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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Down Clues NYT December 17, 2025 - Today's Complete Vertical Solutions

Wednesday's NYT Down Dec 17 - Full Vertical Grid Solutions

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 December 17, 2025 — NYT Down Clues - Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Down Clues Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	December 17, 2025
Day of Week	Wednesday
Total Down Clues	41 clues
Direction	Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty	Challenging

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. Tarot suit associated with the element of water
2 Down	2. Yamaha product
3 Down	3. What makes a stud become studious?
4 Down	4. Fully get
5 Down	5. Hog's home
6 Down	6. "That's a real shame"
7 Down	7. Steakhouse order
8 Down	8. Marchers in sidewalk cracks
9 Down	9. Howl at the moon
10 Down	10. Chevy S.U.V.
11 Down	11. Authentic
12 Down	12. Ones from platypuses have leathery shells
13 Down	13. Fly by night ... or by day
14 Down	18. Compact holder
15 Down	22. Neighbor of Ont.
16 Down	24. Red carpet hairstyle, perhaps
17 Down	25. Jost's longtime "Weekend Update" co-anchor
18 Down	26. Food you might eat wearing a bib
19 Down	27. Overplay for the audience
20 Down	28. Was the bigger person, say
21 Down	29. Follow, as advice
22 Down	30. Have faith in
23 Down	31. Canines, e.g.
24 Down	32. Mega-
25 Down	33. Big name in chicken or boxing
26 Down	38. 1990s comedy inspired by "Emma"
27 Down	40. "Get Smart" bad guys
28 Down	42. Suffix with beat or neat
29 Down	43. Throw off
30 Down	46. Stick in the ground?
31 Down	47. Just about anything on a string
32 Down	50. With 42-Across, the Mafia
33 Down	51. Cultivated, in a way
34 Down	52. Start a turn in Twister
35 Down	53. Time to do without
36 Down	54. Gary's ___ Towne Tavern (rival bar on "Cheers")
37 Down	56. Minuscule amount
38 Down	57. Short stroke
39 Down	58. Batting avg., e.g.
40 Down	60. Rocksteady relative
41 Down	61. "___ bin ein Berliner"

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. Tarot suit associated with the element of water"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: C__S
Similar words: cup, loving cup
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

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CUPS

2 Down: "2. Yamaha product"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: O__E
Similar words: hautbois, hautboy
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

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OBOE

3 Down: "3. What makes a stud become studious?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: I__S
Similar words: IOU
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: an informal debt instrument; representing `I owe you'
This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

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IOUS

4 Down: "4. Fully get"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: F____M
Similar words: fthm, sound
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

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FATHOM

5 Down: "5. Hog's home"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'Y'
Similar words: pigpen, eye infection
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid
This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

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STY

6 Down: "6. "That's a real shame""

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: unfortunately, unluckily
Opposite of: luckily
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism
This is Down clue number 6

Answer:

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ALAS

7 Down: "7. Steakhouse order"

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: uncommon, rarified
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

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RARE

8 Down: "8. Marchers in sidewalk cracks"

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: pismire, emmet
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

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ANTS

9 Down: "9. Howl at the moon"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'Y'
Similar words: alcove, bay tree
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

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BAY

10 Down: "10. Chevy S.U.V."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: S______N
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

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SUBURBAN

11 Down: "11. Authentic"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 10 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: T________E
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

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TRUETOLIFE

12 Down: "12. Ones from platypuses have leathery shells"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: E__S
Similar words: testis, egg
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

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EGGS

13 Down: "13. Fly by night ... or by day"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: P__T
Similar words: pestis, pesterer
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

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PEST

14 Down: "18. Compact holder"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: P___E
Similar words: handbag, bag
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

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PURSE

15 Down: "22. Neighbor of Ont."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'Q' and ends with 'E'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

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QUE

16 Down: "24. Red carpet hairstyle, perhaps"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'U' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: U__O
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

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UPDO

17 Down: "25. Jost's longtime "Weekend Update" co-anchor"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

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CHE

18 Down: "26. Food you might eat wearing a bib"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: C___S
Similar words: pubic louse, crab
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: infestation of the pubic hair by crab lice
This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

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CRABS

19 Down: "27. Overplay for the audience"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'P'
Word pattern: H___P
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

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HAMUP

20 Down: "28. Was the bigger person, say"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 10 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: A________D
Similar words: rationalize, justify
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

