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Thursday, December 25, 2025

NYT Down Crossword December 25, 2025 - Master All 37 Top-to-Bottom Clues

All NYT Down Clues December 25, 2025 - 37 Vertical Answers with Hints

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

NYT Down clues solutions for December 25, 2025 — NYT Down Clues - Thursday, December 25, 2025

Down Clues Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	December 25, 2025
Day of Week	Thursday
Total Down Clues	37 clues
Direction	Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty	Easy

All Down Clues - Complete List

Here are all 37 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.

Complete Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	1. Chillness
2 Down	2. "Oh me, oh my!"
3 Down	3. Ready to go
4 Down	4. "___ the Limit" (posthumous hit for the Notorious B.I.G.)
5 Down	5. Horses studied by touts
6 Down	6. Portuguese greeting
7 Down	7. O'er the fields ___ ...
8 Down	8. Eurasia or Oceania, in "1984"
9 Down	9. Like many Mormons
10 Down	10. The "R" of P.R.
11 Down	11. Vodka-and-pineapple juice cocktail popularized on "Sex and the City"
12 Down	15. Sews up
13 Down	17. Phil of the Grateful Dead
14 Down	19. Uber-enthusiasts
15 Down	22. Someone who might ask "Mother, may I?"
16 Down	27. Zoom call issue
17 Down	28. "S.N.L." V.I.P.
18 Down	29. Pilot who shares a tent with Yossarian in "Catch-22"
19 Down	30. Sides of pie slices, essentially
20 Down	31. Ballon ___ (soccer star's award)
21 Down	34. Slangy "dude"
22 Down	35. White House family of the 1980s
23 Down	36. Tax dodger's fear
24 Down	37. Loc. ___ (footnote abbr.)
25 Down	38. Very in
26 Down	39. Big name in windows and doors
27 Down	43. Raider in times past
28 Down	44. A person
29 Down	45. Go "Phew!," say
30 Down	46. "He has my permission"
31 Down	47. Total slimeball
32 Down	49. Intl. org. with 12 stars on its flag
33 Down	52. Halal cart offering
34 Down	53. Elided farewell
35 Down	54. Do pretty much nothing
36 Down	55. Between you and me
37 Down	58. At whom you might yell "Are we watching the same game?!"

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:

Complete Down Solutions:

1 Down: "1. Chillness"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'B'
Word pattern: A____B
Similar words: cool, sang-froid
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: great coolness and composure under strain
This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

APLOMB

2 Down: "2. "Oh me, oh my!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: H____Y
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

HOOBOY

3 Down: "3. Ready to go"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: A____T
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

ALLSET

4 Down: "4. "___ the Limit" (posthumous hit for the Notorious B.I.G.)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: S__S
Similar words: toss, sky
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

SKYS

5 Down: "5. Horses studied by touts"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: N__S
Similar words: hen-peck, nag
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

NAGS

6 Down: "6. Portuguese greeting"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'A'
Similar words: olla
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

OLA

7 Down: "7. O'er the fields ___ ..."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'W' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: W__O
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

WEGO

8 Down: "8. Eurasia or Oceania, in "1984""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 10 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 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

SUPERSTATE

9 Down: "9. Like many Mormons"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'U' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: U___N
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

UTAHN

10 Down: "10. The "R" of P.R."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: R__O
Similar words: RICO Act
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

RICO

11 Down: "11. Vodka-and-pineapple juice cocktail popularized on "Sex and the City""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'I'
Word pattern: F______I
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

FLIRTINI

12 Down: "15. Sews up"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: E_____S
Similar words: assure, guarantee
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: make certain of
This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

ENSURES

13 Down: "17. Phil of the Grateful Dead"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'H'
Word pattern: L__H
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

LESH

14 Down: "19. Uber-enthusiasts"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: G___S
Similar words: geek, oddball
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a carnival performer who does disgusting acts
This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

GEEKS

15 Down: "22. Someone who might ask "Mother, may I?""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'N'
Similar words: conical buoy, nun buoy
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a woman religious
This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

