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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

NYT Down Crossword October 15, 2025 - Master All 39 Top-to-Bottom Clues

Today's Down Crossword NYT October 15, 2025 - Every Vertical Solution Explained

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 15, 2025
NYT Down Clues - Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Down Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date October 15, 2025
Day of Week Wednesday
Total Down Clues 39 clues
Direction Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty Challenging

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. Like some briskets and pork ribs, informally
2 Down 2. "___ Rouge!" (2001 musical film)
3 Down 3. One who may have stormed the beaches at Normandy, in brief
4 Down 4. Place
5 Down 5. ___ while
6 Down 6. "Hang on a sec"
7 Down 7. Feeling remorse for
8 Down 8. Tidbit popular in Thai cuisine
9 Down 9. Artisanal brewers' offerings
10 Down 10. Lockup
11 Down 11. Joseph Conrad novel made into a 1965 film starring Peter O'Toole
12 Down 12. Frequent conspiracy subject
13 Down 13. Something usually kept private, for short
14 Down 18. London's underground
15 Down 22. ___ Speed Wagon (vintage vehicle)
16 Down 24. Protrudes
17 Down 25. Unfortunate situations
18 Down 26. Fury
19 Down 27. Grand old time, in slang
20 Down 29. Area of greatest danger
21 Down 33. Llama's head?
22 Down 35. Description of an online image
23 Down 37. Kind of collar
24 Down 38. It's blowing in the wind
25 Down 39. "___ what ___"
26 Down 40. "Dude …"
27 Down 41. Humorist who describes his stint working as a Macy's Christmas elf in "Santaland Diaries"
28 Down 43. Hero lifeguards, e.g.
29 Down 46. Efficiency stat not needed in an E.V.
30 Down 47. Scratch
31 Down 49. Secure again, as a door
32 Down 51. Overact
33 Down 52. Visibly afraid
34 Down 54. Race with an anchor
35 Down 56. Comfort
36 Down 57. Hole puncher
37 Down 58. Reason to consider something favorably
38 Down 60. Long ___
39 Down 61. Relative of the chickadee

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. Like some briskets and pork ribs, informally"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: B___D
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BBQED

2 Down: "2. "___ Rouge!" (2001 musical film)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: M____N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MOULIN

3 Down: "3. One who may have stormed the beaches at Normandy, in brief"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: W_____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer WWIIVET

4 Down: "4. Place"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'U'
  • Word pattern: L__U
  • Similar words: place, stead
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LIEU

5 Down: "5. ___ while"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer INA

6 Down: "6. "Hang on a sec""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BRB

7 Down: "7. Feeling remorse for"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'G'
  • Word pattern: R___G
  • Similar words: rue, repent
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
  • This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RUING

8 Down: "8. Tidbit popular in Thai cuisine"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'G'
  • Word pattern: A____G
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ANTEGG

9 Down: "9. Artisanal brewers' offerings"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 10 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 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CRAFTBEERS

10 Down: "10. Lockup"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: P___Y
  • Similar words: slammer, jail
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer POKEY

11 Down: "11. Joseph Conrad novel made into a 1965 film starring Peter O'Toole"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: L_____M
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LORDJIM

12 Down: "12. Frequent conspiracy subject"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'U' and ends with 'O'
  • Similar words: flying saucer
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer UFO

13 Down: "13. Something usually kept private, for short"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SSN

14 Down: "18. London's underground"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 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 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer THETUBE

15 Down: "22. ___ Speed Wagon (vintage vehicle)"

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 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer REO

16 Down: "24. Protrudes"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'J' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: J__S
  • Similar words: protrude, jut
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer JUTS

17 Down: "25. Unfortunate situations"

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: ailment, complaint
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ILLS

18 Down: "26. Fury"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
  • Similar words: ira, choler
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer IRE

19 Down: "27. Grand old time, in slang"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'S'
  • Similar words: natural gas, gasconade
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GAS

20 Down: "29. Area of greatest danger"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 10 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: F________S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FRONTLINES

