NYT Crossword hints and answer for April 14, 2026
Hints that get gradually more specific, then the answer if you need it. Nothing is revealed until you tap.
Clues74
Across35
Down39
ConstructorMark Diehl
Today’s NYT Crossword clues, hints & answers
Every clue from this puzzle with a hint and the answer behind separate buttons, so you only see what you need. Click a clue for its own page.
Across
1A
Safe place to stand on a diamond (4)
Starts with B, ends with EBASE→
5A
Bout rout (4)
Starts with K, ends with OKAYO→
9A
Chatted via Teams, say (4)
Starts with I, ends with DIMED→
13A
Tail-less cat breed (4)
Starts with M, ends with XMANX→
14A
Still single (5)
Starts with U, ends with DUNWED→
15A
Defense grp. since 1949 (4)
Starts with N, ends with ONATO→
16A
"Been a while! Any updates?" (15)
Starts with W, ends with UWHATSNEWWITHYOU→
19A
Take giant steps (6)
Starts with S, ends with ESTRIDE→
20A
"Oof, that's rough" (6)
Starts with O, ends with GOHDANG→
21A
Locale for a lab rat (4)
Starts with C, ends with ECAGE→
22A
Board game set in a mansion (4)
Starts with C, ends with ECLUE→
24A
To the ___ degree (3)
Starts with N, ends with HNTH→
26A
Talks through a sticking point, say (11)
Starts with H, ends with THASHESITOUT→
32A
Angers (4)
Starts with I, ends with SIRES→
34A
Big name in pest control (4)
Starts with D, ends with NDCON→
35A
Catch the vibe of (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESENSE→
36A
Network junction points (5)
Starts with N, ends with SNODES→
38A
Force of habit, for some, in brief (3)
Starts with O, ends with DOCD→
39A
Chess defeats (5)
Starts with M, ends with SMATES→
40A
Basic unit of work (5)
Starts with J, ends with EJOULE→
41A
Boring routines (4)
Starts with R, ends with SRUTS→
43A
Whiskey portion of a boilermaker (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSHOT→
44A
Online storage option since 2011 (11)
Starts with A, ends with DAPPLEICLOUD→
47A
Cincinnati trio? (3)
Starts with E, ends with SENS→
48A
Capital of Qatar (4)
Starts with D, ends with ADOHA→
49A
Batch of ale (4)
Starts with B, ends with WBREW→
51A
Disney film featuring the Oscar-winning song "Let It Go" (6)
Starts with F, ends with NFROZEN→
55A
Temp workers dressed in red (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSANTAS→
57A
Ranch fixtures for livestock (15)
Starts with W, ends with SWATERINGTROUGHS→
61A
Colorful eye part (4)
Starts with I, ends with SIRIS→
62A
Quintet seen in order in 16-, 26-, 44- and 57-Across (5)
Starts with A, ends with UAEIOU→
63A
"Come on already!" (4)
Starts with D, ends with TDOIT→
64A
Direction for prairie schooners (4)
Starts with W, ends with TWEST→
65A
___ tide (4)
Starts with N, ends with PNEAP→
66A
"Green-eyed" emotion (4)
Starts with E, ends with YENVY→
Down
1D
Mini maker (3)
Starts with B, ends with WBMW→
2D
Circus crowd chorus (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAAHS→
3D
Grabbed, as sale items (10)
Starts with S, ends with PSNATCHEDUP→
4D
Surplus (5)
Starts with E, ends with AEXTRA→
5D
Lederhosen typically end just above one (4)
Starts with K, ends with EKNEE→
6D
"Totes adorbs!" (3)
Starts with A, ends with WAWW→
7D
Bowmaker's wood (3)
Starts with Y, ends with WYEW→
8D
Repulsive (6)
Starts with O, ends with SODIOUS→
9D
Like most TV shows, nowadays (4)
Starts with I, ends with DINHD→
10D
Chichén Itzá people (4)
Starts with M, ends with AMAYA→
11D
Prep school on the Thames (4)
Starts with E, ends with NETON→
12D
___ Ross, George Clooney's role on "ER" (4)
Starts with D, ends with GDOUG→
14D
Zombie's status (6)
Starts with U, ends with DUNDEAD→
17D
[Alas!] (4)
Starts with S, ends with HSIGH→
18D
Belief in God or gods (6)
Starts with T, ends with MTHEISM→
22D
Count in the cereal aisle (7)
Starts with C, ends with ACHOCULA→
23D
Furnish with temporarily (6)
Starts with L, ends with OLENDTO→
24D
Expert in stealth (5)
Starts with N, ends with ANINJA→
25D
Scouting party (5)
Starts with T, ends with PTROOP→
27D
Burn while ironing, say (6)
Starts with S, ends with HSCORCH→
28D
Lipton choices (4)
Starts with T, ends with STEAS→
29D
Done with boozing (10)
Starts with O, ends with NONTHEWAGON→
30D
Apply to, as an ointment (5)
Starts with U, ends with NUSEON→
31D
Lab work (5)
Starts with T, ends with STESTS→
33D
Auction off (4)
Starts with S, ends with LSELL→
37D
Lawn-starting tool (6)
Starts with S, ends with RSEEDER→
42D
Automaker with a six-star logo (6)
Starts with S, ends with USUBARU→
45D
___ Sea, body between Sicily and Greece (6)
Starts with I, ends with NIONIAN→
46D
Early 007 adversary (4)
Starts with D, ends with ODRNO→
50D
Piano practice piece (5)
Starts with E, ends with EETUDE→
51D
"Just so you know," online (4)
Starts with F, ends with WFWIW→
52D
Few and far between (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERARE→
53D
Soul legend Redding (4)
Starts with O, ends with SOTIS→
54D
Salsa quality (4)
Starts with Z, ends with TZEST→
55D
Dot on a transit map (4)
Starts with S, ends with PSTOP→
56D
Jailhouse weapon (4)
Starts with S, ends with VSHIV→
58D
Originally named (3)
Starts with N, ends with ENEE→
59D
Actress Scala (3)
Starts with G, ends with AGIA→
60D
Complete dump (3)
Starts with S, ends with YSTY→
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How many clues are in the NYT Crossword for April 14, 2026?+
74 clues: 35 Across and 39 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Mark Diehl and edited by Will Shortz.
What are some answers in today’s NYT Crossword?+
For example: Safe place to stand on a diamond (BASE); Bout rout (KAYO); Chatted via Teams, say (IMED).
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