NUN

16 Down: "27. Zoom call issue"

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 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

ECHO

17 Down: "28. "S.N.L." V.I.P."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 10 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: H________R
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

HEADWRITER

18 Down: "29. Pilot who shares a tent with Yossarian in "Catch-22""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
Similar words: Robert Orr, Bobby Orr
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: Canadian hockey player (born 1948)
This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

ORR

19 Down: "30. Sides of pie slices, essentially"

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 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

RADII

20 Down: "31. Ballon ___ (soccer star's award)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'R'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

DOR

21 Down: "34. Slangy "dude""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'H'
Word pattern: B__H
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

BRAH

22 Down: "35. White House family of the 1980s"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: R_____S
Similar words: Reagan, Ronald Reagan
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: 40th President of the United States (1911-2004)
This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

REAGANS

23 Down: "36. Tax dodger's fear"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 8 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 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

IRSAUDIT

24 Down: "37. Loc. ___ (footnote abbr.)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'T'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

CIT

25 Down: "38. Very in"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'T'
Similar words: spicy, red-hot
Opposite of: cold
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

HOT

26 Down: "39. Big name in windows and doors"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: P___A
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

PELLA

27 Down: "43. Raider in times past"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'N'
Similar words: Krauthead, Jerry
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

HUN

28 Down: "44. A person"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'H'
Word pattern: E__H
Similar words: to each one, from each one
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: (used of count nouns) every one considered individually
This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

EACH

29 Down: "45. Go "Phew!," say"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: E____E
Similar words: emanate, expire
Opposite of: inhale
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: expel air
This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

EXHALE

30 Down: "46. "He has my permission""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: L____M
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

LETHIM

31 Down: "47. Total slimeball"

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 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

SLEAZO

32 Down: "49. Intl. org. with 12 stars on its flag"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'U'
Word pattern: T___U
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

THEEU

33 Down: "52. Halal cart offering"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: G__O
Similar words: gyroscope
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

GYRO

34 Down: "53. Elided farewell"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 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 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

GBYE

35 Down: "54. Do pretty much nothing"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'F'
Word pattern: L__F
Similar words: linger, loll
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

LOAF

36 Down: "55. Between you and me"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: O__S
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

OURS

37 Down: "58. At whom you might yell "Are we watching the same game?!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'F'
Similar words: referee
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

REF

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.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Complete Solutions for NYT Mini Trivia Week 2 January 14, 2026

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 2 January 14, 2026 - Solved

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for January 14, 2026 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	January 14, 2026
Grid Size	5 x 5 squares
Total Clues	20 clues
Across Clues	10 clues
Down Clues	10 clues
Average Solve Time	Under 1 minute

Today's Trivia Week {week_num} NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

This puzzle uses a 5 by 5 grid. That means 5 boxes across and 5 boxes down.

5x5 Crossword Grid Pattern
	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	Column 5
Row 1
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5

How to Solve This Puzzle Fast

Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
Common short words: THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

Total squares in grid: 25 (5 times 5)
Average time to solve: Less than 1 minute
Best time to play: During a coffee break
Difficulty level: Made for everyone to enjoy

Across Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from left to right in the puzzle.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	17. "Sunday in the Park With George," for one
2 Across	53. Like a dress that falls short?
3 Across	49. Wired
4 Across	27. "Oh, that does make sense"
5 Across	23. Signs
6 Across	47. Oceanic
7 Across	21. Ref. work with over 600,000 words
8 Across	16. Tuna variety
9 Across	1. Wasn't even close, as in comparison
10 Across	6. Fashion name that's become slang for "excellent"

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. Also check out these helpful guides:

1 Across: "17. "Sunday in the Park With George," for one"

Helpful hints:

This word has 15 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'L'
Word pattern: B_____________L

Answer:

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BROADWAYMUSICAL

2 Across: "53. Like a dress that falls short?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: P____E

Answer:

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PETITE

3 Across: "49. Wired"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: H___R

Answer:

Click to reveal

HYPER

4 Across: "27. "Oh, that does make sense""

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: I__E

Answer:

Click to reveal

ISEE

5 Across: "23. Signs"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: I__S

Answer:

Click to reveal

INKS

6 Across: "47. Oceanic"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'V' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: V__T

Answer:

Click to reveal

VAST

7 Across: "21. Ref. work with over 600,000 words"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'D'
Another word like this: O.E.D.

