NYT Crossword May 13 2026 Answers (5/13/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for May 13 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword May 13, 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 13, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 5/13/26, 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 Uber alternative
5A The class of '26, at the beginning of '26
8A Hosp. triage specialists
14A One acting on impulse?
15A Wasabi-coated tidbit, maybe
16A Pittsburgh Pirates mascot
17A *Peers
19A Order to relax
20A Group of reps
21A Back-comb, in a way
23A ___ mater
24A *Number of years between Summer Olympics
27A Brews
30A Heated competition?
31A Kilauea output
32A Some porcelain pieces
34A Shiba ___ (dog breed)
37A *Number of Supreme Court justices
41A Ethane or methane
42A Belittle
43A Conscious of systemic societal problems
44A Big inits. in frozen desserts
45A They're adjusted when truing a bicycle wheel
47A *Guns N' Roses guitarist
52A Beauty supply chain
53A "Swell!"
54A Under the weather
57A Jackal-headed Egyptian deity
60A What you'd need to press to make the starred clues and their answers match
62A It was discovered by the Curies
63A Kind of line at the beach
64A Try a new course, say
65A TikTok phenomena
66A Guileful
67A Drink with junmai and nigori variants
1D Array behind the counter at a tavern
2D Wheel assembly component
3D Strike from a list
4D Important contacts
5D Many fast pitches
6D Majestic
7D Stark daughter played by Sophie Turner on "Game of Thrones"
8D Fuel economy org.
9D Tattletale
10D Imagined while sleeping
11D Toothbrush handle?
12D Cranberry-tinged cocktail
13D Criminally good deal
18D "Quit it!"
22D Its fur might trim a royal robe
24D College faculty head
25D Email status
26D Opposite of "nah"
27D Real grind
28D Seville snack
29D Holiday preceders
32D Handout with a kids' menu
33D Bulls and bucks
34D Avoids injury, say
35D Personification of victory
36D Wields
38D Formal accord
39D Actress Jacobson of "Broad City"
40D Furry "Star Wars" creature
44D Container at an airport checkpoint, for short
45D Smooth and glossy
46D Seminar head, informally
47D Ice cream purchase
48D Forearm-related, in a way
49D Practice piece
50D Tree "houses"
51D Palace, in Hindi
54D Retail outlet with a store map at its entrance
55D Garlic relative
56D Strings of yore
58D T-shaped birth control insert
59D Texting inits.
61D Fixtures at sports bars

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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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