NYT Crossword September 25 2026 Answers (9/25/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for September 25 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword September 25, 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 25, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 9/25/26, 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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# Clue
1A Olympic slalom equipment
6A Spanish sparkling wine
10A First, second or third
14A "For real!"
16A Fictional company famous for its duds
17A Outcome of a match, maybe
18A Forum setting
19A U2 producer Brian
20A Stew on it!
21A Like a whodunit in which the butler did it [duh!]
22A Device seen on a front desk
23A Ho Chi Minh City's former name
25A Exploit a loophole, e.g.
29A Disinclined
30A Supermodel Alek
31A ___ one's time
34A Procedure after which you might wear flip-flops, informally
35A Off
37A ___ Minor
38A Pen that isn't used for writing, in brief
39A "Karma is a cat / Purring in my ___ 'cause it loves me" (Taylor Swift lyric)
40A Port on the Loire
42A "Speaking of which ..."
45A Like an earworm
46A Play group
47A Not bother
48A Rapper and actor Smith
50A Go-to doc
53A Actress Shawkat
54A Ones providing brief assistance?
56A Alliance
57A Invasive plants?
58A One might be meat-only or dairy-only in a kosher household
59A Morsels often found in fried rice
60A The Devil's domain
1D Give credit to, in a way
2D Analogous
3D ___ Sarratore, "My Brilliant Friend" character
4D "How ___"
5D Certain loopholes
6D Spoon, e.g.
7D Second Freudian stage
8D Gives one's approval, in a way
9D Past-tense verb that becomes its present tense when you move its last letter to the front
10D Sources of some rock
11D Some experts of interest?
12D World capital once known as Philadelphia
13D Instagram : ___ :: YouTube : Short
15D Focus for the foul-mouthed?
21D Skosh
22D "Hang on a sec"
24D Says "please," say
25D Look stunned
26D "___ plaisir" ("You're welcome," in French)
27D Breathtaking activity?
28D Take without paying ... or a motion made while paying
32D Per ___
33D Slip (into)
36D Ganja
41D Residence that can have thousands of chambers
43D Unreturnable pickleball shot
44D Polite titles
45D Instruments in chamber groups
47D Discovery sites
49D What's distorted in a Mercator projection
50D Part of a full house
51D Ptolemaic royal, familiarly
52D Poke alternative
54D Vim
55D Transcript fig.

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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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