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Tuesday, November 19, 2024

27404 Tue Nov 19, 2024 NYT by Erik Agard

Across Clues :

1. Auctioneer's mallet, 6. Faucet fault, 10. Something dipped in a party dip, 14. Keep hope ___, 15. Saga sage since 1980, 16. Head over heels, 17. Find a way to avert disaster, 19. "Who ___?", 20. Like content that causes secondhand embarrassment, 21. Thin wedge, 23. Sweltering, 24. "The Walking Dead" channel, 25. Out of the ordinary, 27. Because someone challenged you to, 29. Helpful ads, in brief, 31. Cry of frustration, 33. W.N.B.A. star Brittney, 34. Having multiple levels, 37. Get ready to compete, 38. Have a sleepover, 41. "___ we?", 42. Gymnast Biles, 43. Guitarist Santana, 45. Thing to wring, 46. Common surname in Pakistan, 50. Sci-fi author Butler, 52. Grads-to-be: Abbr., 54. Soccer cheer, 55. Admirer, 56. C.F.O. or C.T.O., 58. Low tie score, 60. Gratis, 62. What 17- and 38-Across combine to form?, 64. Gets it wrong, 65. Type of earring, 66. Neutral color, 67. ___ golf, 68. Phoenix franchise, 69. Express contempt

Down Clues :

1. Piece of equipment that might read "Tighten until click", 2. They're set to go off, 3. Actress ___ A. Fox of "Set It Off", 4. Steady, 5. Stop holding on, 6. Hue granter?, 7. Counterparts of cones, 8. ID is required when sending a letter there, 9. Shelling out, 10. Moviemaking tech, 11. Rosh ___, 12. "Don't bother with that", 13. Houndstooth or herringbone, 18. Made a safe bet, 22. First name in civil rights history, 26. Game of throws, 28. Mournful songs, 30. "How ___ Got Her Groove Back", 32. Common pronoun pair, 35. Head over heels, 36. Some band recordings, 38. Track-and-field star Richardson, 39. Law firm leaders, 40. "You got it!", 41. Expressed contempt, 44. Portions equal to roughly 17%, 47. Long sandwich, 48. Claim, 49. Half of a rhyming synonym of "haphazard", 51. Quintet found in a supervocalic word, 53. Overlooks disrespectfully, 57. "Stop being ridiculous!", 59. Biblical garden, 61. Key that's missing an "ape", 63. Some band recordings, informally

Break down the NYT Crosswords: November 19, 2024

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

New York Times, Tuesday, November 19, 2024
New York Times, Tuesday, November 19, 2024


Across Clues with Answers:
  • The clue is 1. Auctioneer's mallet. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GAVEL

    Possible Answer : gavel


  • The clue is 6. Faucet fault. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DRIP

    Possible Answer : drip_mold, drip_mould, drip, dribble, drop, trickle, dripping


  • The clue is 10. Something dipped in a party dip. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CHIP

    Possible Answer : potato_chip, cow_dung, scrap, buffalo_chip, micro_chip, break_off, Saratoga_chip, flake, nick, fleck, chipping, chip_shot, break_away, cut_off, bit, silicon_chip, chip_off, cow_chip, check, crisp, poker_chip, microprocessor_chip, splintering, come_off, chip, microchip, knap


  • The clue is 14. Keep hope ___. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALIVE

    Possible Answer : live, animated, awake, active, alive, alert

    Possible Opposite Answer : unanimated, dead


  • The clue is 15. Saga sage since 1980. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: YODA


  • The clue is 16. Head over heels. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GAGA

    Possible Answer : doddering, dotty, crazy, doddery, wild, senile, gaga


  • The clue is 17. Find a way to avert disaster. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SAVETHEDAY


  • The clue is 19. "Who ___?". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ISNT


  • The clue is 20. Like content that causes secondhand embarrassment. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CRINGE

    Possible Answer : cower, quail, cringe, funk, crawl, wince, shrink, fawn, recoil, creep, squinch, grovel, flinch


  • The clue is 21. Thin wedge. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SHIM

