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Take the Edge Off

By Sam Brody

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  1. 1Work parodied by Umberto Eco's "Granita"LOLITA
  2. 7Subject of Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter"SIN
  3. 10One's opponentsTHEM
  4. 14UncoolLAME
  5. 18UntoldATONOF
  6. 19Down Under runnersEMUS
  7. 21Caramel-filled candyROLO
  8. 22Word following bear or honeyTRAP
  9. 23_ATSO_ and _EKYL_DOCTORSWITHOUTBORDERS
  10. 27Astonished, informallySHOOK
  11. 28With 45-Across, many a correspondentPEN
  12. 29Do businessOPERATE
  13. 30Uncle, in UruguayTIO
  14. 31Water nymph of Greek mythNAIAD
  15. 33Poet's MuseERATO
  16. 34Memorial ___ Kettering (New York City medical facility)SLOAN
  17. 36_RAVESNEEDSNOINTRODUCTION
  18. 41It may be petrifiedFOSSIL
  19. 42AcknowledgeNODAT
  20. 43El ___, Tex.PASO
  21. 44SassLIP
  22. 45See 28-AcrossPAL
  23. 47Eggy quaffNOG
  24. 48TrudgePLOD
  25. 50ApproachingNIGH
  26. 54Some funerary selectionsURNS
  27. 56SAG_NEVERENDINGSTORY
  28. 60Stands for speakersPODIA
  29. 62Preserver of freshnessSEAL
  30. 63SentELATED
  31. 64Place for a sailor's anchor, informallyBICEP
  32. 67HunkSLAB
  33. 70Disapproving syllablesTSKS
  34. 72It may be mentalIMAGE
  35. 73Out, in a wayASLEEP
  36. 75"That's cool, man"IDIG
  37. 77Words that may open doorsITSME
  38. 79_NIGHTHEADLESSHORSEMAN
  39. 83Learning methodROTE
  40. 87Guard, as a goalTEND
  41. 88Get rid ofSHED
  42. 89"Yadda, yadda"ETC
  43. 90Squeaker ... or squealerRAT
  44. 92Home improvement initialsDIY
  45. 93Italian wine cityASTI
  46. 95Fiber also known as viscoseRAYON
  47. 97Toddler's jumping spot on a rainy dayPUDDLE
  48. 99FRAN_NOTCOMPLETELYHONEST
  49. 104More reasonableSANER
  50. 105InterpretsREADS
  51. 106Suspended musical instrumentsGONGS
  52. 107Vein contentsORE
  53. 108CalmATPEACE
  54. 111Title that becomes loftier when an E is addedSIR
  55. 112Escort to a penthouse, saySEEUP
  56. 116_IALO_UNLIMITEDTALKANDTEXTS
  57. 120EvenTIED
  58. 121Carry onRANT
  59. 122Tender cutLOIN
  60. 123Pie portions, shapewiseWEDGES
  61. 124CronesHAGS
  62. 125Gas brand that sounds like two letters of the alphabetESSO
  63. 126Invention originally developed as a yellow dyeTNT
  64. 127Refuse to budgeINSIST

