NYT Crossword September 19 2026 Answers (9/19/26)

Our NYT Crossword September 19, 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 19, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 9/19/26, 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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« September 18 2026 Answers

#	Clue
1A	It didn't come with a calculator until 2024
5A	Goes down in estimation
14A	Rod ___, 1977 A.L. M.V.P. with the Twins
16A	End of a rant, perhaps
17A	Geological period
18A	Instrument also known as a ukitar
19A	Siva ___ (traditional dance named for its country of origin)
20A	Runner's goal, maybe
21A	Good-for-nothings
23A	The very first one was won by a ventriloquist
24A	Like much Ikea furniture
26A	"You'll ___ the day!"
27A	Inhale, so to speak
28A	Youngest congressional appointees
33A	Some strenuous athletic events, informally
35A	"Dog Day Afternoon" director
36A	Tibetan title
37A	One might be cut off by an orchestra
40A	U.S. : reps :: Canada : ___
41A	Little
42A	Rattled, humorously
44A	Not see
46A	It's a whole thing
47A	Request for assistance from a higher-up?
51A	Build up
53A	"Sure … that's true …"
54A	Saturate
55A	"That's good thinking"
56A	Fired up again
57A	Speak rationally
58A	"I'm in!"
1D	Decorates, say
2D	Certain father figures
3D	Like a person who might prefer platonic relationships
4D	Make more understandable
5D	"Just relax!"
6D	Ijeoma ___, "Be a Revolution" author
7D	Chance level right above none
8D	90° from norte
9D	"Behave!"
10D	Not just a snack
11D	Ones who start
12D	Following the leader too closely, say
13D	Blade that doesn't cut
15D	Players who account for a disproportionate amount of a mobile game's revenue, in lingo
22D	Intimidating words
24D	One might necessitate an override
25D	Helen Mirren and Emma Thompson, for two
26D	Storytelling device that revises previously established facts, informally
29D	[Giggle]
30D	One might be felt
31D	No-talent boss
32D	Common sight at a bachelorette party
34D	Ocean predator with external teeth
38D	Has bad feelings toward
39D	Windbag's output
43D	Big name in late night
44D	Mell Lazarus comic strip that ran for 46 years
45D	Preferred, say
47D	Heart
48D	Connecticut town that lent its name to a tick-borne disease
49D	Nobody, say
50D	Squad for 14-time All-Star Dirk Nowitzki, to fans
52D	Goes down

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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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