NYT Crossword hints and answer for July 9, 2026
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Clues74
Across37
Down37
ConstructorBrad Wiegmann and Nat Wiegmann
Today’s NYT Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
In vogue (4)
Starts with C, ends with CCHIC→
5A
Seal hunter (4)
Starts with O, ends with AORCA→
9A
Some rudiments to be learned (4)
Starts with A, ends with SABCS→
13A
Flex time? (4)
Starts with Y, ends with AYOGA→
15A
Container for peaches (5)
Starts with C, ends with ECRATE→
17A
*Honeybunch (9)
Starts with S, ends with TSTUTTGART→
19A
Group of spellers? (5)
Starts with C, ends with NCOVEN→
20A
Title in "Beowulf" (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETHANE→
21A
Back-to-basics regimen (9)
Starts with P, ends with TPALEODIET→
23A
Grp. of peacekeepers (4)
Starts with N, ends with ONATO→
25A
*Afternoon socials (8)
Starts with T, ends with STELLALLS→
26A
Caddies, in golf slang (7)
Starts with L, ends with SLOOPERS→
29A
Part of a blind (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSLAT→
30A
Partner of ends (4)
Starts with O, ends with SODDS→
31A
Some messages from a road trip, in brief (4)
Starts with E, ends with SETAS→
33A
Scare off (5)
Starts with D, ends with RDETER→
37A
Many a golden parachute recipient, in brief (3)
Starts with C, ends with OCEO→
38A
Renounced … or a phonetic hint to reading the answers to the starred clues (7)
Starts with F, ends with EFORGONE→
40A
Sanskrit name meaning "extraordinary" (3)
Starts with A, ends with UAPU→
41A
Capital close to the confluence of the Red and Black rivers (5)
Starts with H, ends with IHANOI→
43A
Gaels of the N.C.A.A. (4)
Starts with I, ends with AIONA→
44A
Battling (4)
Starts with A, ends with TATIT→
45A
Piece of cake (4)
Starts with S, ends with PSNAP→
47A
Food processor (7)
Starts with S, ends with HSTOMACH→
49A
*Worms or flies, often (8)
Starts with B, ends with SBASSISTS→
53A
Do some laps (4)
Starts with S, ends with MSWIM→
54A
Right now (9)
Starts with A, ends with KASWESPEAK→
56A
___ Hamilton, author of the classic "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" (5)
Starts with E, ends with HEDITH→
60A
*___ Beach, Calif. (9)
Starts with A, ends with AAPIASAMOA→
62A
Hit 1977 musical that included Franklin D. Roosevelt as a character (5)
Starts with A, ends with EANNIE→
63A
Juniors, e.g. (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSONS→
64A
Trails (4)
Starts with L, ends with SLAGS→
65A
"Yikes!" (4)
Starts with E, ends with DEGAD→
66A
Rowers' workout machines, informally (4)
Starts with E, ends with SERGS→
67A
Straddling (4)
Starts with A, ends with PATOP→
Down
1D
Anatomical pouch (4)
Starts with C, ends with TCYST→
2D
"Star Wars" planet where Luke Skywalker rides a tauntaun (4)
Starts with H, ends with HHOTH→
3D
Dinosaur named for a lizard tooth (9)
Starts with I, ends with NIGUANODON→
4D
Quick timeouts? (7)
Starts with C, ends with SCATNAPS→
5D
AAA or B.B.B. (3)
Starts with O, ends with GORG→
6D
Bring in (4)
Starts with R, ends with PREAP→
7D
200 milligrams (5)
Starts with C, ends with TCARAT→
8D
Sketchy activities? (10)
Starts with A, ends with SARTLESSONS→
10D
Guys' night out (7)
Starts with B, ends with EBRODATE→
11D
Trivial objection (5)
Starts with C, ends with LCAVIL→
12D
Symbol of strength and solidity (5)
Starts with S, ends with LSTEEL→
16D
Tonsillectomy docs (4)
Starts with E, ends with SENTS→
18D
French crown? (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETETE→
24D
Hydrox lookalike (4)
Starts with O, ends with OOREO→
26D
Lomond, for one (4)
Starts with L, ends with HLOCH→
27D
Old theaters (4)
Starts with O, ends with AODEA→
28D
Show that ends in disarray? (10)
Starts with S, ends with ESTRIPTEASE→
32D
Long time follower? (3)
Starts with A, ends with OAGO→
34D
Dojo furnishing (9)
Starts with T, ends with TTATAMIMAT→
35D
It's a long story (4)
Starts with E, ends with CEPIC→
36D
One of the six sluggers on baseball's Murderer's Row (4)
Starts with R, ends with HRUTH→
39D
"Curly W" team (4)
Starts with N, ends with SNATS→
42D
Caucasus region (7)
Starts with O, ends with AOSSETIA→
44D
Padmé ___ (mother of Luke and Leia Skywalker) (7)
Starts with A, ends with AAMIDALA→
46D
Horned viper (3)
Starts with A, ends with PASP→
48D
Is underwater (4)
Starts with O, ends with SOWES→
49D
S.E.C. football powerhouse, informally (4)
Starts with B, ends with ABAMA→
50D
United (5)
Starts with A, ends with EASONE→
51D
Tried to hit a baseball (5)
Starts with S, ends with GSWUNG→
55D
Double-decker checker (4)
Starts with K, ends with GKING→
57D
Benin neighbor (4)
Starts with T, ends with OTOGO→
58D
Door fastener (4)
Starts with H, ends with PHASP→
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How many clues are in the NYT Crossword for July 9, 2026?+
74 clues: 37 Across and 37 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Brad Wiegmann and Nat Wiegmann and edited by Will Shortz.
What are some answers in today’s NYT Crossword?+
For example: In vogue (CHIC); Seal hunter (ORCA); Some rudiments to be learned (ABCS).
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