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Thursday, December 18, 2025

NYT Across Crossword December 18, 2025 - Master All 37 Left-to-Right Clues

Thursday NYT Across Solutions December 18, 2025 - Every Horizontal Clue Decoded with Hints

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 December 18, 2025
NYT Across Clues - Thursday, December 18, 2025
Across Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date December 18, 2025
Day of Week Thursday
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. "We're the best!," e.g.
2 Across 6. Lengthy pitch
3 Across 11. Web access co.
4 Across 14. Mushroom in ramen
5 Across 15. Trunks
6 Across 16. Platoon sgt., e.g.
7 Across 17. Feats performed on knights' quests
8 Across 19. "Platoon" setting, for short
9 Across 20. ___ tight
10 Across 21. Dig in
11 Across 22. Appropriate inappropriately
12 Across 24. Go off on
13 Across 27. Bear with a message
14 Across 29. "Colorful" Atlantic Coast Conference team
15 Across 32. Helpful
16 Across 35. Some radar blips
17 Across 36. Reveal private data of, in modern lingo
18 Across 37. Mama's mama
19 Across 38. Jake's love in "The Sun Also Rises"
20 Across 40. Bit of aerial arts equipment
21 Across 41. Word with ball or card
22 Across 42. Lake ___, body formerly known as Lac du Chat
23 Across 43. Botch
24 Across 44. Follow-up to an oath
25 Across 48. Fluid for a lighter
26 Across 49. Crosses off
27 Across 52. Get schooled
28 Across 53. Volleyball team count
29 Across 54. OK signal
30 Across 56. Off-line, online
31 Across 57. Point at the wrong person
32 Across 62. The time of one's life?
33 Across 63. He said "Every great film should seem new every time you see it"
34 Across 64. Smooth transition
35 Across 65. Visibly embarrassed
36 Across 66. Alley components
37 Across 67. Preserved, in a way

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. "We're the best!," e.g."

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: B___T
  • Similar words: tout, swash
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: speaking of yourself in superlatives
  • This is Across clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer BOAST

2 Across: "6. Lengthy pitch"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: S___L
  • Similar words: line of gab, play
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
  • This is Across clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SPIEL

3 Across: "11. Web access co."

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ISP

4 Across: "14. Mushroom in ramen"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: E___I
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ENOKI

5 Across: "15. Trunks"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: T___I
  • Similar words: body, trunk
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the body excluding the head and neck and limbs
  • This is Across clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer TORSI

6 Across: "16. Platoon sgt., e.g."

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'O'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer NCO

7 Across: "17. Feats performed on knights' quests"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 11 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'Q'
  • Word pattern: D_________Q
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer DARINGRESQQ

8 Across: "19. "Platoon" setting, for short"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'M'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer NAM

9 Across: "20. ___ tight"

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: sit around, sit down
  • Opposite of: arise
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: be seated
  • This is Across clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SIT

10 Across: "21. Dig in"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'T'
  • Similar words: consume, run through
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: take in solid food
  • This is Across clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer EAT

11 Across: "22. Appropriate inappropriately"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'U' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: U___P
  • Similar words: arrogate, assume
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer USURP

12 Across: "24. Go off on"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: R____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer RAILAT

13 Across: "27. Bear with a message"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: S____Y
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SMOKEY

14 Across: "29. "Colorful" Atlantic Coast Conference team"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 12 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 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SYRAQQORANGE

15 Across: "32. Helpful"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: O___E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer OFUSE

16 Across: "35. Some radar blips"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'U' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: U__S
  • Similar words: UFO, flying saucer
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer UFOS

17 Across: "36. Reveal private data of, in modern lingo"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'X'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer DOX

18 Across: "37. Mama's mama"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: N__A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer NANA

19 Across: "38. Jake's love in "The Sun Also Rises""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: B___T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer BRETT

20 Across: "40. Bit of aerial arts equipment"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: H__P
  • Similar words: ring, basket
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a light curved skeleton to spread out a skirt
  • This is Across clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer HOOP

21 Across: "41. Word with ball or card"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
  • Similar words: prompt, remind
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer CUE

22 Across: "42. Lake ___, body formerly known as Lac du Chat"

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
  • Similar words: Lake Erie
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ERIE

23 Across: "43. Botch"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: M___O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: do wrongly or improperly
  • This is Across clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer MISDO