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APOLOGIZED

21 Down: "29. Follow, as advice"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: A___N
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

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ACTON

22 Down: "30. Have faith in"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: T___T
Similar words: believe, rely
Opposite of: distrust
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

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TRUST

23 Down: "31. Canines, e.g."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'H'
Word pattern: T___H
Similar words: tooth, dentition
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

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TEETH

24 Down: "32. Mega-"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'U' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: U___A
Similar words: radical, extremist
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm
This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

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ULTRA

25 Down: "33. Big name in chicken or boxing"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: T___N
Similar words: Mike Tyson
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

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TYSON

26 Down: "38. 1990s comedy inspired by "Emma""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: C______S
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

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CLUELESS

27 Down: "40. "Get Smart" bad guys"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'K' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: K__S
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

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KAOS

28 Down: "42. Suffix with beat or neat"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'K'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

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NIK

29 Down: "43. Throw off"

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: gross out, fight off
Opposite of: attract
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: cause to move back by force or influence
This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

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REPEL

30 Down: "46. Stick in the ground?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
Similar words: teeing ground, golf tee
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: the starting place for each hole on a golf course
This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

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TEE

31 Down: "47. Just about anything on a string"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: C____Y
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

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CATTOY

32 Down: "50. With 42-Across, the Mafia"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: C__A
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

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COSA

33 Down: "51. Cultivated, in a way"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: H__D
Similar words: hoe
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: dig with a hoe
This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

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HOED

34 Down: "52. Start a turn in Twister"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: S__N
Similar words: twirl, spin around
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a swift whirling motion (usually of a missile)
This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

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SPIN

35 Down: "53. Time to do without"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: L__T
Similar words: Lententide, impart
Opposite of: borrow
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

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LENT

36 Down: "54. Gary's ___ Towne Tavern (rival bar on "Cheers")"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: O__E
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

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OLDE

37 Down: "56. Minuscule amount"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: I__A
Similar words: scintilla, tittle
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
This is Down clue number 37

Answer:

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IOTA

38 Down: "57. Short stroke"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: P__T
Similar words: putting
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
This is Down clue number 38

Answer:

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PUTT

39 Down: "58. Batting avg., e.g."

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
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 39

Answer:

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STAT

40 Down: "60. Rocksteady relative"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'A'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 40

Answer:

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SKA

41 Down: "61. "___ bin ein Berliner""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'H'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 41

Answer:

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ICH

Expert Strategies for Solving Down Clues

Master the vertical clues with these professional tips:

Why Start with Down Clues?

Down clues often reveal key letters for intersecting words
Vertical patterns can unlock difficult sections
Many prefixes and suffixes run vertically
Down answers often help solve Across clues

Down Clue Patterns to Recognize

Fill-in-the-blank clues: These are usually the easiest Down entries
Prefixes and suffixes: Common word parts often run vertically
Abbreviations: Look for clues with "Abbr." or shortened forms
Plural indicators: Words ending in 'S' are common in Down
Pop culture references: Names and titles often appear vertically

Time-Saving Down Techniques

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Down Clues

What are Down clues in crossword puzzles?

Down clues are the vertical entries in a crossword puzzle that read from top to bottom. They're numbered and correspond to specific columns in the grid.

Should I solve Down or Across clues first?

Many solvers alternate between Down and Across clues to build momentum. Down clues can help unlock difficult sections by providing key intersecting letters. The best approach is to solve the clues you find easiest first, regardless of direction.

How many Down clues are in today's puzzle?

Today's NYT crossword has 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.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

July 25, 2019 NYT Clues Solutions | XWordHint

Quick Navigation - Table of Contents

Puzzle Overview & Difficulty
Across Clues (36 clues)
Down Clues (39 clues)
Category Breakdown
Complete Puzzle Statistics
Pro Solving Tips
Related Crossword Solutions

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Puzzle Overview & Difficulty Analysis

Date: Thursday, July 25, 2019

Difficulty Level: Moderate Wednesday Puzzle

Total Clues: 75 (36 Across, 39 Down)

