NYT Crossword May 22 2026 Answers (5/22/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for May 22 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword May 22, 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 22, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 5/22/26, 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 Guns, so to speak
7A Prefix with American
11A Charcuterie spread
15A Footnote phrase
16A Sherwood, e.g.
18A Qualifier to an embarrassing question
20A Location for some osteoarthritis
21A ___-Saint-Michel (French commune on a tidal island)
22A Saps
23A Sign of desperation
24A Consider as one's residence
27A Mrs. Addams, to Mr. Addams
29A Val who played Iceman in "Top Gun"
30A Guimarães greeting
33A "Neato!"
35A "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" character ___ Linetti
36A Genre for Blackpink and Twice
37A Counteract negativity using lavish generosity
40A Former boy band with the members Harry, Liam, Louis, Niall and Zayn, familiarly
41A Bit of marginalia
42A Dealt with
43A Weight plate units: Abbr.
44A Place to get "pawmpered," say
46A Case for military police
47A Like the Millennium Problems of the Clay Mathematics Institute
49A Suffix with peace but not war
51A Philosopher William of ___
55A Product for manscaping
56A Assuming that
57A More sizzle than steak
61A Infamous chess trap that ends the game in two moves
62A Contents of a kitchen rack
63A Bump on a lid
64A Thin board
65A What some streakers are charged with?
1D Woodpeckers' peckers
2D "Really, my pleasure"
3D "Sticky" birthday treats?
4D Tahari or Saab of fashion
5D Blame (on)
6D Symbol used in summation
7D Classical piece said to be the inspiration for Chopin's "Fantaisie-Impromptu"
8D Kepler-22b or Kepler-186f, e.g.
9D Calypso cousin
10D Flat, say
11D Zest
12D Highlight ___
13D ___ fussy (can be very flexible)
14D Some airport data, in brief
17D Carnivora or Lagomorpha
19D Word with rock or medicine
24D When doubled, a fluffy Chinese dog
25D Hilton competitor
26D Is
28D Went (for)
30D Workplace with few barriers
31D Became tarnished
32D Lhasa ___
33D "I heard you the first time! Geez!"
34D Wrapping material in mummification
36D Had no doubt
38D Deep-fried side dish, familiarly
39D Unexciting, as a party
44D Catamounts
45D Like some readers
48D Young's partner in accounting
50D Rich soil deposit
51D Saps
52D Stop the bleeding, say
53D Sicken with sweetness
54D Fit
56D Sacred bird to the Egyptians
58D Info on Zillow: Abbr.
59D ___-El (Superman)
60D Shout at a Greek wedding

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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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