Answer:

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OED

8 Across: "16. Tuna variety"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'I'
This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

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AHI

9 Across: "1. Wasn't even close, as in comparison"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: P___D

Answer:

Click to reveal

PALED

10 Across: "6. Fashion name that's become slang for "excellent""

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'I'
Word pattern: G___I

Answer:

Click to reveal

GUCCI

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	32. Tunes with an irresistible rhythm
2 Down	11. Kind of shell
3 Down	10. Mock "Ooh, you frighten me!"
4 Down	3. Ones who probably aren't buying it?
5 Down	7. 180
6 Down	9. Defeat decisively
7 Down	55. Look after
8 Down	52. 51-Across server
9 Down	33. Change across the Atlantic
10 Down	58. Queen's domain

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:

1 Down: "32. Tunes with an irresistible rhythm"

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: T________S

Answer:

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TOETAPPERS

2 Down: "11. Kind of shell"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: T__O

Answer:

Click to reveal

TACO

3 Down: "10. Mock "Ooh, you frighten me!""

Helpful hints:

This word has 8 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: I______D

Answer:

Click to reveal

IMSCARED

4 Down: "3. Ones who probably aren't buying it?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: L________S

Answer:

Click to reveal

LOOKIELOOS

5 Down: "7. 180"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'U' and ends with 'Y'
This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

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UEY

6 Down: "9. Defeat decisively"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'H'
Word pattern: C___H

Answer:

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CRUSH

7 Down: "55. Look after"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: T__D

Answer:

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TEND

8 Down: "52. 51-Across server"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: L___E

Answer:

Click to reveal

LADLE

9 Down: "33. Change across the Atlantic"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: E___S

Answer:

Click to reveal

EUROS

10 Down: "58. Queen's domain"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: H__E

Answer:

Click to reveal

HIVE

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

Quick Scan: Read all clues once. Your brain starts working on them right away.
Easy First: Fill in the shortest words (2-3 letters). These are usually simple words like "IT" or "ON".
Use Crossings: When letters cross, they help you figure out harder words.
Watch for Wordplay: Clues with question marks (?) are jokes or puns.
Common Words: Remember these appear often: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE.

Letter Tips That Really Help

The letter E is the most common in English
Words ending in S are often plurals
If you see "___" in a clue, the answer fits those blanks exactly
Abbreviations in clues mean the answer is also abbreviated

Time Goals to Aim For

Your Time	Skill Level	What It Means
Under 30 seconds	Expert	You know the puzzle patterns very well!
30-60 seconds	Advanced	Great job! You solve quickly.
1-2 minutes	Good	You're doing well. Keep practicing!
Over 2 minutes	Learning	You'll get faster with practice.

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues:	20 clues to solve
Grid Size:	5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares:	25 squares to fill
Average Time:	Most people solve in 45 seconds
Difficulty:	Medium

Common Questions About Trivia Week 2

When can I play the Trivia Week 2 Mini?

The Trivia Week 2 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.

How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 2?

Most people solve the Trivia Week 2 Mini in 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Don't worry if you take longer - speed comes with practice!

Do I need to pay to play Trivia Week 2?

No! The Trivia Week 2 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Trivia Week 2 solver?

Good Trivia Week 2 solvers know common short words, can spot wordplay quickly, and use crossing letters well. Practice helps a lot!

Are the puzzles harder during Trivia Week 2?

Trivia Week 2 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.

