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Thursday, August 22, 2024

2408 Thu Aug 22, 2024 USA Today Crossword Clues Hints

UAS Today Across Clues:

Clue Answer Letter Frequency
Less Than Jake genreSKAS: 1, K: 1, A: 1
The Burn Book in “Mean Girls,” for onePROPP: 2, R: 1, O: 1
Opposite of boomBUSTB: 1, U: 1, S: 1, T: 1
Dip out suddenlyBAILB: 1, A: 1, I: 1, L: 1
Chip away atERODEE: 2, R: 1, O: 1, D: 1
“___ the Woods”INTOI: 1, N: 1, T: 1, O: 1
Tracy Chapman’s vocal rangeALTOA: 1, L: 1, T: 1, O: 1
Reasoning used to solve sudoku puzzlesLOGICL: 1, O: 1, G: 1, I: 1, C: 1
Leo’s symbolLIONL: 1, I: 1, O: 1, N: 1
Tiered bed part that’s lower to the groundBOTTOMBUNKB: 2, O: 2, T: 1, M: 1, K: 1, N: 1, U: 1
YearnLONGL: 1, O: 1, N: 1, G: 1
WhicheverANYA: 1, N: 1, Y: 1
Selfie stancePOSEP: 1, O: 1, S: 1, E: 1
Overdue library book penaltiesFINESF: 1, I: 1, N: 1, E: 1, S: 1
“When the first ___ you see may not be a ___” (“Konstantine” lyric)STARS: 1, T: 1, A: 1, R: 1
Instrument used for tuningOBOEO: 2, B: 1, E: 1
Wander aroundROAMR: 1, O: 1, A: 1, M: 1
Was sure ofKNEWK: 1, N: 1, E: 1, W: 1
“Killing Eve” networkBBCB: 2, C: 1
Bar fixture that simulates riding a bucking animalMECHANICALBULLM: 1, E: 1, C: 2, H: 1, A: 2, N: 1, I: 1, K: 1, L: 1, B: 1, U: 1
Fluffy scarfBOAB: 1, O: 1, A: 1
Printer productTONERT: 1, O: 1, N: 1, E: 1, R: 1
Spanish for “water”AGUAA: 2, G: 1, U: 1
Turn badROTR: 1, O: 1, T: 1
Texting segueBTWB: 1, T: 1, W: 1
“Bad at Love” singerHALSEYH: 1, A: 1, L: 1, S: 1, E: 1, Y: 1
Make certainASSUREA: 2, S: 2, U: 1, R: 1, E: 1
Pirate flag emblemSKULLS: 1, K: 1, U: 1, L: 2
Insulting the other team, sayTALKINGTRASHT: 2, A: 2, L: 1, K: 1, I: 1, N: 1, G: 1, R: 1, S: 1, H: 1
Doesn’t wear outLASTSL: 1, A: 1, S: 2, T: 1
AngerIREI: 1, R: 1, E: 1
Main arteryAORTAA: 2, O: 1, R: 1, T: 1
ThrobsACHESA: 1, C: 1, H: 1, E: 1, S: 1
“I told you!”SEES: 1, E: 2
___ flushROYALR: 1, O: 1, Y: 1, A: 1, L: 1
Social equalPEERP: 1, E: 2, R: 1
“Jumanji” sketch showSNLS: 1, N: 1, L: 1
Eggy spreadMAYOM: 1, A: 1, Y: 1, O: 1

2408 Thu Aug 22, 2024 USA Today Crossword Clues Hints
2408 Thu Aug 22, 2024 USA Today Crossword Clues Hints

Down Clues:

