NYT Crossword June 9 2026 Answers (6/9/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for June 9 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword June 9, 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 9, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 6/9/26, 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 9, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A "Put a sock ___!"
5A Bottomless pit
10A Home of the W.N.B.A.'s Fever, informally
14A Viral phenomenon
15A Curse word cover-up
16A Singer Del Rey
17A Very impressed
18A Echolocation technology
19A One who can't handle the truth?
20A Sport in an octagon, for short
21A Chafes excessively
23A Acid
24A "The door's open!"
26A Elasticized part of sweatpants
28A Nearly unique
33A Assists, in basketball slang
34A Headed for the hills
35A Romaine course
36A Influential individual
37A Collection of photographs or songs
39A Broadway award
40A Lump in one's throat
42A Modifies
44A Org. with Orioles, Blue Jays and Cardinals
46A City with Carnival samba parades, informally
47A Compromise that, ideally, leaves both parties satisfied
52A Take to the skies
54A English soccer star ___ James
55A Sonic boom generator?
58A Prediction of a negative outcome that is true of 21-, 28- and 47-Across
61A "We feel the same way"
62A Airport raced through in "Home Alone," in brief
63A Info collected by a spy
64A Sound of a cartoon hit
65A Deep sorrow
66A Cruising the Caribbean, say
1D Spiritual leader at a mosque
2D State that's home to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum
3D "Sheesh, gimme a break!"
4D ___ talk
5D Really ridiculous
6D Carnivorous cinematic alien
7D Deep desires
8D Cook in a very hot cast-iron pan, say
9D Be a bed hog, maybe
10D Under the weather
11D Where employees work on tips and receive tips
12D Half of a biological helix
13D Spot for a swing set
21D Dee who directed 2017's "Mudbound"
22D Methods
25D Decade after the aughts
27D Steaming mad
28D Make some alterations
29D Not online, for short
30D Snatch up
31D Wildebeest
32D Ice cream brand with an apostrophe in its name
37D Football standout
38D Word with name or voyage
41D Little pest
43D "Little old me?"
45D "Toodle-oo!"
46D Fall back
47D Western half of Hispaniola
48D Activity that may prompt burning questions?
49D Parisian subway
50D Squad captained by Lindsey Horan to win Olympic gold in '24, for short
51D Gets together with
52D Bit of concert memorabilia, once
53D Very, very much
56D Utter delight
57D Penne ___ vodka
59D Stir-frying vessel
60D Part of una semana

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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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