Friday, July 19, 2024

November 29, 2017 NYT Clues Answers

NYT Crossword and Answers - November 29, 2017

Welcome to NYT Puzzle and answers. The New York Times Crossword is a most popular puzzles. Here are the clues and answers for today puzzle:

Across:

1. What you see when you look up?: ACROSS
7. Observe Ramadan: FAST
11. Brand name after "Oh! Oh!," in old ads: OREO
15. Ready to retire: SLEEPY
16. ___ mater: ALMA
17. Gather: REAP
18. 2015's Obergefell v. Hodges, for one: SUPREMECOURTCASE
21. Channel with a 24-hour "A Christmas Story" marathon on Christmas: TBS
22. Slackens: ABATES
23. Japanese noodle type: RAMEN
24. Hershey toffee bar: SKOR
25. Baler input: HAY
27. Leon Uris's "___ 18": MILA
30. ___ land: LALA
33. Row at the bottom of a spreadsheet: TOTALS
38. Japanese art style: ANIME
40. Product of assorted tones of makeup: CONTOURKIT
42. Email holder: INBOX
43. Iconic chain restaurant, informally: HOJO
44. Japanese drum: TAIKO
45. So-called "self-wringing" cleaning implement: MIRACLEMOP
47. More firm, as footing: SURER
48. Motionless conditions: STASES
49. Deduce, with "out": SUSS
51. Way more than a few: MANY
52. Massage: RUB
54. Who is told "don't preach," in a Madonna hit: PAPA
56. Big get for a reporter: SCOOP
60. Plate umpire's call: INSIDE
63. ___ lepton (elementary particle): TAU
66. Early 2000s Fox reality show: TEMPTATIONISLAND
69. Frozen drink brand: ICEE
70. Sell: VEND
71. Half of quadraphonic: STEREO
72. Tear to bits: REND
73. On the ocean: ASEA
74. Record label for the singers starting 18-, 40-, 45- and 66-Across: MOTOWN

Down:

1. Helper: Abbr.: ASST
2. Extracurricular group: CLUB
3. Gym rat's count: REPS
4. "___ the ramparts ...": OER
5. Command to a dog: SPEAK
6. Emblem: SYMBOL
7. "The following is completely true:": FACT
8. Source of trendy health juices: ALOE
9. Compress: SMUSH
10. Word with coal or pine: TAR
11. Two-tone apex predator: ORCA
12. Castigate, with "out": REAM
13. ___ of use: EASE
14. Emotionally honest: OPEN
19. Otalgia: EARACHE
20. They're held at the beginning of the season: TRYOUTS
24. Coconutty Girl Scout cookies: SAMOAS
26. From ___ Z: ATO
27. Hurts: MAIMS
28. "Don't you agree?," in British lingo: INNIT
29. Sign of balance?: LIBRA
31. Is in the offing: LOOMS
32. Pear variety: ANJOU
34. Reason for a hospitalization: TRAUMA
35. Filmmaker Kurosawa: AKIRA
36. Compare: LIKEN
37. Alibi: STORY
39. Reader's Digest offering: EXCERPT
41. Tennis technique: TOPSPIN
46. Six-time Sugar Bowl winner, for short: LSU
50. Pleasure from inflicting pain: SADISM
53. Nibbles: BITES
55. Gnocchi topper: PESTO
56. Show signs of life: STIR
57. Gospel star Winans: CECE
58. Portent: OMEN
59. Column that leans to one side?: OPED
61. Square after four: NINE
62. It may come from a fountain: SODA
63. Food from a root: TARO
64. Freshly: ANEW
65. Japanese noodle type: UDON
67. Director DuVernay: AVA
68. Tennis umpire's call: LET

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May 10, 2024 NYT Clues Solutions | XWordHint

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Puzzle Overview & Difficulty
Across Clues (33 clues)
Down Clues (37 clues)
Category Breakdown
Complete Puzzle Statistics
Pro Solving Tips

Puzzle Overview & Difficulty Analysis

Date: Friday, May 10, 2024

Difficulty Level: Moderate Wednesday Puzzle

Total Clues: 70 (33 Across, 37 Down)