Clue Answer Letter Frequency
Places to get blowoutsSALONSS: 1, A: 1, L: 1, O: 1, N: 1
Rewards for cats, casuallyKITTYTREATSK: 1, I: 1, T: 2, Y: 2, R: 1, E: 1, A: 1, S: 1
All the timeALOTA: 1, L: 1, O: 1, T: 1
In all likelihood, casuallyPROBSP: 1, R: 1, O: 1, B: 1, S: 1
Go ___ (ignore orders)ROGUER: 1, O: 1, G: 1, U: 1, E: 1
Thor’s dadODINO: 1, D: 1, I: 1, N: 1
Light 49-DownPECKP: 1, E: 1, C: 1, K: 1
“LUNCH” singer EilishBILLIEB: 1, I: 2, L: 2, E: 1
Labor groupUNIONU: 1, N: 2, I: 1, O: 1
Peach pitSTONES: 1, T: 1, O: 1, N: 1, E: 1
Ice-grabbing toolTONGST: 1, O: 1, N: 1, G: 1, S: 1
___ ghanoushBABAB: 2, A: 2
Muppet with a pet goldfishELMOE: 1, L: 1, M: 1, O: 1
TV mogul WinfreyOPRAHO: 1, P: 1, R: 1, A: 1, H: 1
PoultryFOWLF: 1, O: 1, W: 1, L: 1
Rep. who said “We open doors so others can walk through them”AOCA: 1, O: 1, C: 1
In the pastONCEO: 1, N: 1, C: 1, E: 1
Big squeezeBEARHUGB: 1, E: 1, A: 1, R: 1, H: 1, U: 1, G: 1
Company that makes BarbieMATTELM: 1, A: 1, T: 2, E: 1, L: 1
RelativesKINK: 1, I: 1, N: 1
App glitchesBUGSB: 1, U: 1, G: 1, S: 1
“My heart’s been borrowed and yours has been ___ / All’s well that ends well to end up with you”BLUEB: 1, L: 1, U: 1, E: 1
Pottery materialCLAYC: 1, L: 1, A: 1, Y: 1
Animal sounds in “Over the Moon”MOOSM: 1, O: 2, S: 1
As we speakNOWN: 1, O: 1, W: 1
Site with a piano in the game ClueBALLROOMB: 1, A: 1, L: 2, R: 1, O: 2, M: 1
“Long hair (No ___) / It’s my type (That’s right)” (“Red Wine Supernova” lyric)BRAB: 1, R: 1, A: 1
Trumpets’ sectionBRASSB: 1, R: 1, A: 1, S: 2
Place to say “I do”ALTARA: 1, L: 1, T: 1, R: 1
SayUTTERU: 1, T: 2, E: 1, R: 1
Fire engine featureSIRENS: 1, I: 1, R: 1, E: 1, N: 1
Protest, in a wayKNEELK: 1, N: 1, E: 1, L: 1
Lock lipsKISSK: 1, I: 1, S: 2
Sansa Stark’s sisterARYAA: 2, R: 1, Y: 1
“Please don’t go!”STAYS: 1, T: 1, A: 1, Y: 1
Angelic ringHALOH: 1, A: 1, L: 1, O: 1
One length of a poolLAPL: 1, A: 1, P: 1
High cardACEA: 1, C: 1, E: 1
“___ Used to Be Mine” (“Waitress” song)SHES: 1, H: 1, E: 1
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Tuesday, November 11, 2025

NYT Across Crossword November 11, 2025 - Master All 35 Left-to-Right Clues

Tuesday's NYT Across Nov 11 - Full Horizontal Grid Solutions

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 35 Across clues. We have all the horizontal answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Across Clues

NYT Across clues solutions for November 11, 2025
NYT Across Clues - Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Across Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date November 11, 2025
Day of Week Tuesday
Total Across Clues 35 clues
Direction Horizontal (Left to Right)
Difficulty Tricky

All Across Clues - Complete List

Here are all 35 Across clues for today's puzzle. These go horizontally from left to right.

Complete Across Clues List
Number Clue
1 Across 1. CAPTCHA blockees
2 Across 5. Crust (over)
3 Across 9. Building with a "broad side," in an idiom
4 Across 13. One of over 30 million used for farming in Iowa
5 Across 14. Attire in many a Degas painting
6 Across 15. "Hey, sailor!"
7 Across 16. "It's hard to say"
8 Across 19. Like June 21 among all the days of the year
9 Across 20. Place to plop down in a parlor
10 Across 21. Vote in
11 Across 23. Sparkler on a ring
12 Across 24. 2021 Pixar film inspired by Italian folklore
13 Across 27. Whole bunch
14 Across 29. Bar mitzvah or confirmation
15 Across 32. In unison
16 Across 34. Relaxing sounds
17 Across 36. The "N" of NGO
18 Across 37. It's hard to say
19 Across 40. Vietnamese New Year
20 Across 41. Stingy sort?
21 Across 42. Semiaquatic relative of a badger
22 Across 43. Greek god whose name is an anagram of ROSE
23 Across 45. Does poorly
24 Across 47. ___-à-___
25 Across 48. Holiday centerpiece
26 Across 50. "Here, ___!"
27 Across 52. Copenhagen's "The Little Mermaid," for one
28 Across 55. One singing "The Lonely Goatherd," e.g.
29 Across 59. It's hard to say
30 Across 61. Some rounds
31 Across 62. Eggplant ___ (vegetarian dish)
32 Across 63. Track shape
33 Across 64. Polite assent
34 Across 65. Prying
35 Across 66. First coin to use the $ symbol

