XWordHint Crossword Complete Solution: June 25, 2025
Our expert breakdown helps you solve the June 25 XWordHint crossword while expanding your vocabulary. Learn answer strategies and discover word connections.
Across Clues and Answers (35)
Clue #1: 1. Besmirch
Clue #2: 4. Sound of a bass drum
Clue #3: 9. "Challenge accepted!"
Clue #4: 14. TV newswoman Cabrera
Clue #5: 15. Drive back
Antonyms: attract
Clue #6: 16. Like avaricious eyes
Clue #7: 17. Historic agreement of 1215
Clue #8: 19. Wear on earth?
Clue #9: 20. "Through the fog it came" in Part I of Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner"
Clue #10: 21. Big name in Dadaism
Clue #11: 22. Lets borrow
Clue #12: 23. "Dream a Little Dream of Me" singer of 1968, familiarly
Clue #13: 27. What silken tofu may replace in vegan recipes
Clue #14: 28. Frog's friend in an easy-reader classic
Clue #15: 30. Ethnic group of Rwanda
Clue #16: 31. California ___ (abstaining from everything but cannabis, say)
Antonyms: playful, intoxicated
Clue #17: 34. Formally forces out
Antonyms: repatriate
Clue #18: 36. Onomatopoetic breakfast trio
Clue #19: 39. Facility for outpatients
Clue #20: 40. Yorkshire metropolis
Clue #21: 41. Delay deciding, informally
Clue #22: 42. Olympic blade
Clue #23: 44. Olympic "blade"
Clue #24: 47. 907, for a high one
Clue #25: 49. Bit of gear for Vermeer
Clue #26: 53. Bad bug
Clue #27: 54. 2008 romantic drama starring Joaquin Phoenix and Gwyneth Paltrow
Clue #28: 56. Concern for an Allied ship
Clue #29: 58. Incentive to stay indoors on a sweltering day, informally … or a hint to four squares in this puzzle
Clue #30: 59. "Cheers" in Chiapas
Clue #31: 60. Bird-related
Clue #32: 61. Simu ___, portrayer of Rival Ken in "Barbie"
Clue #33: 62. "Ergo …"
Clue #34: 63. Flashy fish
Clue #35: 64. A person's soul mate, with "the"
Across Clues and Answers (35)
Clue #1: 1. Tex-Mex treat
Clue #2: 2. Like a clock with hands
Antonyms: digital
Clue #3: 3. Miscellaneous collection
Clue #4: 4. Expansive parcels
Clue #5: 5. Love, in emoji-speak
Clue #6: 6. Tool for removing a tree stump
Clue #7: 7. M.L.B. team that retired Strawberry's #18
Clue #8: 8. Substance in stars and neon signs
Clue #9: 9. Flanged girder
Clue #10: 10. Healthful snack brand
Clue #11: 11. Home to the Museum of the Portuguese Language
Clue #12: 12. "That's unexpected …"
Antonyms: even
Clue #13: 13. Bill promoting science education
Clue #14: 18. One of the Bobbsey twins, in children's literature
Clue #15: 24. Top-selling musical artist of the 2010s
Clue #16: 25. Part of a dance
Clue #17: 26. Questionable, in modern lingo
Clue #18: 29. Source of prophecy
Clue #19: 31. Popular stocking stuffer?
Clue #20: 32. Nail polish brand with a MillenniYUM shade
Clue #21: 33. Quietly added to a thread
Clue #22: 35. Marked, in a way
Clue #23: 36. Legato notation, in music
Antonyms: focus
Clue #24: 37. Tripled, then tripled again
Clue #25: 38. "Don't let up. You've got this!"
Clue #26: 39. Tax prep pro
Clue #27: 43. Acquisition that may solve a mouse problem
Clue #28: 44. Opera with a baritone Iago
Clue #29: 45. "Quickest way to Harlem," in song
Clue #30: 46. Former stray, often
Clue #31: 48. Get the edge over
Clue #32: 50. Rite place at the rite time?
