Wordy Solver

NYT Crossword Solver - Answers & Clues - Aug 27, 2020

By Wordy Editors | Last edited Aug 27, 2020

Need help with the NYT Crossword puzzle for Aug 27, 2020? 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

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

1B
2A
3S
4K
Hints
1S
2C
3A
4T
Hints
1T
2A
3L
4K
5I
6N
7G
8O
9U
10T
Hints
1E
2C
3H
4O
Hints
1E
2M
3T
Hints
1D
2O
3O
4R
5M
6E
7N
Hints
1H
2E
3N
Hints
1B
2A
3R
4O
5N
Hints
1E
2K
3I
4N
5G
Hints
1I
2M
3P
4E
5L
Hints
1I
2O
3W
4A
5N
6S
Hints
1M
2I
3E
4N
Hints
1W
2H
3A
4D
5D
6A
7Y
8N
9O
10W
Hints
1F
2E
3A
4R
5N
6O
7T
Hints
1N
2I
3N
4J
5A
6R
7R
8I
9O
10R
Hints
1E
2R
3A
Hints
1O
2A
3T
4M
5E
6A
7L
Hints
1A
2L
3E
Hints
1P
2I
3S
4A
Hints
1C
2H
3A
4T
5T
6E
7R
8B
9O
10X
Hints
1P
2E
3T
4S
Hints
1M
2E
3S
4A
Hints
1G
2O
3U
4G
5E
Hints
1A
2S
3A
4P
Hints
1E
2A
3S
4T
Hints
1M
2O
3T
4E
5S
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 13 Mar. 2026, https://wordysolver.com/crossword-solver/ny-times.