Detailed Hints and Answers for All Across Clues

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

Complete Across Solutions:

1 Across: "1. CAPTCHA blockees"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: B__S
  • Similar words: bot
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer BOTS

2 Across: "5. Crust (over)"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'B'
  • Word pattern: S__B
  • Similar words: fink, strikebreaker
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike
  • This is Across clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SCAB

3 Across: "9. Building with a "broad side," in an idiom"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: B__N
  • Similar words: b
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer BARN

4 Across: "13. One of over 30 million used for farming in Iowa"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ACRE

5 Across: "14. Attire in many a Degas painting"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'U'
  • Word pattern: T__U
  • Similar words: ballet skirt, Desmond Tutu
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer TUTU

6 Across: "15. "Hey, sailor!""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: A__Y
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer AHOY

7 Across: "16. "It's hard to say""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 14 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: W____________S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer WHOREALLYKNOWS

8 Across: "19. Like June 21 among all the days of the year"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: L_____T
  • Similar words: farsighted, prospicient
  • Opposite of: short
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer LONGEST

9 Across: "20. Place to plop down in a parlor"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: S____E
  • Similar words: settle
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a long wooden bench with a back
  • This is Across clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SETTEE

10 Across: "21. Vote in"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: E___T
  • Similar words: elite, chosen
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an exclusive group of people
  • This is Across clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ELECT

11 Across: "23. Sparkler on a ring"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'M'
  • Similar words: gemstone, jewel
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
  • This is Across clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer GEM

12 Across: "24. 2021 Pixar film inspired by Italian folklore"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: L__A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer LUCA

13 Across: "27. Whole bunch"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'W'
  • Word pattern: S__W
  • Similar words: spate, dispatch
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
  • This is Across clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SLEW

14 Across: "29. Bar mitzvah or confirmation"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: R__E
  • Similar words: religious rite, ritual
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
  • This is Across clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer RITE

15 Across: "32. In unison"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ASONE

16 Across: "34. Relaxing sounds"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A__S
  • Similar words: aah, ooh
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: express admiration and pleasure by uttering `ooh' or `aah'
  • This is Across clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer AAHS

17 Across: "36. The "N" of NGO"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'N'
  • Similar words: not
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: negation of a word or group of words
  • This is Across clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer NON

18 Across: "37. It's hard to say"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 14 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: T____________T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer THATWASMYFAULT

19 Across: "40. Vietnamese New Year"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer TET

20 Across: "41. Stingy sort?"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: W__P
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer WASP

21 Across: "42. Semiaquatic relative of a badger"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: O___R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the fur of an otter
  • This is Across clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer OTTER

22 Across: "43. Greek god whose name is an anagram of ROSE"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: E__S
  • Similar words: concupiscence, sexual desire
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer EROS

23 Across: "45. Does poorly"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A__S
  • Similar words: pain, ail
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: aromatic bulb used as seasoning
  • This is Across clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer AILS

24 Across: "47. ___-à-___"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: T__E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer TETE

25 Across: "48. Holiday centerpiece"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'R'
  • Similar words: true fir, fir tree
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: nonresinous wood of a fir tree
  • This is Across clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer FIR

26 Across: "50. "Here, ___!""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: C___H
  • Similar words: watch, fascinate
  • Opposite of: unhitch
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a drawback or difficulty that is not readily evident
  • This is Across clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer CATCH

