NYT Crossword Across October 05, 2025: All 65 Horizontal Answers & Strategic Tips
Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 65 Across clues. We have all the horizontal answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!
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About Today's Across Clues
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | October 05, 2025 |
| Day of Week | Sunday |
| Total Across Clues | 65 clues |
| Direction | Horizontal (Left to Right) |
| Difficulty | Challenging |
All Across Clues - Complete List
Here are all 65 Across clues for today's puzzle. These go horizontally from left to right.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Across | 1. Classic target of a troll |
| 2 Across | 10. Prized steed |
| 3 Across | 14. Little hellions |
| 4 Across | 18. Hard to understand |
| 5 Across | 20. Latvian capital |
| 6 Across | 21. Kindle competitor |
| 7 Across | 22. Sailor who drinks only the finest grog? |
| 8 Across | 24. Knockoff version of a sweet treat? |
| 9 Across | 26. ID on a credit check |
| 10 Across | 27. End-of-level showdown |
| 11 Across | 29. "When in the ___ of human events ..." |
| 12 Across | 30. Bridges |
| 13 Across | 32. Vote for |
| 14 Across | 33. Paint carelessly |
| 15 Across | 34. Alternative to kale |
| 16 Across | 35. Projectionist's item |
| 17 Across | 38. "If you ask me nicely …" |
| 18 Across | 42. Game with players known as "shooters" |
| 19 Across | 43. Convenient spot for a cat nap? |
| 20 Across | 45. Singer Rita |
| 21 Across | 46. Official hand gesture of Hawaii 🤙 |
| 22 Across | 47. "Darn it!" |
| 23 Across | 48. 1950s political nickname |
| 24 Across | 49. Wild |
| 25 Across | 51. The 4,765-year-old "Methuselah" is one |
| 26 Across | 52. Zilch |
| 27 Across | 53. Prominent feature of dubstep music |
| 28 Across | 55. Wrap up tight |
| 29 Across | 56. Press coverage |
| 30 Across | 57. Scorching |
| 31 Across | 59. Agent's good news |
| 32 Across | 60. Cryptographers' needs |
| 33 Across | 62. Suitable for the middle-aged? |
| 34 Across | 65. "Oh, dear!" |
| 35 Across | 66. Flies the coop |
| 36 Across | 68. Pain-relieving drug |
| 37 Across | 69. The Chiffons' "___ So Fine" |
| 38 Across | 70. Knitted cap |
| 39 Across | 71. Pop icon with a Best Actress award |
| 40 Across | 73. Huff and puff? |
| 41 Across | 74. "Look what I did!" |
| 42 Across | 75. Bewildered |
| 43 Across | 76. Polynesian staple |
| 44 Across | 77. Twisted do |
| 45 Across | 78. Global currency market, for short |
| 46 Across | 79. Martial artist Bruce |
| 47 Across | 80. Suspicious absence from school? |
| 48 Across | 84. Taps on the snoot |
| 49 Across | 85. Places |
| 50 Across | 87. Snuggle |
| 51 Across | 88. Stooge who said "Soitenly!" |
| 52 Across | 89. Poses |
| 53 Across | 91. "What's up, ___?" |
| 54 Across | 92. Wise guys |
| 55 Across | 93. Crudely built shack |
| 56 Across | 96. Purple fruit with a distinctive inner shape |
| 57 Across | 99. Barista or barrister |
| 58 Across | 102. "How sad. You actually think you can win," e.g.? |
| 59 Across | 104. A locksmith getting stuck in bedroom handcuffs, say? |
| 60 Across | 107. Present opener? |
| 61 Across | 108. Unlike a cover: Abbr. |
| 62 Across | 109. Something parents may try to limit for their kids |
| 63 Across | 110. See 95-Down |
| 64 Across | 111. Creole staple |
| 65 Across | 112. In which actors barely go through the motions? |
Detailed Hints and Answers for All Across Clues
Need help? Here are comprehensive hints and answers for each Across clue. Also check these helpful guides:
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Complete Across Solutions:
1 Across: "1. Classic target of a troll"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 9 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: B_______T
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 1
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
BILLYGOAT
2 Across: "10. Prized steed"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'B'
- Word pattern: A__B
- Similar words: Arabian
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 2
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
ARAB
3 Across: "14. Little hellions"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: I__S
- Similar words: hob, rascal
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
- This is Across clue number 3
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
IMPS
4 Across: "18. Hard to understand"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 10 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: C________D
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 4
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
CLEARASMUD
5 Across: "20. Latvian capital"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: R__A
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 5
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
RIGA
6 Across: "21. Kindle competitor"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'K'
- Word pattern: N__K
- Similar words: corner
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a sheltered and secluded place
- This is Across clue number 6
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
NOOK
7 Across: "22. Sailor who drinks only the finest grog?"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 11 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: C_________Y
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 7
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
CLASSYMATEY
8 Across: "24. Knockoff version of a sweet treat?"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 9 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: G_______Y
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 8
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
GOODYCOPY
9 Across: "26. ID on a credit check"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 3 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 9
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
SSN
10 Across: "27. End-of-level showdown"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 9 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: B_______T