    Possible Answer : shim


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

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

    The answer: HOT

    Possible Answer : live, red-hot, hot, blistering, spicy, raging

    Possible Opposite Answer : cold


  • The clue is 24. "The Walking Dead" channel. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AMC


  • The clue is 25. Out of the ordinary. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ODD

    Possible Answer : odd, funny, unpaired, left_over, peculiar, queer, uneven, unmated, rum, leftover, singular, left, unexpended, rummy, curious, unmatched, remaining

    Possible Opposite Answer : even


  • The clue is 27. Because someone challenged you to. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONADARE


  • The clue is 29. Helpful ads, in brief. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PSAS

    Possible Answer : prostate_specific_antigen, PSA


  • The clue is 31. Cry of frustration. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GAH


  • The clue is 33. W.N.B.A. star Brittney. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GRINER


  • The clue is 34. Having multiple levels. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TIERED

    Possible Answer : tiered


  • The clue is 37. Get ready to compete. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TRAIN

    Possible Answer : caravan, trail, railroad_train, train, string, geartrain, civilise, gear, discipline, rail, wagon_train, cultivate, educate, coach, prepare, civilize, school, condition, power_train, gearing, check, take_aim, take, direct, groom, aim, develop


  • The clue is 38. Have a sleepover. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (13 letters)

    The answer: SPENDTHENIGHT


  • The clue is 41. "___ we?". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SHALL


  • The clue is 42. Gymnast Biles. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SIMONE


  • The clue is 43. Guitarist Santana. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CARLOS

    Possible Answer : Ilich_Ramirez_Sanchez, Taurus, Glen_Gebhard, Hector_Hevodidbon, Michael_Assat, Carlos, Ilich_Sanchez, Sanchez, Andres_Martinez, Salim, Carlos_the_Jackal


  • The clue is 45. Thing to wring. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MOP

    Possible Answer : swob, mop, mow, wipe_up, pout, mop_up, swab


  • The clue is 46. Common surname in Pakistan. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SHAH

    Possible Answer : Shah_of_Iran, Shah


  • The clue is 50. Sci-fi author Butler. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OCTAVIA


  • The clue is 52. Grads-to-be: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SRS

    Possible Answer : steradian, atomic_number_38, Sr, strontium, sr


  • The clue is 54. Soccer cheer. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OLE


  • The clue is 55. Admirer. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FAN

    Possible Answer : sports_fan, lover, devotee, winnow, rooter, fan, buff


  • The clue is 56. C.F.O. or C.T.O.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EXEC

    Possible Answer : White_House, EXEC


  • The clue is 58. Low tie score. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONEALL


  • The clue is 60. Gratis. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FREE

    Possible Answer : loose, costless, destitute, unfreeze, gratuitous, unloose, devoid, exempt, barren, free_people, justify, innocent, spare, dislodge, complimentary, detached, relieve, free, liberate, give_up, resign, discharge, unblock, unloosen, liberal, absolve, rid, disengage, relinquish, gratis, disembarrass, release

    Possible Opposite Answer : obstruct, unfree, blame, enforce, lodge, confine, block, bound, freeze


  • The clue is 62. What 17- and 38-Across combine to form?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TIMEBUDGET


  • The clue is 64. Gets it wrong. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ERRS

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


  • The clue is 65. Type of earring. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HOOP

    Possible Answer : wicket, hoop, basketball_hoop, ring, basket


  • The clue is 66. Neutral color. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BEIGE

    Possible Answer : ecru, beige


  • The clue is 67. ___ golf. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DISC

    Possible Answer : record, phonograph_recording, magnetic_disc, phonograph_record, platter, disk, magnetic_disk, saucer, disc


  • The clue is 68. Phoenix franchise. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SUNS

    Possible Answer : Sun, sunshine, Dominicus, solarize, sunbathe, Sunday, solarise, sun, sunlight, insolate, Lord's_Day


  • The clue is 69. Express contempt. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SNEER

    Possible Answer : leer, sneer


Down Clues and Answers:
  • The clue is 1. Piece of equipment that might read "Tighten until click". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GASCAP

  • The clue is 2. They're set to go off. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALARMS

