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Monday, December 30, 2024

27443 Mon Dec 30, 2024 NY Times Crossword Clues Hints

Break down the NYT Crosswords: December 30, 2024

Let's go into the puzzle, starting with the across clues and answers, followed by the down clues and answers.

Mon Dec 30, 2024 NY Times
Mon Dec 30, 2024 NY Times


Across Clues with Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Brainy. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: SMART

    Possible Answer : impudent, sassy, hurt, impertinent, smarting, overbold, chic, fresh, saucy, smartness, ache, bright, voguish, wise, smart

    Possible Opposite Answer : stupid


  • The clue is 6. Wacky. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: ZANY

    Possible Answer : clownish, silly, zany, goof, goofy, whacky, goofball, wacky, twat, cuckoo, clownlike, cockamamy, sappy, goose, buffoonish, bozo, jackass, fathead, cockamamie


  • The clue is 10. Desktop computer that might run Sonoma or Sequoia. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: IMAC


  • The clue is 14. Choir member. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: TENOR

    Possible Answer : tenor, tenor_voice, strain


  • The clue is 15. Writer Wiesel. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: ELIE


  • The clue is 16. Forbidden. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: NOGO


  • The clue is 17. Waiter's imperative after bringing food. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: ENJOY

    Possible Answer : savour, delight, revel, relish, love, bask, enjoy, savor

    Possible Opposite Answer : suffer


  • The clue is 18. Flower that reflects yellow when held under one's chin. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

    The answer: BUTTERCUP

    Possible Answer : butter-flower, butterflower, buttercup, crowfoot, kingcup, goldcup


  • The clue is 20. It might have a twist or hole. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: PLOT

    Possible Answer : plot_of_land, plot, patch, diagram, plot_of_ground, secret_plan, game, plat


  • The clue is 21. What a sleeve covers. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: ARM

    Possible Answer : weapon, branch, weapon_system, build_up, fortify, limb, gird, sleeve, subdivision, arm

    Possible Opposite Answer : disarm


  • The clue is 22. "Don't worry about me!". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: IMOKAY


  • The clue is 23. Primitive timer. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

    The answer: HOURGLASS

    Possible Answer : hourglass


  • The clue is 26. Surface for doing exercises. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: MAT

    Possible Answer : lustrelessness, felt_up, matt-up, entangle, flat, matte_up, Master_of_Arts_in_Teaching, lusterlessness, MAT, mat_up, gym_mat, felt, matt, matting, matte, mat, snarl, flatness, tangle, matted

    Possible Opposite Answer : unsnarl, disentangle


  • The clue is 27. Globes. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: ORBS

    Possible Answer : eyeball, globe, orbit, ball, orb, revolve


  • The clue is 28. Going out romantically. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

    The answer: ONADATE


  • The clue is 32. #1 pal. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: BESTIE


  • The clue is 35. Language suffix. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: ESE

    Possible Answer : ESE, east_southeast


  • The clue is 36. Father. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: SIRE

    Possible Answer : father, get, engender, mother, bring_forth, generate, sire, beget, forefather


  • The clue is 37. Music genre prefix. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: ALT

    Possible Answer : altitude, EL, ALT, elevation


  • The clue is 38. N.F.L. all-star game. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

    The answer: PROBOWL


  • The clue is 41. Texter's reaction to a joke. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: LOL


  • The clue is 42. Some beers. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: ALES

    Possible Answer : ale


  • The clue is 44. Bathroom fixture. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: TUB

    Possible Answer : vat, tub, bathtub, tubful, bath, bathing_tub


  • The clue is 45. Clinks a glass and gives a speech to. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: TOASTS

    Possible Answer : toast, drink, pledge, crispen, goner, crisp, wassail, salute


  • The clue is 47. Indian pastries with savory fillings. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

    The answer: SAMOSAS

    Possible Answer : samosa


  • The clue is 49. Obnoxious person, informally. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: TOOL

