Our NYT Crossword Hints for September 8, 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 8, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 9/8/26. 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. Prized gem in Chinese culture
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5A. Long for
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9A. Wise one
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13A. Lyft competitor
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14A. Trims, say
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16A. Bullet point on an agenda
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17A. ___ Scotia
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18A. Actress Judi with an Oscar and a Tony
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19A. Hawaiian bird with a reduplicative name
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20A. Smooths (over)
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22A. Pest at a comedy club
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24A. Soda-bottle units
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25A. Food court locale
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26A. "This American Life" host Glass
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27A. Suffix in the names of many languages
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28A. "Please don't go!"
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30A. French cosmetics company founded in 1909
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32A. ''For __ a jolly good fellow''
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34A. Crafts partner
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36A. "A Whole New ___" ("Aladdin" song)
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37A. CVS rival … or a phonetic hint to the answers on this puzzle's perimeter
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40A. 'What a shame'
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43A. Chopped down
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44A. Broody music genre
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47A. Hardest substance in the human body
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49A. Aide: Abbr.
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51A. Sound from a pound
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53A. Energy-carrying chemical found in all living things, in brief
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54A. Santa makes one
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56A. Pompadour or pigtails
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58A. "Magic Mirror on the wall, who is the ___ one of all?"
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60A. Site of a paper jam
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61A. Milkshake flavor
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62A. ___ dish (lab item)
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64A. Father
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65A. "___ I a Woman?" (Sojourner Truth speech)
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66A. Plastic wrap brand
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67A. Colleges, to Aussies
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68A. Stuff growing on a tree trunk
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69A. Acidic ingredient in guacamole
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70A. Money maker
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1D. Jaguar’s home?
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2D. Totally ban
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3D. Faithful follower
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4D. Clear, as a board
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5D. Base of a statue
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6D. March 15, e.g.
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7D. Diarist Anaïs
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8D. ___ Sketch (classic drawing toy)
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9D. Kitchen fixture that might have a double or single basin
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10D. Artist's workshop
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11D. Army leader
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12D. May Birthstone
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15D. Shape of conchiglie pasta
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21D. Cohort above jrs.
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23D. Ronald McDonald, e.g.
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25D. "This one's on me!"
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29D. Cry of frustration
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31D. "Titanic" heroine
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33D. Did the backstroke, say
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35D. Works with a needle
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38D. One-named Hello singer
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39D. Induct into a Hall of Fame, perhaps
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40D. Froth seen at the beach
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41D. Most populous Canadian province
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42D. 2014 nonfiction best seller subtitled "A Brief History of Humankind"
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45D. "Shaken, not stirred" drink
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46D. Use DoorDash or Grubhub, e.g.
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48D. Some speech impediments
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50D. ___ chi (Chinese martial art)
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52D. Not see the ___ for the trees
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55D. Amazing bargain
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57D. 'To recap . . .'
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59D. Decays
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60D. British baby carriage
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63D. The first T in TNT
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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