NYT Crossword July 23 2026 Answers (7/23/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for July 23 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword July 23, 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 23, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 7/23/26, 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!

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# Clue
1A More than just a disapproving look
10A Scruff of the neck
13A Fondita offerings
15A Three-time A.L. M.V.P. of the 2000s, familiarly
16A "The Devil's radio"
17A Pollution portmanteau
18A Really peeved
19A What a pointless game has?
21A Outfitted
25A Password preceder
26A Former Toyota sports cars named for a Latin prefix
27A Passover month
29A ___-turvy
30A Sprint, e.g.
31A Home run hitter's gait
35A Downed
36A Part in a play
37A "That's the spot!"
38A "Tyrone" singer Erykah
40A Not much
41A "Will you let me?"
43A Desert for which an African country is named
45A Like obsidian rock, once
46A Symbol of rebirth in ancient Egypt
49A Last hurrah
51A Trials by fire
53A Wholly, but not holey or holy, e.g.: Abbr.
54A Helen of Troy's mother
55A Ignominious outcome
61A Tech product discontinued in 2022
62A Proposed cosmological phenomenon that could make up 70% of the universe - and six squares in this puzzle's grid?
63A Not admit
64A Pottery so named for its hardness
1D Agnus ___
2D Word after tight or defensive
3D Knee stabilizer, in brief
4D Not just any
5D Attractive feature of a job
6D Single-masted vessels
7D Sweet or sour
8D Podcast interruptions
9D Frequent forecast in Seattle
10D Strong suit?
11D Unleavened South Asian flatbread
12D Follower of double or gilt
14D Champion, as a cause
15D Budding
20D Org. with a list of popular baby names
21D Minimum, in a way
22D Increased
23D Letters before ".gov"
24D Forensic facilities
26D Sign abbr. meaning "founded in"
28D Coffee or tea specification
30D Unleavened South Asian flatbread
32D Sought comfort from, say
33D Like granola
34D Unnamed article
39D Ill-prepared
40D Didn't stay on topic
41D Come together
42D Lou Gehrig's disease, for short
44D One level below the majors
45D Infuriate
46D Sphere, e.g.
47D Crinkly fabric
48D Extension
50D Totally bizarre
52D Places to get masks
56D Original N.Y.C. subway line
57D Handful
58D Long stretch
59D Cabinet dept. since 1889
60D Gospel musician Tribbett

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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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