21 Down: "33. Llama's head?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
  • Similar words: elevation, el
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ELS

22 Down: "35. Description of an online image"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: A_____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ALTTEXT

23 Down: "37. Kind of collar"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ETON

24 Down: "38. It's blowing in the wind"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'V' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: V__E
  • Similar words: weathervane, blade
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer VANE

25 Down: "39. "___ what ___""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'M'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer IAM

26 Down: "40. "Dude …""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'O'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BRO

27 Down: "41. Humorist who describes his stint working as a Macy's Christmas elf in "Santaland Diaries""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: S_____S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SEDARIS

28 Down: "43. Hero lifeguards, e.g."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: S_____S
  • Similar words: Saviour, savior
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SAVIORS

29 Down: "46. Efficiency stat not needed in an E.V."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'G'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MPG

30 Down: "47. Scratch"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: C____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CLAWAT

31 Down: "49. Secure again, as a door"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'K'
  • Word pattern: R____K
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RELOCK

32 Down: "51. Overact"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: E___E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: give expression or emotion to
  • This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EMOTE

33 Down: "52. Visibly afraid"

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
  • Similar words: white, bloodless
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ASHEN

34 Down: "54. Race with an anchor"

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:

Click to reveal the Down answer RELAY

35 Down: "56. Comfort"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: E__E
  • Similar words: rest, allay
  • Opposite of: difficulty
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
  • This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EASE

36 Down: "57. Hole puncher"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer AWL

37 Down: "58. Reason to consider something favorably"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'O'
  • Similar words: professional
  • Opposite of: anti
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an athlete who plays for pay
  • This is Down clue number 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PRO

38 Down: "60. Long ___"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
  • Similar words: agone
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: gone by; or in the past
  • This is Down clue number 38

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer AGO

39 Down: "61. Relative of the chickadee"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
  • Similar words: knocker, mamilla
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 39

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TIT

Expert Strategies for Solving Down Clues

Master the vertical clues with these professional tips:

Why Start with Down Clues?

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

Down Clue Patterns to Recognize

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

Time-Saving Down Techniques

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Down Clues

What are Down clues in crossword puzzles?

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

Should I solve Down or Across clues first?

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

How many Down clues are in today's puzzle?

Today's NYT crossword has 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.

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

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Friday, November 8, 2024

27394 Fri Nov 08, 2024 NYT by Evans Clinchy

Across Clues :

1. "There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious ___": Arthur Conan Doyle, 5. Jerks, 11. Potsticker vessel, 14. French bread, 15. Co-star of Netflix's "The Umbrella Academy", 17. Wax-coated wheel, 18. "Hold up, what?!", 19. Sitcom that popularized the phrase "What'choo talkin' 'bout, Willis?", 21. Travels all over, 22. Spoken-word performer ___ Scott-Heron, 23. Big brothers?, 25. Fanaticism, 30. Old Hollywood collectibles, 31. Where to take the high road?, 32. Retailer with the tagline "A Life Outdoors Is a Life Well Lived", 33. Makes angry, 34. ___-watch, 35. Allocate, 36. Goof, 37. "Lord of the Flies" boy, 38. Pizza topping, 39. Robin Williams called it "a hideous, gaudy place; it may not be the end of the world per se, but you can certainly see it from there", 41. Having kinks, say, 42. Earth, e.g., 43. Bump above a belt, 44. One working on a long-distance relationship, 51. Dessert that, despite its name, is better classified as a pie or tart, 52. Word with room or bot, 53. Humble requests, 54. Part of a succession plan, 55. Windows forerunner, in brief, 56. Lowdown, 57. Man, for one

Down Clues :

