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Tuesday, October 28, 2025

NYT Across Crossword October 28, 2025 - Master All 37 Left-to-Right Clues

Tuesday's NYT Across Oct 28 - Full Horizontal Grid Solutions

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 37 Across clues. We have all the horizontal answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Across Clues

NYT Across clues solutions for October 28, 2025
NYT Across Clues - Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Across Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date October 28, 2025
Day of Week Tuesday
Total Across Clues 37 clues
Direction Horizontal (Left to Right)
Difficulty Tricky

All Across Clues - Complete List

Here are all 37 Across clues for today's puzzle. These go horizontally from left to right.

Complete Across Clues List
Number Clue
1 Across 1. Six years, for a U.S. senator
2 Across 5. Portable speaker?
3 Across 9. Is behind
4 Across 13. ___ jelly, popular boba tea topping
5 Across 14. Beginning
6 Across 15. Orbit, e.g.
7 Across 16. Little guys in striped coats
8 Across 18. What a booth in a recording studio shouldn't have
9 Across 19. Build-your-own breakfast spot
10 Across 20. Tattoo artist
11 Across 21. $$$ set aside for old age
12 Across 22. Child's living room hideaway
13 Across 24. Leftover piece
14 Across 28. Santa ___, Calif.
15 Across 29. ___ Max, singer with the 2018 hit "Sweet but Psycho"
16 Across 30. Vessel with a spout
17 Across 33. Hook or Cook: Abbr.
18 Across 37. Alternative cut to a bob
19 Across 39. Comedian Margaret
20 Across 40. Style of a room
21 Across 41. Word before chance or pickings
22 Across 42. Plea before an impulsive act
23 Across 44. Singer Grande, to fans
24 Across 45. Plop yourself down
25 Across 47. Melodramatic crying
26 Across 49. Beverage containers for people on the move
27 Across 54. A/C measure
28 Across 55. Adam of "The O.C."
29 Across 56. Reason why
30 Across 61. Eight, in Spain
31 Across 62. Personal treasure chest ... or what each of the five groups of shaded letters illustrates?
32 Across 63. Tandoori-baked bread
33 Across 64. Businesswoman Lauder
34 Across 65. German-based international supermarket chain
35 Across 66. "Twilight" vampire Cullen
36 Across 67. General ___ shrimp
37 Across 68. Russian denial

Detailed Hints and Answers for All Across Clues

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

Complete Across Solutions:

1 Across: "1. Six years, for a U.S. senator"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: T__M
  • Similar words: full term, terminal figure
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a word or expression used for some particular thing
  • This is Across clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer TERM

2 Across: "5. Portable speaker?"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: S__I
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SIRI

3 Across: "9. Is behind"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: O__S
  • Similar words: owe
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: be obliged to pay or repay
  • This is Across clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer OWES

4 Across: "13. ___ jelly, popular boba tea topping"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: A__E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ALOE

5 Across: "14. Beginning"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: O___T
  • Similar words: onrush, attack
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the beginning or early stages
  • This is Across clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ONSET

6 Across: "15. Orbit, e.g."

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: P__H
  • Similar words: track, course
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a course of conduct
  • This is Across clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer PATH

7 Across: "16. Little guys in striped coats"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 10 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'Z' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: Z________S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ZEBRACOLTS

8 Across: "18. What a booth in a recording studio shouldn't have"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: E__O
  • Similar words: resound, ring
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ECHO

9 Across: "19. Build-your-own breakfast spot"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: O_______R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer OMELETBAR

10 Across: "20. Tattoo artist"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: I___R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer INKER

11 Across: "21. $$$ set aside for old age"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'A'
  • Similar words: anger, ire
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer IRA

12 Across: "22. Child's living room hideaway"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S______T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SOFAFORT

13 Across: "24. Leftover piece"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: R_____T
  • Similar words: leftover, remainder
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer REMNANT

14 Across: "28. Santa ___, Calif."

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ANA

15 Across: "29. ___ Max, singer with the 2018 hit "Sweet but Psycho""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer AVA

16 Across: "30. Vessel with a spout"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: T____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle
  • This is Across clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer TEAPOT

17 Across: "33. Hook or Cook: Abbr."

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: C__T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer CAPT

18 Across: "37. Alternative cut to a bob"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: P___E
  • Similar words: hob, brownie
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
  • This is Across clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer PIXIE

19 Across: "39. Comedian Margaret"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'O'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer CHO

20 Across: "40. Style of a room"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: D___R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer DECOR