    Possible Answer: alarm, alarm_system, appall, warning_signal, alarm_clock, warning_device, consternation, alarum, dismay, horrify, appal, alert

  • The clue is 3. Actress ___ A. Fox of "Set It Off". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: VIVICA

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

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

    The answer: EVEN

    Possible Answer: still, flush, yet, level, even, even_out, regular, fifty-fifty, eve, tied, evening, eventide

    Possible Opposite Answer : odd, uneven

  • The clue is 5. Stop holding on. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LETGO

  • The clue is 6. Hue granter?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DYE

    Possible Answer: dye, dyestuff

  • The clue is 7. Counterparts of cones. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RODS

    Possible Answer: retinal_rod, pole, rod, rod_cell, perch, gat

  • The clue is 8. ID is required when sending a letter there. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IDAHO

    Possible Answer: Gem_State, ID, Idaho

  • The clue is 9. Shelling out. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PAYING

    Possible Answer: paid, remunerative, yield, paying, ante_up, pay, bear, make_up, give, pay_up, pay_off, salaried, stipendiary, compensable, compensate, gainful, devote

    Possible Opposite Answer : default

  • The clue is 10. Moviemaking tech. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CGI

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

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

    The answer: HASHANAH

  • The clue is 12. "Don't bother with that". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IGNOREIT

  • The clue is 13. Houndstooth or herringbone. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PATTERN

    Possible Answer: form, traffic_pattern, rule, normal, model, practice, shape, pattern, convention, approach_pattern, design, radiation_diagram, blueprint, formula, radiation_pattern, figure

  • The clue is 18. Made a safe bet. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HEDGED

    Possible Answer: weasel-worded, circumvent, skirt, parry, dodge, hedge_in, elude, hedged, put_off, sidestep, fudge, duck, evade, hedge

  • The clue is 22. First name in civil rights history. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MARTIN

    Possible Answer: martin, Mary_Martin, Dean_Martin, Steve_Martin, Martin, Dino_Paul_Crocetti, St._Martin

  • The clue is 26. Game of throws. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DARTS

    Possible Answer: darts, scud, flash, dart, flit, shoot, dash, scoot, fleet, flutter

  • The clue is 28. Mournful songs. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DIRGES

    Possible Answer: threnody, requiem, coronach, lament, dirge

  • The clue is 30. "How ___ Got Her Groove Back". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STELLA

    Possible Answer: Frank_Stella, Stella, Frank_Philip_Stella

  • The clue is 32. Common pronoun pair. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HEHIM

  • The clue is 35. Head over heels. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: INLOVE

  • The clue is 36. Some band recordings. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DEMOS

    Possible Answer: exhibit, demonstration, show, demo, demonstrate, present

  • The clue is 38. Track-and-field star Richardson. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SHACARRI

  • The clue is 39. Law firm leaders. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PARTNERS

    Possible Answer: cooperator, married_person, partner, collaborator, pardner, spouse, better_half, mate

  • The clue is 40. "You got it!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NOPROB

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

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

    The answer: SCOFFED

    Possible Answer: scoff, barrack, flout, gibe, jeer

  • The clue is 44. Portions equal to roughly 17%. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SIXTHS

    Possible Answer: one-sixth, sixth

  • The clue is 47. Long sandwich. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HOAGIE

    Possible Answer: Cuban_sandwich, hero_sandwich, submarine, wedge, bomber, hoagy, sub, hoagie, torpedo, submarine_sandwich, poor_boy, hero, zep, grinder, Italian_sandwich

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

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

    The answer: ALLEGE

    Possible Answer: allege, aver, say

  • The clue is 49. Half of a rhyming synonym of "haphazard". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HELTER

  • The clue is 51. Quintet found in a supervocalic word. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AEIOU

  • The clue is 53. Overlooks disrespectfully. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SNUBS

    Possible Answer: rebuff, snub, cut, cold_shoulder, disregard, ignore, repulse, repel

  • The clue is 57. "Stop being ridiculous!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CMON

  • The clue is 59. Biblical garden. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EDEN

    Possible Answer: Shangri-la, promised_land, nirvana, Garden_of_Eden, Eden, heaven, paradise

