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Thursday, October 9, 2025

All NYT Down Clues October 09, 2025 - 39 Vertical Answers with Hints

NYT Down Clues Answers October 09, 2025 - All 39 Vertical Solutions & Expert Hints

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 39 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 09, 2025 — NYT Down Clues - Thursday, October 09, 2025

Down Clues Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	October 09, 2025
Day of Week	Thursday
Total Down Clues	39 clues
Direction	Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty	Easy

All Down Clues - Complete List

Here are all 39 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.

Complete Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	1. Auto's opposite
2 Down	2. ___ Theater, where Ella Fitzgerald debuted on an Amateur Night in 1934
3 Down	3. Many an item on a child's Christmas list
4 Down	4. High-protein bean
5 Down	5. Common lunchbox item, informally
6 Down	6. Classic car based in Lansing, Mich.
7 Down	7. Send out
8 Down	8. Fogy
9 Down	9. Hail Mary's path
10 Down	10. Clear (of)
11 Down	11. "True, unfortunately"
12 Down	12. Dolly Parton and others
13 Down	13. Plastic explosive used in many demolitions
14 Down	18. Discipline
15 Down	22. Statement from a witness
16 Down	25. Tiny torment
17 Down	26. Opposite of "Me too"
18 Down	27. Source of some nondairy milk
19 Down	28. Way to go
20 Down	30. Some ancient Italians
21 Down	33. O.E.D. part: Abbr.
22 Down	35. Annual breast cancer awareness observance
23 Down	36. "All right, already!"
24 Down	37. Equivalent of five carats
25 Down	38. Straight poker?
26 Down	39. Heroine of Verdi's "Il Trovatore"
27 Down	41. Overshadows
28 Down	42. Direct deposit, in brief
29 Down	43. Break the Hippocratic oath, say
30 Down	45. The old you?
31 Down	46. Fictional character who says "I am a brain …. The rest of me is a mere appendix"
32 Down	47. Allow, as cookies
33 Down	48. Cutesy name for a certain leviathan
34 Down	50. Circuit switcher
35 Down	54. ___ hair (iconic 1970s style)
36 Down	56. PC discourse?
37 Down	57. Prefix with cortex
38 Down	59. Rapper ___ Baby
39 Down	60. Grp. whose activities produce long lines

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. Auto's opposite"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'L'
Word pattern: M____L
Similar words: manual of arms
Opposite of: automatic
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a small handbook
This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

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MANUAL

2 Down: "2. ___ Theater, where Ella Fitzgerald debuted on an Amateur Night in 1934"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: A____O
Similar words: Phoebus Apollo, Phoebus
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

APOLLO

3 Down: "3. Many an item on a child's Christmas list"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: N____Y
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

NEWTOY

4 Down: "4. High-protein bean"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: S__A
Similar words: Glycine max, soy
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

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SOYA

5 Down: "5. Common lunchbox item, informally"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'J'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

PBJ

6 Down: "6. Classic car based in Lansing, Mich."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'O'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 6

Answer:

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REO

7 Down: "7. Send out"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: I___E
Similar words: takings, subject
Opposite of: recall
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

ISSUE

8 Down: "8. Fogy"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: G____R
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a man who is (usually) old and/or eccentric
This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

GEEZER

9 Down: "9. Hail Mary's path"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'C'
Similar words: arch, discharge
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

ARC

10 Down: "10. Clear (of)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'D'
Similar words: free, disembarrass
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: relieve from
This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

RID

11 Down: "11. "True, unfortunately""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: A______O
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

AFRAIDSO

12 Down: "12. Dolly Parton and others"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: B_____S
Similar words: blond, blonde
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a person with fair skin and hair
This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

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BLONDES

13 Down: "13. Plastic explosive used in many demolitions"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'X'
Word pattern: S____X
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

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SEMTEX

14 Down: "18. Discipline"

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
Similar words: arena, orbit
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

AREA

15 Down: "22. Statement from a witness"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

IDO

16 Down: "25. Tiny torment"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'H'
Word pattern: I__H
Similar words: urge, itching
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