21 Across: "41. Word before chance or pickings"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: S__M
  • Similar words: thin, slight
  • Opposite of: gain
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: take off weight
  • This is Across clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SLIM

22 Across: "42. Plea before an impulsive act"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: S____E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer STOPME

23 Across: "44. Singer Grande, to fans"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'I'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ARI

24 Across: "45. Plop yourself down"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Similar words: posture, sit around
  • Opposite of: arise
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: be seated
  • This is Across clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SIT

25 Across: "47. Melodramatic crying"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'G'
  • Word pattern: S_____G
  • Similar words: sob
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: convulsive gasp made while weeping
  • This is Across clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SOBBING

26 Across: "49. Beverage containers for people on the move"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: T______S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer TOGOCUPS

27 Across: "54. A/C measure"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'U'
  • Similar words: B.Th.U.
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer BTU

28 Across: "55. Adam of "The O.C.""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: B___Y
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer BRODY

29 Across: "56. Reason why"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: R_______E
  • Similar words: principle
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer RATIONALE

30 Across: "61. Eight, in Spain"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: O__O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer OCHO

31 Across: "62. Personal treasure chest ... or what each of the five groups of shaded letters illustrates?"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 10 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'J' and ends with 'X'
  • Word pattern: J________X
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer JEWELRYBOX

32 Across: "63. Tandoori-baked bread"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: N__N
  • Similar words: nan
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer NAAN

33 Across: "64. Businesswoman Lauder"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: E___E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ESTEE

34 Across: "65. German-based international supermarket chain"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: A__I
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ALDI

35 Across: "66. "Twilight" vampire Cullen"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: E__E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ESME

36 Across: "67. General ___ shrimp"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: T__S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer TSOS

37 Across: "68. Russian denial"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: N__T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer NYET

Expert Strategies for Solving Across Clues

Master the horizontal clues with these professional tips:

Why Start with Across Clues?

  • Across clues often provide more letter intersections
  • Reading left to right feels more natural
  • Many common phrases run horizontally
  • Across answers often help solve Down clues

Across Clue Patterns to Recognize

  1. Fill-in-the-blank clues: These are usually the easiest Across entries
  2. Common phrases: Many idioms run horizontally
  3. Abbreviations: Look for clues with "Abbr." or shortened forms
  4. Plural indicators: Words ending in 'S' are common in Across
  5. Pop culture references: Names and titles often appear horizontally

Time-Saving Across Techniques

Technique How It Helps
Scan all Across first Get a mental map of the horizontal flow
Fill short Across words 3-4 letter words are often articles or prepositions
Use crossing letters Down letters help confirm Across answers
Look for themes Related Across answers often share a theme

Frequently Asked Questions About Across Clues

What are Across clues in crossword puzzles?

Across clues are the horizontal entries in a crossword puzzle that read from left to right. They're numbered and correspond to specific rows in the grid.

Should I solve Across or Down clues first?

Many solvers prefer starting with Across clues because reading left-to-right feels more natural. However, the best approach is to solve the clues you find easiest first, regardless of direction.

How many Across clues are in today's puzzle?

Today's NYT crossword has 37 Across clues.

Are Across clues easier than Down clues?

Neither direction is inherently easier. The difficulty depends on the specific clues and your knowledge. However, Across clues often contain more common phrases and expressions.

How do Across clues interact with Down clues?

Across and Down clues intersect at various points in the grid. Solving one can provide letters that help solve the other, making the puzzle easier as you progress.

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October 28, 2025 NYT Crossword Solutions

Today's Puzzle Difficulty: Moderate

Pro Tip: Start with the fill-in-the-blank clues - they're usually the easiest entry points!