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  1. 1StriplingsLADS
  2. 2Texter's "Then again ..."OTOH
  3. 3BananasLOCO
  4. 4ChantsINTONES
  5. 5Briefly swamTOOKADIP
  6. 6Home to more than 1,500 languages: Abbr.AFR
  7. 7Affixed, as a patchSEWEDON
  8. 8"Let's do this!"IMIN
  9. 9Macadamia, for oneNUT
  10. 10Closely followingTRUETO
  11. 11Racing vehicleHOTROD
  12. 12Napoleon exile siteELBA
  13. 13No longer relevantMOOT
  14. 14Inc., abroadLTD
  15. 15Childish comebackARETOO
  16. 16Maid of Sherwood ForestMARIAN
  17. 17Many a printerEPSON
  18. 20Consequences of supply chain problemsSHORTAGES
  19. 24CrossSPAN
  20. 25Dizzying gallery worksOPART
  21. 26Pauses while playingRESTS
  22. 32Treasure or desert followerISLAND
  23. 33Ewoks' home moonENDOR
  24. 35Job that may involve jumping through hoopsLIONTAMER
  25. 36Form of detective fictionNOIR
  26. 37Channel for gaming enthusiasts?ESPN
  27. 38Actress SkyeIONE
  28. 39Words after check, follow or catchUPON
  29. 40BumCADGE
  30. 41Reason to take a shotFLU
  31. 46Some odoriferous giftsLEIS
  32. 48Smartphone predecessors, for shortPDAS
  33. 49Female rapper with a longtime feud with Foxy BrownLILKIM
  34. 51"Diminutive" Greek letterIOTA
  35. 52Nickname that omits "-ory"GREG
  36. 53London parkHYDE
  37. 55Chemistry test?SPEEDDATE
  38. 57Travel bagVALISE
  39. 58BagNET
  40. 59Not very favorable, as some 84-DownSLIM
  41. 61Car with a stylized lightning bolt logoOPEL
  42. 64Thai moneyBAHT
  43. 65"Gotcha"ISEE
  44. 66Group with a tartanCLAN
  45. 68It may drive one to distraction, in briefADHD
  46. 69Thumbnail, maybeBIO
  47. 71A-listerSTAR
  48. 74Sauce traditionally made in a mortarPESTO
  49. 76StealGREATDEAL
  50. 78Attach with a clickSNAPON
  51. 80Carpenter's spacerSHIM
  52. 81Ophthalmology concernsSTYES
  53. 82Green sci.ECOL
  54. 842 to 5, sayODDS
  55. 85Infraction at an arcadeTILT
  56. 86___ of Horus (Egyptian symbol of healing)EYE
  57. 91Element used in bulb filamentsTUNGSTEN
  58. 94"Shoo!"SCRAM
  59. 95Display some emotion, perhapsREACT
  60. 96Member of the N.F.L.'s "Big Blue," in briefNYGIANT
  61. 98Prepares to puree, perhaps, as papayasDESEEDS
  62. 99Fantasy realm ruled by King CaspianNARNIA
  63. 100Feature of Anthony Robles, a 2011 N.C.A.A. national champion wrestlerONELEG
  64. 101Shows pride in one's appearance, in a wayPREENS
  65. 102Result inLEADTO
  66. 103Producer of a call to armsHORN
  67. 104Go ___ (fail)SOUTH
  68. 109PoopTIRE
  69. 110School grps.PTAS
  70. 111HideSKIN
  71. 113VetEXGI
  72. 114Western IndiansUTES
  73. 115Subtle summonsPSST
  74. 117FingersIDS
  75. 118Park place?LOT
  76. 119Road recklessness of a sort, for shortDWI