ITCH

17 Down: "26. Opposite of "Me too""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'I'
Word pattern: N__I
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

NORI

18 Down: "27. Source of some nondairy milk"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: A____D
Similar words: sweet almond, Prunus dulcis
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

ALMOND

19 Down: "28. Way to go"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: R__D
Similar words: route
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

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ROAD

20 Down: "30. Some ancient Italians"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: L____S
Similar words: Latin
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: any dialect of the language of ancient Rome
This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

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LATINS

21 Down: "33. O.E.D. part: Abbr."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'G'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

ENG

22 Down: "35. Annual breast cancer awareness observance"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: N______Y
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

NOBRADAY

23 Down: "36. "All right, already!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

OKOK

24 Down: "37. Equivalent of five carats"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: G__M
Similar words: Hans C. J. Gram, gramme
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

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GRAM

25 Down: "38. Straight poker?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: T__E
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler
This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

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TINE

26 Down: "39. Heroine of Verdi's "Il Trovatore""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: L_____A
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

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LEONORA

27 Down: "41. Overshadows"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: D____S
Similar words: dwarf, overshadow
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a person who is markedly small
This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

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DWARFS

28 Down: "42. Direct deposit, in brief"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'T'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a newt in its terrestrial stage of development
This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

EFT

29 Down: "43. Break the Hippocratic oath, say"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: D____M
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

DOHARM

30 Down: "45. The old you?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'U'
Word pattern: T__U
Similar words: grand, yard
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

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THOU

31 Down: "46. Fictional character who says "I am a brain …. The rest of me is a mere appendix""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: H____S
Similar words: Arthur Holmes, Sherlock Holmes
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

HOLMES

32 Down: "47. Allow, as cookies"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: E____E
Opposite of: disable
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: render capable or able for some task
This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

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ENABLE

33 Down: "48. Cutesy name for a certain leviathan"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: N____E
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

NESSIE

34 Down: "50. Circuit switcher"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: R___Y
Similar words: relay race
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

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RELAY

35 Down: "54. ___ hair (iconic 1970s style)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: C__R
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

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CHER

36 Down: "56. PC discourse?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'S'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

IMS

37 Down: "57. Prefix with cortex"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'O'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: (used as a combining form) recent or new
This is Down clue number 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

NEO

38 Down: "59. Rapper ___ Baby"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

LIL

39 Down: "60. Grp. whose activities produce long lines"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'A'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 39

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

TSA

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 39 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.

Mini Crossword NYT October 09, 2025 - Today's Puzzle Solved in Under 3 Minutes

NYT Mini October 09, 2025: Fast Answers, Strategic Hints & Speed-Solving Guide

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for October 09, 2025 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Thursday, October 09, 2025

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	October 09, 2025
Grid Size	5 x 5 squares
Total Clues	20 clues
Across Clues	10 clues
Down Clues	10 clues
Average Solve Time	Under 1 minute

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

This puzzle uses a 5 by 5 grid. That means 5 boxes across and 5 boxes down.

5x5 Crossword Grid Pattern
	Column 1	Column 2	Column 3	Column 4	Column 5
Row 1
Row 2
Row 3
Row 4
Row 5

How to Solve This Puzzle Fast

Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
Common short words: THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

Total squares in grid: 25 (5 times 5)
Average time to solve: Less than 1 minute
Best time to play: During a coffee break
Difficulty level: Made for everyone to enjoy

Across Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from left to right in the puzzle.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	25. One out
2 Across	29. Staunchly supporting
3 Across	19. Storage device that has fallen out of fashion
4 Across	20. Mega
5 Across	65. Space blanket material
6 Across	34. Variable in Newton's second law
7 Across	44. "What happened next …?"
8 Across	15. Like sci-fi's Jabba the Hutt
9 Across	16. Infantry arm
10 Across	24. Hydrating gel ingredient

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

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

1 Across: "25. One out"

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: I________E

Answer:

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INEEDARIDE

2 Across: "29. Staunchly supporting"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: L_____O

Answer:

