NYT Crossword hints and answer for July 29, 2026
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Clues76
Across35
Down41
ConstructorEmily Biegas and Sala Wanetick
Today’s NYT Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Marx with a manifesto (4)
Starts with K, ends with LKARL→
5A
___ Romeo (4)
Starts with A, ends with AALFA→
9A
Tracker in a speed trap (5)
Starts with R, ends with RRADAR→
14A
Offshore (4)
Starts with A, ends with AASEA→
15A
Into oneself (4)
Starts with V, ends with NVAIN→
16A
Optics, so to speak (5)
Starts with I, ends with EIMAGE→
17A
Part of a story line (9)
Starts with P, ends with TPLOTPOINT→
19A
Some golf shirts (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPOLOS→
20A
I came uninvited (12)
Starts with P, ends with RPARTYCRASHER→
22A
"Black Panther" actress Bassett (6)
Starts with A, ends with AANGELA→
23A
French city on the Rhone (4)
Starts with L, ends with NLYON→
24A
Deg. for a writer (3)
Starts with M, ends with AMFA→
27A
Pop in the Midwest? (4)
Starts with S, ends with ASODA→
29A
Some postpartum exercises (6)
Starts with K, ends with SKEGELS→
31A
Not yet decided, for short (3)
Starts with T, ends with DTBD→
34A
I saw the future (11)
Starts with N, ends with SNOSTRADAMUS→
37A
___ 51, highly classified Nevada facility (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAREA→
40A
Fishy Hawaiian dish (4)
Starts with P, ends with EPOKE→
41A
I conquered "Jeopardy!" for 74 days straight (11)
Starts with K, ends with SKENJENNINGS→
46A
Action between a bump and a spike (3)
Starts with S, ends with TSET→
47A
"We're on!" (6)
Starts with I, ends with OITSAGO→
48A
"Roll the ___!" (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETAPE→
50A
Abbr. before some hotel numbers (3)
Starts with S, ends with ESTE→
51A
Feature of a slasher film (4)
Starts with G, ends with EGORE→
54A
Haphazard (6)
Starts with R, ends with MRANDOM→
58A
Classic quotation that might be said by 20-, 34- and 41-Across? (12)
Starts with V, ends with IVENIVIDIVICI→
60A
Direction in a challah recipe (5)
Starts with B, ends with DBRAID→
63A
After 11:30 p.m., say (9)
Starts with L, ends with TLATENIGHT→
64A
Longtime Stallone role (5)
Starts with R, ends with ORAMBO→
65A
2025 Ron Howard survival thriller (4)
Starts with E, ends with NEDEN→
66A
Home of County Donegal (4)
Starts with E, ends with EEIRE→
67A
Colorado resort town (5)
Starts with A, ends with NASPEN→
68A
Blue side, informally (4)
Starts with D, ends with SDEMS→
69A
Platform for Street Fighter II and Mario Paint, informally (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSNES→
Down
1D
Head of Kronos? (5)
Starts with K, ends with AKAPPA→
2D
Narnia lion (5)
Starts with A, ends with NASLAN→
3D
Corp. shake-up (5)
Starts with R, ends with GREORG→
4D
Drinks that may be prepared with a steam wand (6)
Starts with L, ends with SLATTES→
5D
Green toast spread (7)
Starts with A, ends with OAVOCADO→
6D
Hideout (4)
Starts with L, ends with RLAIR→
7D
Championship game (5)
Starts with F, ends with LFINAL→
8D
Raring to go, say (5)
Starts with A, ends with YANTSY→
9D
Now blue, as a blueberry (7)
Starts with R, ends with DRIPENED→
10D
Mi ___ (Spanish term of endearment) (4)
Starts with A, ends with RAMOR→
11D
Lentil dish (3)
Starts with D, ends with LDAL→
12D
In the past (3)
Starts with A, ends with OAGO→
13D
Lo-___ (3)
Starts with R, ends with SRES→
18D
Traffic marker (5)
Starts with P, ends with NPYLON→
21D
Trendy sneaker brand (4)
Starts with H, ends with AHOKA→
24D
Workplace notes (5)
Starts with M, ends with SMEMOS→
25D
It's unlikely to happen again (5)
Starts with F, ends with EFLUKE→
26D
It's of use (5)
Starts with A, ends with TASSET→
28D
"Like ..." (4)
Starts with A, ends with NASIN→
30D
Word after age or before year (3)
Starts with G, ends with PGAP→
31D
Chips with a "Blue Heat" flavor (5)
Starts with T, ends with STAKIS→
32D
Name inside of a libretto? (5)
Starts with B, ends with TBRETT→
33D
Packed in (5)
Starts with D, ends with EDENSE→
35D
Prefix with state or county (3)
Starts with T, ends with ITRI→
36D
"Seasons of Love" musical (4)
Starts with R, ends with TRENT→
38D
___ Wilson, four-time W.N.B.A. M.V.P. (3)
Starts with A, ends with AAJA→
42D
Encouraged, as a troublemaker (7)
Starts with E, ends with NEGGEDON→
43D
12, say (4)
Starts with N, ends with NNOON→
44D
Sites of large beds (7)
Starts with G, ends with SGARDENS→
45D
Source of Manchego cheese (5)
Starts with S, ends with NSPAIN→
49D
Exhibits one of the seven deadly sins (6)
Starts with E, ends with SENVIES→
52D
Irritated (5)
Starts with R, ends with DRILED→
55D
"Soup's on!" (5)
Starts with D, ends with NDIGIN→
56D
Earthy tone (5)
Starts with O, ends with EOCHRE→
57D
Some skin irritants (5)
Starts with M, ends with SMITES→
58D
Get on (with) (4)
Starts with V, ends with EVIBE→
59D
Pair in the press (4)
Starts with I, ends with MITEM→
60D
Supportive garment (3)
Starts with B, ends with ABRA→
61D
Dorm V.I.P.s (3)
Starts with R, ends with SRAS→
62D
Bit of gig gear (3)
Starts with A, ends with PAMP→
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How many clues are in the NYT Crossword for July 29, 2026?+
76 clues: 35 Across and 41 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Emily Biegas and Sala Wanetick and edited by Will Shortz.
What are some answers in today’s NYT Crossword?+
For example: Marx with a manifesto (KARL); ___ Romeo (ALFA); Tracker in a speed trap (RADAR).
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