NYT Crossword July 21 2026 Answers (7/21/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for July 21 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword July 21, 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 21, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 7/21/26, 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 21, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A "Chocolate" pets
5A Genome component
8A Breaks in winter weather
13A ___ vera
14A Gave a hand
16A Greet someone informally
17A "Easy-peasy!"
20A Attire for an infant
21A Awe-inspiring solar phenomenon
22A Severity
23A Urban environmental hazard
24A Pen tips
28A Clean with a rough spray
31A Blood ___
32A Acorn producer
33A The 12 angry men in "12 Angry Men," e.g.
34A Finish flamboyantly … like 17-, 28-, 43- and 56-Across?
40A 2000-09, with "the"
41A ___ and haw
42A Jumbo
43A Colorful taffy candy brand
49A Laptop brand
50A Tons
51A Not having quite enough money
53A "Really?"
55A Backside
56A 2023 double-platinum Chappell Roan record
60A Toyota hybrid
61A Plumbing fixture found under the sink
62A Things assayers assay
63A Reactions akin to "OMG!"
64A Pigs' digs
65A Fill up
1D Hard work
2D Morissette with the 1996 hit "Ironic"
3D Corner store
4D Fall, e.g.
5D Reading room
6D Japanese city that's home to the Chinese Sofukuji Temple
7D Subjects of some Billboard charts
8D Old Russian ruler
9D Cuban dance style
10D Actress Edebiri
11D "Which person are you referring to?"
12D ___ card
14D A standard one has 21 pips
15D Fortune-telling deck
18D Aviary inhabitant
19D Hound
25D It's "pumped" by bodybuilders
26D Town
27D Texting format, in brief
29D Many internet spammers
30D Rule
31D Teacher for a day
33D Part of a doorframe
34D Tortilla chip dip, informally
35D Shrek, e.g.
36D "Wow, real mature"
37D Sport-___
38D "Ow! Watch it!"
39D "___/she" (chocolate bar's pronouns in a corny joke)
40D In the manner of
43D Power-saving computer mode
44D They're often made at weddings
45D One may accept the terms and conditions
46D Heavyweight beasts, familiarly
47D Mexican state bordering Chihuahua
48D Hot pot holder
50D Novelist Rand
52D Backcomb
54D Cat's warning
55D Old-school term for "cool"
56D World of Warcraft, e.g., in brief
57D Long period
58D Put down
59D Salary

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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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Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke has been an avid fan of word games and puzzles for over two decades. She loves to unscramble words, challenge herself to crossword puzzles and try out the latest word games. As a published author and database architect, it was natural for her to take her love for all things word games to the next level!

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