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LOYALTO

3 Across: "19. Storage device that has fallen out of fashion"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: C___M

Answer:

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CDROM

4 Across: "20. Mega"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'U' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: U___A

Answer:

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ULTRA

5 Across: "65. Space blanket material"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: M___R

Answer:

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MYLAR

6 Across: "34. Variable in Newton's second law"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: M__S

Answer:

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MASS

7 Across: "44. "What happened next …?""

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: A_____N

Answer:

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ANDTHEN

8 Across: "15. Like sci-fi's Jabba the Hutt"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: O___E

Answer:

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OBESE

9 Across: "16. Infantry arm"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: R___E

Answer:

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RIFLE

10 Across: "24. Hydrating gel ingredient"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: A__E

Answer:

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ALOE

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	60. Grp. whose activities produce long lines
2 Down	38. Straight poker?
3 Down	30. Some ancient Italians
4 Down	5. Common lunchbox item, informally
5 Down	3. Many an item on a child's Christmas list
6 Down	2. ___ Theater, where Ella Fitzgerald debuted on an Amateur Night in 1934
7 Down	59. Rapper ___ Baby
8 Down	11. "True, unfortunately"
9 Down	50. Circuit switcher
10 Down	43. Break the Hippocratic oath, say

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

Need help? Here are hints and answers for each clue above. You might also like:

1 Down: "60. Grp. whose activities produce long lines"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'A'
This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

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TSA

2 Down: "38. Straight poker?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: T__E

Answer:

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TINE

3 Down: "30. Some ancient Italians"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: L____S

Answer:

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LATINS

4 Down: "5. Common lunchbox item, informally"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'J'
This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

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PBJ

5 Down: "3. Many an item on a child's Christmas list"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: N____Y

Answer:

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NEWTOY

6 Down: "2. ___ Theater, where Ella Fitzgerald debuted on an Amateur Night in 1934"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: A____O

Answer:

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APOLLO

7 Down: "59. Rapper ___ Baby"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'L'
This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

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LIL

8 Down: "11. "True, unfortunately""

Helpful hints:

This word has 8 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: A______O

Answer:

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AFRAIDSO

9 Down: "50. Circuit switcher"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: R___Y

Answer:

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RELAY

10 Down: "43. Break the Hippocratic oath, say"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: D____M

Answer:

Click to reveal

DOHARM

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

Quick Scan: Read all clues once. Your brain starts working on them right away.
Easy First: Fill in the shortest words (2-3 letters). These are usually simple words like "IT" or "ON".
Use Crossings: When letters cross, they help you figure out harder words.
Watch for Wordplay: Clues with question marks (?) are jokes or puns.
Common Words: Remember these appear often: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE.

Letter Tips That Really Help

The letter E is the most common in English
Words ending in S are often plurals
If you see "___" in a clue, the answer fits those blanks exactly
Abbreviations in clues mean the answer is also abbreviated

Time Goals to Aim For

Your Time	Skill Level	What It Means
Under 30 seconds	Expert	You know the puzzle patterns very well!
30-60 seconds	Advanced	Great job! You solve quickly.
1-2 minutes	Good	You're doing well. Keep practicing!
Over 2 minutes	Learning	You'll get faster with practice.

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues:	20 clues to solve
Grid Size:	5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares:	25 squares to fill
Average Time:	Most people solve in 1 minute 3 seconds
Difficulty:	Medium

Common Questions About NYT Mini Crossword

When can I play the NYT Mini?

The puzzle comes out at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before. So you can play Monday's puzzle starting Sunday at 10 PM.

How fast should I be able to solve it?

Most people solve the Mini in 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Don't worry if you take longer - speed comes with practice!

Do I need to pay to play?

No! The NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Mini solver?

Good Mini solvers know common short words, can spot wordplay quickly, and use crossing letters well. Practice helps a lot!

Are the puzzles harder on certain days?

Unlike the big NYT crossword, the Mini stays about the same difficulty every day. Sometimes Saturday might be a tiny bit harder.