    Possible Answer : instrument, pecker, peter, prick, putz, creature, joyride, puppet, tool, shaft, cock, dick, tool_around


  • The clue is 50. "All you need is love and a ___" (old saying). Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: CAT

    Possible Answer : cast, cat-o'-nine-tails, honk, guy, Arabian_tea, hombre, throw_up, big_cat, retch, African_tea, vomit, regurgitate, Caterpillar, barf, CAT, sick, regorge, upchuck, disgorge, vomit_up, spew, spue, be_sick, computed_axial_tomography, qat, computerized_tomography, cat, bozo, khat, quat, computed_tomography, kat, true_cat, computerized_axial_tomography, puke, purge, chuck, CT

    Possible Opposite Answer : keep_down


  • The clue is 51. Place for policy wonks. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

    The answer: THINKTANK


  • The clue is 56. Huge to-dos. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: SCENES

    Possible Answer : fit, scenery, panorama, setting, view, vista, prospect, tantrum, conniption, shot, aspect, picture, scene


  • The clue is 59. "Sounds good!". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: YES

    Possible Answer : yes

    Possible Opposite Answer : no


  • The clue is 60. Norse god of war and death. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: ODIN

    Possible Answer : Odin


  • The clue is 61. Make logical sense ... or what the ends of 18-, 23-, 38- and 51-Across do. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

    The answer: HOLDWATER


  • The clue is 63. Grammarian's concern. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: USAGE

    Possible Answer : use, employment, usage, custom, exercise, utilization, usance, utilisation


  • The clue is 64. Troubles. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: ILLS

    Possible Answer : ill, complaint, ailment


  • The clue is 65. Number of planets before Pluto was demoted. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: NINE

    Possible Answer : ix, IX, nine, 9, ball_club, club, ennead, baseball_club, nine-spot, niner, Nina_from_Carolina


  • The clue is 66. Food item that might come with lox. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: BAGEL

    Possible Answer : beigel, bagel


  • The clue is 67. El ___, Tex.. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: PASO


  • The clue is 68. Exhausted, metaphorically. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: DEAD

    Possible Answer : beat, all_in, perfectly, numb, drained, bushed, deadened, idle, utterly, utter, absolutely, short, suddenly, abruptly, dead, stagnant

    Possible Opposite Answer : live, alive, living


  • The clue is 69. Put forth, as effort. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: EXERT

    Possible Answer : exert, maintain, exercise, wield

SMART


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Basketball star Curry. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: STEPH

  • The clue is 2. ___ Park, location of Edison's first major laboratory. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: MENLO

  • The clue is 3. Type of pear. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: ANJOU

    Possible Answer: Anjou, anjou

  • The clue is 4. Plant affliction that's below ground. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

    The answer: ROOTROT

  • The clue is 5. Attempt. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: TRY

    Possible Answer: attempt, try_out, adjudicate, try_on, try, endeavour, hear, render, assay, test, prove, effort, examine, stress, endeavor, sample, judge, strain, taste, essay, seek

  • The clue is 6. Creatures that are actually black with white stripes. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: ZEBRAS

    Possible Answer: zebra

  • The clue is 7. What grads become. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: ALUMS

    Possible Answer: potash_alum, graduate, grad, ammonia_alum, ammonium_alum, alum, alumnus, potassium_alum, alumna

  • The clue is 8. Tiny complaint. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: NIT

    Possible Answer: nit

  • The clue is 9. Abominable Snowman. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: YETI

    Possible Answer: abominable_snowman, yeti

  • The clue is 10. Advances. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

    The answer: INROADS

    Possible Answer: inroad

  • The clue is 11. Shirley Temple and Virgin Bloody Mary, for two. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

    The answer: MOCKTAILS

  • The clue is 12. H2O, in Mexico. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: AGUA

    Possible Answer: agua_toad, Bufo_marinus, agua

  • The clue is 13. "I understand you". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: COPY