1. Put coins in, 2. Parent company of Bentley, 3. Pricey flight options, perhaps, 4. Doofuses, 5. Some underground channels, 6. Doesn't just wing it, 7. Settled (on), 8. Parks oneself, 9. Turn upside down, as a Monopoly deed card, 10. Beyond clean, 11. Constitutional, 12. Eyeball, 13. E and G, e.g., 16. ___ Banchero, 2023 N.B.A. Rookie of the Year, 20. Same-old same-olds, 23. Cinematic friend of Scuttle, Flounder and Sebastian, 24. "A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore" quipper, 25. Sick burns, 26. Risqué, 27. Dairy-heavy dessert popular throughout Latin America, 28. Fix, as a bow, 29. Bond return, 31. Baltic capital, 34. Life-changing opportunity, maybe, 35. Style of music with a vihuela and guitarrón, 37. Examines closely, 38. Word before or after head, 40. One who's on a roll, 41. Twee, 43. Like many wine barrels, 44. Kept up to speed, in a way, 45. "Dream on!", 46. "Sure, I'm game", 47. When Macbeth becomes Thane of Cawdor, 48. Reclined, 49. It comes down hard, 50. "Sommes" and "serai" are forms of it

Break down the NYT Crosswords: November 08, 2024

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

New York Times, Friday, November 8, 2024


Across Clues with Answers:

  • The clue is 1. "There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious ___": Arthur Conan Doyle. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FACT

    Possible Answer : fact


  • The clue is 5. Jerks. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPASMS

    Possible Answer : muscle_spasm, cramp, spasm


  • The clue is 11. Potsticker vessel. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WOK

    Possible Answer : wok


  • The clue is 14. French bread. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EURO

    Possible Answer : euro


  • The clue is 15. Co-star of Netflix's "The Umbrella Academy". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

    The answer: ELLIOTPAGE


  • The clue is 17. Wax-coated wheel. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EDAM

    Possible Answer : Edam


  • The clue is 18. "Hold up, what?!". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

    The answer: WAITREALLY


  • The clue is 19. Sitcom that popularized the phrase "What'choo talkin' 'bout, Willis?". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (15 letters)

    The answer: DIFFRENTSTROKES


  • The clue is 21. Travels all over. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOURS

    Possible Answer : turn, hitch, circuit, Tours, tour_of_duty, spell, enlistment, term_of_enlistment, duty_tour, go, tour


  • The clue is 22. Spoken-word performer ___ Scott-Heron. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GIL


  • The clue is 23. Big brothers?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ABBOTS

    Possible Answer : archimandrite, abbot


  • The clue is 25. Fanaticism. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ZEALOTRY

    Possible Answer : fanaticism, fanatism, zealotry


  • The clue is 30. Old Hollywood collectibles. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: REELS

    Possible Answer : spin, lurch, stagger, bobbin, swag, keel, whirl, Scottish_reel, gyrate, spin_around, careen, Virginia_reel, reel, spool


  • The clue is 31. Where to take the high road?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RIDGE

    Possible Answer : ridgepole, ridge, ridgeline, rooftree


  • The clue is 32. Retailer with the tagline "A Life Outdoors Is a Life Well Lived". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: REI


  • The clue is 33. Makes angry. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IRES

    Possible Answer : choler, anger, ira, wrath, ire


  • The clue is 34. ___-watch. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BINGE

    Possible Answer : bust, overeat, overgorge, glut, stuff, tear, ingurgitate, gormandize, gormandise, splurge, engorge, bout, overindulge, orgy, englut, binge, pig_out, satiate, gourmandize, scarf_out, gorge


  • The clue is 35. Allocate. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: METE

    Possible Answer : boundary_line, borderline, border, mete, delimitation


  • The clue is 36. Goof. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ERR

    Possible Answer : stray, slip, err, drift, mistake


  • The clue is 37. "Lord of the Flies" boy. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PIGGY

    Possible Answer : piggish, porcine, swinish, hoggish, shoat, piglet, shote, piggy


  • The clue is 38. Pizza topping. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BASIL

    Possible Answer : St._Basil, Basil_the_Great, basil, sweet_basil, St._Basil_the_Great, Basil, Basil_of_Caesarea


  • The clue is 39. Robin Williams called it "a hideous, gaudy place; it may not be the end of the world per se, but you can certainly see it from there". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LASVEGAS


  • The clue is 41. Having kinks, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CURLED

