NYT Crossword May 1 2026 Answers (5/1/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for May 1 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword May 1, 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 May 1, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 5/1/26, 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 Sticks in locks
5A Philosopher who championed simple explanations
10A CAT or PET follower
14A Element between fluorine and sodium
15A Spongy exfoliator
16A Body-sculpting procedure, informally
17A Animals whose Aztec name translates to "turtle-rabbit"
19A Talks and talks
20A Prepare, in military slang
22A It may be bitter
23A Some winds
24A Holiday that's also a Hebrew letter
25A "WandaVision" co-star Elizabeth ___
27A Baguettes, e.g.
28A Sign of canine contentment
29A Rests on one's laurels
30A Storybook, say
32A Announcements before giveaways?
35A Like some romantic resorts
36A Voids
37A Authorizes
38A Satellite alternative
42A Retinue
43A Combat sport, for short
44A Company whose name comes from a term in the board game Go
45A Word with thou
46A A craving for snacks
49A Dutch for "farmer"
51A Eliminates entirely
52A Skulk in the shadows
53A Myosin's partner protein
54A Scruff : cat :: ___ : human
55A Big name in petrol
56A Angle variable, in math
57A ENE and WSW
1D Bump's place, idiomatically
2D Oxygen-dependent micro-organism
3D "Crazy Rich Asians," for one
4D Backstabbers
5D "Hunters" actress Lena
6D Uncontroversial opinions
7D Dorm buddy
8D Underway
9D Dough in tamales
10D Foxy
11D Plant overseas, perhaps
12D Devices that come with Siri Remotes
13D What a babbler makes
18D Court figs.
21D "Tom ___" (classic folk song that became a #1 hit in 1958)
26D Place to hibernate
28D Home of Swansea and Wrexham
29D There are approximately 30 trillion of these in the human body
30D Gluten-free grain
31D Annual F.D.I.C. requirement
32D Deep and full
33D Lovers of homophones, say
34D Impressive work
35D Adjective that's synonymous with its last four letters
38D Convenient
39D Tiki bar staple
40D What positive news coverage is for business
41D Section of a dress shop
43D Swag
44D U.N.C.'s athletic org.
47D Part of a race
48D "Project Runway" judge Garcia
50D "King Kong" studio

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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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