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27446 Thu Jan 02, 2025 NY Times Crossword Clues Hints

Across Clues :

1. First in a series, 5. Pixel rival, 10. Snap, 14. Average Joe's name (that's not Joe), 15. Bases loaded, e.g., 16. Iris's location, 17. Temporary cover of a sort, 18. Epic with the line "Come, friend, you too must die", 19. Festival covering, 20. Start of a quip by comic Steven Wright, 23. Summer abroad, 24. Sounds of refreshment, 25. King's ___, 27. Adjust on the timeline, 29. Pressure cooker sound, 31. Producer of an explosion, 32. ___ Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, 34. Deep notes, 35. Middle of the quip ... and a hint to eight squares in this puzzle, 38. French buds, 40. Plotted, 41. Up to, informally, 42. Low pair, 44. Beyond cross, 48. Drink featured in the Elvis film "Blue Hawaii", 50. Govt. prosecutors, 51. Besides, 52. End of the quip, 56. Actor Jannings, 57. Youngest golfer to score below his age in a P.G.A. Tour event, 58. White Sox or Red Sox player, informally, 59. Runner's assignment, 60. Cricket segments, 61. Miller option, 62. Flower whose name means "flame" in ancient Greek, 63. Lead-in to maniac, 64. Troublesome threes, e.g.

Down Clues :

1. "Jeopardy!" offering, 2. 12-time Olympic swimming medalist Ryan ___, 3. Worn at the edges, 4. Prefix with sexual, 5. Possible response to "Where are you?", 6. Craft kit fabrics, 7. "Right away, boss!", 8. Comedian Trevor, 9. "___ Game" (1986 Hugo Award winner), 10. Cot alternative, 11. Wear out one's welcome, say, 12. Achilles, for two, 13. Muesli bit, 21. Underworld figure, 22. Is in the past, 26. Chain parts: Abbr., 28. Singer Tori, 29. Head liners?, 30. Choquequirao inhabitant, 33. "Let ___!", 34. Urban addr. specification, 35. Like cuisine with lumpia and longganisa, 36. "Looks that way, unfortunately", 37. Minimal, 38. Bread box?, 39. Noxious, 42. "Qué ___?" ("How's it going?," in Spanish), 43. Only U.S. president buried in Washington, D.C., 45. Home of Firenze, 46. They have nine players, 47. Get released, 49. Early text messager, 50. One of a Disney septet, 53. Root of resentment, at times, 54. Reckon, 55. Word before and after an ampersand, in the grocery, 56. Maker of toys for girls and boys

Break down the NYT Crosswords: January 02, 2025

Let's go into the puzzle, starting with the across clues and answers, followed by the down clues and answers.

Across Clues with Answers:

The clue is 1. First in a series. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: ALPHA

Possible Answer : alpha

The clue is 5. Pixel rival. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: IPHONE

The clue is 10. Snap. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: PHOTO

Possible Answer : photograph, pic, exposure, photo, picture

The clue is 14. Average Joe's name (that's not Joe). Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: NORM

Possible Answer : norm, average

The clue is 15. Bases loaded, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: MENON

The clue is 16. Iris's location. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: UVEA

Possible Answer : uvea

The clue is 17. Temporary cover of a sort. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: SCAB

Possible Answer : fink, scab, rat, strikebreaker, blackleg

The clue is 18. Epic with the line "Come, friend, you too must die". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: ILIAD

Possible Answer : Iliad

The clue is 19. Festival covering. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: TENT

Possible Answer : tent, camp_out, bivouac, encamp, camp, collapsible_shelter

The clue is 20. Start of a quip by comic Steven Wright. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (14 letters)

The answer: WHYISNTTHEWORD

The clue is 23. Summer abroad. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: ETE

The clue is 24. Sounds of refreshment. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: AHS

The clue is 25. King's ___. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: RANSOM

Possible Answer : redeem, ransom_money, ransom

The clue is 27. Adjust on the timeline. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: REDATE

The clue is 29. Pressure cooker sound. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: HISS

