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20A. One way to stand
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21A. Hang time, for short?
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22A. Important
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23A. Journey, so to speak
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25A. Access, as to an elite network
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27A. "___ ME" (humorous "sign")
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29A. European landmark whose name begins with an "A" in classical literature
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31A. Reduced price?
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32A. Revered one
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34A. "Keep on going!"
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36A. Word in a Tibetan leader's title
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38A. "Infection" common among schoolkids
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40A. California city bisected by Interstate 5
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42A. Not continue beyond
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43A. Stunner
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45A. Cette femme
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46A. Toy popularized by Queen Victoria, familiarly
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47A. ___ dance (Lunar New Year tradition)
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49A. Shiny material
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51A. Annular reefs
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53A. Stock market option
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55A. TV drama whose past guest stars have included Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber
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58A. Its license plate might read "FOR HIRE"
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59A. Land, marked
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61A. Held the elevator door for, say
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63A. Sarcastic response to boasting
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66A. Carnival line?
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67A. Score sneakily
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68A. The door’s open!
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69A. Conclude an agreement, say
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1D. Ritzy
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2D. Luxury fashion house based in Paris
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3D. Incident so dramatic it feels like a movie
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4D. Apt name for a yoga instructor
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5D. "Our best thought came from ___": Ralph Waldo Emerson
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6D. "Found you!"
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7D. Cracker alternative to Ritz
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8D. Mobile library?
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9D. Cope
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10D. Future manager's goal, for short
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11D. Most-celebrated celebrities
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12D. Primary follower
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13D. Thing you may regret hitting "Reply All" to
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14D. When it happened
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18D. Valley with gentle slopes
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24D. "I can't catch a break!"
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26D. Bubkes
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28D. 20-Across, en español
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30D. Green-winged water bird
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32D. Stunning attraction at a winter festival, maybe
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33D. Clothing tag warning
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35D. Seat of one European monarchy
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37D. Tongue-in-cheek interjection akin to "Told ya …"
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39D. "___ turn out fine"
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41D. Like the 18th Amendment, nowadays
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44D. Boorish
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48D. Game on a car trip
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50D. Form of a gene
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52D. The sound that concludes "The Sound and the Fury"
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54D. Befuddled
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56D. "We're alike in that way"
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57D. Cove
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60D. Stock market woe
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62D. Diminishing return?
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64D. Waterproofing material for a sail, once
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65D. Lahore is here: Abbr.
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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