    Possible Answer: copy, written_matter, replicate, imitate, simulate, re-create, transcript

  • The clue is 19. Character described by Austen as "a heroine whom no one but myself will much like". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: EMMA

  • The clue is 21. Canadian province that's home to the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

    The answer: ALBERTA

    Possible Answer: Alberta

  • The clue is 24. Grasp tightly. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: GRIP

    Possible Answer: hold, spellbind, grasp, handgrip, bag, fascinate, transfix, traveling_bag, grapple, clutch, clutches, adhesive_friction, travelling_bag, grip, hairgrip, clench, suitcase, traction, bobby_pin, clasp, handle

  • The clue is 25. Meh. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: SOSO

  • The clue is 29. Units of force. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

    The answer: NEWTONS

    Possible Answer: newton, N, Newton, Sir_Isaac_Newton, Isaac_Newton

  • The clue is 30. Gait faster than a walk but slower than a canter. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: TROT

    Possible Answer: trot, pony, crib, jog, clip, lope, Trotskyist, Trotskyite, Trot

  • The clue is 31. Snakelike fish. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: EELS

    Possible Answer: eel

  • The clue is 32. Sheep sounds. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: BAAS

    Possible Answer: baas, blat, blate, baa, bleat

  • The clue is 33. "Enchanted" girl in a Gail Carson Levine book. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: ELLA

  • The clue is 34. Biomedical building blocks. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

    The answer: STEMCELLS

  • The clue is 35. Recede, as the tide. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: EBB

    Possible Answer: ebb_down, ebb_out, reflux, ebbing, ebb, ebb_away, ebb_off, wane

    Possible Opposite Answer : tide

  • The clue is 39. Remove from office. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: OUST

    Possible Answer: drum_out, oust, throw_out, expel, kick_out, boot_out

  • The clue is 40. Cry made while pointing. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: LOOK

    Possible Answer: looking_at, take_care, depend, expect, feeling, spirit, wait, search, front, look, reckon, tone, see, await, flavour, expression, looking, attend, aspect, flavor, facial_expression, seem, face, smell, bet, feel, appear, calculate, count

    Possible Opposite Answer : back

  • The clue is 43. No-goodnik. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

    The answer: SOANDSO

  • The clue is 46. Jazz combo instrument. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

    The answer: ALTOSAX

  • The clue is 48. Dish served from a crockpot. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: STEW

    Possible Answer: sweat, swither, grizzle, stew, fret, lather, grudge, brood

  • The clue is 49. In stacks, like a wedding cake. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

    The answer: TIERED

    Possible Answer: tiered

  • The clue is 52. Evil hench-animal in "The Lion King". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: HYENA

    Possible Answer: hyena, hyaena

  • The clue is 53. "The early bird gets the worm," for one. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: ADAGE

    Possible Answer: adage, proverb, saw, byword

  • The clue is 54. Landlocked African country. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: NIGER

    Possible Answer: Republic_of_Niger, Niger, Niger_River

  • The clue is 55. Prepared to propose. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

    The answer: KNELT

    Possible Answer: kneel

  • The clue is 56. Wish for a romantic pairing between, in modern parlance. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: SHIP

    Possible Answer: embark, send, ship, transport

    Possible Opposite Answer : disembark

  • The clue is 57. Pepsi or Coke. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: COLA

    Possible Answer: Cola, genus_Cola, Colon, dope, Aspinwall, Costa_Rican_colon, colon, El_Salvadoran_colon, cola

  • The clue is 58. Contents of a 23-Across. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

    The answer: SAND

    Possible Answer: guts, backbone, Baroness_Dudevant, gumption, Sand, sandpaper, Amandine_Aurore_Lucie_Dupin, moxie, sand, grit, George_Sand



  • The clue is 62. "How to ___ a ___" (common tutorial topic). Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: TIE

