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NYT The Crossword Solver & Clues & Answers Today — Sep 10, 2026

NYT The Crossword Puzzle #24400 Solution • Last updated Thursday, September 10, 2026 Resets in --:--:--
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Clues & Answers for Today's NYT Crossword

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Across

1. TikTok stars, to many
6. Locale for an old flame?
10. Shell in the water
14. December air
15. Who's that woman in Paris?
16. Red-haired outdoorsman in Genesis
17. Per_w_nkle?
19. Rider's line
20. Raison d'___
21. Holding liable
23. More apt to cut in line, say
26. Keep from leaving port through low visibility
27. New Year's date, concisely
28. Simulator of coastal phenomena
31. Cleared of dust, say
32. Targets for hawks
33. Literary name that's a letter short of its holder's occupation
34. Proc_dur_?
38. Horror director Aster
39. Starting points of many Jewish observances
40. Dull and dim
41. Abstract
44. Oldest sister on "The Brady Bunch"
45. Bad spelling, perhaps
46. Ground-dwelling game bird of the western U.S.
47. Portmanteau for a radical environmentalist
49. ["Your fly is open"]
50. Choo-choo noise
51. Grou_ of _or_oises?
56. Dance done in concentric circles
57. Leaves for drinks
58. Construction site sight
59. Decides to take part, with "in"
60. Skin-care brand with a "cheer"-ful sounding name
61. Filler akin to "like …" or "I mean …"

Down

1. Winter coat?
2. Word with trader or tripper
3. Something you might search for in vein?
4. Despair
5. Find a spot for, as on a schedule
6. Utah's ___ State University
7. Laid up
8. Grooved parts of golf irons
9. Go *clunk*
10. Solitary sort
11. Min_sc_le q_antity?
12. Reposed
13. Pipe organ?
18. Not busy
22. Season
23. Represent
24. Incautious
25. Pla_e for a _ase?
28. Supplies for a diaper change
29. Annoying knuckling
30. Like 29 winners in the first 50 New York City Marathons
32. Rotating feature at the cinema
35. Take responsibility for, in a way
36. Pitching staff?
37. Evidence of burning rubber
42. Release volatile compounds to the air
43. Vent opening?
44. When doubled, Hawaiian for "very strong"
46. Irreverent
47. Say again
48. Dice, e.g.
52. Remote power source
53. Completely savage
54. Middle name shared by Sean and John Lennon
55. Ground water?
15×15 grid · 35A / 35D · 70 words · Difficulty 7/10 ·#24400

About Today's NYT The Crossword

The flagship 15×15 NYT crossword puzzle — themed, challenging, and updated daily. Visit nytimes.com/crosswords to play today's puzzle.

Today's puzzle is rated 7/10 difficulty — on the harder side. Use our hints if you get stuck.

How to Play NYT The Crossword

The NYT Crossword is the flagship 15×15 grid puzzle published daily by The New York Times, larger and more challenging than the Mini and Midi.

Fill in the grid by solving Across and Down clues. Every answer intersects with other words at shared letters.

The puzzle always features a theme with a clever title. Theme answers span the longest entries in the grid.

Difficulty increases through the week: Monday is easiest, Saturday is hardest. Sunday puzzles are larger (21×21) but Wednesday-level difficulty.

Play at nytimes.com/crosswords. A new puzzle is available every day.

Tips & Strategy

  • Start with Monday puzzles to learn common crossword fill like ERA, ORE, ATE, OREO, and ALOE.
  • Read the theme title. It often hints at wordplay used in the longest answers.
  • Fill in crossing letters first. A single confirmed letter can crack a tricky clue.
  • Question marks in clues signal wordplay, puns, or non-literal interpretations.
  • Three-letter answers repeat across puzzles. Learn common ones like ERA, ORE, ATE, ALOE.

NYT The Crossword Answer Patterns & Statistics

Computed from 278 archived puzzles · updated

How difficult is NYT The Crossword on average?
Across 278 archived NYT The Crossword puzzles, the average difficulty is 6.6/10. The split: 0.0% easy (1–4), 99.6% medium (5–7), 0.4% hard (8–10).
How many NYT The Crossword puzzles does HintPulse track?
Our NYT The Crossword archive holds 278 daily puzzles, refreshed every day after the new puzzle drops.

About NYT The Crossword — History & Fun Facts

The New York Times crossword puzzle has a long history. It began in 1942. The newspaper published its first crossword on February 15, 1942. It quickly became a popular feature. The puzzles are known for their challenging clues and themed grids.

The New York Times offers its daily crossword puzzles online. This digital version allows players worldwide to participate. The puzzles reset daily at 10 PM ET. Millions of players engage with the puzzles each week.

Fun Facts About NYT The Crossword

  • The first crossword published by The New York Times was on February 15, 1942.
  • The puzzles are known for their difficulty and clever wordplay.
  • The New York Times crossword is published daily.

NYT Mini vs Midi vs Daily Crossword

Feature Mini Midi Daily
Grid Size5×59×915×15
Clues~10~30~70+
Solve Time1–3 min3–10 min15–45 min
DifficultyEasyMediumHard (Mon→Sat)
ThemedNoYesYes (always)
SubscriptionFreeNYT GamesNYT Games
Reset Time10 PM ET10 PM ET10 PM ET

Frequently Asked Questions

What are today's NYT Crossword answers?
Today's NYT Crossword clues and answers are revealed in our hints section above. We provide Across and Down answers with progressive difficulty hints.
How big is the NYT Crossword?
The standard NYT Crossword is a 15×15 grid on weekdays and Saturdays. Sunday puzzles are larger at 21×21. Each puzzle has around 70+ clues across and down.
When does the NYT Crossword reset?
The NYT Crossword resets daily at 10:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). The new puzzle is published the evening before its print date.
How does difficulty change through the week?
Monday is the easiest, and puzzles get progressively harder through Saturday. Sunday puzzles are larger (21×21) but roughly Wednesday-level difficulty.

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