NYT Crossword August 26 2024 Answers (8/26/24)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for August 26 2024 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword August 26, 2024 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 August 26, 2024 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 8/26/24, 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 August 26, 2024 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Square dance venue
5A San ___, capital of Puerto Rico
9A The "I" of T.G.I.F.
12A Spring ___ (encounter plumbing problems)
14A Popular dance fitness program
15A Backwoods denial
16A Abba hit of 1979
19A Like some smartphone purchases
20A What a three-way intersection can form
21A 'N Sync hit of 2000
25A Situated on
26A Adore, informally
27A Olympic gold medalist Raisman
28A Things stuck on snowman "arms"
31A Rocks that may contain precious metals
33A Arouse, as interest
34A Mötley Crüe hit of 1987
41A Start of Caesar's boast
42A Loudly praise
43A Pennsylvania governor Josh
46A Opposite of NNE
49A Lisbon greeting
50A Boat propellers
51A Beach Boys hit of 1964
54A Religious ceremony
57A Italy's Isle of ___
58A Coveted Scrabble space … or the sheet music for 16-, 21-, 34- or 51-Across?
63A Beethoven's "___ to Joy"
64A State that's home to one end of the Appalachian Trail
65A Where "all my ex's live," in song
66A In favor of
67A Present in a favorable light
68A City surrounding Vatican City
1D Something checked at an airport counter
2D Oscar winner Mahershala
3D Sleep stage, for short
4D Coastal African desert
5D Skittish
6D "Errr … I mean …"
7D Assist with a crime
8D Pesters
9D Jail cell occupant
10D Maxi pad alternative
11D Uses a broom
13D Its capital is Nairobi
14D Quickly fly past
17D Scottish Highlander
18D "Zero stars from me!"
21D Outlet for an internet commentator
22D ___ Gagarin, first man in space
23D At any point
24D Man's name that's a fruit spelled backward
29D Brainpower measures, for short
30D Pull
32D Makes a mistake
33D Lead-in to law or launch
35D Bio. or chem.
36D Needle-nosed fish
37D "___ two minds on this …"
38D Spot for a satellite dish
39D Athleisure lead-in to "lemon"
40D Lee of Marvel Comics
43D In a sense
44D Beehive or bob
45D More hipsterish
46D Entrap
47D Bay Area enforcement org.
48D German sausage
52D The Huskies of the N.C.A.A.
53D Not as mean
55D Some church donations
56D Spring
59D Motion-sensing Nintendo console
60D Kitchen brand with a palindromic name
61D Head-butt
62D Suffix with Sudan or Japan

We also recommend trying your hand at the NYT Mini Crossword, which is definitely easier (on all days!) as it is a 5×5, compared to the full-sized crossword (which is 15×15, and the Sunday edition is 21×21!). 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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