Average Word Length: 5.6 letters

May 10, 2024 NYT Clues Solutions

Across Clues Explained - Friday NYT Crossword May 10, 2024

No.	Clue	Letters
1A	1. Pop of color for an interior designer	10
2A	11. Scotch flavorer	4
3A	15. "Oh, why not"	10
4A	16. It has a world-famous North Shore	4
5A	17. So hot right now	10
6A	18. Singer in the dawn chorus	4
7A	19. Home of the Teatro di Marcello	4
8A	20. First name in country	4
9A	21. Aunt of 31-Down	5
10A	22. "Of the," abroad	3
11A	23. Darn, e.g.	3
12A	24. Verklempt, say	5
13A	26. "None of this makes any sense!"	12
14A	30. First and foremost	8
15A	33. A strong one may be burning	6
16A	34. Evidence of a past personal connection?	5
17A	35. Scale fourths	3
18A	37. Set out	5
19A	38. High range	6
20A	40. Coffee shop amenity	8
21A	42. Good thing to have in the city	12
22A	44. Hardly flowery	5
23A	45. Some hired professionals, for short	3
24A	46. "Heyo"	3
25A	49. Stock holders?	5
26A	51. Tie up	4
27A	53. "Make ___" (catchphrase of Captain Picard)	4
28A	54. Swimmer also known as a moonfish	4
29A	55. Level bests?	10
30A	57. The East, to the West	4
31A	58. Request after being barraged with questions	10
32A	59. Look after	4
33A	60. Contents of some bins	10

Let's Solve the Across Clues Together!

Here are helpful hints to solve each clue. Remember, crossword puzzles are like word games - have fun with them!

Clue 1 Across: "1. Pop of color for an interior designer"

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: __________
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The answer is: ACCENTWALL

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Clue 2 Across: "11. Scotch flavorer"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: PEAT

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Clue 3 Across: "15. "Oh, why not""

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: __________
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The answer is: WHATTHEHEY

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Clue 4 Across: "16. It has a world-famous North Shore"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that an island of central hawaii (between molokai and kauai); the chief island of the state
Words that mean the same thing: Oahu Island
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: OAHU

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Clue 5 Across: "17. So hot right now"

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: __________
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The answer is: ALLTHERAGE

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Clue 6 Across: "18. Singer in the dawn chorus"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about celebrity/entertainment.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that english architect who designed more than fifty london churches (1632-1723)
Words that mean the same thing: Sir Christopher Wren, jenny wren
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: WREN

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Clue 7 Across: "19. Home of the Teatro di Marcello"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

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This could be something that a member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak romany and who traditionally live by seasonal work and fortunetelling; they are believed to have originated in northern india but now are living on all continents (but mostly in europe, north africa, and north america)
Words that mean the same thing: read-only memory, Romani, Bohemian
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: ROMA

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Clue 8 Across: "20. First name in country"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about geography.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: REBA

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Clue 9 Across: "21. Aunt of 31-Down"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a town in central alabama on the alabama river; in 1965 it was the center of a drive to register black voters
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: SELMA

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Clue 10 Across: "22. "Of the," abroad"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a potent estrogen used in medicine and in feed for livestock and poultry
Words that mean the same thing: diethylstilbestrol, diethylstilbesterol, DE
The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: DES

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Clue 11 Across: "23. Darn, e.g."

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that fasten by sewing; do needlework
Words that mean the same thing: stitch, tailor, sew together
The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: SEW

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Clue 12 Across: "24. Verklempt, say"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that with eyes full of tears
Words that mean the same thing: teary-eyed, watery-eyed
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: TEARY

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Clue 13 Across: "26. "None of this makes any sense!""

