NYT Crossword September 4 2026 Answers (9/4/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for September 4 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword September 4, 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 4, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 9/4/26, 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 4, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Result of a tense build-up?
11A Hit a point of no return?
15A Kick off
16A “Outta my way!”
17A ABC's realm
18A Body part affected by heterochromia
19A Fed
20A ___ Mai, Grammy-winning R&B singer
21A Buff
22A Drops
24A Mars rover named in honor of a 19th-century activist
26A Ludwig ___, post-W.W. II leader who led West Germany's economic recovery
28A Cooking term whose name is composed of two synonyms for "criticize"
29A Agcy. tracking popular baby names
30A Agcy. concerned with declarations
32A Parts of some high-speed rail systems
33A Be exceptionally good, in modern slang
34A Vaper's purchase
35A What Esau got in exchange for selling his birthright to Jacob
38A Disclaimer in a quote
39A "Hang"
42A Detaches from the frame, perhaps
44A Grammatical case in 48-Across
46A Longtime Pixar character who saiys "I might be old, but I still got a spring in my step!"
48A See 44-Across
49A Super, slangily
50A Curve on a score
52A Follower of hand or home
53A Bit of filming
54A Asteroids and Space Invaders
56A In the past
57A System by which all speech is protected?
58A Cravings
59A Club runners
1D Change sounds
2D Captivates
3D Actress Lyonne
4D Neighbor of Sierra Leone
5D In the past
6D Use a fork for, in a way
7D Some thesis defenses
8D Trounce
9D Singer dubbed the "Matriarch of the Blues"
10D Gun before the green, say
11D "Is it not?"
12D Stellar visual effects
13D Adjective that becomes its own synonym after its first letter is dropped
14D Strands
21D Precise and calculated
23D First country to elect a female prime minister (1960)
25D Tripping
27D Sluggish
31D One putting the pedal to the metal
33D No-goodniks
35D Toddler's walking aid
36D Like someone using autoreply, perhaps
37D Start to congeal
39D Part of some gummies
40D Clear
41D Births
43D Comfort
45D Mesoamerican staple with a "hot" variety
47D Mentors
51D "Rude Boy" singer, to fans
54D Ancient symbol of royalty
55D Test not offered in high school, for short

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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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