    Possible Answer: link_up, draw, bind, standoff, attach, affiliation, wed, tie, marry, sleeper, tie-up, necktie, splice, tie_beam, link, crosstie, bond, linkup, connect, railroad_tie, association, tie-in

    Possible Opposite Answer : untie, disconnect

  • The clue is 63. Purple yam common in Filipino cooking. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

    The answer: UBE

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Wednesday NYT Mini Crossword Answers September 17, 2025 - Quick 5×5 Grid Solutions & Tips

Mini Crossword NYT September 17, 2025 - Today's Puzzle Solved in Under 1 Minutes

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 September 17, 2025
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date September 17, 2025
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 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

  1. Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
  2. Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
  3. Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
  4. If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
  5. 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 49. Pressing
2 Across 17. Olympian Strug
3 Across 74. Like a smart aleck
4 Across 24. Sound effect in a slapstick routine
5 Across 15. Some garage jobs
6 Across 5. Ditto, in footnotes
7 Across 29. Awakening
8 Across 20. Elder brother of Moses
9 Across 22. Perfectly pitched?
10 Across 73. Really loving

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: "49. Pressing"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: D__E

Answer:

Click to reveal DIRE

2 Across: "17. Olympian Strug"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'K' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: K___I

Answer:

Click to reveal KERRI

3 Across: "74. Like a smart aleck"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: S___Y

Answer:

Click to reveal SASSY

4 Across: "24. Sound effect in a slapstick routine"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'K'
  • Word pattern: B__K

Answer:

Click to reveal BONK

5 Across: "15. Some garage jobs"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: L___S

Answer:

Click to reveal LUBES

6 Across: "5. Ditto, in footnotes"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: I__M

Answer:

Click to reveal IDEM

7 Across: "29. Awakening"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: A_____L

Answer:

Click to reveal AROUSAL

8 Across: "20. Elder brother of Moses"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: A___N

Answer:

Click to reveal AARON

9 Across: "22. Perfectly pitched?"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: N___T

Answer:

Click to reveal NOHIT

10 Across: "73. Really loving"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: I__O

Answer:

Click to reveal INTO

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 65. When Hamilton arrives in New York City, in "Hamilton"
2 Down 68. With 28-Down, longtime McDonald's chief
3 Down 54. Screwballs
4 Down 39. Body of policy advisers
5 Down 31. Enjoy
6 Down 40. Take home
7 Down 10. Soothing home remedy for puffy eyes
8 Down 16. Go over lightly
9 Down 9. Rocksteady precursor
10 Down 43. Like some short tennis matches

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "65. When Hamilton arrives in New York City, in "Hamilton""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: A__I

Answer:

Click to reveal ACTI

2 Down: "68. With 28-Down, longtime McDonald's chief"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'Y'
  • Another word like this: beam

Answer:

Click to reveal RAY

3 Down: "54. Screwballs"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'K' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: K___S

Answer:

Click to reveal KOOKS

4 Down: "39. Body of policy advisers"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 9 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'K'
  • Word pattern: T_______K

Answer:

Click to reveal THINKTANK

5 Down: "31. Enjoy"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: L__E

Answer:

Click to reveal LIKE

6 Down: "40. Take home"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: E__N

Answer:

Click to reveal EARN

7 Down: "10. Soothing home remedy for puffy eyes"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: T_____S

Answer:

Click to reveal TEABAGS

8 Down: "16. Go over lightly"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: S__M

Answer:

Click to reveal SKIM

9 Down: "9. Rocksteady precursor"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SKA

10 Down: "43. Like some short tennis matches"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with '2' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: 2__T

Answer:

Click to reveal 2SET

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

  1. Quick Scan: Read all clues once. Your brain starts working on them right away.
  2. Easy First: Fill in the shortest words (2-3 letters). These are usually simple words like "IT" or "ON".
  3. Use Crossings: When letters cross, they help you figure out harder words.
  4. Watch for Wordplay: Clues with question marks (?) are jokes or puns.
  5. 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
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Difficulty: Easy

