NYT Crossword hints and answer for September 3, 2026
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Clues80
Across38
Down42
ConstructorZhou Zhang
Today’s NYT Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Things that have icons (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAPPS→
5A
She's possessive (3)
Starts with H, ends with RHER→
8A
Sales spiel (5)
Starts with P, ends with HPITCH→
13A
She can speak more than 20 languages (4)
Starts with S, ends with ISIRI→
14A
Lead-in to haw (3)
Starts with Y, ends with EYEE→
15A
Followed (6)
Starts with E, ends with DENSUED→
17A
Show with the classic episodes "The Puffy Shirt" and "The Little Kicks" (8)
Starts with S, ends with DSEINFELD→
19A
Authorize (6)
Starts with E, ends with EENABLE→
20A
Noodle (6)
Starts with N, ends with NNOGGIN→
21A
On, in French (3)
Starts with S, ends with RSUR→
23A
Successes for sluggers, for short (4)
Starts with R, ends with SRBIS→
24A
Like some pants or haircuts (7)
Starts with T, ends with DTAPERED→
27A
Big laugh (3)
Starts with Y, ends with KYUK→
28A
What dogs do the most in the spring and fall (4)
Starts with S, ends with DSHED→
32A
School unit (9)
Starts with C, ends with MCLASSROOM→
34A
Reached a payment date (7)
Starts with C, ends with ECAMEDUE→
36A
"Please give this high priority!" (4)
Starts with A, ends with PASAP→
37A
Character with a famous opening line? (7)
Starts with A, ends with AALIBABA→
38A
Like an overtired toddler (5)
Starts with F, ends with YFUSSY→
42A
Twice-told tale? (5)
Starts with R, ends with NRERUN→
43A
Sweetums or Baby Doll (7)
Starts with P, ends with EPETNAME→
45A
March Madness org. (4)
Starts with N, ends with ANCAA→
48A
Open, as a bottle (7)
Starts with U, ends with WUNSCREW→
49A
One might feature rivers and bluffs (9)
Starts with P, ends with EPOKERGAME→
52A
Hastens (4)
Starts with H, ends with SHIES→
53A
Apple purchase (3)
Starts with M, ends with CMAC→
54A
Comedian Jon (7)
Starts with S, ends with TSTEWART→
56A
Its motto is "Industry" (4)
Starts with U, ends with HUTAH→
59A
Luxuriates outdoors, in a way (6)
Starts with G, ends with SGLAMPS→
64A
Emergency alerts (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSIRENS→
66A
Complete fiasco, slangily (8)
Starts with E, ends with LEPICFAIL→
68A
Steak option (6)
Starts with E, ends with TENDCUT→
69A
Emmy-winning role for Tina Fey (3)
Starts with L, ends with ZLIZ→
70A
Up the ___ (4)
Starts with A, ends with EANTE→
71A
Words that might be seen on a docent's badge (5)
Starts with A, ends with EASKME→
72A
Letters found near some bars (3)
Starts with L, ends with ELTE→
73A
It might be paved with good intentions (4)
Starts with R, ends with DROAD→
Down
1D
The "A" in L.P.G.A.: Abbr. (4)
Starts with A, ends with NASSN→
2D
Slangy "mouth" found in a 20-Across (4)
Starts with P, ends with OPIEO→
3D
Self-righteous type (4)
Starts with P, ends with GPRIG→
4D
Confess, say (4)
Starts with S, ends with GSING→
5D
Spotted youngster that might be spotted on the savanna (8)
Starts with H, ends with BHYENACUB→
6D
Fish with fused fins (3)
Starts with E, ends with LEEL→
7D
One end of the Suez Canal (6)
Starts with R, ends with AREDSEA→
8D
Many a "Bridgerton" lady (7)
Starts with P, ends with SPEERESS→
9D
Alternative to a bed-and-breakfast (3)
Starts with I, ends with NINN→
10D
Slavic title (4)
Starts with T, ends with RTSAR→
11D
Place for storing belongings in a 32-Across (6)
Starts with C, ends with OCUBBYO→
12D
Cause of a squeaky voice, maybe (6)
Starts with H, ends with MHELIUM→
16D
Place to study (4)
Starts with D, ends with KDESK→
18D
Factor in a clothing purchase (3)
Starts with F, ends with TFIT→
22D
___ Minor (4)
Starts with U, ends with AURSA→
25D
Something a suspect enters (4)
Starts with P, ends with APLEA→
26D
Sketches (6)
Starts with D, ends with SDRAFTS→
28D
Leave a mark (4)
Starts with S, ends with RSCAR→
29D
Hearty (4)
Starts with H, ends with EHALE→
30D
Islamic "commander" (4)
Starts with E, ends with REMIR→
31D
Show to be bogus (6)
Starts with D, ends with KDEBUNK→
33D
Tool found in a 32-Across (6)
Starts with O, ends with HOPUNCH→
35D
What choreologists study (6)
Starts with D, ends with SDANCES→
39D
Garment that is typically around six yards long (4)
Starts with S, ends with ISARI→
40D
Captain Hook's right-hand man (4)
Starts with S, ends with ESMEE→
41D
Evergreen trees with red arils (4)
Starts with Y, ends with SYEWS→
43D
Cat that can purr but can't roar (4)
Starts with P, ends with APUMA→
44D
Invigorate (8)
Starts with E, ends with EENERGIZE→
46D
Skilled performer (7)
Starts with A, ends with EARTISTE→
47D
2, 4, 6 and 8, e.g. (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAGES→
49D
Surface of a well-used wok (6)
Starts with P, ends with APATINA→
50D
Pocket rockets, e.g., found in a 49-Across (6)
Starts with O, ends with SOCARDS→
51D
"Well, shucks!" (6)
Starts with A, ends with LAWHELL→
53D
Polyhymnia or Clio (4)
Starts with M, ends with EMUSE→
55D
Group with the 1994 12x platinum album "CrazySexyCool" (3)
Starts with T, ends with CTLC→
57D
"Tarnation!" (4)
Starts with H, ends with KHECK→
60D
Distantly (4)
Starts with A, ends with RAFAR→
61D
Underground entrance found in a 73-Across (4)
Starts with M, ends with OMANO→
62D
Bread that may have a pocket (4)
Starts with P, ends with APITA→
63D
Skeleton, say (4)
Starts with S, ends with DSLED→
65D
___ Lock (PC key) (3)
Starts with N, ends with MNUM→
67D
Orchestra setting (3)
Starts with P, ends with TPIT→
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How many clues are in the NYT Crossword for September 3, 2026?+
80 clues: 38 Across and 42 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Zhou Zhang and edited by Will Shortz.
What are some answers in today’s NYT Crossword?+
For example: Things that have icons (APPS); She's possessive (HER); Sales spiel (PITCH).
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