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Work parodied by Umberto Eco's "Granita" — Answer: LOLITA. Hint: Think of Nabokov’s controversial classic centered on Humbert Humbert. 📖
  2. 7. Subject of Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" — Answer: SIN. Hint: Hawthorne’s novel explores a transgression marked publicly by its consequences. 🔴
  3. 10. One's opponents — Answer: THEM. Hint: In a contrast between “us” and another group, these are on the other side. ⚔️
  4. 14. Uncool — Answer: LAME. Hint: This dated term describes something embarrassingly unhip. 😎
  5. 18. Untold — Answer: ATONOF. Hint: This informal phrase means a very large amount. 🔢
  6. 19. Down Under runners — Answer: EMUS. Hint: These tall Australian birds can sprint surprisingly fast. 🐦
  7. 21. Caramel-filled candy — Answer: ROLO. Hint: Picture a round chocolate treat with a gooey caramel center. 🍫
  8. 22. Word following bear or honey — Answer: TRAP. Hint: It can catch an animal or lure someone into trouble. 🪤
  9. 23. _ATSO_ and _EKYL_ — Answer: DOCTORSWITHOUTBORDERS. Hint: This global medical charity sends care across national boundaries. 🌍
  10. 27. Astonished, informally — Answer: SHOOK. Hint: Modern slang uses this word for being completely stunned. 😲
  11. 28. With 45-Across, many a correspondent — Answer: PEN. Hint: Pair this writing tool with 45-Across to describe someone who exchanges letters. ✉️
  12. 29. Do business — Answer: OPERATE. Hint: A company can use this verb for carrying out its activities. 🏢
  13. 30. Uncle, in Uruguay — Answer: TIO. Hint: Use the Spanish family term for your parent’s brother. 👨‍👧
  14. 31. Water nymph of Greek myth — Answer: NAIAD. Hint: Greek mythology gives this name to a spirit of freshwater. 💧
  15. 33. Poet's Muse — Answer: ERATO. Hint: Among the nine Muses, this one inspires lyric and love poetry. 🎼
  16. 34. Memorial ___ Kettering (New York City medical facility) — Answer: SLOAN. Hint: Fill in the surname of this renowned New York cancer center. 🏥
  17. 36. _RAVES — Answer: NEEDSNOINTRODUCTION. Hint: This idiom describes something so familiar that no preface is needed. 🌟
  18. 41. It may be petrified — Answer: FOSSIL. Hint: Ancient remains can become preserved in stone over immense spans of time. 🦴
  19. 42. Acknowledge — Answer: NODAT. Hint: Offer a small gesture of recognition. 🙂
  20. 43. El ___, Tex. — Answer: PASO. Hint: Complete the name of the Texas border city whose name means “the pass.” 🌵
  21. 44. Sass — Answer: LIP. Hint: A cheeky backtalking response might earn this label. 😏
  22. 45. See 28-Across — Answer: PAL. Hint: The cross-referenced entry points to a friendly companion. 🤝
  23. 47. Eggy quaff — Answer: NOG. Hint: Think of a creamy, festive holiday drink made with eggs. 🎄
  24. 48. Trudge — Answer: PLOD. Hint: Think of moving slowly and heavily, especially when tired! 🥱
  25. 50. Approaching — Answer: NIGH. Hint: Something nearly here is drawing close. ⏳
  26. 54. Some funerary selections — Answer: URNS. Hint: These containers may hold what remains after cremation. 🏺
  27. 56. SAG_ — Answer: NEVERENDINGSTORY. Hint: Think of a classic fantasy adventure involving a magical book and a luckdragon. 🐉
  28. 60. Stands for speakers — Answer: PODIA. Hint: Raised platforms can give presenters a better place to stand. 🎤
  29. 62. Preserver of freshness — Answer: SEAL. Hint: An airtight closure helps keep food from going stale. 🥫
  30. 63. Sent — Answer: ELATED. Hint: Someone feeling wonderfully happy could be described this way. 😊
  31. 64. Place for a sailor's anchor, informally — Answer: BICEP. Hint: A sailor might jokingly call this muscular body part an anchor’s resting place. ⚓
  32. 67. Hunk — Answer: SLAB. Hint: A thick, solid piece of material fits this description. 🧱
