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

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for September 9 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword September 9, 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 9, 2026 Answers

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

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# Clue
1A "OK," in modern slang
4A Develop
9A Postlarval insects
14A Prefix with skeleton
15A Ewok's home
16A Blow, as 13-Down does repeatedly
17A Top starter
18A *Unsecured artillery that can slide across the deck
20A "Semper Fidelis," for one
22A Advantage
23A Me-time destination
24A Creature of Egyptian myth
26A Bus schedule component
28A Some landscaping equipment
31A Worker who's behind the Times?
35A Plow puller of old
37A "Verb," ironically
39A Part of a black suit
40A Its three largest cities all have names starting with C
41A Completely lost … or where the now-idiomatic answer to each italicized clue has a literal meaning
43A Barely made (out)
44A Chat, informally
46A Old-timey "Listen!"
47A Out of juice
48A Paint options
50A Permanent-press
52A Part of many a shallow-water ecosystem
54A Music genre for some yoga classes
57A Suffix with devil
60A Expresses approval, in a way
63A Remove from its original packaging, say
64A *Equatorial ocean area notorious for lack of winds
67A Consumed
68A Character in "Monsters, Inc."
69A Like many a campfire story
70A Hiker to a QB: Abbr.
71A Elevate, as a flag
72A Shell out cash
73A Word with sewing or starter
1D Has a happy face
2D Former member of the force
3D *Stand barefoot in formation along seams of deck planks
4D Fit in
5D Game in which players draw and skip
6D Big celebrity
7D When repeated, leading only to bad outcomes
8D Leftovers
9D Stir-fry add-ins
10D Decorative vessel
11D "Sofa, so good" and such
12D Each
13D Sicilian smoker
19D ___ as a bug's ear
21D *Drift with the natural flow of currents
25D TV's "Warrior Princess"
27D *Bosun's whistled call signaling a shift change
29D I.R.A. classification
30D Lazy ___
32D *Flattened against the masts in a changing wind
33D Roman theaters
34D Comedian Foxx
35D Soft leather shoes, for short
36D "That's not good"
38D Fiddler-emperor, legend has it
42D Similar
45D Minimal paint job
49D Promote
51D Not just thrown away, say
53D Gradually tapered cuts
55D Jailed New York crime boss
56D Wield, as authority
57D Bite reminder, maybe
58D "Get away!"
59D Prefix with sphere
61D Dice peppers, e.g.
62D Positive
65D Personally contacts online, for short
66D Max's opposite

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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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