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Last Updated: September 17, 2025 at 03:45 AM

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Today's NYT Crossword Down Clues September 17, 2025 - Complete Top-to-Bottom Answers

All NYT Down Clues September 17, 2025 - 44 Vertical Answers with Hints

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 44 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 September 17, 2025
NYT Down Clues - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Down Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date September 17, 2025
Day of Week Wednesday
Total Down Clues 44 clues
Direction Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty Tricky

All Down Clues - Complete List

Here are all 44 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.

Complete Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 1. ___ Club
2 Down 2. Actress Dunham
3 Down 3. Apollo mission mementos
4 Down 4. Alternative to a strike [cough cough]
5 Down 5. Variety
6 Down 6. Brooks & ___ (country duo)
7 Down 7. Literary download
8 Down 8. Anime style involving giant robots
9 Down 9. Rocksteady precursor
10 Down 10. Soothing home remedy for puffy eyes
11 Down 11. Spanish rice
12 Down 12. Sorcerous elder of folklore
13 Down 13. Garden hose problems
14 Down 16. Go over lightly
15 Down 19. Enemy agency in "Get Smart"
16 Down 23. ___ Maria (liqueur)
17 Down 26. Beatles sobriquet
18 Down 28. See 68-Down
19 Down 29. Slightly
20 Down 30. Go pit-a-pat
21 Down 31. Enjoy
22 Down 35. Texter's [!!!]
23 Down 36. Make "it," in a kids' game
24 Down 37. Ripening agent
25 Down 39. Body of policy advisers
26 Down 40. Take home
27 Down 41. Bird named for a Titan
28 Down 43. Like some short tennis matches
29 Down 44. Contrite answer to "Who put the empty ice cream carton back in the freezer?"
30 Down 47. Legendary sea monsters
31 Down 49. Some bottled waters
32 Down 51. String tightener on a guitar
33 Down 53. Ear covering
34 Down 54. Screwballs
35 Down 55. Director Kurosawa
36 Down 56. Caramel-filled candies
37 Down 57. Actress Palmer of "Nope"
38 Down 58. Outie's counterpart
39 Down 59. Hung on the clothesline
40 Down 63. Vape pen, informally
41 Down 65. When Hamilton arrives in New York City, in "Hamilton"
42 Down 66. Some ring decisions, in brief
43 Down 68. With 28-Down, longtime McDonald's chief
44 Down 70. Comedian Jo

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. ___ Club"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: E__S
  • Similar words: moose, elk
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ELKS

2 Down: "2. Actress Dunham"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: L__A
  • Similar words: Lena River
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LENA

3 Down: "3. Apollo mission mementos"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: M_______S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MOONROCKS

4 Down: "4. Alternative to a strike [cough cough]"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S_____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SICKOUT

5 Down: "5. Variety"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'K'
  • Similar words: like
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a kind of person
  • This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ILK

6 Down: "6. Brooks & ___ (country duo)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: D__N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DUNN

7 Down: "7. Literary download"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'K'
  • Word pattern: E___K
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EBOOK

8 Down: "8. Anime style involving giant robots"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: M___A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MECHA

9 Down: "9. Rocksteady precursor"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'A'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SKA

10 Down: "10. Soothing home remedy for puffy eyes"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 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 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TEABAGS

11 Down: "11. Spanish rice"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'Z'
  • Word pattern: A___Z
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ARROZ

12 Down: "12. Sorcerous elder of folklore"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: C___E
  • Similar words: witch, hag
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an ugly evil-looking old woman
  • This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CRONE

13 Down: "13. Garden hose problems"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'K' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: K___S
  • Similar words: crape, frizzle
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer KINKS

14 Down: "16. Go over lightly"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: S__M
  • Similar words: glance over, skim over
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid
  • This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SKIM