  33. 70. Disapproving syllables — Answer: TSKS. Hint: These clicking sounds often signal mild disapproval. 😒
  34. 72. It may be mental — Answer: IMAGE. Hint: A picture can exist in your mind as well as on a page. 🧠
  35. 73. Out, in a way — Answer: ASLEEP. Hint: Someone not awake is temporarily unavailable in this sense. 😴
  36. 75. "That's cool, man" — Answer: IDIG. Hint: This casual phrase conveys approval or understanding. 👍
  37. 77. Words that may open doors — Answer: ITSME. Hint: A caller might announce their identity this way from the other side. 🚪
  38. 79. _NIGHT — Answer: HEADLESSHORSEMAN. Hint: Picture the spooky rider who famously lacks a head. 🎃
  39. 83. Learning method — Answer: ROTE. Hint: Memorizing through repetition is learning by this method. 📚
  40. 87. Guard, as a goal — Answer: TEND. Hint: To protect a net or objective is to watch over it. 🥅
  41. 88. Get rid of — Answer: SHED. Hint: You can discard something or let an old layer fall away with this verb. 🍂
  42. 89. "Yadda, yadda" — Answer: ETC. Hint: This dismissive phrase suggests the details continue in the same pattern. 🗣️
  43. 90. Squeaker ... or squealer — Answer: RAT. Hint: Think of a small rodent or an informant. 🕵️
  44. 92. Home improvement initials — Answer: DIY. Hint: These initials describe doing household projects without hiring a professional. 🔨
  45. 93. Italian wine city — Answer: ASTI. Hint: This Piedmont city lends its name to a sparkling wine. 🍾
  46. 95. Fiber also known as viscose — Answer: RAYON. Hint: This regenerated cellulose textile is silky and versatile. 🧵
  47. 97. Toddler's jumping spot on a rainy day — Answer: PUDDLE. Hint: After a downpour, this shallow water spot is irresistible to little boots. 💦
  48. 99. FRAN_ — Answer: NOTCOMPLETELYHONEST. Hint: This describes someone who is truthful only up to a point. 🤫
  49. 104. More reasonable — Answer: SANER. Hint: Use this comparative when someone's judgment has become more sensible. 🧠
  50. 105. Interprets — Answer: READS. Hint: A person who interprets text carefully does this. 📖
  51. 106. Suspended musical instruments — Answer: GONGS. Hint: These resonant discs hang waiting for a dramatic strike. 🥁
  52. 107. Vein contents — Answer: ORE. Hint: Think of the valuable minerals miners seek in a rocky deposit ⛏️
  53. 108. Calm — Answer: ATPEACE. Hint: A tranquil person is in this state. 🕊️
  54. 111. Title that becomes loftier when an E is added — Answer: SIR. Hint: A respectful title becomes a regal-sounding word after one letter joins it. 👑
  55. 112. Escort to a penthouse, say — Answer: SEEUP. Hint: Take someone upward to a high-floor apartment, perhaps. 🛗
  56. 116. _IALO_ — Answer: UNLIMITEDTALKANDTEXTS. Hint: This phone plan offers calls and messages without caps. 📱
  57. 120. Even — Answer: TIED. Hint: Neither side has an advantage in this result ⚖️
  58. 121. Carry on — Answer: RANT. Hint: Carry on in the sense of delivering an extended, heated complaint. 😤
  59. 122. Tender cut — Answer: LOIN. Hint: This lean section of meat is prized for its softness. 🥩
  60. 123. Pie portions, shapewise — Answer: WEDGES. Hint: Think of the triangular slices formed when a round pie is divided. 🥧
  61. 124. Crones — Answer: HAGS. Hint: These old, often witchlike women belong in fairy tales. 🧙
  62. 125. Gas brand that sounds like two letters of the alphabet — Answer: ESSO. Hint: This fuel brand is pronounced like a pair of alphabet characters. ⛽
  63. 126. Invention originally developed as a yellow dye — Answer: TNT. Hint: This powerful explosive began life in a surprisingly colorful laboratory role. 💥
  64. 127. Refuse to budge — Answer: INSIST. Hint: When you refuse to budge, you firmly maintain your position. 💪