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 10
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
BOSSFIGHT
11 Across: "29. "When in the ___ of human events ...""
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 6 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: C____E
- Similar words: naturally, form
- Opposite of: unnaturally
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
- This is Across clue number 11
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
COURSE
12 Across: "30. Bridges"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 5 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: S___S
- Similar words: twosome, brace
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: the complete duration of something
- This is Across clue number 12
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
SPANS
13 Across: "32. Vote for"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 3 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'A'
- Similar words: yeah
- Opposite of: nay
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: an affirmative
- This is Across clue number 13
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
YEA
14 Across: "33. Paint carelessly"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'B'
- Word pattern: D__B
- Similar words: spot, slur
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: material used to daub walls
- This is Across clue number 14
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
DAUB
15 Across: "34. Alternative to kale"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 5 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: C___D
- Similar words: chard plant, spinach beet
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 15
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
CHARD
16 Across: "35. Projectionist's item"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 8 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: F______L
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 16
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
FILMREEL
17 Across: "38. "If you ask me nicely …""
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: I__Y
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 17
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
IMAY
18 Across: "42. Game with players known as "shooters""
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 5 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: C___S
- Similar words: crap, shit
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 18
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
CRAPS
19 Across: "43. Convenient spot for a cat nap?"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 10 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: H________Y
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 19
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
HANDYBELLY
20 Across: "45. Singer Rita"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 3 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'A'
- Similar words: os, bone
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a mouth or mouthlike opening
- This is Across clue number 20
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
ORA
21 Across: "46. Official hand gesture of Hawaii 🤙"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 5 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: S___A
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 21
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
SHAKA
22 Across: "47. "Darn it!""
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: D__G
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 22
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
DANG
23 Across: "48. 1950s political nickname"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 3 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
- Similar words: Eisenhower
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 23
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
IKE
24 Across: "49. Wild"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 5 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'K'
- Word pattern: A___K
- Similar words: amok, demoniacal
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: frenzied as if possessed by a demon
- This is Across clue number 24
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
AMUCK
25 Across: "51. The 4,765-year-old "Methuselah" is one"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: P__E
- Similar words: ache, languish
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a coniferous tree
- This is Across clue number 25
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
PINE
26 Across: "52. Zilch"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: N__A
- Similar words: zip, nix
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a quantity of no importance
- This is Across clue number 26
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
NADA
27 Across: "53. Prominent feature of dubstep music"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: B__S
- Similar words: sea bass, deep
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: the lowest part of the musical range
- This is Across clue number 27
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
BASS
28 Across: "55. Wrap up tight"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 6 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: S____E
- Similar words: swaddle, wrapping
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: an enveloping bandage
- This is Across clue number 28
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
SWATHE
29 Across: "56. Press coverage"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 3 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'K'
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
- This is Across clue number 29
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
INK
30 Across: "57. Scorching"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 7 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: O_____T
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 30
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
OVERHOT
31 Across: "59. Agent's good news"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 7 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: I_____T
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 31
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
ITSAHIT
32 Across: "60. Cryptographers' needs"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'K' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: K__S
- Similar words: discover, distinguish
- Opposite of: atonality
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 32
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
KEYS
33 Across: "62. Suitable for the middle-aged?"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 11 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: F_________Y
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 33
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
FORTYWORTHY
34 Across: "65. "Oh, dear!""
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: M__Y
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 34
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
MYMY
35 Across: "66. Flies the coop"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 7 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: E_____S
- Similar words: get out, leak
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: the act of escaping physically
- This is Across clue number 35
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
ESCAPES
36 Across: "68. Pain-relieving drug"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 7 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: D_____L
- Similar words: meperidine
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 36
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
DEMEROL
37 Across: "69. The Chiffons' "___ So Fine""
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 3 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'S'
- Similar words: atomic number 2, he
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 37
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
HES
38 Across: "70. Knitted cap"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 6 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: B____E
- Similar words: beany
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 38
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
BEANIE
39 Across: "71. Pop icon with a Best Actress award"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: C__R
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 39
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
CHER
40 Across: "73. Huff and puff?"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'V' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: V__E
