NYT Crossword September 8 2026 Answers (9/8/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for September 8 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword September 8, 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 8, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 9/8/26, 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 8, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Prized gem in Chinese culture
5A Long (for)
9A Wise one
13A Lyft competitor
14A Trims, say
16A Bullet point on an agenda
17A ___ Scotia
18A Actress Judi with an Oscar and a Tony
19A Hawaiian bird with a reduplicative name
20A Smooths (over)
22A Pest at a comedy club
24A Soda bottle units
25A Food court locale
26A "This American Life" host Glass
27A Suffix in the names of many languages
28A "Please don't go!"
30A French cosmetics company founded in 1909
32A "For ___ a jolly good fellow …"
34A Crafts' partner
36A "A Whole New ___" ("Aladdin" song)
37A CVS rival … or a phonetic hint to the answers on this puzzle's perimeter
40A "What a shame!"
43A Chopped down
44A Broody music genre
47A Hardest substance in the human body
49A Aide: Abbr.
51A Sound from a pound
53A Energy-carrying chemical found in all living things, in brief
54A Santa makes one
56A Pompadour or pigtails
58A "Magic Mirror on the wall, who is the ___ one of all?"
60A Site of a paper jam
61A Milkshake flavor
62A ___ dish (lab item)
64A Father
65A "___ I a Woman?" (Sojourner Truth speech)
66A Plastic wrap brand
67A Colleges, to Aussies
68A Stuff growing on a tree trunk
69A Acidic ingredient in guacamole
70A Money maker
1D Jaguar's home
2D Totally ban
3D Faithful follower
4D Clear, as a board
5D Base of a statue
6D March 15, e.g.
7D Diarist Anaïs
8D ___ Sketch (classic drawing toy)
9D Kitchen fixture that might have a double or single basin
10D Artist's workshop
11D Army leader
12D May birthstone
15D Shape of conchiglie pasta
21D Cohort above jrs.
23D Ronald McDonald, e.g.
25D "This one's on me!"
29D Cry of frustration
31D "Titanic" heroine
33D Did the backstroke, say
35D Works with a needle
38D One-named "Hello" singer
39D Induct into a hall of fame, perhaps
40D Froth seen at the beach
41D Most populous Canadian province
42D 2014 nonfiction best seller subtitled "A Brief History of Humankind"
45D "Shaken, not stirred" drink
46D Use DoorDash or Grubhub, e.g.
48D Some speech impediments
50D ___ chi (Chinese martial art)
52D Not see the ___ for the trees
55D Amazing bargain
57D "To recap …"
59D Decays
60D British baby carriage
63D The first "T" in TNT

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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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Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke has been an avid fan of word games and puzzles for over two decades. She loves to unscramble words, challenge herself to crossword puzzles and try out the latest word games. As a published author and database architect, it was natural for her to take her love for all things word games to the next level!

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