Clue #33: 51. ___ Doone (cookie brand)
Clue #34: 52. First lady of Italy?
Clue #35: 55. "___ got some difficult days ahead": Martin Luther King Jr.
Clue #36: 56. Team for gymnasts Biles and Chiles
Clue #37: 57. Blacklist
Expert Solving Strategies
- Look for fill-in-the-blank clues first (they're often easiest)
- Watch for question marks indicating wordplay
- Check vowel patterns in partially solved words
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Tuesday, October 7, 2025
NYT Down Today October 07, 2025: Complete Vertical Clues Walkthrough
All NYT Down Clues October 07, 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
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | October 07, 2025 |
| Day of Week | Tuesday |
| Total Down Clues | 37 clues |
| Direction | Vertical (Top to Bottom) |
| Difficulty | Medium |
All Down Clues - Complete List
Here are all 37 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 1. Embellishes |
| 2 Down | 2. W.W. II menace |
| 3 Down | 3. "Fiddler on the Roof" protagonist |
| 4 Down | 4. Drinking vessel that often has a hinged lid |
| 5 Down | 5. Wood strip |
| 6 Down | 6. ___ fixe |
| 7 Down | 7. Run out, as a subscription |
| 8 Down | 8. 16-Across, to Molière |
| 9 Down | 9. Italian dessert menu staple |
| 10 Down | 10. Kick off |
| 11 Down | 11. Certain monk(ey)s |
| 12 Down | 12. Coup d'___ |
| 13 Down | 14. Winter hrs. in Salt Lake City |
| 14 Down | 20. Sushi seaweed |
| 15 Down | 24. Pointed part of a pitchfork |
| 16 Down | 26. Not fooled by |
| 17 Down | 27. Central Plains tribe |
| 18 Down | 28. Wreck beyond repair |
| 19 Down | 30. Ensnare |
| 20 Down | 31. "My bro!" |
| 21 Down | 32. Process of change over generations |
| 22 Down | 33. Still learning to navigate local landmarks, say |
| 23 Down | 35. Prefix with watt |
| 24 Down | 36. Purchase for a family room |
| 25 Down | 38. Opposed to |
| 26 Down | 42. Spirit of Mexico? |
| 27 Down | 43. Dish that's "slung" |
| 28 Down | 48. Open, as a bottle |
| 29 Down | 49. Some Dutch cheeses |
| 30 Down | 51. Major British grocery chain |
| 31 Down | 52. Narnia lion |
| 32 Down | 53. Like spinach or chard |
| 33 Down | 54. Material for some gloves and balloons |
| 34 Down | 55. Largest member of the dolphin family |
| 35 Down | 57. Canal-turned-boulevard in Schenectady, N.Y. |
| 36 Down | 58. The "R" of R/H/E |
| 37 Down | 59. Airport org. |
Detailed Hints and Answers for All Down Clues
Need help? Here are comprehensive hints and answers for each Down clue. Also check these helpful guides:
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Complete Down Solutions:
1 Down: "1. Embellishes"
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: order, social club
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a formal association of people with similar interests
- This is Down clue number 1
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
GILDS
2 Down: "2. W.W. II menace"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'U' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: U___T
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 2
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
UBOAT
3 Down: "3. "Fiddler on the Roof" protagonist"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: T___E
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 3
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
TEVYE
4 Down: "4. Drinking vessel that often has a hinged lid"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: S___N
- Similar words: beer mug, Gertrude Stein
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a mug intended for serving beer
- This is Down clue number 4
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
STEIN
5 Down: "5. Wood strip"
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 5
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
LATH
6 Down: "6. ___ fixe"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 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 6
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
IDEE
7 Down: "7. Run out, as a subscription"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: L___E
- Similar words: reversion, backslide
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a mistake resulting from inattention
- This is Down clue number 7
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
LAPSE
8 Down: "8. 16-Across, to Molière"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: A___R
- Similar words: intimacy, involvement
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship
- This is Down clue number 8
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
AMOUR
9 Down: "9. Italian dessert menu staple"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'I'
- Word pattern: C_____I
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 9
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
CANNOLI
10 Down: "10. Kick off"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: I_______E
- Similar words: prompt, incite
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: provoke or stir up
- This is Down clue number 10
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
INSTIGATE
11 Down: "11. Certain monk(ey)s"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: C_______S
- Similar words: capuchin, Cebus capucinus
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a hooded cloak for women
- This is Down clue number 11
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
CAPUCHINS
12 Down: "12. Coup d'___"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: E__T
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 12
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ETAT
13 Down: "14. Winter hrs. in Salt Lake City"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'T'
- Similar words: Mountain Time
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: standard time in the 7th time zone west of Greenwich
- This is Down clue number 13
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
MST
14 Down: "20. Sushi seaweed"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'I'
