XWordHint Crossword Complete Solution: June 26, 2025
Our expert breakdown helps you solve the June 26 XWordHint crossword while expanding your vocabulary. Learn answer strategies and discover word connections.
Across Clues and Answers (33)
Clue #1: 1. "You stink, ump!"
Antonyms: applaud
Clue #2: 4. Hoppy brew, for short
Clue #3: 7. Bygone jeans brand whose name means "happiness" in Hebrew
Clue #4: 13. 757 or 767
Clue #5: 15. Recess
Clue #6: 16. Bell for the telephone, for one
Clue #7: 17. Secured by a slip
Clue #8: 18. John Lennon's middle name after 1969
Clue #9: 19. Hurricane / Nor'easter
Clue #10: 21. "The ability to be ill-at-ease inconspicuously," per Earl Wilson
Clue #11: 23. Downed
Clue #12: 24. Eponymous Belgian town
Clue #13: 26. ___ chic
Clue #14: 29. Bell location, often
Clue #15: 32. Must give
Clue #16: 35. Erupting with noise
Clue #17: 36. Pundit / Tsar
Clue #18: 39. Author who predicted electric submarines 15 years before they were invented
Clue #19: 40. Down state
Antonyms: happiness
Clue #20: 41. Forces offshore
Clue #21: 44. Word with six or sea
Antonyms: shallow
Clue #22: 45. Casual refusal
Clue #23: 46. Some roadside accommodations, in brief
Clue #24: 48. It's a fact!
Clue #25: 52. Cleaver / Dagger
Clue #26: 57. Onetime Japanese P.M. Shinzo ___
Clue #27: 58. Cocktail of tequila, lime juice and grapefruit soda
Clue #28: 59. They try to admit the worst first, informally
Clue #29: 61. Got things going
Antonyms: fold, closed
Clue #30: 62. Travelers in covered wagons
Clue #31: 63. Marquis name?
Clue #32: 64. Brillo competitor
Clue #33: 65. Choice words … which are necessary to interpret the answers to 19-, 36- and 52-Across and 10- and 33-Down
Across Clues and Answers (33)
Clue #1: 1. Original name for "bingo," after the bits used to cover the playing cards
Clue #2: 2. First Holy Roman emperor to be called "the Great"
Clue #3: 3. "Hurray!"
Clue #4: 4. Loving
Clue #5: 5. Part of a jury pool
Clue #6: 6. Boxing site
Clue #7: 7. Baby fish with pink, coho and sockeye varieties
Clue #8: 8. Potato, in Indian cuisine
Clue #9: 9. Boat with broad, square ends
Clue #10: 10. Sees / Espies
Clue #11: 11. Takes a role too far
Antonyms: underact
Clue #12: 12. Governor Lamont of Connecticut
Clue #13: 13. Music export from Tokyo, informally
Clue #14: 14. Like looks from mom and dad, say
Clue #15: 20. Music export from Seoul
Clue #16: 22. Breast plates?
Clue #17: 25. Atmospheric prefix
Clue #18: 27. Info found, appropriately, in "ticket agent"
Clue #19: 28. Apt nickname for a gumbo chef
Clue #20: 30. Kind of average
Clue #21: 31. City up the coast from Cleveland, OH
Clue #22: 32. Accessory for Broadway's Phantom
Clue #23: 33. Wells / Mouths
Clue #24: 34. Certain rehab docs
Clue #25: 37. Experienced
Antonyms: lack, refuse
Clue #26: 38. Love lines?
Clue #27: 39. Dutch cousin of Mac or Ben
Clue #28: 42. Centipede setting
Clue #29: 43. Long-running police procedural filmed in N.Y.C.
Clue #30: 47. Puts one's foot down
Clue #31: 49. Police weapon
Clue #32: 50. App-driven rides
Clue #33: 51. Interfere (with)
Clue #34: 53. Covid-19, colloquially
Clue #35: 54. Used social media for private notes, informally
Clue #36: 55. The "Amigos" of film, e.g.
Clue #37: 56. Grandson of Adam and Eve
Clue #38: 58. Lead-in to cast
Clue #39: 60. Car that went defunct in 1936
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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Saturday, November 1, 2025
All NYT Down Clues November 01, 2025 - 36 Vertical Answers with Hints
NYT Down Crossword November 01, 2025 - Master All 36 Top-to-Bottom Clues
Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 36 Down clues. We have all the vertical answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!