Quick Info: This answer has 12 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ____________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: IMSOCONFUSED

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Clue 14 Across: "30. First and foremost"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ABOVEALL

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Clue 15 Across: "33. A strong one may be burning"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
Words that mean the same thing: trust, want, hope
The word looks like this: ______
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The answer is: DESIRE

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Clue 16 Across: "34. Evidence of a past personal connection?"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a scar where the umbilical cord was attached
Words that mean the same thing: bellybutton, belly button, umbilicus
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: NAVEL

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Clue 17 Across: "35. Scale fourths"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a congenital medical condition in which body deformation occurs or facial development or mental ability is impaired because the mother drinks alcohol during pregnancy
Words that mean the same thing: fa, fetal alcohol syndrome
The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: FAS

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Clue 18 Across: "37. Set out"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

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This could be something that israeli statesman (born in russia) who (as prime minister of israel) negotiated a peace treaty with anwar sadat (then the president of egypt) (1913-1992)
Words that mean the same thing: start, Menachem Begin, get
The opposite would be: end
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The answer is: BEGIN

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Clue 19 Across: "38. High range"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

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This could be something that the pitch range of the highest female voice
Words that mean the same thing: triplex, two-fold, soprano
The word looks like this: ______
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The answer is: TREBLE

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Clue 20 Across: "40. Coffee shop amenity"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the tcp/ip network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
Words that mean the same thing: cyberspace, net
The word looks like this: ________
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The answer is: INTERNET

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Clue 21 Across: "42. Good thing to have in the city"

Quick Info: This answer has 12 letters. It's a expert clue about geography.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ____________
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The answer is: STREETSMARTS

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Clue 22 Across: "44. Hardly flowery"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that brief and to the point; effectively cut short
Words that mean the same thing: curt, laconic, crisp
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: TERSE

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Clue 23 Across: "45. Some hired professionals, for short"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about abbreviation.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle; approximately equal to 3.14159265358979323846...
Words that mean the same thing: sherlock, private investigator, private eye
The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: PIS

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Clue 24 Across: "46. "Heyo""

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a small amount of liquid food
Words that mean the same thing: swallow
The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: SUP

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Clue 25 Across: "49. Stock holders?"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
Words that mean the same thing: barn, b
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: BARNS

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Clue 26 Across: "51. Tie up"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
Words that mean the same thing: enlace, fortify, twine
The opposite would be: untwine
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: LACE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Across: "53. "Make ___" (catchphrase of Captain Picard)"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ITSO

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Across: "54. Swimmer also known as a moonfish"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that large elliptical brightly colored deep-sea fish of atlantic and pacific and mediterranean
Words that mean the same thing: moonfish, Lampris regius
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: OPAH

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Across: "55. Level bests?"

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: __________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: HIGHSCORES

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Across: "57. The East, to the West"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that the largest continent with 60% of the earth's population; it is joined to europe on the west to form eurasia; it is the site of some of the world's earliest civilizations
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ASIA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Across: "58. Request after being barraged with questions"

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: __________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ONEATATIME

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Across: "59. Look after"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
Words that mean the same thing: lean, run, incline
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: TEND

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Clue 33 Across: "60. Contents of some bins"

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: __________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: WASTEPAPER

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May 10, 2024 Down Hints: NYT Friday Crossword Guide

No.	Clue	Letters
1D	1. Speech prompter, perhaps	5
2D	2. Actress ___ Grace Moretz	5
3D	3. Placates	5
4D	4. Name that's also a suffix in Italian	4
5D	5. High degree	3
6D	6. British P.M. between David and Boris	7
7D	7. One who can't handle their moonshine well?	8
8D	8. Who soliloquizes "The path to my fixed purpose is laid with iron rails, whereon my soul is grooved to run"	4
9D	9. Played smoothly and flowingly	6
10D	10. Wood ash + water	3
11D	11. Tech-savvy folks	10
12D	12. Snowdrops, for spring	9
13D	13. Attention seeker?	4
14D	14. Certain salad base	4
15D	21. Options for the risk-averse	8
16D	23. Noses	8
17D	25. Dead ___	3
18D	26. "Curses! It was a ruse!"	10
19D	27. Say, say	5
20D	28. Iroquois foe in the Beaver Wars	4
21D	29. Negative impression?	4
22D	30. Certain infestation	4
23D	31. TV boy who said "I'm this century's Dennis the Menace!"	4
24D	32. Not take rest days before a race, say	9
25D	36. App originally called Picaboo	8
26D	39. Travelers from far away, for short	3
27D	41. Italian seaport that's home to Miramare Castle	7
28D	43. ___ Meyer, the V.P. on "Veep"	6
29D	46. Lose the threads?	5
30D	47. Bill Withers hit of 1972	5
31D	48. Wannabe	5
32D	49. Punt, e.g.	4
33D	50. Chapel part	4
34D	52. Quite a while	4
35D	53. Tiny bit	4
36D	55. Expression of shock	3
37D	56. Lie, in slang	3