24 Across: "44. Follow-up to an oath"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 12 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: E__________H
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer EXQQMYFRENCH

25 Across: "48. Fluid for a lighter"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: B____E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer BUTANE

26 Across: "49. Crosses off"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'X' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: X____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer XESOUT

27 Across: "52. Get schooled"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: L___N
  • Similar words: pick up, ascertain
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: gain knowledge or skills
  • This is Across clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer LEARN

28 Across: "53. Volleyball team count"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'X'
  • Similar words: 6, sixer
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
  • This is Across clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SIX

29 Across: "54. OK signal"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'D'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a sign of assent or salutation or command
  • This is Across clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer NOD

30 Across: "56. Off-line, online"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'L'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer IRL

31 Across: "57. Point at the wrong person"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 11 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'U' and ends with 'Q'
  • Word pattern: U_________Q
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer UNJUSTLYAQQ

32 Across: "62. The time of one's life?"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
  • Similar words: historic period, years
  • Opposite of: rejuvenate
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: how long something has existed
  • This is Across clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer AGE

33 Across: "63. He said "Every great film should seem new every time you see it""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: E___T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer EBERT

34 Across: "64. Smooth transition"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 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 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SEGUE

35 Across: "65. Visibly embarrassed"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'D'
  • Similar words: Bolshevik, bolshie
  • Opposite of: gain
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer RED

36 Across: "66. Alley components"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: L___S
  • Similar words: lane
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a narrow way or road
  • This is Across clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer LANES

37 Across: "67. Preserved, in a way"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: D___D
  • Similar words: dry, desiccated
  • Opposite of: wet
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: remove the moisture from and make dry
  • This is Across clue number 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer DRIED

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.

About This Page: We provide comprehensive Across 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.

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Monday, October 27, 2025

NYT Crossword Down October 27, 2025: All 41 Vertical Answers & Strategic Tips

Monday NYT Down Solutions October 27, 2025 - Every Vertical Clue Decoded with Hints

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 41 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 October 27, 2025
NYT Down Clues - Monday, October 27, 2025
Down Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date October 27, 2025
Day of Week Monday
Total Down Clues 41 clues
Direction Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty Medium

All Down Clues - Complete List

Here are all 41 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.

Complete Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 1. Stuff of little substance
2 Down 2. What matching ends of magnets do
3 Down 3. Like 20 Questions questions
4 Down 4. Person who might have the other half of a heart necklace, in brief
5 Down 5. In the manner of
6 Down 6. Nabisco wafer brand
7 Down 7. Longtime Supreme Court justice Frankfurter
8 Down 8. On the house
9 Down 9. Baseball's Gehrig
10 Down 10. Words set in stone?
11 Down 11. Establishment with red, white and rosé options
12 Down 12. Knowing, as a secret
13 Down 13. "___ sells" (advertising catchphrase)
14 Down 19. Campus courtyard
15 Down 21. Arrange from newest to oldest, say
16 Down 25. Santa's landing spot
17 Down 26. Service symbolized by a dot and three curved lines
18 Down 28. Believer in communism achieved through class struggle
19 Down 30. ___ Romeo (sports car)
20 Down 31. Poet ___ St. Vincent Millay
21 Down 32. Breather
22 Down 33. Computer-controlled players, in gaming lingo
23 Down 34. Continental cash
24 Down 35. Headed the cast of
25 Down 36. Weapons
26 Down 37. Luau garland
27 Down 41. Ilhan of Congress
28 Down 44. "This cannot be stressed enough ..."
29 Down 46. Maori dance with rhythmic chanting
30 Down 48. "The Three Little Pigs" antagonist
31 Down 51. Full of passion
32 Down 52. One of seven won by "Oppenheimer"
33 Down 53. Famous
34 Down 54. In the cooler
35 Down 55. Chemical element whose name starts with an 8-point Scrabble letter
36 Down 56. What yeast makes dough do
37 Down 58. Send-___ (farewells)
38 Down 60. Seasoning for una margarita
39 Down 61. Ambient music composer Brian
40 Down 62. "I wish I could unhear everything you just said!"
41 Down 63. Mermaid's milieu

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. Stuff of little substance"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'F'
  • Word pattern: F___F
  • Similar words: botch, bobble
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: any light downy material
  • This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FLUFF

2 Down: "2. What matching ends of magnets do"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: R___L
  • Similar words: beat back, disgust
  • Opposite of: attract
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: cause to move back by force or influence
  • This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer REPEL

