NYT Down Crossword November 02, 2025 - Master All 65 Top-to-Bottom Clues
Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 65 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 02, 2025 |
| Day of Week | Sunday |
| Total Down Clues | 65 clues |
| Direction | Vertical (Top to Bottom) |
| Difficulty | Medium |
All Down Clues - Complete List
Here are all 65 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 1. Talking ___ (early dating period, in modern lingo) |
| 2 Down | 2. Fizzle (out) |
| 3 Down | 3. Exams whose analytical reasoning sections were removed in 2024 |
| 4 Down | 4. PINpoints? |
| 5 Down | 5. Lead-in to state or Star |
| 6 Down | 6. Typically red-coated toy figurines |
| 7 Down | 7. Official proclamations |
| 8 Down | 8. Try to produce better offspring from |
| 9 Down | 9. Bursts |
| 10 Down | 10. Feels for |
| 11 Down | 11. Sport with crampons and carabiners |
| 12 Down | 12. Document that promises secrecy, for short |
| 13 Down | 13. Like the climate in Antarctica |
| 14 Down | 14. Does the Narrows hike at Zion National Park, say |
| 15 Down | 15. Become acquainted over Zoom, e.g. |
| 16 Down | 16. Villain |
| 17 Down | 18. "No doubt about it!" |
| 18 Down | 19. Inscribed |
| 19 Down | 21. Mythical creature with scales |
| 20 Down | 22. Lost one's temper |
| 21 Down | 25. Like some donations that anyone can accept |
| 22 Down | 28. Pride celebration |
| 23 Down | 29. "That much is obvious" |
| 24 Down | 31. Child who refuses to put things away? |
| 25 Down | 32. Flag thrower |
| 26 Down | 33. Olympic gymnast Nadia who was the first to receive a perfect 10 score |
| 27 Down | 36. Livestock facilities regulated by the E.P.A. |
| 28 Down | 37. TV series starring Rami Malek as a hacktivist |
| 29 Down | 38. Absurdist philosopher born in Algeria |
| 30 Down | 39. Perspectives |
| 31 Down | 41. More difficult to eat, as fish |
| 32 Down | 42. Tandoors, e.g. |
| 33 Down | 43. Lucy ___, African American slave narrator |
| 34 Down | 44. Garden pest |
| 35 Down | 45. Butterfly, e.g. |
| 36 Down | 46. Cheeky flirts |
| 37 Down | 47. Sufferer healed by Jesus |
| 38 Down | 49. Unit circle ratios |
| 39 Down | 50. Like some soils high in organic matter |
| 40 Down | 53. Small protestation |
| 41 Down | 56. Sociologist's concern |
| 42 Down | 58. Eccentric |
| 43 Down | 60. Update the equipment in |
| 44 Down | 62. Musical instruments that become other musical instruments when an F is added to the front |
| 45 Down | 64. Erasure |
| 46 Down | 66. Person idolized by a niche audience |
| 47 Down | 68. Physics Nobelist Feynman |
| 48 Down | 69. Covert mission, familiarly |
| 49 Down | 70. Be partial to |
| 50 Down | 71. Shell competitor |
| 51 Down | 72. Daikin Park team |
| 52 Down | 74. Gregorian ___ |
| 53 Down | 75. Aware of |
| 54 Down | 76. We, in Portuguese |
| 55 Down | 77. Bygone devices whose tapes had to be rewound |
| 56 Down | 78. Teatro alla Scala solos |
| 57 Down | 79. Ancient philosopher whose name means "old master" |
| 58 Down | 80. Support for the tree pose in yoga |
| 59 Down | 81. Strategy against fickle weather |
| 60 Down | 83. One more than 5-Down |
| 61 Down | 85. Unacceptable |
| 62 Down | 87. ___ Kassis, author of "The Arabesque Table" |
| 63 Down | 89. Hallowed |
| 64 Down | 91. Nittany Lions' sch. |
| 65 Down | 93. Big ___ |
Detailed Hints and Answers for All Down Clues
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Complete Down Solutions:
1 Down: "1. Talking ___ (early dating period, in modern lingo)"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: S___E
- Similar words: point, phase
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: any distinct time period in a sequence of events
- This is Down clue number 1
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
STAGE
2 Down: "2. Fizzle (out)"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: P___R
- Similar words: cock, prick
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 2
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
PETER
3 Down: "3. Exams whose analytical reasoning sections were removed in 2024"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: L___S
