NYT Crossword July 27 2026 Answers (7/27/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for July 27 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword July 27, 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 27, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 7/27/26, 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 27, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Male deer
5A National sport of Japan
9A Posh N.Y.C. neighborhood
13A Post-it ___
14A Privy to
15A Mideast ruler
16A "Either way is fine with me"
18A Prefix with hit or bit
19A Citrusy Japanese sauce
20A Manipulate into doubting one's memory or experience
22A Friendly emoticon
24A Relieve, as pain
28A Long-running forensics series
29A Only state with a nonrectangular flag
30A Title for a married woman
33A Fairy tale opening word
36A Country in Oceania named for a biblical king
40A "Star Wars" character ___ Ren
41A ___ Wednesday
42A Interlocking toy brand
43A Four-wheeler, for short
45A Kicked out of office
47A Pet for Franklin Roosevelt or George W. Bush, informally
52A As a precaution
53A Competitor at an esports tournament
58A All tied up
59A Smartphone setting that removes all color from the screen ... or a feature of this puzzle?
61A Currency in Chihuahua
62A Job for an actor
63A Run in neutral
64A Ruminate (over)
65A "A Bug's Life" bugs
66A Out of battery
1D Scissors sound
2D Heading on a list of tasks
3D Lots and lots
4D Age group that includes 2000s kids
5D [Yes, I know that's a typo]
6D Eel, at a Japanese restaurant
7D Fable's takeaway
8D "Just a moment!"
9D Penultimate tournament round
10D Last Greek letter
11D Pitch that's hard to hit?
12D Give a formal speech
17D Heinie
21D Sprayable disinfectant brand
23D Officewide message
24D Signal at sea
25D "Um, sure"
26D Covered in grease
27D "You missed your chance"
31D Single-stranded molecule
32D Palindromic sib
34D Tech review site
35D Living on the ___
37D Big name in applesauce
38D "Go away, fly!"
39D Grass bought in rolls
44D "The little blue pill"
46D Branded fluffy slippers
47D Things taken on a walk?
48D Violate the Tenth Commandment
49D Like many bodybuilders, according to B.M.I. alone
50D Zac of "High School Musical"
51D Handed out, as playing cards
54D Low scorer on a pH test
55D Constructed
56D Name that can be parsed as "the the" in Spanish
57D Portland college attended by Steve Jobs
60D "Certainly!"

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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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