Across Clues - Complete List

No. Clue Letters
1A 1. Six years, for a U.S. senator 4
2A 5. Portable speaker? 4
3A 9. Is behind 4
4A 13. ___ jelly, popular boba tea topping 4
5A 14. Beginning 5
6A 15. Orbit, e.g. 4
7A 16. Little guys in striped coats 10
8A 18. What a booth in a recording studio shouldn't have 4
9A 19. Build-your-own breakfast spot 9
10A 20. Tattoo artist 5
11A 21. $$$ set aside for old age 3
12A 22. Child's living room hideaway 8
13A 24. Leftover piece 7
14A 28. Santa ___, Calif. 3
15A 29. ___ Max, singer with the 2018 hit "Sweet but Psycho" 3
16A 30. Vessel with a spout 6
17A 33. Hook or Cook: Abbr. 4
18A 37. Alternative cut to a bob 5
19A 39. Comedian Margaret 3
20A 40. Style of a room 5
21A 41. Word before chance or pickings 4
22A 42. Plea before an impulsive act 6
23A 44. Singer Grande, to fans 3
24A 45. Plop yourself down 3
25A 47. Melodramatic crying 7
26A 49. Beverage containers for people on the move 8
27A 54. A/C measure 3
28A 55. Adam of "The O.C." 5
29A 56. Reason why 9
30A 61. Eight, in Spain 4
31A 62. Personal treasure chest ... or what each of the five groups of shaded letters illustrates? 10
32A 63. Tandoori-baked bread 4
33A 64. Businesswoman Lauder 5
34A 65. German-based international supermarket chain 4
35A 66. "Twilight" vampire Cullen 4
36A 67. General ___ shrimp 4
37A 68. Russian denial 4

Across Clues - Strategic Hints

1A: "1. Six years, for a U.S. senator"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a word or expression used for some particular thing
  • Similar words include: full term, terminus, condition
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TERM

Remember this word for future puzzles!

2A: "5. Portable speaker?"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SIRI

Remember this word for future puzzles!

3A: "9. Is behind"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that be obliged to pay or repay
  • Similar words include: owe
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: OWES

Remember this word for future puzzles!

4A: "13. ___ jelly, popular boba tea topping"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that succulent plants having rosettes of leaves usually with fiber like hemp and spikes of showy flowers; found chiefly in africa
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ALOE

Remember this word for future puzzles!

5A: "14. Beginning"

5 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the beginning or early stages
  • Similar words include: onrush, oncoming, attack
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ONSET

Remember this word for future puzzles!

6A: "15. Orbit, e.g."

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a course of conduct
  • Similar words include: track, course, way of life
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: PATH

Remember this word for future puzzles!

7A: "16. Little guys in striped coats"

10 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ZEBRACOLTS

Remember this word for future puzzles!

8A: "18. What a booth in a recording studio shouldn't have"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
  • Similar words include: ring, reverberate, reverberation
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ECHO

Remember this word for future puzzles!

9A: "19. Build-your-own breakfast spot"

9 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: OMELETBAR

Remember this word for future puzzles!

10A: "20. Tattoo artist"

5 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: INKER

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11A: "21. $$$ set aside for old age"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a militant organization of irish nationalists who used terrorism and guerilla warfare in an effort to drive british forces from northern ireland and achieve a united independent ireland
  • Similar words include: Provisional Irish Republican Army, Irish Republican Army, anger
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: IRA

Remember this word for future puzzles!

12A: "22. Child's living room hideaway"

8 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SOFAFORT

Remember this word for future puzzles!

13A: "24. Leftover piece"

7 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
  • Similar words include: oddment, end, remainder
  • Pattern: _______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: REMNANT

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14A: "28. Santa ___, Calif."

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that mother of the ancient irish gods; sometimes identified with danu
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ANA

Remember this word for future puzzles!

15A: "29. ___ Max, singer with the 2018 hit "Sweet but Psycho""

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: AVA

Remember this word for future puzzles!

16A: "30. Vessel with a spout"

6 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that pot for brewing tea; usually has a spout and handle
  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TEAPOT

Remember this word for future puzzles!

17A: "33. Hook or Cook: Abbr."

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: CAPT

Remember this word for future puzzles!

18A: "37. Alternative cut to a bob"

5 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
  • Similar words include: pyxie, imp, gremlin
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: PIXIE

Remember this word for future puzzles!

19A: "39. Comedian Margaret"

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: CHO

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20A: "40. Style of a room"

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior
  • Similar words include: interior decoration
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: DECOR

Remember this word for future puzzles!

21A: "41. Word before chance or pickings"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that take off weight
  • Similar words include: melt off, slender, lose weight
  • Opposite of: gain
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SLIM

Remember this word for future puzzles!

22A: "42. Plea before an impulsive act"

6 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: STOPME

Remember this word for future puzzles!

23A: "44. Singer Grande, to fans"

3 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ARI

Remember this word for future puzzles!

24A: "45. Plop yourself down"

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that be around, often idly or without specific purpose
  • Similar words include: sit down, model, pose
  • Opposite of: stand, arise
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SIT

Remember this word for future puzzles!

25A: "47. Melodramatic crying"

7 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that convulsive gasp made while weeping
  • Similar words include: sob
  • Pattern: _______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SOBBING

Remember this word for future puzzles!