    Possible Answer : kink, curve, curled, curling, curl, coil, loop, wave, curl_up, draw_in

    Possible Opposite Answer : uncoil


  • The clue is 42. Earth, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ORB

    Possible Answer : revolve, eyeball, ball, orb, globe, orbit


  • The clue is 43. Bump above a belt. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OUTIE


  • The clue is 44. One working on a long-distance relationship. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (15 letters)

    The answer: CULTURALATTACHE


  • The clue is 51. Dessert that, despite its name, is better classified as a pie or tart. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

    The answer: CHEESECAKE

    Possible Answer : cheesecake


  • The clue is 52. Word with room or bot. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CHAT

    Possible Answer : chew_the_fat, chit-chat, chat, visit, schmooze, jaw, claver, confabulate, chatter, Old_World_chat, confabulation, New_World_chat, gossip, schmoose, natter, chitchat, chaffer, shoot_the_breeze, confab


  • The clue is 53. Humble requests. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

    The answer: ENTREATIES

    Possible Answer : appeal, prayer, entreaty


  • The clue is 54. Part of a succession plan. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HEIR

    Possible Answer : successor, inheritor, heir, heritor


  • The clue is 55. Windows forerunner, in brief. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DOS

    Possible Answer : ut, disk_operating_system, make_out, execute, perform, answer, behave, coiffe, exercise, arrange, manage, dress, Doctor_of_Osteopathy, do, State_Department, coiffure, set, bash, practise, Department_of_State, DOS, cause, get_along, serve, DO, United_States_Department_of_State, DoS, suffice, practice, come, act, make, doh, fare, brawl, coif, State

    Possible Opposite Answer : unmake


  • The clue is 56. Lowdown. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SKINNY

    Possible Answer : tightly_fitting, cheeseparing, close, tightfitting, scraggy, near, penny-pinching, weedy, tight_fitting, tight-fitting, scrawny, skinny, underweight, boney


  • The clue is 57. Man, for one. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ISLE

    Possible Answer : islet, isle


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Put coins in. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FEED

    Possible Answer: feast, tip, run, course, feed_in, flow, eat, provender, fertilise, prey, fertilize, fee, bung, give, feed

    Possible Opposite Answer : starve

  • The clue is 2. Parent company of Bentley. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AUDI

  • The clue is 3. Pricey flight options, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

    The answer: CRAFTBEERS

  • The clue is 4. Doofuses. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOMFOOLS

    Possible Answer: sap, fool, saphead, tomfool, muggins

  • The clue is 5. Some underground channels. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SEWERS

    Possible Answer: toilet, gutter, sewerage, cloaca, sewer

  • The clue is 6. Doesn't just wing it. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PLANS

    Possible Answer: program, project, programme, contrive, architectural_plan, design, plan, be_after

  • The clue is 7. Settled (on). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALIT

  • The clue is 8. Parks oneself. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SITS

    Possible Answer: sit_down, model, baby-sit, seat, sit_around, pose, ride, posture, sit

    Possible Opposite Answer : stand, arise

  • The clue is 9. Turn upside down, as a Monopoly deed card. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MORTGAGE

    Possible Answer: mortgage

  • The clue is 10. Beyond clean. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STERILE

    Possible Answer: uninspired, unfertile, aseptic, sterile, uninventive, unimaginative, infertile

    Possible Opposite Answer : fertile

  • The clue is 11. Constitutional. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WALK

    Possible Answer: pass, manner_of_walking, walk_of_life, walking, walkway, walk, take_the_air, base_on_balls, paseo

    Possible Opposite Answer : ride

  • The clue is 12. Eyeball. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OGLE

    Possible Answer: ogle

  • The clue is 13. E and G, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: KEYS

    Possible Answer: Florida_key, headstone, winder, samara, tonality, key_fruit, key, cay, identify, discover, Key, Francis_Scott_Key, key_out, keystone, paint, describe, distinguish, name

    Possible Opposite Answer : atonality

  • The clue is 16. ___ Banchero, 2023 N.B.A. Rookie of the Year. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PAOLO

