NYT Crossword June 15 2026 Answers (6/15/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for June 15 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword June 15, 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 June 15, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 6/15/26, 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 June 15, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Tops of cups
5A Canine command
10A "That was a close one!"
14A Cash crop of northern Brazil
15A Speaker stands
16A Was a passenger
17A Device that helps you make a point in class?
20A Brief moment
21A Require
22A Make up for past transgressions
23A Mitigate
25A Indy 500 competitors
27A Toy likely to be found at a pop-up store?
31A Surrounding glows
32A "Where the heart is"
33A "No more details, plz"
36A GPS suggestion: Abbr.
37A Sites with remains of mammoths
40A Kerfuffle
42A Come up short money-wise
44A Red vegetable
45A Former boxer Ali who voiced herself in a "Scooby Doo" series
47A Revolutionary kitchen gadget?
50A Did some engraving
52A Semihard cheese of North Holland
53A Hello in Honolulu
54A Boarding pass info
56A It literally takes ages
59A Response to a series of complaints … that also jokingly applies to 17-, 27- and 47-Across
63A Erupt
64A "You get what you give" principle
65A End of a fishing line
66A Loch ___ monster
67A Boxing or bowling
68A Hurdle for prospective attys.
1D Trips around the track
2D Drink that might cause brain freeze
3D Certain group of hip-hop performers
4D [Not my mistake]
5D White blood cell producer said to be shaped like a coffee bean
6D Fire truck attachment
7D Condition that may be treated with meds like Concerta
8D Soul from Seoul
9D Floppy part of a beagle
10D False reason given for doing something
11D On the ___ system
12D Natural paradises
13D "___ not worthy!" ("Wayne's World" quote)
18D Not take "no" for an answer
19D Fashion designer Rabanne
24D Letters before an alias
25D Transfers, as funds
26D Help in crime
27D Site that might contain saved cookies?
28D Honda or Hyundai
29D Series of messages on social media
30D Wished (for)
34D Navigational aids for website users
35D Not working
38D Up to the task
39D Petite burger
41D Rowing implement
43D Forgoes
46D Actress de Armas
48D White whale chaser of literature
49D Companion that might fall asleep on your keyboard
50D Run off to get hitched
51D Heavy books
53D The "A" of P.T.A.: Abbr.
54D Taverna wrap
55D Soft, warm, tingly feeling, in brief
57D Gumbo ingredient
58D Russian refusal
60D Green-lights
61D High-five alternative
62D Entirety

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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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