Monday's NYT Down Sep 29 - Full Vertical Grid Solutions
Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 41 Down clues. We have all the vertical answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!
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About Today's Down Clues
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | September 29, 2025 |
| Day of Week | Monday |
| Total Down Clues | 41 clues |
| Direction | Vertical (Top to Bottom) |
| Difficulty | Tricky |
All Down Clues - Complete List
Here are all 41 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 1. Bank-backing grp. since 1933 |
| 2 Down | 2. Very well-off |
| 3 Down | 3. Berry that's a "superfood" |
| 4 Down | 4. Purchased souvenirs, informally |
| 5 Down | 5. Makeup set containing shadow and mascara |
| 6 Down | 6. "Shucks!," only stronger |
| 7 Down | 7. Condo, e.g. |
| 8 Down | 8. Run out of clothes? |
| 9 Down | 9. "Twilight" and "The Hunger Games" genre |
| 10 Down | 10. Uber cost |
| 11 Down | 11. Composer Stravinsky |
| 12 Down | 12. Button on a remote: Abbr. |
| 13 Down | 13. Id's counterpart |
| 14 Down | 21. Amazon speaker |
| 15 Down | 22. Copenhageners, e.g. |
| 16 Down | 25. Military mind game, for short |
| 17 Down | 26. Covered with water |
| 18 Down | 27. Diameters halved |
| 19 Down | 29. Popular business magazine |
| 20 Down | 30. Tennis star Djokovic |
| 21 Down | 31. 4.0s are excellent ones |
| 22 Down | 32. Stringed instrument that's often as tall as its seated musician |
| 23 Down | 33. Man of morals |
| 24 Down | 34. Exams for H.S. sophs. and jrs. |
| 25 Down | 36. "You go, ___!" |
| 26 Down | 40. Soldier who can stand at attention indefinitely |
| 27 Down | 42. Castaway's call for help |
| 28 Down | 45. Loss-prevention command |
| 29 Down | 47. Donkey ___ (game) |
| 30 Down | 50. Laser pointer or rubber mouse |
| 31 Down | 51. Sweet drink |
| 32 Down | 55. Voluntarily relinquish, as a right |
| 33 Down | 56. Jets or Sharks not found in the N.H.L. |
| 34 Down | 57. Reckless |
| 35 Down | 58. Slanted type: Abbr. |
| 36 Down | 59. Word after pen, pet or proper |
| 37 Down | 60. Endangered underwater ecosystem |
| 38 Down | 61. Bro |
| 39 Down | 62. Trade punches |
| 40 Down | 63. Unimpressed reaction |
| 41 Down | 64. Luau paste |
Detailed Hints and Answers for All Down Clues
Need help? Here are comprehensive hints and answers for each Down clue. Also check these helpful guides:
- April 14 2023 NYT Clues Solutions
- April 22 2023 NYT Clues Solutions
- April 15 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
- Xwordhint Crossword Answers September_27
Complete Down Solutions:
1 Down: "1. Bank-backing grp. since 1933"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'C'
- Word pattern: F__C
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 1
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
FDIC
2 Down: "2. Very well-off"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'H'
- Word pattern: R__H
- Similar words: fertile, robust
- Opposite of: poor
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 2
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
RICH
3 Down: "3. Berry that's a "superfood""
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'I'
- Word pattern: A__I
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 3
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ACAI
4 Down: "4. Purchased souvenirs, informally"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'H'
- Word pattern: M___H
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 4
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
MERCH
5 Down: "5. Makeup set containing shadow and mascara"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: E____T
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 5
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
EYEKIT
6 Down: "6. "Shucks!," only stronger"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: D__N
- Similar words: goddam, damned
- Opposite of: bless
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: something of little value
- This is Down clue number 6
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
DAMN
7 Down: "7. Condo, e.g."
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'U' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: U__T
- Similar words: building block, social unit
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 7
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
UNIT
8 Down: "8. Run out of clothes?"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'K'
- Word pattern: S____K
- Similar words: stripe, run
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: an unbroken series of events
- This is Down clue number 8
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
STREAK
9 Down: "9. "Twilight" and "The Hunger Games" genre"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: T_____T
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 9
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
TEENLIT
10 Down: "10. Uber cost"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: F__E
- Similar words: menu, come
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: an agenda of things to do
- This is Down clue number 10
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
FARE
11 Down: "11. Composer Stravinsky"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: I__R
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 11
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
IGOR
12 Down: "12. Button on a remote: Abbr."
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'V' and ends with 'L'