Average Word Length: 5.1 letters

July 25, 2019 NYT Clues Solutions

Across Clues Explained - Thursday NYT Crossword July 25, 2019

No.	Clue	Letters
1A	1. Last ___	5
2A	6. Stereo knob	4
3A	10. Franchise with a "Cyber" spinoff	3
4A	13. "... you sure about that?"	6
5A	15. Up to it	4
6A	16. Kylo ___ (Adam Driver role)	3
7A	17. iPhone download	9
8A	18. 2020, but not 2019 or 2021	8
9A	20. Most of Google's income	7
10A	22. Film not seen in theaters	7
11A	24. Rapper Nicki	5
12A	26. Deep	5
13A	27. 1990s antidiscrimination law, for short	3
14A	30. 90s kid?	8
15A	33. World	5
16A	35. Friends of Nancy	4
17A	36. Cousin of a Drama Desk Award	4
18A	40. Los Angeles neighborhood that includes Dodger Stadium	8
19A	41. Classic Dr. Seuss book	8
20A	43. C-worthy	4
21A	44. Loading area	4
22A	45. Action figure with 21 moving parts	5
23A	46. Ventilated container	8
24A	49. "Is there a point to all this?"	3
25A	50. What may be found behind the appendix	5
26A	53. Tony	5
27A	55. Flood	7
28A	58. Piece of hotel room furniture	7
29A	62. Mountain rescue group	9
30A	63. Flee to avoid obligations, say	8
31A	66. It's in the pipeline	3
32A	67. ___ Railroad Co. v. Tompkins (landmark 1938 Supreme Court case)	4
33A	68. Gym pair, informally	6
34A	69. Actor Penn	3
35A	70. Epitome of luxury, with "the"	4
36A	71. Cousin of -ian	5

Let's Solve the Across Clues Together!

Here are helpful hints to solve each clue. Remember, crossword puzzles are like word games - have fun with them!

Clue 1 Across: "1. Last ___"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
Words that mean the same thing: chaff, pale yellow, wheat
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: STRAW

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Across: "6. Stereo knob"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that the lowest part of the musical range
Words that mean the same thing: deep, bass part, bass voice
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: BASS

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Clue 3 Across: "10. Franchise with a "Cyber" spinoff"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: CSI

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Across: "13. "... you sure about that?""

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ORISIT

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Across: "15. Up to it"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
Words that mean the same thing: able-bodied, capable
The opposite would be: unable
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: ABLE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Across: "16. Kylo ___ (Adam Driver role)"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about geography.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: REN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Across: "17. iPhone download"

Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: MOBILEAPP

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Across: "18. 2020, but not 2019 or 2021"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: LEAPYEAR

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Across: "20. Most of Google's income"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ADSALES

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Across: "22. Film not seen in theaters"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about movies/film.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TVMOVIE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Across: "24. Rapper Nicki"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: MINAJ

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Across: "26. Deep"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
Words that mean the same thing: sea
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: OCEAN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Across: "27. 1990s antidiscrimination law, for short"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about abbreviation.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
Words that mean the same thing: adenosine deaminase
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ADA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Across: "30. 90s kid?"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ASTUDENT

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Clue 15 Across: "33. World"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a domain in which something is dominant
Words that mean the same thing: kingdom, region, land
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: REALM

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Across: "35. Friends of Nancy"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: AMIS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Across: "36. Cousin of a Drama Desk Award"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about history.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: OBIE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Across: "40. Los Angeles neighborhood that includes Dodger Stadium"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ECHOPARK

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Across: "41. Classic Dr. Seuss book"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about literature.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: HOPONPOP

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Across: "43. C-worthy"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SOSO

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Across: "44. Loading area"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
Words that mean the same thing: wharfage, dock, wharf
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: PIER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Across: "45. Action figure with 21 moving parts"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: GIJOE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Across: "46. Ventilated container"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: PETCRATE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Across: "49. "Is there a point to all this?""

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a hard clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: AND

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Across: "50. What may be found behind the appendix"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number
Words that mean the same thing: indicant, index finger, forefinger
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: INDEX

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Across: "53. Tony"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore
Words that mean the same thing: wise, smarting, smartness
The opposite would be: stupid
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SMART

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Across: "55. Flood"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a heavy rain
Words that mean the same thing: soaker, violent stream, pelter
The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TORRENT

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Across: "58. Piece of hotel room furniture"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a large wardrobe or cabinet; originally used for storing weapons
The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ARMOIRE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Across: "62. Mountain rescue group"

Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a hard clue about geography.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SKIPATROL

