NYT Crossword September 15 2026 Answers (9/15/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for September 15 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword September 15, 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 September 15, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 9/15/26, 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 September 15, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Laffy ___, candy with a rhyming name
6A Poker buy-in
10A "The windows to the soul," metaphorically
14A Frighten
15A Villain's hideout
16A American Girl toy
17A Cringey ad campaign going viral, for example
19A Madonna's "La ___ Bonita"
20A Goes out with
21A Piglet and Pooh's marsupial friend
22A "Well, in that case ..."
24A Clic Stic and Wite-Out brand
26A Character at the heart of the "Who shot ...?" cliffhanger of 1980s TV
27A Colombian cornmeal cake
29A San José, ___ Rica
30A Oculus Rift or Meta Quest 3
32A Opposite of chaos
36A Texter's "I think ..."
37A Started a game of blackjack, say
38A 18-wheeler
39A Agrees nonverbally
41A Red root vegetables
44A Kind of rally at high school
45A Put up, as a building
47A Many characters on "The Pitt"
49A "Quick!"
51A Group holding a nominating convention
52A Scannable squares often used in place of paper menus
55A ___-Wan Kenobi
56A Rang, as a bell
57A Pooch's bark
59A Paddington Bear's country of origin
63A What a light bulb represents, in comics
64A Puppet dragon of 1960s kids' TV
67A Bottom-heavy fruit
68A Britney Spears's "___! ... I Did It Again"
69A Perform better than
70A Daughters' brothers
71A Exam
72A French fries-to-be
1D Cough syrup amts.
2D Farmland measure
3D Haircut that transitions from shorter sides to longer top
4D Ultimate ___ (team sport)
5D Word of consent
6D Too
7D Grp. with a phonetic alphabet
8D Cause for overtime
9D Screw-ups
10D Conflicts over Wikipedia content
11D Mario's dinosaur sidekick
12D Actress Pompeo of "Grey's Anatomy"
13D Vernacular found in Urban Dictionary
18D Place for coin-op game machines
23D Kind of high-fat diet
25D Tablet with Pro, Air and mini versions
26D Scribbled (down)
27D Knight's wear
28D The "R" in R.I.
29D The "log" in "ants on a log"
30D Trellis-climbing plant
31D "Light" Jedi weapons
33D Railroad station
34D Manicurist's filing board
35D Laces (into)
40D Well-educated sorts
42D Fill back to capacity, as a glass
43D Healing cover
46D "Lose the ___, dude!"
48D Causes to make a mistake
50D Bit of fiery cinnamon candy
52D Cotton swabs not recommended for ear canal use
53D Cowboy contest
54D Fresh from the dishwasher
57D Grindr and Tinder, for two
58D Sign of decay
60D "___, Brute?"
61D "Ant-Man" star Paul
62D Sights that make you go "What the …?!"
65D ___ v. Wade (1973 Supreme Court decision)
66D Rejections

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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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