  • The clue is 61. Key that's missing an "ape". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ESC

  • The clue is 63. Some band recordings, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EPS

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Puzzle Overview & Difficulty Analysis

Date: Friday, February 21, 2020

Difficulty Level: Moderate Wednesday Puzzle

Total Clues: 66 (33 Across, 33 Down)

Average Word Length: 5.9 letters

February 21, 2020 Friday NYT - Complete Across Solutions

No. Clue Letters
1A 1. Caseload? 7
2A 8. Not the main action 7
3A 15. Like someone who answers a question with a question 7
4A 16. Time for warm-up shots, in more ways than one 7
5A 17. Land that abuts four oceans 7
6A 18. Obsolescent office desk item 7
7A 19. Common Hawaiian shirt design 11
8A 21. Celebrity with a namesake cereal in the '80s 3
9A 22. Gets down 4
10A 23. Hidden valleys 5
11A 24. Old Italian V.I.P. 4
12A 25. Mount Sinai people: Abbr. 3
13A 26. Make by hand 5
14A 27. Got in line 5
15A 28. Thomas who wrote "Liberty Tree" 5
16A 29. Attempts to befriend, with "up" 5
17A 30. It's a rush, appropriately enough 11
18A 32. Prayers 5
19A 33. The America's Cup and others 5
20A 34. Monk in "The Da Vinci Code" 5
21A 35. Sam with clubs 5
22A 36. Chap 3
23A 39. "___ pass" 4
24A 40. Egyptian Nobelman? 5
25A 41. Some camel riders of note 4
26A 42. Helpful word in solving cryptograms 3
27A 43. A mare might be found in one 11
28A 45. Bit of road trip entertainment 7
29A 47. Not serious 7
30A 48. Big source of political talk 7
31A 49. Part of a book deal 7
32A 50. G.R.E. sitters, e.g. 7
33A 51. Sportscast staples 7

Let's Solve the Across Clues Together!

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

Clue 1 Across: "1. Caseload?"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
  • Words that mean the same thing: bottle, bottleful, nursing bottle
  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: BOTTLES

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Across: "8. Not the main action"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: SIDEBET

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Across: "15. Like someone who answers a question with a question"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that deliberately vague or ambiguous
  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: EVASIVE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Across: "16. Time for warm-up shots, in more ways than one"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: PREGAME

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Across: "17. Land that abuts four oceans"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that the land mass formed by the continents of europe and asia
  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: EURASIA

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Across: "18. Obsolescent office desk item"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that (trademark) a desktop rotary card index with removable cards; usually used for names, addresses, and telephone numbers
  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ROLODEX

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Across: "19. Common Hawaiian shirt design"

Quick Info: This answer has 11 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: FLORALPRINT

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Across: "21. Celebrity with a namesake cereal in the '80s"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: MRT

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Across: "22. Gets down"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that informal terms for a meal
  • Words that mean the same thing: feed, corrode, grub
  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: EATS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Across: "23. Hidden valleys"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a narrow secluded valley (in the mountains)
  • Words that mean the same thing: glen
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: GLENS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Across: "24. Old Italian V.I.P."

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that formerly the chief magistrate in the republics of venice and genoa
  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: DOGE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Across: "25. Mount Sinai people: Abbr."

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: DRS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Across: "26. Make by hand"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that the skilled practice of a practical occupation
  • Words that mean the same thing: wiliness, trade, foxiness
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: CRAFT

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Across: "27. Got in line"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that make level, square, balanced, or concentric
  • Words that mean the same thing: true up, true
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: TRUED

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Across: "28. Thomas who wrote "Liberty Tree""

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that american revolutionary leader and signer of the declaration of independence (1731-1814)
  • Words that mean the same thing: Robert Treat Paine, Tom Paine, Thomas Paine
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: PAINE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Across: "29. Attempts to befriend, with "up""

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that an informal conversation
  • Words that mean the same thing: gossip, chatter, confabulate
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: CHATS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Across: "30. It's a rush, appropriately enough"

Quick Info: This answer has 11 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: RUNNERSHIGH

