NYT Crossword Hints and Solutions for 3. September, 2026
The Crossword #24379 for Thursday, September 3, 2026 is a 15x16 grid with 80 clues (38 Across, 42 Down), starting with 1-Across: “Things that have icons”. Every answer stays hidden until you reveal it.
Across
5 Across: She's possessive (3 letters)
8 Across: Sales spiel (5 letters)
13 Across: She can speak more than 20 languages (4 letters)
14 Across: Lead-in to haw (3 letters)
15 Across: Followed (6 letters)
17 Across: Show with the classic episodes "The Puffy Shirt" and "The Little Kicks" (8 letters)
19 Across: Authorize (6 letters)
20 Across: Noodle (6 letters)
21 Across: On, in French (3 letters)
23 Across: Successes for sluggers, for short (4 letters)
24 Across: Like some pants or haircuts (7 letters)
27 Across: Big laugh (3 letters)
28 Across: What dogs do the most in the spring and fall (4 letters)
32 Across: School unit (9 letters)
34 Across: Reached a payment date (7 letters)
36 Across: "Please give this high priority!" (4 letters)
37 Across: Character with a famous opening line? (7 letters)
38 Across: Like an overtired toddler (5 letters)
42 Across: Twice-told tale? (5 letters)
43 Across: Sweetums or Baby Doll (7 letters)
45 Across: March Madness org. (4 letters)
48 Across: Open, as a bottle (7 letters)
49 Across: One might feature rivers and bluffs (9 letters)
52 Across: Hastens (4 letters)
53 Across: Apple purchase (3 letters)
54 Across: Comedian Jon (7 letters)
56 Across: Its motto is "Industry" (4 letters)
58 Across: Sorta (3 letters)
59 Across: Luxuriates outdoors, in a way (6 letters)
64 Across: Emergency alerts (6 letters)
66 Across: Complete fiasco, slangily (8 letters)
68 Across: Steak option (6 letters)
69 Across: Emmy-winning role for Tina Fey (3 letters)
70 Across: Up the ___ (4 letters)
71 Across: Words that might be seen on a docent's badge (5 letters)
72 Across: Letters found near some bars (3 letters)
73 Across: It might be paved with good intentions (4 letters)
Down
1 Down: The "A" in L.P.G.A.: Abbr. (4 letters)
2 Down: Slangy "mouth" found in a 20-Across (4 letters)
3 Down: Self-righteous type (4 letters)
4 Down: Confess, say (4 letters)
5 Down: Spotted youngster that might be spotted on the savanna (8 letters)
6 Down: Fish with fused fins (3 letters)
7 Down: One end of the Suez Canal (6 letters)
8 Down: Many a "Bridgerton" lady (7 letters)
9 Down: Alternative to a bed-and-breakfast (3 letters)
10 Down: Slavic title (4 letters)
11 Down: Place for storing belongings in a 32-Across (6 letters)
12 Down: Cause of a squeaky voice, maybe (6 letters)
16 Down: Place to study (4 letters)
18 Down: Factor in a clothing purchase (3 letters)
22 Down: ___ Minor (4 letters)
25 Down: Something a suspect enters (4 letters)
26 Down: Sketches (6 letters)
28 Down: Leave a mark (4 letters)
29 Down: Hearty (4 letters)
30 Down: Islamic "commander" (4 letters)
31 Down: Show to be bogus (6 letters)
33 Down: Tool found in a 32-Across (6 letters)
35 Down: What choreologists study (6 letters)
39 Down: Garment that is typically around six yards long (4 letters)
40 Down: Captain Hook's right-hand man (4 letters)
41 Down: Evergreen trees with red arils (4 letters)
43 Down: Cat that can purr but can't roar (4 letters)
44 Down: Invigorate (8 letters)
46 Down: Skilled performer (7 letters)
47 Down: 2, 4, 6 and 8, e.g. (4 letters)
49 Down: Surface of a well-used wok (6 letters)
50 Down: Pocket rockets, e.g., found in a 49-Across (6 letters)
51 Down: "Well, shucks!" (6 letters)
53 Down: Polyhymnia or Clio (4 letters)
55 Down: Group with the 1994 12x platinum album "CrazySexyCool" (3 letters)
57 Down: "Tarnation!" (4 letters)
60 Down: Distantly (4 letters)
61 Down: Underground entrance found in a 73-Across (4 letters)
62 Down: Bread that may have a pocket (4 letters)
63 Down: Skeleton, say (4 letters)
65 Down: ___ Lock (PC key) (3 letters)
67 Down: Orchestra setting (3 letters)
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NYT Crossword FAQ for September 3, 2026
How many clues are in the September 3, 2026 NYT Crossword?
The Crossword (#24379, 2026-09-03) has 80 clues — 38 Across and 42 Down.
What size is the September 3, 2026 Crossword grid?
A 15x16 grid.
What's the longest answer in this puzzle?
9 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.