  • The clue is 20. Same-old same-olds. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RUTS

    Possible Answer: groove, rut, furrow, estrus, heat, oestrus

    Possible Opposite Answer : anestrus

  • The clue is 23. Cinematic friend of Scuttle, Flounder and Sebastian. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ARIEL

  • The clue is 24. "A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore" quipper. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BERRA

    Possible Answer: Berra, Yogi_Berra, Yogi, Lawrence_Peter_Berra

  • The clue is 25. Sick burns. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ZINGS

    Possible Answer: dynamism, pizzaz, pizzazz, zing, oomph

  • The clue is 26. Risqué. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EDGY

    Possible Answer: restive, uptight, highly_strung, high-strung, edgy, nervy, jittery, jumpy, overstrung

  • The clue is 27. Dairy-heavy dessert popular throughout Latin America. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

    The answer: TRESLECHES

  • The clue is 28. Fix, as a bow. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RETIE

    Possible Answer: retie

  • The clue is 29. Bond return. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: YIELD

    Possible Answer: relent, pay, concede, afford, fruit, give_way, give_in, give, cede, bear, grant, issue, buckle_under, render, generate, payoff, move_over, takings, return, yield, soften, proceeds, production, output, ease_up, knuckle_under, succumb, take

    Possible Opposite Answer : survive, stand

  • The clue is 31. Baltic capital. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RIGA

    Possible Answer: capital_of_Latvia, Riga

  • The clue is 34. Life-changing opportunity, maybe. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BIGBREAK

  • The clue is 35. Style of music with a vihuela and guitarrón. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MARIACHI

    Possible Answer: mariachi

  • The clue is 37. Examines closely. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PERUSES

    Possible Answer: peruse

  • The clue is 38. Word before or after head. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BUTT

    Possible Answer: laughingstock, fundament, rear_end, coffin_nail, can, target, buns, fag, seat, border, bottom, bunt, tail_end, butt_against, bum, stern, tooshie, nates, butt_on, posterior, fanny, keister, derriere, rear, butt, backside, adjoin, tush, goat, tail, march, prat, edge, butt_joint, ass, cigaret, cigarette, stooge, abut, behind, rump, arse, stub, hind_end, buttocks, hindquarters, butt_end

  • The clue is 40. One who's on a roll. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: VOTER

    Possible Answer: elector, voter

  • The clue is 41. Twee. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CUTESY

  • The clue is 43. Like many wine barrels. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OAKEN

    Possible Answer: oaken

  • The clue is 44. Kept up to speed, in a way. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CCED

  • The clue is 45. "Dream on!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UHNO

  • The clue is 46. "Sure, I'm game". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LETS

    Possible Answer: Lashkar-e-Toiba, allow, let, Lashkar-e-Taiba, countenance, rent, LET, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, get, have, permit, Army_of_the_Pure, Army_of_the_Righteous, net_ball, lease

    Possible Opposite Answer : disallow, forbid, prevent

  • The clue is 47. When Macbeth becomes Thane of Cawdor. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ACTI

  • The clue is 48. Reclined. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LAIN

    Possible Answer: consist, rest, lie_in, lie_down, dwell, lie

    Possible Opposite Answer : stand, arise

  • The clue is 49. It comes down hard. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HAIL

    Possible Answer: acclaim, hail, herald, come

  • The clue is 50. "Sommes" and "serai" are forms of it. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ETRE

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Wednesday, October 15, 2025

XWordHint Crossword Answers October 15, 2025 | Expert Breakdown & Tips

Master today's NYT crossword with our expert hint system. We provide synonyms, antonyms, and strategic clues to help you solve without spoiling the fun. Perfect for crossword lovers who want that satisfying "aha!" moment.

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October 15, 2025 NYT Crossword Solutions

Today's Puzzle Difficulty: Medium

Pro Tip: Start with the fill-in-the-blank clues - they're usually the easiest entry points!

