NYT Crossword September 16 2026 Answers (9/16/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for September 16 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword September 16, 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 16, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 9/16/26, 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 16, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Important info to have while you're waiting in a cellphone lot, for short
4A Fall or fell
10A Cause of a sudden change in interest, informally?
14A Close
15A Pho soup garnishes
16A Conduit of neural signals
17A Early models
19A Relative of a gull
20A "Ain't gonna happen"
21A Big bang cause
22A Chilling
24A The remotest of remote jobs?
27A Kid
28A Supermodel Banks
29A Break into loud cheers, as a crowd
31A Answer to "Who's ready to go?"
33A Broadcast
35A Uno + due
36A Mononymous Irish singer
37A Animated film that was the highest-grossing movie of 1992
41A "Impossible!"
43A Hibernation spots
44A Dip target, maybe
46A Things entered in a sudoku grid: Abbr.
47A Messy dorm room, figuratively
48A Fruits often seen in still lifes
50A Take back, for short
53A City haze
55A Canine guard?
57A Dishwasher cycle
59A "A form of madness," it's said
60A Actress Pinkett Smith of "Girls Trip"
62A Singer/songwriter Mitchell
63A Fruits named after a mythical drink
66A Noted cartoon dog
67A Its first video, "Me at the zoo," has over 400 million views
68A State whose outline can be made by connecting seven particular squares in this puzzle
69A Valley
70A Give a once-over
71A Crafty
1D Channel with "2" and "U" spinoffs
2D Pharynx setting
3D Post-mortem
4D General on a Chinese menu
5D Decide one will
6D Hester of "The Scarlet Letter"
7D Grab-and-go breakfast option
8D Guitar relative
9D Gas brand seen in Edward Hopper's "Portrait of Orleans"
10D Betting odds, e.g.
11D Concern for a gymnastics judge
12D Certain pickleball shot
13D Greenwich Village's Stonewall, e.g.
18D Groups of four
23D Paper competing with the W.S.J.
25D Debugger?
26D Remedy for a missed exit
30D Lowly worker
32D Farm sound
34D Ready to eat
36D Small hound that doesn't bark
37D What a premium subscription may help you avoid
38D "Time to go!"
39D Very soon
40D By
42D What "Coco" is a nickname for, for tennis's Coco Gauff
45D Military hairstyles
48D Family-friendly movie ratings
49D The Sphinx, for one
51D Classic comic strip that's the source for nine Emmys and two Tonys
52D Folding a fitted sheet, it may seem
54D Edible bulb
56D Many Moroccans
58D Mononymous Irish singer
61D Grayish
62D Profile pic format, in brief
64D Dawn deity
65D In medias ___

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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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