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  1. 1. Striplings — Answer: LADS. Hint: Think of young men or boys. 👦
  2. 2. Texter's "Then again ..." — Answer: OTOH. Hint: This shorthand introduces a contrasting point of view. 💬
  3. 3. Bananas — Answer: LOCO. Hint: A playful way to describe someone acting crazy. 🤪
  4. 4. Chants — Answer: INTONES. Hint: Recites words in a steady, often musical manner. 🎶
  5. 5. Briefly swam — Answer: TOOKADIP. Hint: Had a quick splash in the water. 🏊
  6. 6. Home to more than 1,500 languages: Abbr. — Answer: AFR. Hint: Use the standard abbreviation for the continent famed for its linguistic diversity. 🌍
  7. 7. Affixed, as a patch — Answer: SEWEDON. Hint: Attached with needle and thread. 🧵
  8. 8. "Let's do this!" — Answer: IMIN. Hint: A spirited way to show you are fully committed. 🙌
  9. 9. Macadamia, for one — Answer: NUT. Hint: It is a crunchy edible seed. 🌰
  10. 10. Closely following — Answer: TRUETO. Hint: Faithfully adhering to something. 🎯
  11. 11. Racing vehicle — Answer: HOTROD. Hint: Picture a souped-up car built for speed. 🏎️
  12. 12. Napoleon exile site — Answer: ELBA. Hint: Think of the island where the emperor was sent away. 🏝️
  13. 13. No longer relevant — Answer: MOOT. Hint: Describes an issue that no longer has practical importance. 🤷
  14. 14. Inc., abroad — Answer: LTD. Hint: The overseas counterpart of a company designation. 🏢
  15. 15. Childish comeback — Answer: ARETOO. Hint: A young debater might fire back with this stubborn retort. 😤
  16. 16. Maid of Sherwood Forest — Answer: MARIAN. Hint: She is Robin Hood's legendary beloved. 🏹
  17. 17. Many a printer — Answer: EPSON. Hint: Think of a familiar maker of home and office printing machines. 🖨️
  18. 20. Consequences of supply chain problems — Answer: SHORTAGES. Hint: Empty shelves and scarce goods are these. 📦
  19. 24. Cross — Answer: SPAN. Hint: To stretch across a distance or boundary. ↔️
  20. 25. Dizzying gallery works — Answer: OPART. Hint: These optical pieces create shimmering, moving visual effects. 🌀
  21. 26. Pauses while playing — Answer: RESTS. Hint: Takes a break during a performance or game ⏸️
  22. 32. Treasure or desert follower — Answer: ISLAND. Hint: This geographical term follows both “treasure” and “desert” in familiar phrases 🗺️
  23. 33. Ewoks' home moon — Answer: ENDOR. Hint: Look to the forested moon from the Star Wars universe 🌙
  24. 35. Job that may involve jumping through hoops — Answer: LIONTAMER. Hint: This circus profession requires courage around a famously fierce animal 🎪
  25. 36. Form of detective fiction — Answer: NOIR. Hint: Think of dark, atmospheric crime stories with morally gray characters 🕵️
  26. 37. Channel for gaming enthusiasts? — Answer: ESPN. Hint: Imagine a sports network repurposed for video-game fans 🎮
  27. 38. Actress Skye — Answer: IONE. Hint: Supply the first name of the actress known for Say Anything 🎬
  28. 39. Words after check, follow or catch — Answer: UPON. Hint: Split into two words, these can follow all three verbs 🔗
  29. 40. Bum — Answer: CADGE. Hint: To get something by begging or borrowing rather than buying 🙏
  30. 41. Reason to take a shot — Answer: FLU. Hint: This illness commonly calls for a seasonal injection 💉
  31. 46. Some odoriferous gifts — Answer: LEIS. Hint: These floral neck garlands can make fragrant presents 🌺
  32. 48. Smartphone predecessors, for short — Answer: PDAS. Hint: These pocket organizers came before today’s all-purpose phones 📱
  33. 49. Female rapper with a longtime feud with Foxy Brown — Answer: LILKIM. Hint: Identify the influential rapper known for a notorious rivalry in hip-hop 🎤
  34. 51. "Diminutive" Greek letter — Answer: IOTA. Hint: This Greek letter’s name also means a tiny amount 🔬
  35. 52. Nickname that omits "-ory" — Answer: GREG. Hint: It is a familiar short form of a traditional masculine name 👤
  36. 53. London park — Answer: HYDE. Hint: Find this famous green space beside Kensington Gardens 🌳
  37. 55. Chemistry test? — Answer: SPEEDDATE. Hint: A brief romantic meetup can be a playful test of attraction 💘
  38. 57. Travel bag — Answer: VALISE. Hint: Think of a compact suitcase or overnight case 🧳
  39. 58. Bag — Answer: NET. Hint: This mesh container can catch or carry things 🥅
