NYT Crossword May 6 2026 Answers (5/6/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for May 6 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword May 6, 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 6, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 5/6/26, 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 6, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Don't believe it
4A Soccer great Mia
8A Prepared (for)
14A Feature of a spy film
16A Scalper's transaction
17A Prairie bloom for which a creamery is named
18A DC good guy
19A They're found in a circle
20A Dispensary inits.
22A Late spring or early summer bloom
23A Leave speechless
24A Texter's "I can't even"
26A In perpetuity
28A Winter coat?
29A Narrow margin of victory
30A Lunchbox staple, informally
33A All primes except 2
37A Country nearest to the Equator without touching it
38A Hybridized, botanically … or like four pairs of answers in this puzzle (and the circled letters they intersect on)?
40A "Stop right there!"
41A "Great Scott!"
42A Bird adapted for silent flight
43A Charging option
44A Deciding periods, in brief
45A Airdrops?
46A [I'm a good boy!]
47A Summer cooler
50A Movement started by Tarana Burke in 2006
53A Dip
55A Philosopher William of ___
57A Become part of a club
59A ___ method (type of teaching)
61A Bloom whose toxic nectar is one source of "mad honey"
62A Flower found along a metaphorical path of ease
63A A bad review might merit a rotten one
64A Like some advice
65A Manhattan liquor
1D First sign of fall
2D Family tree addition
3D One of 12 in a Pulitzer-winning piece by composer/pianist William Bolcom
4D Blossom in a lei
5D Period in history
6D Bed cover
7D Scary Spice, by another nickname
8D Texter's "just a sec"
9D Harvesting machine
10D Cousin of edelweiss
11D Pattern based on nature, for short
12D Stylish flair
13D Turn down
15D King, in Portuguese
21D First word from a wedding officiant
25D Home of the Stax Museum of American Soul Music
27D Alice, in Wonderland
28D Part of M.I.T.: Abbr.
29D Very, slangily
30D Politician Buttigieg
31D Partner of born
32D Sport with throws
33D Siete + uno
34D Cry in a gunfight
35D Cutie pie
36D Gives a lift
37D Besties
39D "I'll pass"
43D Flower found at the end of a rainbow?
45D Cold, hard cash
46D Ancient marketplace
47D Company man?
48D "Link" in a botanical chain
49D Play the host
50D Nitty-gritty
51D Automaker Ferrari
52D Airport transport
54D Some vipers
56D Viper, e.g.
58D Language of Vientiane
60D Smoke

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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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