NYT Crossword July 14 2026 Answers (7/14/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for July 14 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword July 14, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily puzzle 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 New York Times and is also available online.

NYT Crossword July 14, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 7/14/26, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

Looking for answers to another NYT Crossword puzzle? Check out our archive of NYT Crossword Answers. Our NYT Crossword Hints for July 14, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Closest bud
4A Put-up job
8A Destination for some sci-fi travelers
12A ___ and dear
13A Magician's "Look at what I just did!"
14A Supportive advocate, as for L.G.B.T.Q. rights
15A Corrupting sorts, in an orchard metaphor
17A Merest little chirp
18A Folded French pancake
19A ___ mode (in the fashionable style)
20A Industry showcase
21A Nightmares for nannies
24A "We come in peace" speakers, in a sci-fi trope
26A Youngest woman ever elected to Congress, familiarly
27A + or - particle
28A Word after twin, tanning or trundle
31A Rapper ___ Rhymes
35A Movie review site with a percentage rating scale
39A Schnozzle
40A Firefighter's tool
41A Helpful posting at a trailhead
42A "Stop, Look and Listen" spot, e.g., in brief
44A Curiosity and Perseverance, for two
47A Novelty dance with comical elbow-flapping
52A Hasn't been canceled
53A Stimpy's TV companion
54A ___ peek
57A State along a river of the same name
58A Heading the wrong way ... or, interpreted culinarily, a hint to 15-, 21-, 35- and 47-Across
60A Home in the woods
61A Earring type
62A Actress ___ Rachel Wood
63A Half brother and rival of the goddess Athena
64A Align
65A Mo. with International Talk Like a Pirate Day
1D Campsite crasher in the Rockies
2D Gradually blends with
3D Chilled coffee drink
4D Longtime NASCAR sponsor
5D Special request for a flight meal
6D Singer with the best-selling album "21"
7D Ancient fortress overlooking the Dead Sea
8D Slice of Life or nick of Time?
9D Assistant with a whisper mode
10D Gave it a rest?
11D Writing wrongs
12D Jimmy Fallon's network
16D Underappreciated worker, say
22D Library ID
23D Tea with tapioca pearls
24D Publicizes
25D Lake bird with a laughing call
29D When U R due
30D Reveal private info about, in online lingo
32D "The audacity!"
33D Lachrymal unit
34D Nile reptiles
36D Traditional sumo hairstyles
37D Online crafts bazaar
38D Hired soldier, in slang
43D Unlike the direction of this clue's answer
45D "All right. What's the big deal?"
46D Concert sites
47D Shrek's beloved
48D Escort
49D Snap, crackle or pop
50D Sizable
51D For kicks and giggles
55D "I need this immediately"
56D "She's everything. He's just ___" ("Barbie" tagline)
59D Public health agcy.

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We also recommend trying your hand at the NYT Mini Crossword, which is definitely easier (on all days!) as it is 5×5, compared to the full‑sized New York Times Crossword (which is 15×15, and the Sunday edition is 21×21!). If you want something in between, the NYT Midi Crossword offers between a 9×9 and 11×11 grid with a medium‑level challenge that bridges the gap between the Mini and the full puzzle—making it a great option for players looking to level up. 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.

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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.

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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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