27 Across: "52. Copenhagen's "The Little Mermaid," for one"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: S____E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a sculpture representing a human or animal
  • This is Across clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer STATUE

28 Across: "55. One singing "The Lonely Goatherd," e.g."

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: Y_____R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer YODELER

29 Across: "59. It's hard to say"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 14 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: W____________E
  • Similar words: Worcester sauce
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a savory sauce of vinegar and soy sauce and spices
  • This is Across clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer WORCESTERSHIRE

30 Across: "61. Some rounds"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: A__O
  • Similar words: ammunition
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: projectiles to be fired from a gun
  • This is Across clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer AMMO

31 Across: "62. Eggplant ___ (vegetarian dish)"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: P__M
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer PARM

32 Across: "63. Track shape"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: O__L
  • Similar words: elliptic, ellipse
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer OVAL

33 Across: "64. Polite assent"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: Y__M
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer YESM

34 Across: "65. Prying"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: N__Y
  • Similar words: prying, nosey
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: offensively curious or inquisitive
  • This is Across clue number 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer NOSY

35 Across: "66. First coin to use the $ symbol"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: P__O
  • Similar words: Cuban peso, Dominican peso
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the basic unit of money in Uruguay; equal to 100 centesimos
  • This is Across clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer PESO

Expert Strategies for Solving Across Clues

Master the horizontal clues with these professional tips:

Why Start with Across Clues?

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

Across Clue Patterns to Recognize

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

Time-Saving Across Techniques

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Across Clues

What are Across clues in crossword puzzles?

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

Should I solve Across or Down clues first?

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

How many Across clues are in today's puzzle?

Today's NYT crossword has 35 Across clues.

Are Across clues easier than Down clues?

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

How do Across clues interact with Down clues?

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

About This Page: We provide comprehensive Across clues solutions and hints for the NYT Crossword to help you improve your solving skills. This site is not affiliated with The New York Times.

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Friday, August 15, 2025

NYT Crossword ACROSS Clues Only | August 15 Horizontal Answers

NYT Crossword ACROSS Clues Only - Friday, August 15, 2025

Today's Across-Only Focus

Complete analysis of all 33 ACROSS clues from today's New York Times crossword puzzle. This across-only format helps solvers focus exclusively on horizontal entries, perfect for those who prefer to tackle one direction at a time.

Across Clues Statistics

Statistical Overview - Across Entries Only
Metric Value Details
Total Across Clues 33 All horizontal entries
Total Letters (Across) 191 Combined letter count
Average Word Length 5.8 Letters per answer
Shortest Answer 3 letters Minimum length
Longest Answer 15 letters Maximum length
Unique Letters Used 23 Distinct letters in across

Letter Frequency Analysis - Across Answers Only

Top 15 Most Frequent Letters in Today's Across Answers
E 25
13.09%
S 21
10.99%
A 17
8.9%
O 15
7.85%
T 14
7.33%
I 9
4.71%
N 9
4.71%
C 8
4.19%
D 8
4.19%
H 8
4.19%
L 8
4.19%
P 8
4.19%
R 8
4.19%
B 7
3.66%
M 7
3.66%

Difficulty Distribution of Across Clues

Difficulty Level Count Percentage Visual Representation
Easy 4 12.1%
Medium 20 60.6%
Hard 4 12.1%
Expert 5 15.2%

Complete List of Across Clues - All 33 Entries

Today's Across Clues with Comprehensive Hints
# Clue Length Category Hints & Tips Answer
1A 1. Like the culture depicted in Safiya Sinclair's best-selling memoir "How to Say Babylon" 5 General Knowledge
  • Pattern: R___A (First: R, Last: A)
  • Contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants
  • Related words: Rastafarian
Show Answer

RASTA
2A 6. English translation of the Dutch "klompen" 5 General Knowledge
  • Pattern: C___S (First: C, Last: S)
  • Contains 1 vowels and 4 consonants
  • Related words: choke off, clog up
Show Answer

CLOGS
3A 11. Robotic error message 14 Long Phrase
  • Pattern: D____________E (First: D, Last: E)
  • Contains 6 vowels and 8 consonants
  • Longer answer - might be a phrase
Show Answer