  40. 59. Not very favorable, as some 84-Down — Answer: SLIM. Hint: Describes odds that are far from encouraging 🍀
  41. 61. Car with a stylized lightning bolt logo — Answer: OPEL. Hint: This German automaker is known for its lightning-bolt emblem. ⚡
  42. 64. Thai money — Answer: BAHT. Hint: It’s the currency used in Thailand. 💰
  43. 65. "Gotcha" — Answer: ISEE. Hint: This brief reply shows that you understand. 👀
  44. 66. Group with a tartan — Answer: CLAN. Hint: Think of a Scottish family group with its own pattern. 🏴
  45. 68. It may drive one to distraction, in brief — Answer: ADHD. Hint: This abbreviated condition can make sustained attention difficult. 🧠
  46. 69. Thumbnail, maybe — Answer: BIO. Hint: A tiny profile or life summary can fit the bill. 📝
  47. 71. A-lister — Answer: STAR. Hint: This person is a major celebrity. ✨
  48. 74. Sauce traditionally made in a mortar — Answer: PESTO. Hint: Crushed basil, garlic, nuts, cheese, and oil make this Italian sauce. 🌿
  49. 76. Steal — Answer: GREATDEAL. Hint: A bargain so good it feels like robbery. 🛍️
  50. 78. Attach with a click — Answer: SNAPON. Hint: Fasten it by pressing two matching pieces together. 🔗
  51. 80. Carpenter's spacer — Answer: SHIM. Hint: A thin wedge helps level or fill a small gap. 🔨
  52. 81. Ophthalmology concerns — Answer: STYES. Hint: These tender eyelid bumps may bring you to an eye doctor. 👁️
  53. 82. Green sci. — Answer: ECOL. Hint: This field studies ecosystems and the relationships within them. 🌱
  54. 84. 2 to 5, say — Answer: ODDS. Hint: These numbers can describe a betting ratio. 🎲
  55. 85. Infraction at an arcade — Answer: TILT. Hint: Angrily jostling a pinball machine can cause this violation. 🕹️
  56. 86. ___ of Horus (Egyptian symbol of healing) — Answer: EYE. Hint: This ancient Egyptian symbol is associated with protection and restoration. 🏺
  57. 91. Element used in bulb filaments — Answer: TUNGSTEN. Hint: This metal withstands the intense heat of an incandescent bulb. 💡
  58. 94. "Shoo!" — Answer: SCRAM. Hint: It’s a brisk command to get moving. 🚪
  59. 95. Display some emotion, perhaps — Answer: REACT. Hint: You might do this visibly when something surprising happens. 😮
  60. 96. Member of the N.F.L.'s "Big Blue," in brief — Answer: NYGIANT. Hint: This player belongs to New York’s football team. 🏈
  61. 98. Prepares to puree, perhaps, as papayas — Answer: DESEEDS. Hint: It gets tropical fruit ready for the blender 🥭
  62. 99. Fantasy realm ruled by King Caspian — Answer: NARNIA. Hint: Look for the enchanted land reached through a wardrobe in a classic children’s saga 🦁
  63. 100. Feature of Anthony Robles, a 2011 N.C.A.A. national champion wrestler — Answer: ONELEG. Hint: This champion wrestler competed with only one lower limb 🤼
  64. 101. Shows pride in one's appearance, in a way — Answer: PREENS. Hint: This is what someone does when carefully grooming and admiring their appearance 🪞
  65. 102. Result in — Answer: LEADTO. Hint: It means to cause a particular outcome ➡️
  66. 103. Producer of a call to arms — Answer: HORN. Hint: A brass instrument can provide a loud summons for troops 📯
  67. 104. Go ___ (fail) — Answer: SOUTH. Hint: In the expression about failure, this direction follows “go” 🧭
  68. 109. Poop — Answer: TIRE. Hint: As a verb, it means to make someone weary 😴
  69. 110. School grps. — Answer: PTAS. Hint: These parent groups often organize school events and fundraisers 🏫
  70. 111. Hide — Answer: SKIN. Hint: This can mean an animal’s outer covering or to conceal something 🐾
  71. 113. Vet — Answer: EXGI. Hint: This abbreviation identifies someone who formerly served in the military 🎖️
  72. 114. Western Indians — Answer: UTES. Hint: This plural name refers to an Indigenous people of the western United States 🪶
  73. 115. Subtle summons — Answer: PSST. Hint: Use this quiet sound to get someone’s attention discreetly 🤫
  74. 117. Fingers — Answer: IDS. Hint: These credentials confirm who someone is 🪪
  75. 118. Park place? — Answer: LOT. Hint: A designated area for leaving a car is one example 🚗
  76. 119. Road recklessness of a sort, for short — Answer: DWI. Hint: This driving offense involves operating a vehicle while impaired 🚫