26A: "49. Beverage containers for people on the move"

8 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TOGOCUPS

Remember this word for future puzzles!

27A: "54. A/C measure"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a unit of heat equal to the amount of heat required to raise one pound of water one degree fahrenheit at one atmosphere pressure; equivalent to 251.997 calories
  • Similar words include: British thermal unit, B.Th.U.
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: BTU

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28A: "55. Adam of "The O.C.""

5 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: BRODY

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29A: "56. Reason why"

9 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
  • Similar words include: principle
  • Pattern: _________
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Answer: RATIONALE

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30A: "61. Eight, in Spain"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: OCHO

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31A: "62. Personal treasure chest ... or what each of the five groups of shaded letters illustrates?"

10 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
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Answer: JEWELRYBOX

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32A: "63. Tandoori-baked bread"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that leavened bread baked in a clay oven in india; usually shaped like a teardrop
  • Similar words include: nan
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: NAAN

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33A: "64. Businesswoman Lauder"

5 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: ESTEE

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34A: "65. German-based international supermarket chain"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ALDI

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35A: "66. "Twilight" vampire Cullen"

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ESME

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36A: "67. General ___ shrimp"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: TSOS

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37A: "68. Russian denial"

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: NYET

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Down Clues - Complete List

No. Clue Letters
1D 1. Tea brand once owned by Starbucks 4
2D 2. Kind of sch. for grades one to six 4
3D 3. Bit of spa attire 4
4D 4. Magician of Arthurian legend 6
5D 5. Sort who's too good for everyone else 4
6D 6. Cuba y Puerto Rico 5
7D 7. Fashionably old-fashioned 5
8D 8. "___ a date!" 3
9D 9. Like some sandwiches 8
10D 10. Super-silly sort 5
11D 11. Thin air 5
12D 12. Brief 5
13D 14. It may be in the low 90s 6
14D 17. Make fizzy 6
15D 20. McKellen who played Gandalf 3
16D 23. The 2% in 2% milk 3
17D 24. Performs like Playboi Carti, say 4
18D 25. The dark side 4
19D 26. Longer than midi 4
20D 27. Diplomat's skill 4
21D 31. Vietnamese soup 3
22D 32. "That was clumsy of me!" 4
23D 34. Smoothie "superfruit" 4
24D 35. NSFW stuff 4
25D 36. Calc prerequisite 4
26D 38. "Get me out of here!" 8
27D 40. Person who's in the red 6
28D 42. Good name for a chef? 3
29D 43. Hanging over a baby's crib 6
30D 46. Very cold and wet 3
31D 48. John who wrote "The Pilgrim's Progress" 6
32D 49. Certain steak 5
33D 50. Deep-sea predators 5
34D 51. Give extreme effort, in slang 5
35D 52. "Any ___ is good ___" (public relations saying) 5
36D 53. Managed 5
37D 57. Informal shirts 4
38D 58. With dexterity 4
39D 59. Ore deposit 4
40D 60. Opposite of entrance 4
41D 62. Hot tub nozzle 3

Down Clues - Strategic Hints

1D: "1. Tea brand once owned by Starbucks"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: TAZO

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2D: "2. Kind of sch. for grades one to six"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ELEM

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3D: "3. Bit of spa attire"

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that any loose flowing garment
  • Similar words include: vest, clothe, drape
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ROBE

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4D: "4. Magician of Arthurian legend"

6 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that (arthurian legend) the magician who acted as king arthur's advisor
  • Similar words include: Falco columbarius, pigeon hawk
  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: MERLIN

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5D: "5. Sort who's too good for everyone else"

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a person regarded as arrogant and annoying
  • Similar words include: snot, prig, snoot
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: SNOB

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6D: "6. Cuba y Puerto Rico"

5 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: ISLAS

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7D: "7. Fashionably old-fashioned"

5 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a fashion reminiscent of the past
  • Similar words include: retroactive, ex post facto
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: RETRO

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8D: "8. "___ a date!""