Possible Answer : hissing, razzing, whoosh, snort, hushing, raspberry, siss, Bronx_cheer, hiss, razz, sibilate, bird, sizz, fizzle, boo, hoot, sibilation
Possible Opposite Answer : applaud

The clue is 31. Producer of an explosion. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: TNT

Possible Answer : trinitrotoluene, TNT

The clue is 32. ___ Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: MARIAN

Possible Answer : Marian

The clue is 34. Deep notes. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: BASS

Possible Answer : bass, basso, bass_voice, bass_part, sea_bass, freshwater_bass, deep

The clue is 35. Middle of the quip ... and a hint to eight squares in this puzzle. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (12 letters)

The answer: PHONETICALLY

Possible Answer : phonetically

The clue is 38. French buds. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: AMIS

The clue is 40. Plotted. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

The answer: GRAPHED

Possible Answer : graph, chart

The clue is 41. Up to, informally. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: TIL

The clue is 42. Low pair. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: TWOS

Possible Answer : II, 2, two, deuce

The clue is 44. Beyond cross. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: RAGING

Possible Answer : cod, rally, have_words, chew_out, chafe, annoy, angry, tantalize, taunt, rile, ramp, bawl_out, rag, torment, irritate, get_at, gravel, tease, jaw, remonstrate, hot, razz, lambast, tantalise, crucify, berate, raging, ride, chew_up, lecture, furious, call_on_the_carpet, dress_down, scold, rage, reproof, wild, get_to, twit, nark, tempestuous, bait, lambaste, nettle, bedevil, trounce, frustrate, reprimand, devil, chide, bother, dun, rebuke, storm, take_to_task, vex, call_down

The clue is 48. Drink featured in the Elvis film "Blue Hawaii". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: MAITAI

The clue is 50. Govt. prosecutors. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: DAS

Possible Answer : hyrax, DA, dassie, district_attorney, das, coney, cony

The clue is 51. Besides. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: TOO

Possible Answer : excessively, as_well, also, to_a_fault, too, overly, besides, likewise

The clue is 52. End of the quip. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (14 letters)

The answer: SPELLEDWITHANF

The clue is 56. Actor Jannings. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: EMIL

The clue is 57. Youngest golfer to score below his age in a P.G.A. Tour event. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: SNEAD

Possible Answer : Sam_Snead, Snead, Samuel_Jackson_Snead

The clue is 58. White Sox or Red Sox player, informally. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ALER

The clue is 59. Runner's assignment. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: LANE

Possible Answer : lane

The clue is 60. Cricket segments. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: OVERS

Possible Answer : over

The clue is 61. Miller option. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: LITE

Possible Answer : calorie-free, light, lite, low-cal

The clue is 62. Flower whose name means "flame" in ancient Greek. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: PHLOX

Possible Answer : phlox

The clue is 63. Lead-in to maniac. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: NYMPHO

Possible Answer : nymphomaniac, nympho

The clue is 64. Troublesome threes, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: PHASE

Possible Answer : phase_angle, form, stage, phase

Down Clues and Answers:

The clue is 1. "Jeopardy!" offering. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: ANSWER

Possible Answer: answer, suffice, serve, solvent, reply, respond, resolution, result, solution, resolve, response, do
Possible Opposite Answer : question
The clue is 2. 12-time Olympic swimming medalist Ryan ___. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: LOCHTE
The clue is 3. Worn at the edges. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: FRAYED

Possible Answer: scratch, frayed, rub, chafe, fray, frazzle, fret
The clue is 4. Prefix with sexual. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: AMBI
The clue is 5. Possible response to "Where are you?". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

The answer: IMINHERE
The clue is 6. Craft kit fabrics. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: FELTS

Possible Answer: mat, felt, matt-up, matte, felt_up, matte_up, mat_up
The clue is 7. "Right away, boss!". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ONIT
The clue is 8. Comedian Trevor. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: NOAH

Possible Answer: Noah
The clue is 9. "___ Game" (1986 Hugo Award winner). Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: ENDERS
The clue is 10. Cot alternative. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: FUTON