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Across: "63. Flee to avoid obligations, say"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ________
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SKIPTOWN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Across: "66. It's in the pipeline"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a slippery or viscous liquid or liquefiable substance not miscible with water
Words that mean the same thing: oil color, oil colour, anele
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: OIL

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Across: "67. ___ Railroad Co. v. Tompkins (landmark 1938 Supreme Court case)"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a member of an iroquoian people formerly living on the south shore of lake erie in northern ohio and northwest pennsylvania and western new york
Words that mean the same thing: Lake Erie
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ERIE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Across: "68. Gym pair, informally"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible
Words that mean the same thing: sneaker, filch, sneak
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SNEAKS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 34 Across: "69. Actor Penn"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about celebrity/entertainment.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: KAL

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 35 Across: "70. Epitome of luxury, with "the""

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that swiss hotelier who created a chain of elegant hotels (1850-1918)
Words that mean the same thing: Cesar Ritz
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: RITZ

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 36 Across: "71. Cousin of -ian"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ESQUE

Great job if you got it right!

NYT Thursday Crossword Down Clues - July 25, 2019 Answers

No.	Clue	Letters
1D	1. "Brave New World" drug	4
2D	2. Walked heavily	4
3D	3. Specialty of Kansas City cooks	4
4D	4. 2007 #1 Alicia Keys album	5
5D	5. British royal	7
6D	6. American Pharoah or Citation	3
7D	7. Not on ___	4
8D	8. Belarusian, e.g.	4
9D	9. Sunday delivery	6
10D	10. Thirst for	5
11D	11. Certain photo filter	5
12D	12. Unerasable, say	5
13D	14. Winter temps, in many places	5
14D	21. Mephistophelian	7
15D	23. Aquarium attractions	6
16D	25. Some basketball shots ... and the theme of this puzzle	7
17D	27. God often depicted with a shield	4
18D	28. Retro style	4
19D	29. Sounds at a fireworks show	4
20D	31. Artistic school project	7
21D	32. Possible response to "How did you know?"	3
22D	34. 2012 time travel thriller	6
23D	37. Cabo's peninsula	4
24D	38. Unwavering	4
25D	39. Managed to get, with "out"	4
26D	41. Not join, with "out"	3
27D	45. On topic	7
28D	47. New Hampshire academy locale	6
29D	48. Sheets of rain?	5
30D	50. "No worries"	5
31D	51. Finnish tech giant	5
32D	52. Dry run	5
33D	54. Completely, in modern lingo	5
34D	56. Edible algae used to wrap sushi	4
35D	57. Ninny	4
36D	59. Neighbor of Turkey	4
37D	60. Popular streaming device	4
38D	61. If-then-___ (kind of logic statement)	4
39D	64. Part of the body between la bouche and les yeux	3

Now Let's Solve the Down Clues!

Down clues go from top to bottom. Use the letters from your across answers to help!

Clue 1 Down: "1. "Brave New World" drug"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that leafless east indian vine; its sour milky juice formerly used to make an intoxicating drink
Words that mean the same thing: shape, anatomy, flesh
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SOMA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Down: "2. Walked heavily"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that put down or press the foot, place the foot
Words that mean the same thing: tread, step, trample
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TROD

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Down: "3. Specialty of Kansas City cooks"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about geography.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that support resembling the rib of an animal
Words that mean the same thing: poke fun, ridicule, laugh at
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: RIBS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Down: "4. 2007 #1 Alicia Keys album"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about music.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ASIAM

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Down: "5. British royal"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: WILLIAM

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Down: "6. American Pharoah or Citation"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
Words that mean the same thing: quest, alcove, bay laurel
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BAY

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Down: "7. Not on ___"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ABET

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Down: "8. Belarusian, e.g."

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that any member of the people of eastern europe or asian russia who speak a slavonic language
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SLAV

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Down: "9. Sunday delivery"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
Words that mean the same thing: discourse, preaching
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SERMON

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Down: "10. Thirst for"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that have a craving, appetite, or great desire for
Words that mean the same thing: lust, starve, hunger
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: CRAVE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Down: "11. Certain photo filter"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a shade of brown with a tinge of red
Words that mean the same thing: Venetian red, reddish brown, burnt sienna
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SEPIA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Down: "12. Unerasable, say"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about history.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: INPEN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Down: "14. Winter temps, in many places"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20
Words that mean the same thing: teen, adolescent, stripling
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TEENS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Down: "21. Mephistophelian"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell
Words that mean the same thing: infernal, unholy, diabolical
The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SATANIC