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Looking for today's NYT Crossword answers? The complete solution to the daily New York Times puzzle — dated August 16, 2026 — is at the top of this page, updated the moment the new grid is released. The Times crossword is the most famous puzzle in the world and, later in the week, one of the hardest, so getting wedged in a corner is part of the experience. Whether you want to confirm a finished grid, unlock a single square, or see the whole solution, every across and down answer is listed below.

Full NYT Crossword answer list for today

Every clue from today's grid next to its solution — the same answers as the board above, in one plain list you can scan without tapping.

Across

#ClueAnswer
1Work parodied by Umberto Eco's "Granita"LOLITA
7Subject of Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter"SIN
10One's opponentsTHEM
14UncoolLAME
18UntoldATONOF
19Down Under runnersEMUS
21Caramel-filled candyROLO
22Word following bear or honeyTRAP
23_ATSO_ and _EKYL_DOCTORSWITHOUTBORDERS
27Astonished, informallySHOOK
28With 45-Across, many a correspondentPEN
29Do businessOPERATE
30Uncle, in UruguayTIO
31Water nymph of Greek mythNAIAD
33Poet's MuseERATO
34Memorial ___ Kettering (New York City medical facility)SLOAN
36_RAVESNEEDSNOINTRODUCTION
41It may be petrifiedFOSSIL
42AcknowledgeNODAT
43El ___, Tex.PASO
44SassLIP
45See 28-AcrossPAL
47Eggy quaffNOG
48TrudgePLOD
50ApproachingNIGH
54Some funerary selectionsURNS
56SAG_NEVERENDINGSTORY
60Stands for speakersPODIA
62Preserver of freshnessSEAL
63SentELATED
64Place for a sailor's anchor, informallyBICEP
67HunkSLAB
70Disapproving syllablesTSKS
72It may be mentalIMAGE
73Out, in a wayASLEEP
75"That's cool, man"IDIG
77Words that may open doorsITSME
79_NIGHTHEADLESSHORSEMAN
83Learning methodROTE
87Guard, as a goalTEND
88Get rid ofSHED
89"Yadda, yadda"ETC
90Squeaker ... or squealerRAT
92Home improvement initialsDIY
93Italian wine cityASTI
95Fiber also known as viscoseRAYON
97Toddler's jumping spot on a rainy dayPUDDLE
99FRAN_NOTCOMPLETELYHONEST
104More reasonableSANER
105InterpretsREADS
106Suspended musical instrumentsGONGS
107Vein contentsORE
108CalmATPEACE
111Title that becomes loftier when an E is addedSIR
112Escort to a penthouse, saySEEUP
116_IALO_UNLIMITEDTALKANDTEXTS
120EvenTIED
121Carry onRANT
122Tender cutLOIN
123Pie portions, shapewiseWEDGES
124CronesHAGS
125Gas brand that sounds like two letters of the alphabetESSO
126Invention originally developed as a yellow dyeTNT
127Refuse to budgeINSIST

Down

#ClueAnswer
1StriplingsLADS
2Texter's "Then again ..."OTOH
3BananasLOCO
4ChantsINTONES
5Briefly swamTOOKADIP
6Home to more than 1,500 languages: Abbr.AFR
7Affixed, as a patchSEWEDON
8"Let's do this!"IMIN
9Macadamia, for oneNUT
10Closely followingTRUETO
11Racing vehicleHOTROD
12Napoleon exile siteELBA
13No longer relevantMOOT
14Inc., abroadLTD
15Childish comebackARETOO
16Maid of Sherwood ForestMARIAN
17Many a printerEPSON
20Consequences of supply chain problemsSHORTAGES
24CrossSPAN
25Dizzying gallery worksOPART
26Pauses while playingRESTS
32Treasure or desert followerISLAND
33Ewoks' home moonENDOR
35Job that may involve jumping through hoopsLIONTAMER
36Form of detective fictionNOIR
37Channel for gaming enthusiasts?ESPN
38Actress SkyeIONE
39Words after check, follow or catchUPON
40BumCADGE
41Reason to take a shotFLU
46Some odoriferous giftsLEIS
48Smartphone predecessors, for shortPDAS
49Female rapper with a longtime feud with Foxy BrownLILKIM
51"Diminutive" Greek letterIOTA
52Nickname that omits "-ory"GREG
53London parkHYDE
55Chemistry test?SPEEDDATE
57Travel bagVALISE
58BagNET
59Not very favorable, as some 84-DownSLIM
61Car with a stylized lightning bolt logoOPEL
64Thai moneyBAHT
65"Gotcha"ISEE
66Group with a tartanCLAN
68It may drive one to distraction, in briefADHD
69Thumbnail, maybeBIO
71A-listerSTAR
74Sauce traditionally made in a mortarPESTO
76StealGREATDEAL
78Attach with a clickSNAPON
80Carpenter's spacerSHIM
81Ophthalmology concernsSTYES
82Green sci.ECOL
842 to 5, sayODDS
85Infraction at an arcadeTILT
86___ of Horus (Egyptian symbol of healing)EYE
91Element used in bulb filamentsTUNGSTEN
94"Shoo!"SCRAM
95Display some emotion, perhapsREACT
96Member of the N.F.L.'s "Big Blue," in briefNYGIANT
98Prepares to puree, perhaps, as papayasDESEEDS
99Fantasy realm ruled by King CaspianNARNIA
100Feature of Anthony Robles, a 2011 N.C.A.A. national champion wrestlerONELEG
101Shows pride in one's appearance, in a wayPREENS
102Result inLEADTO
103Producer of a call to armsHORN
104Go ___ (fail)SOUTH
109PoopTIRE
110School grps.PTAS
111HideSKIN
113VetEXGI
114Western IndiansUTES
115Subtle summonsPSST
117FingersIDS
118Park place?LOT
119Road recklessness of a sort, for shortDWI

