NYT Crossword May 2 2026 Answers (5/2/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for May 2 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword May 2, 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 2, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 5/2/26, 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 May 2, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Extremely ambitious projects
10A Lifeless
14A Bare
15A Like the Asian elephant vis-à-vis the African elephant
17A Handle in a theater
18A Women's Basketball Hall-of-Famer ___ Beard
19A Rests (on)
20A Harshest punishment a website can give
22A Hypnotized
23A "Don't look!"
24A Walk like a rhino
25A Follower of box or bumper
26A Drops while running, say
27A ___ Marzano tomato
28A "Alice in Zombieland" author ___ Showalter
29A Giraffes lack them (they have ossicones)
30A Summer camp competitions for which teammates dress similarly
32A Soft rock
34A Minty candy brand
35A One wrapping up a meal before eating anything?
38A When tripled, a response from Hamlet to Polonius
39A Winning X or O
40A Common parade sight
41A It's here today, but might be gone tomorrow
43A Rounded up?
44A "Me first ..."
45A Establishment that might have a "buck-a-shuck" promotion
46A Actress Donovan of "Sabrina the Teenage Witch"
47A Sign on a convenience store window
49A Rotisserie-roasted Turkish dish
50A Flip
51A Joins a union?
52A "Moving on ..."
1D Composite numbers?
2D 1994 compilation album for the Red Hot Chili Peppers
3D How an annoying conversation might go
4D Rode, in a way
5D Be in a decision-making position
6D "Mulan" antagonists
7D "How We Do (Party)" singer Rita
8D Disappearing ink?
9D Be out
10D Supporting structure
11D Three-peating N.B.A. champs from 2000 to ’02
12D Preceder of Sea or horse
13D Residents without a title
16D Buzzed
21D Pass along, online
23D iPod model
25D Heavenly-sounding instrument also known as a bell-piano
28D Symbols of success
30D Touched lovingly
31D Traditional gift for a fifth anniversary
32D Put up with
33D Call it!
35D Little girl, in Italian
36D Brand whose name doubles as instructions for its product
37D Formal speech
40D Cutting tool with an arch
41D Told a tale
42D Hand grenades, informally
43D "Full House" father
45D Film director Johnson
48D Credential for many a C.E.O.

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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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