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 40
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
VAPE
41 Across: "74. "Look what I did!""
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: T__A
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 41
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
TADA
42 Across: "75. Bewildered"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 5 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: A___A
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 42
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
ATSEA
43 Across: "76. Polynesian staple"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 3 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'I'
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 43
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
POI
44 Across: "77. Twisted do"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: L__S
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 44
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
LOCS
45 Across: "78. Global currency market, for short"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 5 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'X'
- Word pattern: F___X
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 45
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
FOREX
46 Across: "79. Martial artist Bruce"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 3 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
- Similar words: downwind, Bruce Lee
- Opposite of: windward
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 46
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
LEE
47 Across: "80. Suspicious absence from school?"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 10 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: F________Y
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 47
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
FISHYHOOKY
48 Across: "84. Taps on the snoot"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 5 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: B___S
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 48
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
BOOPS
49 Across: "85. Places"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: L__S
- Similar words: set, put down
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
- This is Across clue number 49
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
LAYS
50 Across: "87. Snuggle"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 8 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: C______E
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: fondle or pet affectionately
- This is Across clue number 50
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
CANOODLE
51 Across: "88. Stooge who said "Soitenly!""
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 5 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: C___Y
- Opposite of: straight
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: (of hair) having curls or waves
- This is Across clue number 51
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
CURLY
52 Across: "89. Poses"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: A__S
- Similar words: need, call for
- Opposite of: obviate
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: inquire about
- This is Across clue number 52
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
ASKS
53 Across: "91. "What's up, ___?""
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 3 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'C'
- Similar words: medico, physician
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a licensed medical practitioner
- This is Across clue number 53
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
DOC
54 Across: "92. Wise guys"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 5 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: S___S
- Similar words: flag, swag
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 54
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
SAGES
55 Across: "93. Crudely built shack"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 6 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: S____Y
- Similar words: hut, chanty
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: small crude shelter used as a dwelling
- This is Across clue number 55
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
SHANTY
56 Across: "96. Purple fruit with a distinctive inner shape"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 9 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: S_______E
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 56
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
STARAPPLE
57 Across: "99. Barista or barrister"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 3 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'J' and ends with 'B'
- Similar words: chore, occupation
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 57
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
JOB
58 Across: "102. "How sad. You actually think you can win," e.g.?"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 9 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: C_______Y
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 58
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
COCKYPITY
59 Across: "104. A locksmith getting stuck in bedroom handcuffs, say?"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 11 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: S_________Y
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 59
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
STEAMYIRONY
60 Across: "107. Present opener?"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'I'
- Word pattern: O__I
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 60
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
OMNI
61 Across: "108. Unlike a cover: Abbr."
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: O__G
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 61
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
ORIG
62 Across: "109. Something parents may try to limit for their kids"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 10 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: S________E
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 62
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
SCREENTIME
63 Across: "110. See 95-Down"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: T__N
- Similar words: teenager, teenaged
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
- This is Across clue number 63
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
TEEN
64 Across: "111. Creole staple"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: O__A
- Similar words: okra plant, lady's-finger
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: long green edible beaked pods of the okra plant
- This is Across clue number 64
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
OKRA
65 Across: "112. In which actors barely go through the motions?"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 9 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: S_______S
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 65
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
SEXSCENES
Expert Strategies for Solving Across Clues
Master the horizontal clues with these professional tips:
Why Start with Across Clues?
- Across clues often provide more letter intersections
- Reading left to right feels more natural
- Many common phrases run horizontally
- Across answers often help solve Down clues
Across Clue Patterns to Recognize
- Fill-in-the-blank clues: These are usually the easiest Across entries
- Common phrases: Many idioms run horizontally
- Abbreviations: Look for clues with "Abbr." or shortened forms
- Plural indicators: Words ending in 'S' are common in Across
- Pop culture references: Names and titles often appear horizontally
Time-Saving Across Techniques
| Technique | How It Helps |
|---|---|
| Scan all Across first | Get a mental map of the horizontal flow |
| Fill short Across words | 3-4 letter words are often articles or prepositions |
| Use crossing letters | Down letters help confirm Across answers |
| Look for themes | Related Across answers often share a theme |
Frequently Asked Questions About Across Clues
What are Across clues in crossword puzzles?
Across clues are the horizontal entries in a crossword puzzle that read from left to right. They're numbered and correspond to specific rows in the grid.
Should I solve Across or Down clues first?
Many solvers prefer starting with Across clues because reading left-to-right feels more natural. However, the best approach is to solve the clues you find easiest first, regardless of direction.
How many Across clues are in today's puzzle?
Today's NYT crossword has 65 Across clues.
Are Across clues easier than Down clues?
Neither direction is inherently easier. The difficulty depends on the specific clues and your knowledge. However, Across clues often contain more common phrases and expressions.
How do Across clues interact with Down clues?
Across and Down 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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