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Down: "23. Aquarium attractions"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that tentacles of octopus prepared as food
Words that mean the same thing: devilfish, octopus
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: OCTOPI

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Down: "25. Some basketball shots ... and the theme of this puzzle"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a person who jumps
Words that mean the same thing: jumper, pinny, jump shot
The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: JUMPERS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Down: "27. God often depicted with a shield"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that (greek mythology) greek god of war; son of zeus and hera; identified with roman mars
Words that mean the same thing: ar, are
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ARES

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Down: "28. Retro style"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a style of design that was popular in the 1920s and 1930s; marked by stylized forms and geometric designs adapted to mass production
Words that mean the same thing: art deco
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: DECO

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Down: "29. Sounds at a fireworks show"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that express admiration and pleasure by uttering `ooh' or `aah'
Words that mean the same thing: ooh, aah
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: AAHS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Down: "31. Artistic school project"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a picture (or series of pictures) representing a continuous scene
Words that mean the same thing: cyclorama, panorama
The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: DIORAMA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Down: "32. Possible response to "How did you know?""

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a hard clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that apparent power to perceive things that are not present to the senses
Words that mean the same thing: second sight, E.S.P., extrasensory perception
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ESP

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Down: "34. 2012 time travel thriller"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that small hairless caterpillar having legs on only its front and rear segments; mostly larvae of moths of the family geometridae
Words that mean the same thing: inchworm, measuring worm
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: LOOPER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Down: "37. Cabo's peninsula"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: BAJA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Down: "38. Unwavering"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
Words that mean the same thing: Fe, iron out, smoothing iron
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: IRON

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Down: "39. Managed to get, with "out""

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: EKED

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Down: "41. Not join, with "out""

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that select as an alternative over another
Words that mean the same thing: prefer, choose
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: OPT

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Down: "45. On topic"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that relevant and appropriate
The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: GERMANE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Down: "47. New Hampshire academy locale"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: EXETER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Down: "48. Sheets of rain?"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that waterproofed canvas
Words that mean the same thing: tarpaulin, tarp
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TARPS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Down: "50. "No worries""

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: ITSOK

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Down: "51. Finnish tech giant"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: NOKIA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Down: "52. Dry run"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
Words that mean the same thing: practice session, practise, exercise
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: DRILL

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Down: "54. Completely, in modern lingo"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a capacious bag or basket
Words that mean the same thing: tote bag, holdall, tally
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TOTES

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 34 Down: "56. Edible algae used to wrap sushi"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: NORI

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 35 Down: "57. Ninny"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that someone who is regarded as contemptible
Words that mean the same thing: bait, ride, cod
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TWIT

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 36 Down: "59. Neighbor of Turkey"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a republic in the middle east in western asia; the ancient civilization of mesopotamia was in the area now known as iraq
Words that mean the same thing: Al-Iraq, Republic of Iraq, Irak
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: IRAQ

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 37 Down: "60. Popular streaming device"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ROKU

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 38 Down: "61. If-then-___ (kind of logic statement)"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about geography.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: ELSE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 39 Down: "64. Part of the body between la bouche and les yeux"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: NEZ

Great job if you got it right!

Category Breakdown

Category	Number of Clues	Percentage
General Knowledge	57	76.0%
Short Answer	7	9.3%
Geography	4	5.3%
History	2	2.7%
Movies/Film	1	1.3%
Abbreviation	1	1.3%
Literature	1	1.3%
Celebrity/Entertainment	1	1.3%
Music	1	1.3%

Complete Puzzle Statistics

Metric	Value
Across Clues	36
Down Clues	39
Total Clues	75
Average Answer Length	5.1 letters
Shortest Answer	3 letters
Longest Answer	9 letters

Fun Tips to Solve Crossword Puzzles!

Start with short words first - they're usually easier!
Look for clues with blanks to fill in - these are like fill-in-the-blank questions at school
When letters cross, they must be the same in both words - this helps you check if you're right!
Today is Thursday, and these puzzles are usually moderate level
Most clues today are about general knowledge
The average word today has about 5 letters
Remember: It's okay to take breaks and come back later with fresh eyes!
Ask someone for help if you need it - crosswords are more fun with friends!

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