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Across: "32. Prayers"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a specific instance of feeling hopeful
  • Words that mean the same thing: promise, Hope, trust
  • The opposite would be: despair
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: HOPES

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Across: "33. The America's Cup and others"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that an open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring
  • Words that mean the same thing: ewer, pitcher
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: EWERS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Across: "34. Monk in "The Da Vinci Code""

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: SILAS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Across: "35. Sam with clubs"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that united states golfer known for the graceful arc of his swing (1912-2002)
  • Words that mean the same thing: Samuel Jackson Snead, Sam Snead
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SNEAD

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Across: "36. Chap"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a boy or man
  • Words that mean the same thing: chap, laddie, bloke
  • The word looks like this: ___
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: LAD

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Across: "39. "___ pass""

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: ITLL

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Across: "40. Egyptian Nobelman?"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that egyptian statesman who (as president of egypt) negotiated a peace treaty with menachem begin (then prime minister of israel) (1918-1981)
  • Words that mean the same thing: Anwar Sadat, Anwar el-Sadat
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SADAT

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Across: "41. Some camel riders of note"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that (new testament) the sages who visited jesus and mary and joseph shortly after jesus was born; the gospel according to matthew says they were guided by a star and brought gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh; because there were three gifts it is usually assumed that there were three of them
  • Words that mean the same thing: magus, Wise Men
  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: MAGI

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Across: "42. Helpful word in solving cryptograms"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: THE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Across: "43. A mare might be found in one"

Quick Info: This answer has 11 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: LUNARCRATER

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Across: "45. Bit of road trip entertainment"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that distribute (multimedia files) over the internet for playback on a mobile device or a personal computer
  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: PODCAST

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Across: "47. Not serious"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that be silly or tease one another
  • Words that mean the same thing: banter, jolly, josh
  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: JOSHING

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Across: "48. Big source of political talk"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: AMRADIO

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Across: "49. Part of a book deal"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a movement forward
  • Words that mean the same thing: march on, overture, approach
  • The opposite would be: demote, back
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ADVANCE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Across: "50. G.R.E. sitters, e.g."

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that someone who is tested (as by an intelligence test or an academic examination)
  • Words that mean the same thing: testee, examinee
  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: TESTEES

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Across: "51. Sportscast staples"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that something (especially a game) that is played again
  • Words that mean the same thing: action replay, rematch, play back
  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: REPLAYS

    Great job if you got it right!

Down Clues Decoded - Friday NYT Crossword February 21, 2020

No. Clue Letters
1D 1. Quarreled (with) 6
2D 2. Egglike 6
3D 3. Decks revealing the cards you've been dealt 6
4D 4. They range from terrible to great 5
5D 5. Daughter of Steve Jobs, after whom an early Apple computer was named 4
6D 6. Dastardly looks 9
7D 7. It doesn't have to land on land 8
8D 8. Dash 6
9D 9. Smooths 5
10D 10. Neighbor of a pec 4
11D 11. Nwodim of "S.N.L." 3
12D 12. Trash 8
13D 13. Comes out of one's shell 7
14D 14. Like emojis 6
15D 20. Parts of some ballots 9
16D 24. Party poopers 5
17D 26. Lean on them 5
18D 27. Bronze 5
19D 28. Almost ready to be a butterfly 5
20D 29. Secret for video gamers 9
21D 30. Noted feature of Spanish pronunciation 8
22D 31. Recipient of a lot of #@&! money 8
23D 32. Tug at one's heartstrings, say 7
24D 34. Not take any action 6
25D 35. Brazilian soccer team that Pelé played for 6
26D 36. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, e.g. 6
27D 37. Word with federal or insurance 6
28D 38. Some somber music 6
29D 40. "Calvin and Hobbes" girl 5
30D 41. Palace, in Hindi 5
31D 43. Fill the hold, say 4
32D 44. "Let me know if you're coming" 4
33D 46. Object of veneration in ancient Egypt 3

Now Let's Solve the Down Clues!