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 12
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
VOL
13 Down: "13. Id's counterpart"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'O'
- Similar words: self, egotism
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
- This is Down clue number 13
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
EGO
14 Down: "21. Amazon speaker"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: E__O
- Similar words: reverberate, reverberation
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 14
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ECHO
15 Down: "22. Copenhageners, e.g."
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: D___S
- Similar words: Dane
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a native or inhabitant of Denmark
- This is Down clue number 15
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
DANES
16 Down: "25. Military mind game, for short"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: P___P
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 16
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
PSYOP
17 Down: "26. Covered with water"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'H'
- Word pattern: A___H
- Similar words: flooded, afloat
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: covered with water
- This is Down clue number 17
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
AWASH
18 Down: "27. Diameters halved"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'I'
- Word pattern: R___I
- Similar words: spoke, r
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 18
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
RADII
19 Down: "29. Popular business magazine"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'C'
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 19
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
INC
20 Down: "30. Tennis star Djokovic"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'K'
- Word pattern: N___K
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 20
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
NOVAK
21 Down: "31. 4.0s are excellent ones"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: G__S
- Similar words: GPA
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 21
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
GPAS
22 Down: "32. Stringed instrument that's often as tall as its seated musician"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: C___O
- Similar words: violoncello
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 22
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
CELLO
23 Down: "33. Man of morals"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: A___P
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: Greek author of fables (circa 620-560 BC)
- This is Down clue number 23
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
AESOP
24 Down: "34. Exams for H.S. sophs. and jrs."
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: P___S
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 24
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
PSATS
25 Down: "36. "You go, ___!""
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: G__L
- Similar words: fille, girlfriend
- Opposite of: boy
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a young woman
- This is Down clue number 25
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
GIRL
26 Down: "40. Soldier who can stand at attention indefinitely"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: G___E
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 26
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
GIJOE
27 Down: "42. Castaway's call for help"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
- Similar words: sol, so
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: an internationally recognized distress signal in radio code
- This is Down clue number 27
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
SOS
28 Down: "45. Loss-prevention command"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: S_____L
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 28
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
SAVEALL
29 Down: "47. Donkey ___ (game)"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'K' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: K__G
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 29
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
KONG
30 Down: "50. Laser pointer or rubber mouse"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: C____Y
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 30
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
CATTOY
31 Down: "51. Sweet drink"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: N____R
- Similar words: ambrosia
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
- This is Down clue number 31
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
NECTAR
32 Down: "55. Voluntarily relinquish, as a right"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'W' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: W___E
- Similar words: dispense with, forgo
- Opposite of: claim
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: do without or cease to hold or adhere to
- This is Down clue number 32
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
WAIVE
33 Down: "56. Jets or Sharks not found in the N.H.L."
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: G__G
- Similar words: pack, crowd
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: an association of criminals
- This is Down clue number 33
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
GANG
34 Down: "57. Reckless"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'H'
- Word pattern: R__H
- Similar words: blizzard, skin rash
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: any red eruption of the skin
- This is Down clue number 34
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
RASH
35 Down: "58. Slanted type: Abbr."
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: I__L
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 35
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ITAL
36 Down: "59. Word after pen, pet or proper"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: N__E
- Similar words: appoint, advert
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a language unit by which a person or thing is known
- This is Down clue number 36
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
NAME
37 Down: "60. Endangered underwater ecosystem"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'F'
- Word pattern: R__F
- Similar words: Witwatersrand, Rand
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 37
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
REEF
38 Down: "61. Bro"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: D__E
- Similar words: beau, gallant
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: an informal form of address for a man
- This is Down clue number 38
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
DUDE
39 Down: "62. Trade punches"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: S__R
- Similar words: sparring
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 39
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
SPAR
40 Down: "63. Unimpressed reaction"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'H'
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 40
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
MEH
41 Down: "64. Luau paste"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'I'
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 41
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
POI
Expert Strategies for Solving Down Clues
Master the vertical clues with these professional tips:
Why Start with Down Clues?
- Down clues often reveal key letters for intersecting words
- Vertical patterns can unlock difficult sections
- Many prefixes and suffixes run vertically
- Down answers often help solve Across clues
Down Clue Patterns to Recognize
- Fill-in-the-blank clues: These are usually the easiest Down entries
- Prefixes and suffixes: Common word parts often run vertically
- Abbreviations: Look for clues with "Abbr." or shortened forms
- Plural indicators: Words ending in 'S' are common in Down
- Pop culture references: Names and titles often appear vertically
Time-Saving Down Techniques
| Technique | How It Helps |
|---|---|
| Scan all Down first | Get a mental map of the vertical flow |
| Fill short Down words | 3-4 letter words are often prefixes or connectors |
| Use crossing letters | Across letters help confirm Down answers |
| Look for themes | Related Down answers often share a theme |
Frequently Asked Questions About Down Clues
What are Down clues in crossword puzzles?
Down clues are the vertical entries in a crossword puzzle that read from top to bottom. They're numbered and correspond to specific columns in the grid.
Should I solve Down or Across clues first?
Many solvers alternate between Down and Across clues to build momentum. Down clues can help unlock difficult sections by providing key intersecting letters. The best approach is to solve the clues you find easiest first, regardless of direction.
How many Down clues are in today's puzzle?
Today's NYT crossword has 41 Down clues.
Are Down clues easier than Across clues?
Neither direction is inherently easier. The difficulty depends on the specific clues and your knowledge. However, Down clues often contain helpful prefixes, suffixes, and word parts that can be easier to guess.
How do Down clues interact with Across clues?
Down and Across clues intersect at various points in the grid. Solving one can provide letters that help solve the other, making the puzzle easier as you progress.
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