Now Let's Solve the Down Clues!

Down clues go from top to bottom. Use the letters from your across answers to help!

Clue 1 Down: "1. Speech prompter, perhaps"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a grant made by a law court
Words that mean the same thing: accolade, grant, awarding
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: AWARD

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Clue 2 Down: "2. Actress ___ Grace Moretz"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about celebrity/entertainment.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: CHLOE

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Clue 3 Down: "3. Placates"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

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This could be something that steadiness of mind under stress
Words that mean the same thing: steady, calmness, quiet
The opposite would be: discomposure, stimulate
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The answer is: CALMS

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Clue 4 Down: "4. Name that's also a suffix in Italian"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: ETTA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Down: "5. High degree"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

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This could be something that last or greatest in an indefinitely large series
Words that mean the same thing: n-th
The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: NTH

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Clue 6 Down: "6. British P.M. between David and Boris"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that indian nun and missionary in the roman catholic church (born of albanian parents in what is now macedonia); dedicated to helping the poor in india (1910-1997)
Words that mean the same thing: Mother Teresa, Teresa, Mother Theresa
The word looks like this: _______
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The answer is: THERESA

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Clue 7 Down: "7. One who can't handle their moonshine well?"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a monster able to change appearance from human to wolf and back again
Words that mean the same thing: wolfman, loup-garou, lycanthrope
The word looks like this: ________
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The answer is: WEREWOLF

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Clue 8 Down: "8. Who soliloquizes "The path to my fixed purpose is laid with iron rails, whereon my soul is grooved to run""

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that according to the old testament he was a pagan king of israel and husband of jezebel (9th century bc)
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: AHAB

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Clue 9 Down: "9. Played smoothly and flowingly"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

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This could be something that (music) without breaks between notes; smooth and connected
Words that mean the same thing: smooth
The opposite would be: staccato
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: LEGATO

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Clue 10 Down: "10. Wood ash + water"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a strong solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide
The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: LYE

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Clue 11 Down: "11. Tech-savvy folks"

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: __________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: POWERUSERS

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Clue 12 Down: "12. Snowdrops, for spring"

Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _________
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The answer is: EARLYSIGN

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Clue 13 Down: "13. Attention seeker?"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.
Words that mean the same thing: hem
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: AHEM

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Clue 14 Down: "14. Certain salad base"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that tropical american prickly pear of jamaica
Words that mean the same thing: Anguilla sucklandii, Opuntia tuna, tuna fish
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TUNA

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Clue 15 Down: "21. Options for the risk-averse"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SAFEBETS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Down: "23. Noses"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SMELLERS

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Clue 17 Down: "25. Dead ___"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that either extremity of something that has length
Words that mean the same thing: remnant, close, terminate
The opposite would be: begin, beginning
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The answer is: END

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Clue 18 Down: "26. "Curses! It was a ruse!""

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

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The word looks like this: __________
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The answer is: IVEBEENHAD

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Clue 19 Down: "27. Say, say"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

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This could be something that an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
Words that mean the same thing: title, arrogate, take
The opposite would be: disclaim, forfeit
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The answer is: CLAIM

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Clue 20 Down: "28. Iroquois foe in the Beaver Wars"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about history.