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 3
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
LSATS
4 Down: "4. PINpoints?"
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
- Similar words: ATM, cash dispenser
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 4
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ATMS
5 Down: "5. Lead-in to state or Star"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'I'
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 5
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
TRI
6 Down: "6. Typically red-coated toy figurines"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 11 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: T_________S
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 6
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
TINSOLDIERS
7 Down: "7. Official proclamations"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: E____S
- Similar words: edict, decree
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a formal or authoritative proclamation
- This is Down clue number 7
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
EDICTS
8 Down: "8. Try to produce better offspring from"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: R____E
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 8
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
REMATE
9 Down: "9. Bursts"
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: spate, mountain
- Opposite of: boo
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
- This is Down clue number 9
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
SPATES
10 Down: "10. Feels for"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: P____S
- Similar words: feel for, ruth
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 10
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
PITIES
11 Down: "11. Sport with crampons and carabiners"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 11 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: I_________G
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 11
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ICECLIMBING
12 Down: "12. Document that promises secrecy, for short"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'A'
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 12
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
NDA
13 Down: "13. Like the climate in Antarctica"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: A__D
- Similar words: waterless, desiccated
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: lacking sufficient water or rainfall
- This is Down clue number 13
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ARID
14 Down: "14. Does the Narrows hike at Zion National Park, say"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'W' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: W___S
- Similar words: chock up, Virginia Wade
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 14
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
WADES
15 Down: "15. Become acquainted over Zoom, e.g."
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 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 15
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
EMEET
16 Down: "16. Villain"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: B___Y
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 16
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
BADDY
17 Down: "18. "No doubt about it!""
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
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 17
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
SUREIS
18 Down: "19. Inscribed"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: E____D
- Similar words: incised, inscribed
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: make an etching of
- This is Down clue number 18
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ETCHED
19 Down: "21. Mythical creature with scales"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: M____N
- Similar words: Ethel Merman
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 19
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
MERMAN
20 Down: "22. Lost one's temper"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: S____D
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 20
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
SAWRED
21 Down: "25. Like some donations that anyone can accept"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: T___O
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 21
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
TYPEO
22 Down: "28. Pride celebration"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: P____E
- Similar words: promenade, troop
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a ceremonial procession including people marching
- This is Down clue number 22
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
PARADE
23 Down: "29. "That much is obvious""
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: S____E
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 23
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
SOISEE
24 Down: "31. Child who refuses to put things away?"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 10 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: F________R
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 24
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
FUSSYEATER
25 Down: "32. Flag thrower"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 10 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: N________E
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 25
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
NFLREFEREE
26 Down: "33. Olympic gymnast Nadia who was the first to receive a perfect 10 score"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'I'
- Word pattern: C______I
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 26
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
COMANECI
27 Down: "36. Livestock facilities regulated by the E.P.A."
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: F______S
- Similar words: feedlot
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a building where livestock are fattened for market
- This is Down clue number 27
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
FEEDLOTS
28 Down: "37. TV series starring Rami Malek as a hacktivist"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 7 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 28
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
MRROBOT
29 Down: "38. Absurdist philosopher born in Algeria"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: C___S
- Similar words: Albert Camus
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 29
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
CAMUS
30 Down: "39. Perspectives"
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: pitch, slant
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a biased way of looking at or presenting something
- This is Down clue number 30
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
SLANTS
31 Down: "41. More difficult to eat, as fish"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: B____R
- Similar words: osseous, emaciated
- Opposite of: boneless
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
- This is Down clue number 31
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
BONIER
32 Down: "42. Tandoors, e.g."
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: O___S
- Similar words: oven
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
- This is Down clue number 32
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
OVENS
33 Down: "43. Lucy ___, African American slave narrator"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: D_____Y
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 33
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
DELANEY
34 Down: "44. Garden pest"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: A___D
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: any of various small plant-sucking insects
