NYT Special Crossword Clues — 2026-09-02

76 clues from this puzzle. Select a clue to view its answers.

• ___ Alto, Calif. Crossword Clue 4 letters
• Word before toast or after peach Crossword Clue 5 letters
• Wishy-washy reply Crossword Clue 5 letters
• Website for film buffs Crossword Clue 4 letters
• Wacky sort, like many a Kristen Wiig character Crossword Clue 3 letters
• The Coneheads, e.g., in brief Crossword Clue 3 letters
• The "L" of "S.N.L." Crossword Clue 4 letters
• Steep-roofed home named for its shape Crossword Clue 6 letters
• Some soda purchases Crossword Clue 6 letters
• Sitcom title character from the planet Melmac Crossword Clue 3 letters
• Say "What up with that?," say Crossword Clue 3 letters
• Run ___ of (violate) Crossword Clue 5 letters
• Role for Bowen Yang in a "Weekend Update" interview in which he announces he's dating the helicopter from "Succession" Crossword Clue 5 letters
• Recurring sketch with the catchphrase "Well, isn't that special?!" Crossword Clue 10 letters
• Recurring sketch featuring a verklempt Linda Richman Crossword Clue 10 letters
• Reason to call AAA Crossword Clue 3 letters
• Pummel, as with tomatoes Crossword Clue 4 letters
• Pres. or P.M., e.g. Crossword Clue 3 letters
• Platonic admiration for a fellow dude Crossword Clue 8 letters
• People with laid-back personalities Crossword Clue 6 letters
• Org. in the "Close Encounter" sketches Crossword Clue 3 letters
• Org. for the Montreal Canadiens Crossword Clue 3 letters
• One-named singer who was a two-time musical guest and one-time host Crossword Clue 5 letters
• Number of "S.N.L." seasons for Aidy Bryant Crossword Clue 3 letters
• Name before Short or after Steve in the "S.N.L." annals Crossword Clue 6 letters
• Lined up neatly Crossword Clue 6 letters
• Legal wrong Crossword Clue 4 letters
• Lawyer from Temecula who vigorously cuts her extra-extra-well-done steak and says "Cook MY meat!" Crossword Clue 4 letters
• Jumped Crossword Clue 5 letters
• Jitter-free lattes Crossword Clue 6 letters
• Items sold to deter unwanted flirtations, in an "S.N.L." commercial Crossword Clue 4 letters
• Hybrid garments for some tennis players Crossword Clue 6 letters
• Host's texted question to a late guest Crossword Clue 3 letters
• Headed to penalty kicks, say, for short Crossword Clue 4 letters
• Having no talent for Crossword Clue 5 letters
• Go off script Crossword Clue 5 letters
• Genre for an iconic Natalie Portman music video Crossword Clue 3 letters
• Garment iconically worn by Wayne or Garth Crossword Clue 3 letters
• Foots the bill Crossword Clue 4 letters
• Fleur de ___ (French seasoning) Crossword Clue 3 letters
• Fatty compounds Crossword Clue 6 letters
• Farmers market array Crossword Clue 6 letters
• Downey who is the longest tenured writer for "S.N.L." (30-plus seasons) Crossword Clue 3 letters
• Do a step in origami Crossword Clue 4 letters
• Corporate money manager, in brief Crossword Clue 3 letters
• Connected (with) Crossword Clue 6 letters
• Common premise for a sketch Crossword Clue 4 letters
• Commit a faux pas that requires a bleep Crossword Clue 5 letters
• Comedic sound effect from a drunk character Crossword Clue 3 letters
• Cat, in Spanish Crossword Clue 4 letters
• Card that might be "in the hole" Crossword Clue 3 letters
• Breakfast side with a smoky aroma Crossword Clue 5 letters
• Body part pumped by Farley in "The Chris Farley Show" Crossword Clue 4 letters
• Birthplace of Jason Momoa Crossword Clue 4 letters
• Big name in blue jeans Crossword Clue 4 letters
• Beloved, like Gilda Radner or Bill Hader Crossword Clue 6 letters
• Become black and mushy, maybe Crossword Clue 3 letters
• Ammo in a food fight Crossword Clue 4 letters
• Aftermath of a visit from Massive Head Wound Harry Crossword Clue 4 letters
• Adroit Crossword Clue 4 letters
• Actress Curtin or Wickline Crossword Clue 4 letters
• Abbr. on a business card Crossword Clue 3 letters
• 401(k) alternative, in brief Crossword Clue 3 letters
• 1960s protest singer Phil Crossword Clue 4 letters
• "Yeah, that's pretty obvious" Crossword Clue 8 letters
• "Yada, yada, yada" Crossword Clue 3 letters
• "Who am ___ judge?" Crossword Clue 3 letters
• "Weekend Update" anchor with Jost Crossword Clue 3 letters
• "Weekend Update" anchor with Amy Crossword Clue 4 letters
• "The Last ___ of the Starship Enterprise," 12-minute sketch in which John Belushi plays Captain Kirk Crossword Clue 6 letters
• "That's the ___!" Crossword Clue 6 letters
• "Stop!," to a pirate Crossword Clue 5 letters
• "OMG that sketch was hilarious" Crossword Clue 3 letters
• "I've got a fevah! And the only prescription is ___!": Bruce Dickinson Crossword Clue 11 letters
• "I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and ___ it, people like me!": Stuart Smalley Crossword Clue 7 letters
• "I like to kick, and stretch, and kick! ___!": Sally O'Malley Crossword Clue 7 letters