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