NYT Crossword September 23 2026 Answers (9/23/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for September 23 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword September 23, 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 23, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 9/23/26, 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 23, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Meh
5A Labors like the Seven Dwarfs
10A Looped in via email
14A Covid-19, colloquially
15A Brand acquired by Hasbro in 1998
16A Mauna Loa output
17A Car with a logo similar to the Olympic rings
18A Start of a counting rhyme
19A Slightly
20A Honorable conduct on the field
23A Recluses
24A On-schedule
27A Musician's gift
28A Super Mario character with a mushroom for a head
30A Fish eggs
31A Kid around
34A When hunting restrictions are lifted
37A Epic poem originally passed down orally
39A CPR expert
40A Pretense
41A Carnival diversion requiring precision
44A One-named singer who lives in an Irish castle
45A Bikini season, in Bordeaux
46A "Hmm ... I pass"
47A Word before data or deal
49A Peak in the Alaska Range
51A Slender e-cig
55A "You're free to criticize it" ... or a comment one might make about 20-, 34- and 41-Across?
58A Genderqueer identity, informally
60A Windowside perches
61A "Back in my day ..."
62A Instrument also called the "sprightly companion"
63A Greek salad morsel
64A Gave the green light
65A Catches red-handed
66A "Duly ___"
67A They go for bucks
1D Brazen
2D Jeweler's magnifying glass
3D "Star Wars" series starring Diego Luna
4D Music genre named for its voluminous dos
5D Distinguished conductor
6D Agenda topics
7D Nickname for grandma
8D Environmental activist Brockovich
9D Naps, in Nicaragua
10D ___ to fame
11D One preferring purrs to pooches
12D Actress Mendes
13D "Old man"
21D Spanish aunt
22D 720p+ resolution, informally
25D Bonkers
26D Gossip, from the Yiddish
28D It's kept by a metronome
29D Not fooled by
31D Meshed (with)
32D Thrill
33D Jay's reticent partner of filmdom
35D Ivy League school with a dolphin on its coat of arms, informally
36D "Is everything cool between us?"
38D Nonmedical childbirth assistant
42D "Them's fightin' words!"
43D Talked up
48D Arbor Day mo.
50D "Now I remember"
51D Part of a heart or faucet
52D Japanese bread crumbs
53D Host with a mic
54D More than wants
56D Rural structure seen in a Grant Wood lithograph
57D Dart (about)
58D Seemingly for-EH-ver
59D Thunder setting, in brief

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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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