How do I use the Crossword Solver?
Enter the clue as it appears in your puzzle, optionally choose the answer length, and select Find Answer to open the closest matching clue page.
NYT crossword help
Crossword Solver
Search NYT Mini, Midi, and Daily clues by wording and answer length, or open today's puzzle for focused hints and answers.
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How it works
Find the clue before revealing the answer
Enter the clue exactly when possible. Choosing the answer length makes the match more precise, especially when similar clue wording appears in more than one puzzle.
The solver opens the best existing clue page, where you can review its date, answer length, and surrounding Across and Down entries without creating a duplicate result URL.
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Crossword Solver FAQ
Which crossword puzzles can I search?
The solver searches the NYT Mini, NYT Midi, and full NYT Daily Crossword clues already available in this archive.
Should spaces count in the answer length?
No. Count letters only for multi-word answers. A two-word answer such as YES NO has five letters for search purposes.
Can I browse older crossword answers?
Yes. Each Mini, Midi, and Daily answer page includes date controls and stable links for returning to an earlier puzzle.