Today's NYT Crossword answers

Today's full solution appears above, organised into Across and Down exactly as the puzzle numbers them. If you only need one answer, each is listed separately so you can reveal the clue that's blocking you and keep solving the rest. The grid is confirmed and refreshed daily as soon as the Times publishes it, and — because the puzzle's difficulty climbs through the week — we keep the layout identical every day so you always know where to look.

About the New York Times Crossword

The NYT Crossword has run since 1942 and has been edited by Will Shortz since 1993, making it the benchmark against which every other American crossword is measured. The weekday puzzle is a 15×15 grid; Sundays expand to a 21×21 grid with a title and theme. It's known for clever, layered clues — misdirection, puns, and themed twists — and for its “crosswordese,” the small stock of vowel-heavy words (ETUI, OREO, ERA, ALOE) that recur because they fit tight grids. Solving it requires a Games subscription, which is why so many solvers search for the answers when a clue defeats them.

The Monday-to-Saturday difficulty curve

The single most important thing to know about the Times crossword is that it gets harder as the week goes on — the grid size stays the same, but the cluing grows trickier:

DayDifficultyWhat to expect
MondayEasiestStraightforward, direct clues
TuesdayEasyA little more wordplay
WednesdayMediumThemes get more inventive
ThursdayTrickyRebus puzzles and gimmicks appear
FridayHardThemeless, wide-open grids
SaturdayHardestThe toughest cluing of the week
SundayMedium–hardLarge 21×21 themed puzzle

So if a Thursday clue seems to make no sense, that's by design — Thursdays often hide a trick, like multiple letters crammed into one square (a rebus). Knowing the day tells you how devious the clues are likely to be.

How to break a stubborn NYT clue

  • Solve the crossings first. In a 15×15 grid, every hard answer is crossed by others; three or four crossing letters usually reveal it.
  • Question the clue's angle. A question mark at the end of a clue signals a pun or play on words — read it less literally.
  • Mind the tense and number. Plurals end in S, past-tense answers often end in ED — free letters once you spot them.
  • Know the day. A baffling clue on a Monday is probably you overthinking; the same on a Saturday is probably genuine misdirection.
  • Use the solver for one answer. Our crossword solver lets you enter the clue and your known letters to reveal a single answer without spoiling the rest of the grid.

Browse past NYT Crossword answers

Every previous New York Times puzzle is archived on this page by date, with its complete across and down solutions. It's the fastest way to check yesterday's grid, revisit a Sunday you didn't finish, or look up a clue that's been nagging you. The archive updates automatically each day — today's answers roll into it as the next puzzle publishes — so it stays complete without spoiling the current day. Use the date picker above to jump to any past puzzle.

Browse more puzzles on the crossword solver, or use it to crack any clue from any publication.

Frequently asked questions

What are today's NYT Crossword answers?

The full Across and Down solution for today's puzzle (August 16, 2026) is listed at the top of this page, updated as soon as the Times releases it.

What time does the NYT Crossword come out?

The daily puzzle is released at 10 p.m. Eastern the night before on weekdays (7 p.m. Pacific) and 6 p.m. Eastern before weekends. We post the answers as soon as it goes live.

Why is the NYT Crossword harder later in the week?

By design: Monday is the easiest and Saturday the hardest, with cluing growing trickier each day. The Sunday puzzle is larger (21×21) and themed, at a medium-hard level.

How do I reveal just one answer?

Each answer is listed separately here, or use the crossword solver to reveal a single clue's answer from your known letters — without seeing the rest of the grid.

Where can I find past NYT Crossword answers?

Every previous puzzle is in the archive on this page, listed by date with full solutions, updated automatically each day.

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