NYT Crossword July 16 2026 Answers (7/16/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for July 16 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword July 16, 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 16, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 7/16/26, 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 16, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Smart
5A Sensation
10A Acquisition on the big day
15A "That's a good one!"
16A Galápagos island that was home to Lonesome George, the last tortoise of his subspecies
17A Who knows what preceded the Big Bang
18A *Yes - three arduous ones
21A February 14, informally
22A Scratch that!
23A El ___
24A Like novices
26A Spoil
28A Preceder of how, way or where
29A *Yes - sometimes more than 1,000
31A Patooties
33A Little dipper?
34A "Tout à fait!"
35A Tire
37A *Yes - exactly one, in common usage
42A First line on many a form
43A Common garnish in a chirashi bowl
44A Had at present?
47A Article of lab wear
50A *No - but it does have three feet
53A Elizabethan curse
54A Country that las islas Canarias are part of
57A Important blood line
58A "___ is the proper task of life": Nietzsche
59A Business whose rewards program gives "Stackholder Perks"
60A Raving
61A Question during a brainstorming session ... or of the answers to the starred clues
67A Popular Japanese brew
68A Alcohol, slangily
69A Literary heroine who says "I would always rather be happy than dignified"
70A Its capital is Sanaa
71A Heavens
72A Debugging component?
1D Letter after upsilon
2D Trireme tool
3D Cleared, as snow
4D "Messiah" composer
5D Neuter
6D What a big hand indicates: Abbr.
7D Its colony can be considered one superorganism
8D Struggle
9D World's most populous Creole-speaking country
10D Pretty much assured
11D Japanese drama
12D Feline in a 2000s meme
13D Dub ... or rub
14D Fast-food restaurant that sells Frostys
19D ___-pedi
20D Oft-injured part of the knee, for short
24D Clock-setting std.
25D ___ Bravo (México/Tejas border)
26D Certain tie score
27D Mince words?
30D Frost piece
32D Sound of dissatisfaction
35D Botanist's study
36D Told stories
38D Business ending
39D Roll in dough
40D Actress/union leader Drescher
41D Symbol of spiritual insight, in Hinduism
45D Class ___
46D Music genre with "walking" bass lines
47D Steamy occasion?
48D Lugubrious
49D Pioneers' prairie pullers
50D Harangues
51D Store
52D Worked sufferingly
55D "Pipe down!"
56D Composure
60D Attest
62D ___-goat
63D "Wait ... really?"
64D One of a kind
65D Test for future Ph.D.s
66D Not needing anything else

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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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