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers and telecommunications to retrieve and store and transmit information
  • Similar words include: information technology, IT
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: ITS

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9D: "9. Like some sandwiches"

8 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ________
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Answer: OPENFACE

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10D: "10. Super-silly sort"

5 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a person who is regarded as eccentric or mad
  • Similar words include: whacko, nutter
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: WACKO

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11D: "11. Thin air"

5 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the fifth and highest element after air and earth and fire and water; was believed to be the substance composing all heavenly bodies
  • Similar words include: quintessence, aether, vinyl ether
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: ETHER

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12D: "12. Brief"

5 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the location on a baseball field where the shortstop is stationed
  • Similar words include: little, curtly, forgetful
  • Opposite of: long, retentive
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Answer: SHORT

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13D: "14. It may be in the low 90s"

6 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that any isomeric saturated hydrocarbon found in petroleum and used as a fuel and solvent
  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: OCTANE

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14D: "17. Make fizzy"

6 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that expose to fresh air
  • Similar words include: air out, activate, air
  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: AERATE

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15D: "20. McKellen who played Gandalf"

3 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: IAN

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16D: "23. The 2% in 2% milk"

3 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a soft greasy substance occurring in organic tissue and consisting of a mixture of lipids (mostly triglycerides)
  • Similar words include: plump, avoirdupois, juicy
  • Opposite of: nonfat, thin
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Answer: FAT

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17D: "24. Performs like Playboi Carti, say"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
  • Similar words include: belt, knap, knock
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: RAPS

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18D: "25. The dark side"

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that morally objectionable behavior
  • Similar words include: malign, wickedness, malevolent
  • Opposite of: goodness, good
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Answer: EVIL

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19D: "26. Longer than midi"

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a long skirt ending below the calf
  • Opposite of: mini
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: MAXI

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20D: "27. Diplomat's skill"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
  • Similar words include: tactfulness
  • Opposite of: tactlessness
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Answer: TACT

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21D: "31. Vietnamese soup"

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: PHO

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22D: "32. "That was clumsy of me!""

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: OOPS

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23D: "34. Smoothie "superfruit""

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ACAI

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24D: "35. NSFW stuff"

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that creative activity (writing or pictures or films etc.) of no literary or artistic value other than to stimulate sexual desire
  • Similar words include: smut, porno, pornography
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: PORN

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25D: "36. Calc prerequisite"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the mathematics of triangles and trigonometric functions
  • Similar words include: trim, clean-cut, trigonometry
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: TRIG

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26D: "38. "Get me out of here!""

8 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ________
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Answer: IMSODONE

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27D: "40. Person who's in the red"

6 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a person who owes a creditor; someone who has the obligation of paying a debt
  • Similar words include: debitor
  • Opposite of: creditor
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Answer: DEBTOR

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28D: "42. Good name for a chef?"

3 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: STU

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29D: "43. Hanging over a baby's crib"

6 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a river in southwestern alabama; flows into mobile bay
  • Similar words include: Mobile River, fluid, peregrine
  • Opposite of: stabile, immobile
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Answer: MOBILE

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30D: "46. Very cold and wet"

3 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
  • Similar words include: frigid, arctic, wintry
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: ICY

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31D: "48. John who wrote "The Pilgrim's Progress""

6 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that english preacher and author of an allegorical novel, pilgrim's progress (1628-1688)
  • Similar words include: John Bunyan, Paul Bunyan
  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: BUNYAN

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32D: "49. Certain steak"

5 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: TBONE

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33D: "50. Deep-sea predators"

5 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that predatory black-and-white toothed whale with large dorsal fin; common in cold seas
  • Similar words include: sea wolf, killer, Orcinus orca
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: ORCAS

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34D: "51. Give extreme effort, in slang"

5 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: GOHAM

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35D: "52. "Any ___ is good ___" (public relations saying)"

5 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the state of demanding notice or attention
  • Similar words include: compact, press out, fight
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: PRESS

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36D: "53. Managed"

5 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: SAWTO

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37D: "57. Informal shirts"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the starting place for each hole on a golf course
  • Similar words include: teeing ground, golf tee, tee up
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: TEES

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38D: "58. With dexterity"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that with competence; in a competent capable manner
  • Similar words include: competently, aptly, capably
  • Opposite of: incompetently
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Answer: ABLY

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39D: "59. Ore deposit"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a deposit of valuable ore occurring within definite boundaries separating it from surrounding rocks
  • Similar words include: load
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: LODE

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40D: "60. Opposite of entrance"

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an opening that permits escape or release
  • Similar words include: cash in one's chips, give-up the ghost, croak
  • Opposite of: be born, enter
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Answer: EXIT

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41D: "62. Hot tub nozzle"

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
  • Similar words include: reverse lightning, sooty, honey oil
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: JET

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Expert Solving Strategies

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Today's Puzzle Stats

37 Across Clues
41 Down Clues
78 Total Clues

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