NYT Crossword May 27 2026 Answers (5/27/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for May 27 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword May 27, 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 27, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 5/27/26, 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 27, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A He's always hard to find
6A State tree of Massachusetts and North Dakota
9A Popular pub pastime
14A Superman is one, notably
15A "O Sole ___"
16A Best effort
17A Perfect
18A Red flag for a mortgage applicant
20A November 19, 1863
22A Things exchanged at an altar
23A Univ. in Troy, N.Y.
24A Includes in an email
27A Sorcerer
30A January 20, 1961
33A Lennon's mate … and onetime bandmate
34A Low-lying landform
35A Filming location for the archaeological dig in "Raiders of the Lost Ark"
36A Musical piece with repeated themes
38A Delhi lentil stew
40A Not one for company
41A Worship, in a way
43A Osso buco meat
45A See
46A August 28, 1963
48A Numbers that aren't entered on bowling scorecards
49A Hit way up in the air, as a baseball
50A "Li'l ol' me?!"
51A Gossip
53A Noun or verb … or a description of 20-, 30-, or 46-Across?
58A Engineering competition with two "battling" devices
61A Round house
62A Multiple-choice choices, maybe
63A "Feliz ___ Novo!"
64A "Rocky" actress Shire
65A Walk-off inning, usually
66A Ignited
67A Big name in shapewear
1D Dickens's Oliver Twist, for one
2D Style magnate Gucci
3D Stead
4D "Honey" alternative
5D Tripping, perhaps
6D Decorated with a raised design
7D One with a fake account?
8D "The ___ Prometheus," Mary Shelley's subtitle to "Frankenstein"
9D "Fiddlesticks!"
10D Like many wines and cheeses
11D "Far out"
12D "Please, no more!"
13D Fine just the way things are
19D Pitch-altering clamps on guitars
21D Steam engine need
24D Nickels and dimes
25D Veer this way and that
26D Gets going
27D Transforms (into)
28D All-powerful avatar in "Ready Player One"
29D College chant accompanying "Beat Army!"
31D Rapscallion
32D "Sorry, do I know them?"
34D Question from one smoker to another
37D Salon supply
39D Speedy driver, slangily
42D Locker room emanations
44D Friends in Cannes
47D Something you do every day, say
48D Sister outlet to Banana Republic
52D Rotisserie rods
53D Word with wine or city
54D All-encompassing prefix?
55D 2004's "___ Enchanted"
56D Nickel or dime
57D Elaborate trick
58D Sought a seat
59D Japanese sash
60D When doubled, a chocolaty treat

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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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Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke has been an avid fan of word games and puzzles for over two decades. She loves to unscramble words, challenge herself to crossword puzzles and try out the latest word games. As a published author and database architect, it was natural for her to take her love for all things word games to the next level!

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