DOESNOTCOMPUTE
4A 15. Sooner rather than later 15 Long Phrase
  • Pattern: I_____________E (First: I, Last: E)
  • Contains 7 vowels and 8 consonants
  • Longer answer - might be a phrase
Show Answer

INTHENEARFUTURE
5A 17. Preps for a photo shoot, say 6 General Knowledge
  • Pattern: S____S (First: S, Last: S)
  • Contains 1 vowels and 5 consonants
  • Related words: mode, flair
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STYLES
6A 18. Rest areas 4 General Knowledge
  • Pattern: S__S (First: S, Last: S)
  • Contains 1 vowels and 3 consonants
  • Related words: health spa, resort hotel
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SPAS
7A 19. Engage in pugilism 3 Short Word
  • Pattern: B_X (First: B, Last: X)
  • Contains 1 vowels and 2 consonants
  • Related words: boxful, corner
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BOX
8A 20. Rock alternative 5 General Knowledge
  • Pattern: P___R (First: P, Last: R)
  • Contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants
  • Related words: newspaper, composition
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PAPER
9A 21. X, as in Mexico 4 General Knowledge
  • Pattern: B__O (First: B, Last: O)
  • Contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants
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BESO
10A 22. In 4 General Knowledge
  • Pattern: C__C (First: C, Last: C)
  • Contains 1 vowels and 3 consonants
  • Related words: stylishness, smartness
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CHIC
11A 23. Touching event? 4 Wordplay/Pun
  • Pattern: E__E (First: E, Last: E)
  • Contains 3 vowels and 1 consonants
  • Meaning: a fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade...
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EPEE
12A 24. Forecast 4 General Knowledge
  • Pattern: B__E (First: B, Last: E)
  • Contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants
  • Related words: prognosticate, portend
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BODE
13A 25. Some like it hot 5 General Knowledge
  • Pattern: S___E (First: S, Last: E)
  • Contains 3 vowels and 2 consonants
  • Meaning: flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food...
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SAUCE
14A 26. Didn't follow 3 Short Word
  • Pattern: L_D (First: L, Last: D)
  • Contains 1 vowels and 2 consonants
  • Related words: go, pass
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LED
15A 27. Itsy-bitsy 4 General Knowledge
  • Pattern: M__I (First: M, Last: I)
  • Contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants
  • Related words: miniskirt
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MINI
16A 28. Like one part of the SAT 6 General Knowledge
  • Pattern: V____L (First: V, Last: L)
  • Contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants
  • Opposite of: numerical
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VERBAL
17A 29. Typical yearbook photos 9 Entertainment
  • Pattern: H_______S (First: H, Last: S)
  • Contains 3 vowels and 6 consonants
  • Related words: headshot
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HEADSHOTS
18A 31. Sisal and others 6 General Knowledge
  • Pattern: F____S (First: F, Last: S)
  • Contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants
  • Related words: roughage, fibre
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FIBERS
19A 34. It can add up 4 General Knowledge
  • Pattern: M__H (First: M, Last: H)
  • Contains 1 vowels and 3 consonants
  • Related words: maths, mathematics
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MATH
20A 35. A real piece of work 3 Short Word
  • Pattern: J_B (First: J, Last: B)
  • Contains 1 vowels and 2 consonants
  • Related words: farm out, business
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JOB
21A 38. That feeling "when the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine" 5 General Knowledge
  • Pattern: A___E (First: A, Last: E)
  • Contains 3 vowels and 2 consonants
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AMORE
22A 39. Word before piece and after peace 4 General Knowledge
  • Pattern: T__E (First: T, Last: E)
  • Contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants
  • Related words: clock time, clock
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TIME
23A 40. Glazier's replacement 4 General Knowledge
  • Pattern: P__E (First: P, Last: E)
  • Contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants
  • Related words: superman, pane of glass
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PANE
24A 41. Some sky lights, in brief 4 General Knowledge
  • Pattern: U__S (First: U, Last: S)
  • Contains 2 vowels and 2 consonants
  • Related words: UFO, unidentified flying object
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UFOS
25A 42. Person with fire power 4 General Knowledge
  • Pattern: B__S (First: B, Last: S)
  • Contains 1 vowels and 3 consonants
  • Related words: Bos, foreman
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BOSS
26A 43. Miso soup base 5 General Knowledge
  • Pattern: D___I (First: D, Last: I)
  • Contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants
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DASHI
27A 44. Director's cry 3 Short Word
  • Pattern: C_T (First: C, Last: T)
  • Contains 1 vowels and 2 consonants
  • Related words: trim, cutting off
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CUT
28A 45. One of four suits in a tarot deck 4 General Knowledge
  • Pattern: C__S (First: C, Last: S)
  • Contains 1 vowels and 3 consonants
  • Related words: loving cup, cup
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CUPS
29A 46. Source of schadenfreude? 6 Wordplay/Pun
  • Pattern: G____N (First: G, Last: N)
  • Contains 2 vowels and 4 consonants
  • Related words: High German, German language
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GERMAN
30A 47. "Let me handle this" 15 Long Phrase
  • Pattern: I_____________G (First: I, Last: G)
  • Contains 5 vowels and 10 consonants
  • Longer answer - might be a phrase
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ILLDOTHETALKING
31A 50. Small businesses that generally don't require permits 14 Long Phrase
  • Pattern: L____________S (First: L, Last: S)
  • Contains 5 vowels and 9 consonants
  • Longer answer - might be a phrase
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LEMONADESTANDS
32A 51. Sensitive subject? 5 Wordplay/Pun
  • Pattern: G___T (First: G, Last: T)
  • Contains 1 vowels and 4 consonants
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GSPOT
33A 52. Figure on the $10,000 bill, the largest U.S. note ever in public circulation 5 General Knowledge
  • Pattern: C___E (First: C, Last: E)
  • Contains 2 vowels and 3 consonants
  • Related words: give chase, furrow
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CHASE

