NYT Crossword September 22 2026 Answers (9/22/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for September 22 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword September 22, 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 22, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 9/22/26, 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 22, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Makes a sullen face
6A Beetle amulet in ancient Egypt
12A Sudden and unexpected
14A Was overprotective, in a way
16A ___ algebra
17A Still in its packaging
19A 50/52-Across musician
21A #1 hit from 50/52-Across ("You can feel it all over")
24A Like a scratchy voice
25A Best possible
26A Billionaires' boats
30A Resident of Africa's fourth-largest country
32A Secrecy contracts, in brief
33A Name that's a body part backward
36A Obligation
37A #1 hit from 50/52-Across ("Why did those days ever have to go?")
39A Greek "I"
40A Perched
41A Fraudulent offer
42A Not sinking
44A Like pagodas and some cakes
46A "Clemency" star Woodard
47A ___ point (center)
50A With 52-Across, double album released on September 28, 1976, that spent 13 straight weeks at #1
52A See 50-Across
56A Spy's identifier
57A Bloc party?
61A Whistlers in the kitchen
62A ___ Kreme
63A Doughnut quantities
64A Work ___
1D Buddy
2D ___-Wan Kenobi
3D Vase with a base
4D Popular times for tacos
5D Pancake-flipping tool
6D Feng ___
7D Scoop holder
8D Declare definitively
9D Segments of news shows
10D Venues for concerts and competitions
11D Road curves
13D "Star ___ II: The Wrath of Khan"
15D Profound
18D Like some humor and runs
20D "Oy ___!"
21D Grain storage structures
22D Broadway star Menzel
23D Argue against
27D "Demon Slayer" or "Attack on Titan"
28D Contents of plastic sleeves or jewel cases, informally
29D "lol"
31D "Love it!"
33D They might be thatched
34D Pioneer in arcade games
35D Devoured
38D "This means ___!"
39D Cry in response to a doorbell
41D Feature of "rendezvous" and "laissez-faire"
43D Celebratory hoopla
44D Start liking
45D Broadband connection type, in brief
47D Government agcy. founded to enforce antitrust laws
48D "I see"
49D Formally yielded
51D Pig's cry
53D Ivy League school in New Haven
54D Sign of things to come
55D ___ up (come clean)
58D "... or thereabouts"
59D Nail polish brand
60D It has M.S.G. in it

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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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