Across Clues - Complete List

No. Clue Letters
1A 1. Auto on the autobahn 3
2A 4. Sign of justice 5
3A 9. Middling grade 5
4A 14. Acknowledgment of applause, maybe 3
5A 15. Lead-up to a ski jump 5
6A 16. Spots for solar panels 5
7A 17. Really spectacular drill component? 9
8A 19. Midwest city known as the "Rubber Capital of the World" 5
9A 20. ___ Root, U.S. secretary of war who received a Nobel Peace Prize 5
10A 21. Hobbled, in gamer slang 6
11A 23. Seedy bar 4
12A 24. Lively kind of saw for cutting intricate shapes? 10
13A 28. Large catch of fish, say 6
14A 30. Whole bunch 3
15A 31. Host Glass of radio's "This American Life" 3
16A 32. Pecan-chocolate-caramel candy 6
17A 34. Noted chairman? 5
18A 36. Truly awesome implement for ensuring stability? 9
19A 39. "The Master Builder" playwright 5
20A 42. Launches 6
21A 44. Word that's often shortened to its middle letter in texts 3
22A 45. Sister network of Paramount+, for short 3
23A 48. General Motors subsidiary 6
24A 50. Ideal instrument for shaping wood surfaces? 10
25A 53. Always 4
26A 55. Girlfriends in Madrid 6
27A 56. Banish 5
28A 57. Bit of grillmaster's attire 5
29A 59. Something you might exclaim when talking about 17-, 24-, 36- or 50-Across? 9
30A 62. Compose 5
31A 63. Protection 5
32A 64. Record label for SZA and A$AP Rocky 3
33A 65. Falls short, say 5
34A 66. Medium-term govt. security 5
35A 67. Cerulean expanse 3

Across Clues - Strategic Hints

1A: "1. Auto on the autobahn"

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: BMW

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2A: "4. Sign of justice"

5 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in libra
  • Similar words include: Libra the Scales, Balance, Libra the Balance
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: LIBRA

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3A: "9. Middling grade"

5 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: CPLUS

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4A: "14. Acknowledgment of applause, maybe"

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
  • Similar words include: prow, submit, curtain call
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: BOW

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5A: "15. Lead-up to a ski jump"

5 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: INRUN

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6A: "16. Spots for solar panels"

5 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
  • Similar words include: cap, ceiling, roof
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ROOFS

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7A: "17. Really spectacular drill component?"

9 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: QUITEABIT

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8A: "19. Midwest city known as the "Rubber Capital of the World""

5 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a city in northeastern ohio; the heart of the united states rubber industry
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: AKRON

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9A: "20. ___ Root, U.S. secretary of war who received a Nobel Peace Prize"

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ELIHU

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10A: "21. Hobbled, in gamer slang"

6 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: NERFED

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11A: "23. Seedy bar"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
  • Similar words include: prima donna, nose dive, diving
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: DIVE

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12A: "24. Lively kind of saw for cutting intricate shapes?"

10 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: JIGGETYJIG

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13A: "28. Large catch of fish, say"

6 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: NETFUL

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14A: "30. Whole bunch"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a man who serves as a sailor
  • Similar words include: Jack, trap, cakehole
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: GOB

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15A: "31. Host Glass of radio's "This American Life""

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a militant organization of irish nationalists who used terrorism and guerilla warfare in an effort to drive british forces from northern ireland and achieve a united independent ireland
  • Similar words include: Provos, individual retirement account, anger
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: IRA

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16A: "32. Pecan-chocolate-caramel candy"

6 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar
  • Similar words include: capsize, polo-neck, turn turtle
  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TURTLE

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17A: "34. Noted chairman?"

5 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that united states designer noted for an innovative series of chairs (1907-1978)
  • Similar words include: Charles Eames
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: EAMES

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18A: "36. Truly awesome implement for ensuring stability?"

