All NYT Across Clues November 28, 2025 - 33 Horizontal Answers with Hints
Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 33 Across clues. We have all the horizontal answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!
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About Today's Across Clues
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | November 28, 2025 |
| Day of Week | Friday |
| Total Across Clues | 33 clues |
| Direction | Horizontal (Left to Right) |
| Difficulty | Medium |
All Across Clues - Complete List
Here are all 33 Across clues for today's puzzle. These go horizontally from left to right.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Across | 1. Pension alternatives, for short |
| 2 Across | 5. Hustle |
| 3 Across | 9. "Odds are ..." |
| 4 Across | 14. Drive around the office? |
| 5 Across | 16. Actress Watts of "Mulholland Drive" |
| 6 Across | 17. Bahamians and Bahrainis |
| 7 Across | 18. Speedboat's speed |
| 8 Across | 19. Fake account |
| 9 Across | 20. Dead ends? |
| 10 Across | 21. James in the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame |
| 11 Across | 22. Piano études, essentially |
| 12 Across | 24. Not above |
| 13 Across | 27. Trusty |
| 14 Across | 29. Alternative to a fingerprint, maybe |
| 15 Across | 30. Golfer McIlroy, the first European male to achieve a career Grand Slam |
| 16 Across | 31. Actress ___ Marsay of Disney+'s "Andor" |
| 17 Across | 32. The Jazz, on sports tickers |
| 18 Across | 33. Coming ___ |
| 19 Across | 34. Small band |
| 20 Across | 35. Jazz pianist with a memorable recording of "Tea for Two" |
| 21 Across | 37. Plant eater? |
| 22 Across | 39. What the British call people who make crosswords |
| 23 Across | 40. Prepared statement? |
| 24 Across | 44. One-named rock idol who was born Paul David Hewson |
| 25 Across | 45. Locking horns |
| 26 Across | 46. Guess alternative |
| 27 Across | 47. Vegges out |
| 28 Across | 49. Restaurant sommelier's offering |
| 29 Across | 51. Foundational skateboard trick |
| 30 Across | 52. Doesn't exactly ham it up |
| 31 Across | 53. Sings (out) |
| 32 Across | 54. Stereotypical eye-roller |
| 33 Across | 55. Informal get-together |
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:
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Complete Across Solutions:
1 Across: "1. Pension alternatives, for short"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: I__S
- Similar words: ire, ira
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 1
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
IRAS
2 Across: "5. Hustle"
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: gip, swindle
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a fraudulent business scheme
- This is Across clue number 2
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
SCAM
3 Across: "9. "Odds are ...""
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 5 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: I___T
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 3
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
IDBET
4 Across: "14. Drive around the office?"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 9 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'W' and ends with 'C'
- Word pattern: W_______C
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 4
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
WORKETHIC
5 Across: "16. Actress Watts of "Mulholland Drive""
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 5 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'I'
- Word pattern: N___I
- Similar words: Noemi
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 5
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
NAOMI
6 Across: "17. Bahamians and Bahrainis"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 9 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: I_______S
- Similar words: islander, island-dweller
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: an inhabitant of an island
- This is Across clue number 6
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
ISLANDERS
7 Across: "18. Speedboat's speed"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 5 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'K' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: K___S
- Similar words: air mile, knot
- Opposite of: unknot
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a tight cluster of people or things
- This is Across clue number 7
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
KNOTS
8 Across: "19. Fake account"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 3 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
- Similar words: lie in, rest
- Opposite of: arise
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
- This is Across clue number 8
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
LIE
9 Across: "20. Dead ends?"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: D__S
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 9
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
DEES
10 Across: "21. James in the National Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'K'
- Word pattern: R__K
- Similar words: sprain, twist
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 10
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
RICK
11 Across: "22. Piano études, essentially"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 7 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: L_____S
- Similar words: example, moral
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a unit of instruction
- This is Across clue number 11
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
LESSONS
12 Across: "24. Not above"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 7 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'H'
- Word pattern: B_____H
- Similar words: below
- Opposite of: above
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: in or to a place that is lower
- This is Across clue number 12
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
BENEATH
13 Across: "27. Trusty"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 12 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: T__________E
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 13
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
TRIEDANDTRUE
14 Across: "29. Alternative to a fingerprint, maybe"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 8 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: P______E
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 14
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
PASSCODE
15 Across: "30. Golfer McIlroy, the first European male to achieve a career Grand Slam"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: R__Y
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 15
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
RORY
16 Across: "31. Actress ___ Marsay of Disney+'s "Andor""
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: F__E
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 16
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
FAYE
17 Across: "32. The Jazz, on sports tickers"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 3 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'U' and ends with 'A'
- Similar words: genus Uta
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a reptile genus of Iguanidae
- This is Across clue number 17
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
UTA
18 Across: "33. Coming ___"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: S__N
- Similar words: shortly, presently
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: in the near future
- This is Across clue number 18
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
SOON
19 Across: "34. Small band"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: T__O
- Similar words: three, deuce-ace
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
- This is Across clue number 19
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
TRIO
20 Across: "35. Jazz pianist with a memorable recording of "Tea for Two""
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 8 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'M'
- Word pattern: A______M
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 20
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
ARTTATUM
21 Across: "37. Plant eater?"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 12 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'V' and ends with 'P'
- Word pattern: V__________P
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 21
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
VENUSFLYTRAP
22 Across: "39. What the British call people who make crosswords"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 7 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: S_____S
- Similar words: compositor, typographer
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: one who sets written material into type
- This is Across clue number 22
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
SETTERS
23 Across: "40. Prepared statement?"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 7 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: I_____Y
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 23
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
IMREADY
24 Across: "44. One-named rock idol who was born Paul David Hewson"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: B__O
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 24
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
BONO
25 Across: "45. Locking horns"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: A__T
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 25
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
ATIT
26 Across: "46. Guess alternative"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 3 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
- Similar words: Henry Lee, Gypsy Rose Lee
- Opposite of: windward
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 26
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
LEE
27 Across: "47. Vegges out"
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: hang around, mill about
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 27
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
LOAFS
28 Across: "49. Restaurant sommelier's offering"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 9 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'E'
- Word pattern: H_______E
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 28
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
HOUSEWINE
29 Across: "51. Foundational skateboard trick"
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 29
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
OLLIE
30 Across: "52. Doesn't exactly ham it up"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 9 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'U' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: U_______S
- Similar words: underplay, underact
- Opposite of: overact
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: act (a role) with great restraint
- This is Across clue number 30
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
UNDERACTS
31 Across: "53. Sings (out)"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 5 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: B___S
- Similar words: knock, belt
- Opposite of: unbelt
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 31
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
BELTS
32 Across: "54. Stereotypical eye-roller"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
- Word pattern: T__N
- Similar words: stripling, teenage
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity
- This is Across clue number 32
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
TEEN
33 Across: "55. Informal get-together"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'H'
- Word pattern: S__H
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 33
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
SESH
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
- Fill-in-the-blank clues: These are usually the easiest Across entries
- Common phrases: Many idioms run horizontally
- Abbreviations: Look for clues with "Abbr." or shortened forms
- Plural indicators: Words ending in 'S' are common in Across
- 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 33 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.