15 Down: "19. Enemy agency in "Get Smart""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'K' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: K__S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer KAOS

16 Down: "23. ___ Maria (liqueur)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'A'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TIA

17 Down: "26. Beatles sobriquet"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with '4'
  • Word pattern: F__4
  • This answer contains numbers
  • This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FAB4

18 Down: "28. See 68-Down"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'K' and ends with 'C'
  • Word pattern: K__C
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer KROC

19 Down: "29. Slightly"

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
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ATAD

20 Down: "30. Go pit-a-pat"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: R__E
  • Similar words: slipstream, speed
  • Opposite of: linger
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: any competition
  • This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RACE

21 Down: "31. Enjoy"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: L__E
  • Similar words: the like, alike
  • Opposite of: unalike
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a similar kind;
  • This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LIKE

22 Down: "35. Texter's [!!!]"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'G'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OMG

23 Down: "36. Make "it," in a kids' game"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'G'
  • Similar words: label, give chase
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a label written or printed on paper
  • This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TAG

24 Down: "37. Ripening agent"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: A__R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer AGER

25 Down: "39. Body of policy advisers"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'K'
  • Word pattern: T_______K
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer THINKTANK

26 Down: "40. Take home"

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
  • Similar words: realise, garner
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EARN

27 Down: "41. Bird named for a Titan"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: R__A
  • Similar words: Rhea americana, nandu
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RHEA

28 Down: "43. Like some short tennis matches"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with '2' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: 2__T
  • This answer contains numbers
  • This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer 2SET

29 Down: "44. Contrite answer to "Who put the empty ice cream carton back in the freezer?""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: I__D
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer IDID

30 Down: "47. Legendary sea monsters"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'K' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: K_____S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer KRAKENS

31 Down: "49. Some bottled waters"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: D_____S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DASANIS

32 Down: "51. String tightener on a guitar"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'G'
  • Similar words: oarlock, leg
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
  • This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PEG

33 Down: "53. Ear covering"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'K'
  • Word pattern: H__K
  • Similar words: chaff, stalk
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HUSK

34 Down: "54. Screwballs"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'K' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: K___S
  • Similar words: queer duck, odd fellow
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer KOOKS

35 Down: "55. Director Kurosawa"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: A___A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer AKIRA

36 Down: "56. Caramel-filled candies"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: R___S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ROLOS

37 Down: "57. Actress Palmer of "Nope""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'K' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: K__E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer KEKE

38 Down: "58. Outie's counterpart"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: I___E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 38

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer INNIE

39 Down: "59. Hung on the clothesline"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: D___D
  • Similar words: dehydrated, dry
  • Opposite of: wet
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: remove the moisture from and make dry
  • This is Down clue number 39

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DRIED

40 Down: "63. Vape pen, informally"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'G'
  • Word pattern: E__G
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 40

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ECIG

41 Down: "65. When Hamilton arrives in New York City, in "Hamilton""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: A__I
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 41

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ACTI

42 Down: "66. Some ring decisions, in brief"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: T__S
  • Similar words: TKO
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 42

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TKOS

43 Down: "68. With 28-Down, longtime McDonald's chief"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'Y'
  • Similar words: radiate, irradiation
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a column of light (as from a beacon)
  • This is Down clue number 43

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RAY

44 Down: "70. Comedian Jo"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'K' and ends with 'Y'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 44

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer KOY

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

  1. Fill-in-the-blank clues: These are usually the easiest Down entries
  2. Prefixes and suffixes: Common word parts often run vertically
  3. Abbreviations: Look for clues with "Abbr." or shortened forms
  4. Plural indicators: Words ending in 'S' are common in Down
  5. 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 44 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.

About This Page: We provide comprehensive Down clues solutions and hints for the NYT Crossword to help you improve your solving skills. This site is not affiliated with The New York Times.

Last Updated: September 17, 2025 at 05:13 AM

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