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This could be something that a member of an iroquoian people formerly living on the south shore of lake erie in northern ohio and northwest pennsylvania and western new york
Words that mean the same thing: Lake Erie
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: ERIE

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Clue 21 Down: "29. Negative impression?"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

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This could be something that an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening)
Words that mean the same thing: incision, gouge, ding
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: DENT

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Clue 22 Down: "30. Certain infestation"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

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This could be something that social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers
Words that mean the same thing: emmet, pismire, ant
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: ANTS

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Clue 23 Down: "31. TV boy who said "I'm this century's Dennis the Menace!""

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about history.

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This could be something that a member of the british order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
Words that mean the same thing: baronet
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: BART

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Clue 24 Down: "32. Not take rest days before a race, say"

Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

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The word looks like this: _________
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The answer is: OVERTRAIN

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Clue 25 Down: "36. App originally called Picaboo"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

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The word looks like this: ________
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The answer is: SNAPCHAT

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Clue 26 Down: "39. Travelers from far away, for short"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about abbreviation.

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The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: ETS

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Clue 27 Down: "41. Italian seaport that's home to Miramare Castle"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

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The word looks like this: _______
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The answer is: TRIESTE

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Clue 28 Down: "43. ___ Meyer, the V.P. on "Veep""

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

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The word looks like this: ______
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The answer is: SELINA

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Clue 29 Down: "46. Lose the threads?"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

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This could be something that a relatively long narrow piece of something
Words that mean the same thing: strip show, strip down, landing strip
The opposite would be: dress
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The answer is: STRIP

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Clue 30 Down: "47. Bill Withers hit of 1972"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

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The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: USEME

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Clue 31 Down: "48. Wannabe"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

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This could be something that a person who habitually pretends to be something he is not
Words that mean the same thing: poseur, toughie, sticker
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: POSER

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Clue 32 Down: "49. Punt, e.g."

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

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This could be something that a small vessel for travel on water
Words that mean the same thing: sauceboat, gravy boat, gravy holder
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: BOAT

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Clue 33 Down: "50. Chapel part"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

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This could be something that a domed or vaulted recess or projection on a building especially the east end of a church; usually contains the altar
Words that mean the same thing: apsis
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: APSE

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Clue 34 Down: "52. Quite a while"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

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This could be something that how long something has existed
Words that mean the same thing: geezerhood, eld, maturate
The opposite would be: rejuvenate
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The answer is: AGES

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Clue 35 Down: "53. Tiny bit"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

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This could be something that a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
Words that mean the same thing: tittle, smidgin, scintilla
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: IOTA

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Clue 36 Down: "55. Expression of shock"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

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The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: HOW

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Clue 37 Down: "56. Lie, in slang"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a tight-fitting headdress
Words that mean the same thing: crest, chapiter, hood
The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: CAP

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Category Breakdown

Category	Number of Clues	Percentage
General Knowledge	53	75.7%
Short Answer	9	12.9%
Celebrity/Entertainment	2	2.9%
Geography	2	2.9%
Abbreviation	2	2.9%
History	2	2.9%

Complete Puzzle Statistics

Metric	Value
Across Clues	33
Down Clues	37
Total Clues	70
Average Answer Length	5.6 letters
Shortest Answer	3 letters
Longest Answer	12 letters

Fun Tips to Solve Crossword Puzzles!

Start with short words first - they're usually easier!
Look for clues with blanks to fill in - these are like fill-in-the-blank questions at school
When letters cross, they must be the same in both words - this helps you check if you're right!
Today is Friday, and these puzzles are usually moderate level
Most clues today are about general knowledge
The average word today has about 5 letters
Remember: It's okay to take breaks and come back later with fresh eyes!
Ask someone for help if you need it - crosswords are more fun with friends!

Disclaimer: Crossword clues are property of The New York Times. This educational content is designed to help puzzle enthusiasts improve their solving skills.

Last Updated: August 25, 2025 at 08:23 PM

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