Today's Down Crossword NYT November 25, 2025 - Every Vertical Solution Explained
Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 37 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 | November 25, 2025 |
| Day of Week | Tuesday |
| Total Down Clues | 37 clues |
| Direction | Vertical (Top to Bottom) |
| Difficulty | Medium |
All Down Clues - Complete List
Here are all 37 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 1. "No" was a famously short one for the 1948 musical "Isn't It Romantic?" |
| 2 Down | 2. Circling the earth |
| 3 Down | 3. In an angry way |
| 4 Down | 4. "I've been ___!" ("I got fooled!") |
| 5 Down | 5. Music players discontinued in 2017 |
| 6 Down | 6. English school at which teachers are known as "beaks" |
| 7 Down | 7. Bit of Uber info, for short |
| 8 Down | 8. What an old mattress might do |
| 9 Down | 9. More cunning |
| 10 Down | 10. Philosopher known for his "razor" |
| 11 Down | 11. Organizer of events for swingers? |
| 12 Down | 12. "How We Do (Party)" pop singer |
| 13 Down | 13. Weight of every U.S. bank note |
| 14 Down | 18. Post at sea |
| 15 Down | 23. Food label fig. |
| 16 Down | 25. Send forth |
| 17 Down | 27. Tex-Mex casserole with a crust |
| 18 Down | 28. City where you can see Edvard Munch's "The Scream" |
| 19 Down | 33. Prime meridian hrs. |
| 20 Down | 35. Mont Blanc, e.g. |
| 21 Down | 36. "I mean, I guess ..." |
| 22 Down | 39. Apt letters missing from in_ _ _ _ation |
| 23 Down | 40. Michelle of "Crazy Rich Asians" |
| 24 Down | 41. ___ World, DC Comics planet of opposites |
| 25 Down | 42. Lineup of computer icons |
| 26 Down | 43. Iggy Pop's backup group, with "the" |
| 27 Down | 46. Course that may cover Jane Austen and Emily Brontë, for short |
| 28 Down | 47. Spanish city famous for its oranges |
| 29 Down | 49. Invoice fig. |
| 30 Down | 51. Without a warranty |
| 31 Down | 53. Engages in an energetic Latin dance |
| 32 Down | 55. Evade artfully |
| 33 Down | 56. Run ___ of (violate) |
| 34 Down | 60. Exam for future docs |
| 35 Down | 64. Acorn-producing tree |
| 36 Down | 65. Hosts, informally |
| 37 Down | 66. Extra periods, for short |
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:
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Complete Down Solutions:
1 Down: "1. "No" was a famously short one for the 1948 musical "Isn't It Romantic?""
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'W'
- Word pattern: R____W
- Similar words: recapitulation, critique
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a new appraisal or evaluation
- This is Down clue number 1
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
REVIEW
2 Down: "2. Circling the earth"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: I_____T
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 2
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
INORBIT
3 Down: "3. In an angry way"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: C_____Y
- Similar words: grumpily, grouchily
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: in an ill-natured manner
- This is Down clue number 3
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
CROSSLY
4 Down: "4. "I've been ___!" ("I got fooled!")"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'D'
- Similar words: receive, give birth
- Opposite of: lack
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: have or possess
- This is Down clue number 4
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
HAD
5 Down: "5. Music players discontinued in 2017"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: I_______S
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 5
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
IPODNANOS
6 Down: "6. English school at which teachers are known as "beaks""
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: E__N
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 6
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ETON
7 Down: "7. Bit of Uber info, for short"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 7
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ETA
8 Down: "8. What an old mattress might do"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'G'
- Similar words: droop, swag
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a shape that sags
- This is Down clue number 8
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
SAG
9 Down: "9. More cunning"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: S___R
- Similar words: dodgy, crafty
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: marked by skill in deception
- This is Down clue number 9
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
SLIER
10 Down: "10. Philosopher known for his "razor""
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'M'
- Word pattern: O___M
- Similar words: Ockham
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 10
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
OCCAM
11 Down: "11. Organizer of events for swingers?"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: P_____R
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 11
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
PGATOUR
12 Down: "12. "How We Do (Party)" pop singer"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: R_____A
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 12
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
RITAORA
13 Down: "13. Weight of every U.S. bank note"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'M'
- Word pattern: O_____M
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 13
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ONEGRAM
14 Down: "18. Post at sea"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: M__T
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a vertical spar for supporting sails
- This is Down clue number 14
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
MAST
15 Down: "23. Food label fig."
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'A'
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 15
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
RDA
16 Down: "25. Send forth"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: E__T
- Similar words: give out, let loose
- Opposite of: absorb
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: expel (gases or odors)
- This is Down clue number 16
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
EMIT
17 Down: "27. Tex-Mex casserole with a crust"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: T_____E
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 17
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
TACOPIE
18 Down: "28. City where you can see Edvard Munch's "The Scream""
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: O__O
- Similar words: Christiania
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 18
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
OSLO
19 Down: "33. Prime meridian hrs."
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'T'
- Similar words: UT1, Greenwich Time
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: the local time at the 0 meridian passing through Greenwich
- This is Down clue number 19
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
GMT
20 Down: "35. Mont Blanc, e.g."
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'P'
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: any high mountain
- This is Down clue number 20
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ALP
21 Down: "36. "I mean, I guess ...""
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'W' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: W_______A
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 21
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
WELLSORTA
22 Down: "39. Apt letters missing from in_ _ _ _ation"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: D__T
- Similar words: incision, ding
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)
- This is Down clue number 22
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
DENT
23 Down: "40. Michelle of "Crazy Rich Asians""
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'H'
- Word pattern: Y__H
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 23
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
YEOH
24 Down: "41. ___ World, DC Comics planet of opposites"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: B_____O
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 24
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
BIZARRO
25 Down: "42. Lineup of computer icons"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: T_____R
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 25
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
TOOLBAR
26 Down: "43. Iggy Pop's backup group, with "the""
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: S_____S
- Similar words: flunky, laughingstock
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a person of unquestioning obedience
- This is Down clue number 26
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
STOOGES
27 Down: "46. Course that may cover Jane Austen and Emily Brontë, for short"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: B_____T
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 27
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
BRITLIT
28 Down: "47. Spanish city famous for its oranges"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: S_____E
- Similar words: Sevilla
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 28
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
SEVILLE
29 Down: "49. Invoice fig."
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 29
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
AMT
30 Down: "51. Without a warranty"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: A__S
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 30
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ASIS
31 Down: "53. Engages in an energetic Latin dance"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: S____S
- Similar words: salsa
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 31
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
SALSAS
32 Down: "55. Evade artfully"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: D___E
- Similar words: dodging, fudge
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 32
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
DODGE
33 Down: "56. Run ___ of (violate)"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: A___L
- Similar words: fouled, foul
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: especially of a ship's lines etc
- This is Down clue number 33
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
AFOUL
34 Down: "60. Exam for future docs"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: M__T
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 34
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
MCAT
35 Down: "64. Acorn-producing tree"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'K'
- Similar words: oak tree
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 35
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
OAK
36 Down: "65. Hosts, informally"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
- Similar words: megahertz, Mc
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: one million periods per second
- This is Down clue number 36
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
MCS
37 Down: "66. Extra periods, for short"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 37
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
OTS
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 37 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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