NYT Crossword June 5 2026 Answers (6/5/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for June 5 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword June 5, 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 5, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 6/5/26, 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 Adjusts, as text
7A [Get away!]
10A Lecture setting
14A "Can anyone explain this?!"
17A "Let me try to explain …"
18A Gal pal
19A Appeal in defense
20A Coat on a tip?
21A Round striker
22A Where 22-Across is
23A Pilots' tools
26A Grocery stores?
30A Seaweed-based gels
31A Strikes out on one's own
32A So-called "Champagne of Spain"
33A ___ Hoffmann, 1981 Nobel Prize-winning chemist
34A Fuss
35A Targets of some regulations
37A Something a toddler might grow out of
38A Fuji, e.g.
39A Energizes
40A Something you can see right through
41A Not so rich, so to speak
42A Remit, say
45A New wave band with the 1979 album "Duty Now for the Future"
46A Destination
49A Provide proactive help, in a way
52A "Keep me out of it"
53A Opposite of "stay silent"
54A "___ y plata" (Montana's motto)
55A Southwestern dwellings
1D Triage pros
2D Dorado fish, informally
3D Scrapes (out)
4D Just out
5D Attire that may snap on
6D Does up, in a way
7D Big do
8D Studio behind "Notorious" and "Nocturne"
9D Came out of bankruptcy, say
10D What might give a hand in a casino?
11D Opposed
12D Deity with a temple in Pompeii
13D Actor Gilliam of "The Wire"
15D Attitude
16D Some athleisure bottoms
21D Modern water sport
22D Summons
23D 500 competitor
24D Top form
25D Biblical shepherd-turned-king
26D Kind of figure
27D I I I
28D ___ Neal, co-star of TV's "The Hughleys"
29D Painful spots
31D People not to argue with, they say
33D Forcibly halve
36D Dash
37D Small marsupial whose name is spelled using only the letters of TROP
39D Biblical verb
41D Blue side, with "the"
42D Med. diagnostics
43D Maker of the Q3
44D ___ a secret
45D Movie villain who is a member of SPECTRE
46D Pioneering civil rights activist ___ Arnold Hedgeman
47D Forbidden subject in Islamic art
48D Row houses, to Brits
50D Canal entry
51D Med. diagnostic

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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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