- This is Down clue number 34
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
APHID
35 Down: "45. Butterfly, e.g."
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: S____E
- Similar words: shot, fortuity
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 35
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
STROKE
36 Down: "46. Cheeky flirts"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: M____S
- Similar words: minx, flirt
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a seductive woman who uses her sex appeal to exploit men
- This is Down clue number 36
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
MINXES
37 Down: "47. Sufferer healed by Jesus"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: L___R
- Similar words: lazar
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a person afflicted with leprosy
- This is Down clue number 37
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
LEPER
38 Down: "49. Unit circle ratios"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: S___S
- Similar words: transgress, sine
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 38
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
SINES
39 Down: "50. Like some soils high in organic matter"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: P___Y
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: of or pertaining to or of the nature of peat
- This is Down clue number 39
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
PEATY
40 Down: "53. Small protestation"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: P__P
- Similar words: chirrup, cheep
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: the short weak cry of a young bird
- This is Down clue number 40
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
PEEP
41 Down: "56. Sociologist's concern"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: M___S
- Similar words: Thomas More, More
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 41
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
MORES
42 Down: "58. Eccentric"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: B___Y
- Similar words: loopy, buggy
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
- This is Down clue number 42
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
BATTY
43 Down: "60. Update the equipment in"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: R___T
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: outfitting a ship again (by repairing or replacing parts)
- This is Down clue number 43
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
REFIT
44 Down: "62. Musical instruments that become other musical instruments when an F is added to the front"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: L___S
- Similar words: lute, luting
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 44
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
LUTES
45 Down: "64. Erasure"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: D______N
- Similar words: cut, excision
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 45
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
DELETION
46 Down: "66. Person idolized by a niche audience"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: C______O
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 46
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
CULTHERO
47 Down: "68. Physics Nobelist Feynman"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: R_____D
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 47
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
RICHARD
48 Down: "69. Covert mission, familiarly"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: B_____P
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 48
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
BLACKOP
49 Down: "70. Be partial to"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: P____R
- Similar words: favour, choose
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: like better; value more highly
- This is Down clue number 49
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
PREFER
50 Down: "71. Shell competitor"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: S____O
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 50
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
SUNOCO
51 Down: "72. Daikin Park team"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 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 51
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ASTROS
52 Down: "74. Gregorian ___"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: C___T
- Similar words: intonate, tone
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 52
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
CHANT
53 Down: "75. Aware of"
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
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 53
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ONTO
54 Down: "76. We, in Portuguese"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'S'
- Similar words: No, no
- Opposite of: yes
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a negative
- This is Down clue number 54
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
NOS
55 Down: "77. Bygone devices whose tapes had to be rewound"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'V' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: V__S
- Similar words: VCR
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 55
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
VCRS
56 Down: "78. Teatro alla Scala solos"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: A___S
- Similar words: aria
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: an elaborate song for solo voice
- This is Down clue number 56
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ARIAS
57 Down: "79. Ancient philosopher whose name means "old master""
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: L____E
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 57
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
LAOTSE
58 Down: "80. Support for the tree pose in yoga"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: O____G
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 58
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ONELEG
59 Down: "81. Strategy against fickle weather"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: L____S
- Similar words: bed, level
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance
- This is Down clue number 59
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
LAYERS
60 Down: "83. One more than 5-Down"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: T___A
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: brightly colored tropical freshwater fishes
- This is Down clue number 60
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
TETRA
61 Down: "85. Unacceptable"
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 61
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
NOTOK
62 Down: "87. ___ Kassis, author of "The Arabesque Table""
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'M'
- Word pattern: R__M
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 62
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
REEM
63 Down: "89. Hallowed"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: H__Y
- Similar words: holy place, sanctum
- Opposite of: unholy
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a sacred place of pilgrimage
- This is Down clue number 63
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
HOLY
64 Down: "91. Nittany Lions' sch."
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'U'
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 64
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
PSU
65 Down: "93. Big ___"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'N'
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a mountain or tall hill
- This is Down clue number 65
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
BEN
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 65 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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