- Word pattern: N__I
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 14
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
NORI
15 Down: "24. Pointed part of a pitchfork"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: T__E
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler
- This is Down clue number 15
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
TINE
16 Down: "26. Not fooled by"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: O__O
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 16
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ONTO
17 Down: "27. Central Plains tribe"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: O__E
- Similar words: Oto
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 17
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
OTOE
18 Down: "28. Wreck beyond repair"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: T___L
- Similar words: entire, totality
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: the whole amount
- This is Down clue number 18
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
TOTAL
19 Down: "30. Ensnare"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: T__P
- Similar words: ambuscade, entrap
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 19
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
TRAP
20 Down: "31. "My bro!""
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: D__E
- Similar words: dandy, buster
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: an informal form of address for a man
- This is Down clue number 20
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
DUDE
21 Down: "32. Process of change over generations"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: E_______N
- Similar words: development, phylogeny
- Opposite of: devolution
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 21
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
EVOLUTION
22 Down: "33. Still learning to navigate local landmarks, say"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: N_______N
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 22
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
NEWINTOWN
23 Down: "35. Prefix with watt"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: T__A
- Similar words: Pidlimdi, Yamaltu
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a three-tone Chadic language
- This is Down clue number 23
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
TERA
24 Down: "36. Purchase for a family room"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'V'
- Word pattern: H__V
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 24
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
HDTV
25 Down: "38. Opposed to"
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
- Opposite of: pro
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 25
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ANTI
26 Down: "42. Spirit of Mexico?"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: T_____A
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: Mexican liquor made from fermented juices of an agave plant
- This is Down clue number 26
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
TEQUILA
27 Down: "43. Dish that's "slung""
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'H'
- Word pattern: H__H
- Similar words: hasheesh, hashish
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: chopped meat mixed with potatoes and browned
- This is Down clue number 27
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
HASH
28 Down: "48. Open, as a bottle"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'U' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: U___P
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 28
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
UNCAP
29 Down: "49. Some Dutch cheeses"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: E___S
- Similar words: Edam
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 29
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
EDAMS
30 Down: "51. Major British grocery chain"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: T___O
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 30
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
TESCO
31 Down: "52. Narnia lion"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: A___N
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 31
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ASLAN
32 Down: "53. Like spinach or chard"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: L___Y
- Opposite of: leafless
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: having or covered with leaves
- This is Down clue number 32
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
LEAFY
33 Down: "54. Material for some gloves and balloons"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'X'
- Word pattern: L___X
- Similar words: latex paint
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 33
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
LATEX
34 Down: "55. Largest member of the dolphin family"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: O__A
- Similar words: grampus, killer whale
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 34
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ORCA
35 Down: "57. Canal-turned-boulevard in Schenectady, N.Y."
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: E__E
- Similar words: Lake Erie
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 35
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ERIE
36 Down: "58. The "R" of R/H/E"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: R__S
- Similar words: fly the coop, turn tail
- Opposite of: malfunction
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 36
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
RUNS
37 Down: "59. Airport org."
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 37
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
TSA
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.