9 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: BOSSLEVEL

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19A: "39. "The Master Builder" playwright"

5 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that realistic norwegian author who wrote plays on social and political themes (1828-1906)
  • Similar words include: Henrik Johan Ibsen, Henrik Ibsen
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: IBSEN

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20A: "42. Launches"

6 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the beginning of anything
  • Similar words include: starting signal, protrude, lead off
  • Opposite of: finish, middle
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: STARTS

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21A: "44. Word that's often shortened to its middle letter in texts"

3 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters
  • Similar words include: embody, be, equal
  • Opposite of: differ
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ARE

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22A: "45. Sister network of Paramount+, for short"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TMC

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23A: "48. General Motors subsidiary"

6 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ONSTAR

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24A: "50. Ideal instrument for shaping wood surfaces?"

10 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: MODELPLANE

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25A: "53. Always"

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that at any time
  • Similar words include: ever so, always, of all time
  • Opposite of: never
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: EVER

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26A: "55. Girlfriends in Madrid"

6 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: AMIGAS

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27A: "56. Banish"

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a person who is voluntarily absent from home or country
  • Similar words include: expat, deportee, transportation
  • Opposite of: repatriate
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: EXILE

Remember this word for future puzzles!

28A: "57. Bit of grillmaster's attire"

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
  • Similar words include: proscenium, forestage
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: APRON

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29A: "59. Something you might exclaim when talking about 17-, 24-, 36- or 50-Across?"

9 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: WHATATOOL

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30A: "62. Compose"

5 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that produce a literary work
  • Similar words include: publish, spell, pen
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: WRITE

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31A: "63. Protection"

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that kindly endorsement and guidance
  • Similar words include: protection, egis, breastplate
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: AEGIS

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32A: "64. Record label for SZA and A$AP Rocky"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: RCA

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33A: "65. Falls short, say"

5 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
  • Similar words include: misplace, fall back, fall behind
  • Opposite of: gain, win
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: LOSES

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34A: "66. Medium-term govt. security"

5 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TNOTE

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35A: "67. Cerulean expanse"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
  • Similar words include: flip, pitch, toss
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SKY

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Down Clues - Complete List

No. Clue Letters
1D 1. Like some briskets and pork ribs, informally 5
2D 2. "___ Rouge!" (2001 musical film) 6
3D 3. One who may have stormed the beaches at Normandy, in brief 7
4D 4. Place 4
5D 5. ___ while 3
6D 6. "Hang on a sec" 3
7D 7. Feeling remorse for 5
8D 8. Tidbit popular in Thai cuisine 6
9D 9. Artisanal brewers' offerings 10
10D 10. Lockup 5
11D 11. Joseph Conrad novel made into a 1965 film starring Peter O'Toole 7
12D 12. Frequent conspiracy subject 3
13D 13. Something usually kept private, for short 3
14D 18. London's underground 7
15D 22. ___ Speed Wagon (vintage vehicle) 3
16D 24. Protrudes 4
17D 25. Unfortunate situations 4
18D 26. Fury 3
19D 27. Grand old time, in slang 3
20D 29. Area of greatest danger 10
21D 33. Llama's head? 3
22D 35. Description of an online image 7
23D 37. Kind of collar 4
24D 38. It's blowing in the wind 4
25D 39. "___ what ___" 3
26D 40. "Dude …" 3
27D 41. Humorist who describes his stint working as a Macy's Christmas elf in "Santaland Diaries" 7
28D 43. Hero lifeguards, e.g. 7
29D 46. Efficiency stat not needed in an E.V. 3
30D 47. Scratch 6
31D 49. Secure again, as a door 6
32D 51. Overact 5
33D 52. Visibly afraid 5
34D 54. Race with an anchor 5
35D 56. Comfort 4
36D 57. Hole puncher 3
37D 58. Reason to consider something favorably 3
38D 60. Long ___ 3
39D 61. Relative of the chickadee 3

Down Clues - Strategic Hints

1D: "1. Like some briskets and pork ribs, informally"

5 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: BBQED

Remember this word for future puzzles!

2D: "2. "___ Rouge!" (2001 musical film)"

6 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: MOULIN

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3D: "3. One who may have stormed the beaches at Normandy, in brief"

7 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: WWIIVET

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4D: "4. Place"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
  • Similar words include: place, stead, position
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: LIEU

Remember this word for future puzzles!