3 Down: "3. Like 20 Questions questions"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: Y___O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer YESNO

4 Down: "4. Person who might have the other half of a heart necklace, in brief"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'F'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BFF

5 Down: "5. In the manner of"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism
  • This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ALA

6 Down: "6. Nabisco wafer brand"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: N___A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer NILLA

7 Down: "7. Longtime Supreme Court justice Frankfurter"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FELIX

8 Down: "8. On the house"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: F__E
  • Similar words: unloose, destitute
  • Opposite of: block
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: people who are free
  • This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FREE

9 Down: "9. Baseball's Gehrig"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LOU

10 Down: "10. Words set in stone?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: E_____H
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EPITAPH

11 Down: "11. Establishment with red, white and rosé options"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: W_______E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer WINESTORE

12 Down: "12. Knowing, as a secret"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: I__N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer INON

13 Down: "13. "___ sells" (advertising catchphrase)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'X'
  • Similar words: wind up, sexual activity
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: activities associated with sexual intercourse
  • This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SEX

14 Down: "19. Campus courtyard"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'Q' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: Q__D
  • Similar words: quadruplet, quadrangle
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer QUAD

15 Down: "21. Arrange from newest to oldest, say"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S__T
  • Similar words: screen out, class
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SORT

16 Down: "25. Santa's landing spot"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: R_____P
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the top of a (usually flat) roof
  • This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ROOFTOP

17 Down: "26. Service symbolized by a dot and three curved lines"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: W__I
  • Similar words: WLAN
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer WIFI

18 Down: "28. Believer in communism achieved through class struggle"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: M_____T
  • Similar words: Bolshevik, red
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an advocate of Marxism
  • This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MARXIST

19 Down: "30. ___ Romeo (sports car)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 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 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ALFA

20 Down: "31. Poet ___ St. Vincent Millay"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: E__A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EDNA

21 Down: "32. Breather"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: R__T
  • Similar words: rest period, eternal sleep
  • Opposite of: change
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: something left after other parts have been taken away
  • This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer REST

22 Down: "33. Computer-controlled players, in gaming lingo"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: B__S
  • Similar words: bot
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BOTS

23 Down: "34. Continental cash"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: E__O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EURO

24 Down: "35. Headed the cast of"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: S_______N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer STARREDIN

25 Down: "36. Weapons"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A__S
  • Similar words: arm, branch
  • Opposite of: disarm
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: weapons considered collectively
  • This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ARMS

26 Down: "37. Luau garland"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'I'
  • Similar words: wreath, coronal
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LEI

27 Down: "41. Ilhan of Congress"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: O__R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OMAR

28 Down: "44. "This cannot be stressed enough ...""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 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 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer IREPEAT

29 Down: "46. Maori dance with rhythmic chanting"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HAKA

30 Down: "48. "The Three Little Pigs" antagonist"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'F'
  • Word pattern: W__F
  • Similar words: beast, brute
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer WOLF

31 Down: "51. Full of passion"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: F___Y
  • Similar words: torrid, perfervid
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: characterized by intense emotion
  • This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FIERY

32 Down: "52. One of seven won by "Oppenheimer""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: O___R
  • Similar words: Academy Award
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OSCAR

33 Down: "53. Famous"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: N___D
  • Similar words: mention, remark
  • Opposite of: ignore
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: make mention of
  • This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer NOTED

34 Down: "54. In the cooler"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: O___E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ONICE

35 Down: "55. Chemical element whose name starts with an 8-point Scrabble letter"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'X' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: X___N
  • Similar words: Xe
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer XENON

36 Down: "56. What yeast makes dough do"

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: spring up, wage increase
  • Opposite of: sit down
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a growth in strength or number or importance
  • This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RISE

37 Down: "58. Send-___ (farewells)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: O__S
  • Similar words: dispatch, off
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: kill intentionally and with premeditation
  • This is Down clue number 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OFFS

38 Down: "60. Seasoning for una margarita"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'L'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 38

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SAL

39 Down: "61. Ambient music composer Brian"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'O'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 39

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ENO

40 Down: "62. "I wish I could unhear everything you just said!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'I'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 40

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TMI

41 Down: "63. Mermaid's milieu"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'A'
  • Similar words: ocean
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 41

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SEA

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 41 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: October 27, 2025 at 05:14 AM

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