NYT Crossword July 22 2026 Answers (7/22/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for July 22 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword July 22, 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 22, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 7/22/26, 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 22, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Object of an extensive search
6A Regional life forms
11A Lead-in to destination and determination
14A Cry after an accident
15A Take over
16A Deli supply
17A With 60-Across, invitation to play 38-Down
19A Seller's bottom lines, for short?
20A Mister
21A Victorian or Edwardian
22A "Hmm, I'm thinking …"
24A Privy to
26A Qualified, say
28A Some STEM degrees
29A Ace, e.g.
31A Wild ___
33A "You are correct about that"
34A Hawk's hook
36A It doesn't include the Apocrypha
38A Tall-eared cats from Devon or Cornwall
39A It's a celebration
40A Toxin in castor beans
41A Surname that derives from the Sanskrit word for "lion"
42A Actor Eric of "Troy"
43A Get in bad with?
45A Raises the temperature of
49A Many a tech alum: Abbr.
50A Wood sculptor's tool
52A Pop top?
53A Organic chemistry experiment?
56A ___ Maria, dark coffee liqueur
58A Exec overseeing A.I. integration
59A Annual video game competition, for short
60A See 17-Across
63A "___ Misérables"
64A Keep busy
65A Israeli politician Dayan
66A Some people doing residencies: Abbr.
67A They're typical
68A Handful in a beer garden?
1D Spread dirt
2D Corkscrew-shaped pasta
3D Orange-colored liqueur served in a namesake spritz
4D Means of making some connections, for short
5D Relative of a harp
6D Pet peeves
7D Estimation suffix
8D Power source
9D "You are correct about that"
10D Calendar notation: Abbr.
11D Prize dangling from a 38-Down booth
12D Voluntold, say
13D More than necessary
18D Something you might put stock in, for short
23D Risqué game that teenagers might give a whirl?
25D Memory jogger
27D PC hookup
30D Cab
32D Digitize, maybe
35D Dunham who wrote the memoir "Famesick"
37D "I'm so frustrated!"
38D Carnival game depicted in this puzzle
39D Brief bathroom breaks, slangily
40D Trampled
41D Habitat with a wet floor
42D Eyeballed
44D Ice cream eponym
46D Play the blame game with
47D Chinese martial art
48D Not sung, say
51D More, musically
54D Abbr. atop a memo
55D Charlie's Angels or the Chipmunks
57D Body parts linked in a square dance, maybe
61D "Tasty!"
62D Auction offering

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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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