5D: "5. ___ while"

3 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: INA

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6D: "6. "Hang on a sec""

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: BRB

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7D: "7. Feeling remorse for"

5 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
  • Similar words include: rue, repent, regret
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: RUING

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8D: "8. Tidbit popular in Thai cuisine"

6 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ANTEGG

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9D: "9. Artisanal brewers' offerings"

10 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: CRAFTBEERS

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10D: "10. Lockup"

5 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
  • Similar words include: gaol, jail, poky
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: POKEY

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11D: "11. Joseph Conrad novel made into a 1965 film starring Peter O'Toole"

7 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

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  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: LORDJIM

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12D: "12. Frequent conspiracy subject"

3 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an (apparently) flying object whose nature is unknown; especially those considered to have extraterrestrial origins
  • Similar words include: flying saucer, unidentified flying object
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: UFO

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13D: "13. Something usually kept private, for short"

3 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

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  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: SSN

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14D: "18. London's underground"

7 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

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  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: THETUBE

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15D: "22. ___ Speed Wagon (vintage vehicle)"

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

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  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: REO

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16D: "24. Protrudes"

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
  • Similar words include: gibbosity, extrusion, gibbousness
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: JUTS

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17D: "25. Unfortunate situations"

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
  • Similar words include: ill, complaint, ailment
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ILLS

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18D: "26. Fury"

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
  • Similar words include: anger, choler, wrath
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: IRE

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19D: "27. Grand old time, in slang"

3 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

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  • Think of something that the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container
  • Similar words include: gaseous state, gas pedal, vaunt
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: GAS

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20D: "29. Area of greatest danger"

10 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

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  • Pattern: __________
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Answer: FRONTLINES

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21D: "33. Llama's head?"

3 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that angular distance above the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
  • Similar words include: elevated railroad, el, elevated railway
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: ELS

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22D: "35. Description of an online image"

7 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

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  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: ALTTEXT

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23D: "37. Kind of collar"

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

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  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ETON

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24D: "38. It's blowing in the wind"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
  • Similar words include: wind vane, weather vane, web
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: VANE

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25D: "39. "___ what ___""

3 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

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  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: IAM

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26D: "40. "Dude …""

3 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

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  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: BRO

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27D: "41. Humorist who describes his stint working as a Macy's Christmas elf in "Santaland Diaries""

7 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: SEDARIS

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28D: "43. Hero lifeguards, e.g."

7 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a teacher and prophet born in bethlehem and active in nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for christianity (circa 4 bc - ad 29)
  • Similar words include: Jesus of Nazareth, the Nazarene, savior
  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: SAVIORS

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29D: "46. Efficiency stat not needed in an E.V."

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: MPG

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30D: "47. Scratch"

6 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

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  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: CLAWAT

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31D: "49. Secure again, as a door"

6 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

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  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: RELOCK

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32D: "51. Overact"

5 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that give expression or emotion to, in a stage or movie role
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: EMOTE

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33D: "52. Visibly afraid"

5 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that anemic looking from illness or emotion; ; ; ; ; - mary w. shelley
  • Similar words include: bloodless, white, blanched
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: ASHEN

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34D: "54. Race with an anchor"

5 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the act of passing something along from one person or group to another
  • Similar words include: electrical relay, relay race
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: RELAY

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35D: "56. Comfort"

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
  • Similar words include: simplicity, repose, relief
  • Opposite of: difficulty
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Answer: EASE

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36D: "57. Hole puncher"

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: AWL

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37D: "58. Reason to consider something favorably"

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an athlete who plays for pay
  • Similar words include: professional
  • Opposite of: anti, con
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Answer: PRO

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38D: "60. Long ___"

3 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that gone by; or in the past
  • Similar words include: agone
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: AGO

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39D: "61. Relative of the chickadee"

3 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman
  • Similar words include: titmouse, bosom, breast
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: TIT

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35 Across Clues
39 Down Clues
74 Total Clues

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