Possible Answer: futon
The clue is 11. Wear out one's welcome, say. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

The answer: OVERSTAY

Possible Answer: outstay, overstay
The clue is 12. Achilles, for two. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

The answer: TENDONS

Possible Answer: sinew, tendon
The clue is 13. Muesli bit. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: OAT

Possible Answer: oat
The clue is 21. Underworld figure. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: SATAN

Possible Answer: Devil, Old_Nick, Lucifer, Satan, the_Tempter, Prince_of_Darkness, Beelzebub
The clue is 22. Is in the past. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: WAS

Possible Answer: be, Evergreen_State, follow, embody, comprise, equal, represent, personify, Washington, cost, make_up, live, exist, constitute, WA
Possible Opposite Answer : differ
The clue is 26. Chain parts: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: MTS

Possible Answer: meitnerium, element_109, MT, metric_ton, t, tonne, machine_translation, Montana, Mt, atomic_number_109, Treasure_State
The clue is 28. Singer Tori. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: AMOS

Possible Answer: Amos, Book_of_Amos
The clue is 29. Head liners?. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: HAIRS

Possible Answer: whisker, hairsbreadth, tomentum, fuzz, hair, pilus, hair's-breadth, haircloth
The clue is 30. Choquequirao inhabitant. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: INCA

Possible Answer: Incan, Inka, Inca
The clue is 33. "Let ___!". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ITGO
The clue is 34. Urban addr. specification. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: BLDG
The clue is 35. Like cuisine with lumpia and longganisa. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

The answer: FILIPINO

Possible Answer: Philippine, Filipino
The clue is 36. "Looks that way, unfortunately". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

The answer: AFRAIDSO
The clue is 37. Minimal. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: LEAST

Possible Answer: least, to_the_lowest_degree
Possible Opposite Answer : most
The clue is 38. Bread box?. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: ATM

Possible Answer: atmosphere, automated_teller, standard_pressure, atm, automatic_teller, asynchronous_transfer_mode, ATM, cash_dispenser, automated_teller_machine, automatic_teller_machine, cash_machine, standard_atmosphere
The clue is 39. Noxious. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

The answer: MIASMAL

Possible Answer: vapourous, vaporous, miasmal, miasmic
The clue is 42. "Qué ___?" ("How's it going?," in Spanish). Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: TAL
The clue is 43. Only U.S. president buried in Washington, D.C.. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: WILSON

Possible Answer: Edward_Osborne_Wilson, Mount_Wilson, Thomas_Woodrow_Wilson, Harriet_Wilson, Wilson, Angus_Frank_Johnstone_Wilson, Alexander_Wilson, James_Wilson, E._O._Wilson, Sir_Angus_Wilson, Robert_Woodrow_Wilson, John_Tuzo_Wilson, Charles_Thomson_Rees_Wilson, President_Wilson, Edmund_Wilson, Woodrow_Wilson
The clue is 45. Home of Firenze. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: ITALIA

Possible Answer: Italian_Republic, Italia, Italy
The clue is 46. They have nine players. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: NONETS
The clue is 47. Get released. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

The answer: GOFREE
The clue is 49. Early text messager. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: TELEX

Possible Answer: telex_machine, telex, teleprinter, teletypewriter, teletype_machine
The clue is 50. One of a Disney septet. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

The answer: DWARF

Possible Answer: shadow, midget, dwarf, nanus, gnome, overshadow
The clue is 53. Root of resentment, at times. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: ENVY

Possible Answer: begrudge, enviousness, invidia, envy
The clue is 54. Reckon. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: DEEM

Possible Answer: view_as, deem, hold, take_for
The clue is 55. Word before and after an ampersand, in the grocery. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

The answer: HALF

Possible Answer: one-half, half
Possible Opposite Answer : whole
The clue is 56. Maker of toys for girls and boys. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

The answer: ELF

Possible Answer: pixie, pixy, elf, imp, gremlin, ELF, hob, extremely_low_frequency, brownie

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