Category Analysis of Across Clues

Clue Categories Distribution
Category Count Percentage Examples
General Knowledge 21 63.6% RASTA (5), CLOGS (5)
Long Phrase 4 12.1% DOESNOTCOMPUTE (14), INTHENEARFUTURE (15)
Short Word 4 12.1% BOX (3), LED (3)
Wordplay/Pun 3 9.1% EPEE (4), GERMAN (6)
Entertainment 1 3.0% HEADSHOTS (9)

Across-Only Solving Strategy

Why Focus on Across Clues First?

  1. Reading Direction: Natural left-to-right reading makes across clues more intuitive
  2. Pattern Recognition: Horizontal words are easier to visualize and recognize
  3. Common Phrases: Many across entries are familiar phrases or compound words
  4. Fill Strategy: Completing across entries provides multiple crossing letters for down clues
  5. Theme Entries: Long theme answers are typically placed across

Recommended Solving Order

  • Step 1: Scan all across clues for obvious answers (fill-in-blanks, short words)
  • Step 2: Fill in 3-4 letter words - they're usually common crossword entries
  • Step 3: Look for themed or related answers that might connect
  • Step 4: Use first/last letter hints to narrow down possibilities
  • Step 5: Work on longer answers using crossing letters from completed short answers

Letter Frequency Insights

Based on today's across answers, focus on words containing the most frequent letters. This can help you make educated guesses when you're stuck.

Common NYT Crossword Across Words

These frequently appear in across positions:

Length Common Words
3 Letters ERA, ORE, ATE, ETA, ALE, AGE, ARE, ACE, APE, ART
4 Letters AREA, ARIA, ANTE, ELSE, ERIE, IDEA, ORAL, OVER, ALOE, ASAP
5 Letters ARENA, ALONE, ASIDE, EMAIL, ENTER, ERROR, ERASE, OPERA, OCEAN, ATONE
6 Letters ARISES, ERASES, EASTER, ESTATE, EASIER, ORACLE, AERATE, STEREO
7+ Letters ATLARGE, ONEARMED, ALIENATE, REARENDS, REHEARSE, SEPARATE

About This Across-Only Format

This specialized format presents only the horizontal (across) clues from the NYT crossword, allowing solvers to focus on one direction at a time. Many solvers find this approach less overwhelming and more systematic than jumping between across and down clues.

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Disclaimer: This educational analysis focuses on across clues only. Puzzles and clues © The New York Times. Generated: August 15, 2025 at 11:59 AM

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