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About Today's Down Clues
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | November 01, 2025 |
| Day of Week | Saturday |
| Total Down Clues | 36 clues |
| Direction | Vertical (Top to Bottom) |
| Difficulty | Tricky |
All Down Clues - Complete List
Here are all 36 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Down | 1. Arose |
| 2 Down | 2. Mertens of tennis |
| 3 Down | 3. Wasn't doing well |
| 4 Down | 4. One way to enjoy the great outdoors, informally |
| 5 Down | 5. They break after some drives |
| 6 Down | 6. Boarding datum, in brief |
| 7 Down | 7. Basic baseball stat |
| 8 Down | 8. Toyota models from 1978 to 1999 |
| 9 Down | 9. Greek goddess whose name becomes a Mexican beer if you change the first letter to T |
| 10 Down | 10. Texter's disclaimer |
| 11 Down | 11. "___ am your father" (often-misquoted film line) |
| 12 Down | 12. Product with the onetime slogan "An adventure in every bowl!" |
| 13 Down | 13. Superficially conceal, as a problem |
| 14 Down | 14. Conflicts waged on behalf of third-party powers |
| 15 Down | 21. Whispered exhortation |
| 16 Down | 24. Settled a debt reluctantly |
| 17 Down | 25. When many take stock, informally? |
| 18 Down | 26. Fr. title |
| 19 Down | 28. Put away some groceries? |
| 20 Down | 29. Like many houses |
| 21 Down | 30. "I'll think about this and decide later" grouping |
| 22 Down | 31. "Apparently no" |
| 23 Down | 32. Two-in-one computer command |
| 24 Down | 36. Atop |
| 25 Down | 37. Atypical, to Antonius |
| 26 Down | 39. Certain smock |
| 27 Down | 42. Does self-checkout? |
| 28 Down | 43. Christian who was the 2018 N.L. M.V.P. |
| 29 Down | 47. Number of Spanish provincias that touch Portugal |
| 30 Down | 48. Vibe |
| 31 Down | 49. Founder of the record label Aftermath |
| 32 Down | 51. One direction |
| 33 Down | 52. Part of a Greek Row, informally |
| 34 Down | 54. Certain fancy attire, for short |
| 35 Down | 56. Cara ___ (Italian term of affection) |
| 36 Down | 57. Prez with a V.P. nicknamed "Cactus Jack" |
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:
- November 26 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- January 28 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
- Down Clues NYT September 29 2025 Todays
- July 26 2023 NYT Clues Solutions
Complete Down Solutions:
1 Down: "1. Arose"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'G' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: G___P
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 1
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
GOTUP
2 Down: "2. Mertens of tennis"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: E___E
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 2
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ELISE
3 Down: "3. Wasn't doing well"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: A___D
- Similar words: trouble, pain
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: be ill or unwell
- This is Down clue number 3
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
AILED
4 Down: "4. One way to enjoy the great outdoors, informally"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: R____P
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 4
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
RVTRIP
5 Down: "5. They break after some drives"
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: football tee, teeing ground
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: the starting place for each hole on a golf course
- This is Down clue number 5
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
TEES
6 Down: "6. Boarding datum, in brief"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'D'
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 6
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ETD
7 Down: "7. Basic baseball stat"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
- Similar words: epoch, geological era
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 7
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ERA
8 Down: "8. Toyota models from 1978 to 1999"
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
- Similar words: tiercel, tercel
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: male hawk especially male peregrine or gyrfalcon
- This is Down clue number 8
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
TERCELS
9 Down: "9. Greek goddess whose name becomes a Mexican beer if you change the first letter to T"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: H____E
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 9
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
HECATE
10 Down: "10. Texter's disclaimer"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: I__O
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 10
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
IMHO
11 Down: "11. "___ am your father" (often-misquoted film line)"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'I'
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 11
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
NOI
12 Down: "12. Product with the onetime slogan "An adventure in every bowl!""
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: A_______S
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 12
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
ALPHABITS
13 Down: "13. Superficially conceal, as a problem"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: P_______R
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 13
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
PAPEROVER
14 Down: "14. Conflicts waged on behalf of third-party powers"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: P_______S
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 14
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
PROXYWARS
15 Down: "21. Whispered exhortation"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: P______N
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 15
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
PASSITON
16 Down: "24. Settled a debt reluctantly"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: P______P
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 16
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
PONIEDUP
17 Down: "25. When many take stock, informally?"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: I__S
- Similar words: IPO
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a corporation's first offer to sell stock to the public
- This is Down clue number 17
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
IPOS
18 Down: "26. Fr. title"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: M__E
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 18
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
MLLE
19 Down: "28. Put away some groceries?"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: E___N
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 19
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
EATIN
20 Down: "29. Like many houses"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: E___D
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 20
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
EAVED
21 Down: "30. "I'll think about this and decide later" grouping"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: M_______E
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 21
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
MAYBEPILE
22 Down: "31. "Apparently no""
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 9 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 22
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
IGUESSNOT
23 Down: "32. Two-in-one computer command"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: C_______E
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 23
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
COPYPASTE
24 Down: "36. Atop"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 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 24
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
UPON
25 Down: "37. Atypical, to Antonius"
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
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 25
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
RARA
26 Down: "39. Certain smock"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: L_____T
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 26
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
LABCOAT
27 Down: "42. Does self-checkout?"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: P____S
- Similar words: dress, plume
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: dress or groom with elaborate care
- This is Down clue number 27
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
PRIMPS
28 Down: "43. Christian who was the 2018 N.L. M.V.P."
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'H'
- Word pattern: Y____H
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 28
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
YELICH
29 Down: "47. Number of Spanish provincias that touch Portugal"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: S___E
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 29
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
SIETE
30 Down: "48. Vibe"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: T___R
- Similar words: strain, tenor voice
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: the adult male singing voice above baritone
- This is Down clue number 30
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
TENOR
31 Down: "49. Founder of the record label Aftermath"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: D___E
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 31
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
DRDRE
32 Down: "51. One direction"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'E' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: E__T
- Similar words: E, Orient
- Opposite of: west
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
- This is Down clue number 32
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
EAST
33 Down: "52. Part of a Greek Row, informally"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: F__T
- Similar words: fraternity
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a social club for male undergraduates
- This is Down clue number 33
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
FRAT
34 Down: "54. Certain fancy attire, for short"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'X'
- Similar words: black tie, dinner jacket
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: semiformal evening dress for men
- This is Down clue number 34
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
TUX
35 Down: "56. Cara ___ (Italian term of affection)"
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 35
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
MIA
36 Down: "57. Prez with a V.P. nicknamed "Cactus Jack""
Helpful hints for this Down clue:
- This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'R'
- Similar words: F. D. Roosevelt, Roosevelt
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Down clue number 36
Answer: Click to reveal the Down answer
FDR
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 36 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.