Wordy Solver

NYT Crossword Solver - Answers & Clues - Jul 22, 2009

By Wordy Editors | Last edited Jul 22, 2009

Need help with the NYT Crossword puzzle for Jul 22, 2009? Our interactive solver provides progressive hints and reveals all clues and answers. Use the reveal toggles to gradually uncover letters without spoiling all the fun!

NYT CROSSWORD

Starting Grid

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
68
69
70
71

Click cells to see clues. Black squares are blocked cells.

1A
2M
3M
4O
Hints
1T
2R
3O
4T
5S
Hints
1L
2O
3A
4F
Hints
1E
2O
3J
4F
5R
6A
7Z
8I
9E
10R
Hints
1P
2R
3O
4T
5E
6M
Hints
1L
2I
3T
Hints
1J
2E
3O
4N
5A
6M
7A
8T
9H
Hints
1D
2E
3C
4A
5Y
Hints
1O
2J
3E
4B
5I
6D
7E
8N
Hints
1O
2T
3E
4R
5I
Hints
1L
2A
3V
4A
Hints
1S
2P
3E
4N
5D
Hints
1T
2R
3O
4D
Hints
1E
2R
3A
4S
5E
Hints
1O
2E
3J
4P
5E
6S
7C
8I
Hints
1P
2I
3T
4A
5S
Hints
1A
2S
3H
Hints
1E
2J
3O
4C
5O
6C
7K
8E
9R
Hints
1O
2F
3U
4S
5E
Hints
1N
2O
3R
Hints
1N
2E
3I
4N
Hints
1A
2L
3A
4S
Hints
1S
2L
3O
4P
5P
6Y
7J
8O
9E
10S
Hints
1I
2L
3L
4E
5R
Hints
1I
2A
3N
4A
Hints
1T
2E
3E
4N
Hints
1T
2S
3A
4R
5S
Hints
1S
2T
3A
4Y
Hints

About NYT Crossword

NYT Crossword is a daily crossword puzzle that challenges players to fill in words both across and down. Each puzzle features clues that range from straightforward definitions to clever wordplay, making it an engaging mental workout perfect for puzzle enthusiasts of all skill levels.

How to Play

Fill in the grid with answers to the clues

Answers go ACROSS (left to right) and DOWN (top to bottom)

Each numbered clue corresponds to a starting square in the grid

Letters in intersecting words must match

Complete the grid to solve the puzzle

New puzzle available every day

Tips for Success

Start with shorter words (3-4 letters) that have many crossing words

Look for clues with common patterns or letter combinations

Use crossing letters from other answers to help fill in difficult clues

Pay attention to clue types: definitions, wordplay, and fill-in-the-blank

Don't be afraid to erase and try again if an answer doesn't fit

Cite This Article

Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography.

"Wordy Solver." Wordy Solver. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026, https://wordysolver.com/crossword-solver/ny-times.