NYT Crossword June 16 2026 Answers (6/16/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for June 16 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword June 16, 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 16, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 6/16/26, 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 16, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Bluffer's giveaway
5A Dessert that wiggles
10A Obsessive captain of fiction
14A "___, poor Yorick! I knew him, Horatio"
15A Like a loud crowd
16A Trio minus one
17A Pontiff's emblem with three horizontal bars
19A Martial art with shoulder throws
20A On the line
21A Bottom of a long column, say
23A "Capisce?"
24A Spearheaded
25A Think pieces, for short
28A Incensed
29A Amigo
32A Ancient Brit for whom a language was named
34A Opening of a news article, in journalism lingo
35A It scratches the itch
36A Hemingway tale about an elderly fisherman, with "The" ... or a phonetic hint to four sets of circled letters in this puzzle?
39A Party with glowsticks
40A Smidgens
41A The Beatles' "Back in the ___"
42A Crustaceans sometimes called "mudbugs"
44A Test for a future Ph.D.
45A Monsieur, in Madrid
46A Fishing tool
47A Maple tree harvest
50A Where the rubber meets the road
53A "That's my next move"
55A "... ???"
57A Open some bubbly with a bang
59A "Logan" actor Jackman
60A "The Price Is Right" unveiling
61A Cleveland's lake
62A Be a good dog, say
63A Half-goat follower of Dionysus
64A Honeybunch
1D Patatas bravas and croquetas, e.g.
2D Fill with joy
3D Momentary slip
4D Exam for a future J.D.
5D Very muscular, in slang
6D Dropped the ball
7D "Facilities," in Britain
8D Place for the highest-scoring golfer
9D Ish
10D College-credit class that says sayonara to H.S.?
11D Really booked it
12D Charitable contributions, collectively
13D "Dude!"
18D Fingers-in-ears syllables
22D Word with tank or tip
26D Less sweet, as a wine
27D "House" actress Ward
28D Like an image just begging to be captioned and shared
29D Word appearing on the nickel but not the dime or quarter, surprisingly
30D Casino calculations
31D Rendezvoused with
32D Blinding light
33D Upper hand
34D Put down gently
36D Green-skinned World of Warcraft characters
37D Org. with Bulls and Bucks
38D Obstacle to overcome
43D "The Chronic" rapper, informally
44D Animal symbol of the University of Minnesota
46D Fancy-schmancy
47D [Zzzz]
48D Light-filled lobbies
49D Game with a World Series held in Las Vegas
51D Plates to share, informally
52D Cartoon explorer who teaches Spanish
54D Crushed, as a test
55D Word sung over 100 times in "___ Are You" by the ___
56D Center of activity
58D Part of a speedway or the stomach

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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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