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

Clue 1 Down: "1. Quarreled (with)"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • Words that mean the same thing: squawk, holler, crab
  • The word looks like this: ______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: BEEFED

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Down: "2. Egglike"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that being or of the nature of an ovule
  • The word looks like this: ______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: OVULAR

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Down: "3. Decks revealing the cards you've been dealt"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that any of a set of (usually 72) cards that include 22 cards representing virtues and vices and death and fortune etc.; used by fortunetellers
  • Words that mean the same thing: tarot, tarot card
  • The word looks like this: ______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: TAROTS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Down: "4. They range from terrible to great"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a male monarch or emperor (especially of russia prior to 1917)
  • Words that mean the same thing: tzar, tsar, czar
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: TSARS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Down: "5. Daughter of Steve Jobs, after whom an early Apple computer was named"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: LISA

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Down: "6. Dastardly looks"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: EVILGRINS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Down: "7. It doesn't have to land on land"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that an airplane that can land on or take off from water
  • Words that mean the same thing: hydroplane
  • The word looks like this: ________
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SEAPLANE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Down: "8. Dash"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a quick run
  • Words that mean the same thing: dash
  • The word looks like this: ______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SPRINT

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Down: "9. Smooths"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that metal shackles; for hands or legs
  • Words that mean the same thing: atomic number 26, chains, smoothing iron
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: IRONS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Down: "10. Neighbor of a pec"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: DELT

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Down: "11. Nwodim of "S.N.L.""

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
  • Words that mean the same thing: self, self-importance, egotism
  • The word looks like this: ___
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: EGO

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Down: "12. Trash"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that speak unfavorably about
  • Words that mean the same thing: malign, drag through the mud, traduce
  • The word looks like this: ________
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: BADMOUTH

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Down: "13. Comes out of one's shell"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that come out into view, as from concealment
  • Words that mean the same thing: go forth, emerge, egress
  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: EMERGES

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Down: "14. Like emojis"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: TEXTED

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Down: "20. Parts of some ballots"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a legislative act is referred for final approval to a popular vote by the electorate
  • Words that mean the same thing: referendum
  • The word looks like this: _________
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: REFERENDA

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Down: "24. Party poopers"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid
  • Words that mean the same thing: dredge, tangle, draw
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: DRAGS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Down: "26. Lean on them"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
  • Words that mean the same thing: can, lambaste, tin
  • The opposite would be: hire
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: CANES

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Down: "27. Bronze"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
  • Words that mean the same thing: third gear, tierce, third base
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: THIRD

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Down: "28. Almost ready to be a butterfly"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that of the insects in the chrysalis (cocoon) or post larval stage
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: PUPAL

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Down: "29. Secret for video gamers"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: CHEATCODE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Down: "30. Noted feature of Spanish pronunciation"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: ROLLEDRS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Down: "31. Recipient of a lot of #@&! money"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: SWEARJAR

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Down: "32. Tug at one's heartstrings, say"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: HITHOME

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Down: "34. Not take any action"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: SITPAT

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Down: "35. Brazilian soccer team that Pelé played for"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a port city in southwestern brazil on an offshore island near sao paulo
  • The word looks like this: ______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SANTOS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Down: "36. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, e.g."

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: LATINA

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Down: "37. Word with federal or insurance"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that an administrative unit of government
  • Words that mean the same thing: way, office, representation
  • The word looks like this: ______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: AGENCY

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Down: "38. Some somber music"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a song or hymn of mourning composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person
  • Words that mean the same thing: requiem, threnody, lament
  • The word looks like this: ______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: DIRGES

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Down: "40. "Calvin and Hobbes" girl"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: SUSIE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Down: "41. Palace, in Hindi"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: MAHAL

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Down: "43. Fill the hold, say"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that remove with or as if with a ladle
  • Words that mean the same thing: load, ladle, laden
  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: LADE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Down: "44. "Let me know if you're coming""

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

    The answer is: RSVP

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Down: "46. Object of veneration in ancient Egypt"

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

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
  • Words that mean the same thing: cast, quat, khat
  • The opposite would be: keep down
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: CAT

    Great job if you got it right!

Category Breakdown

Category Number of Clues Percentage
General Knowledge 51 77.3%
History 3 4.5%
Short Answer 3 4.5%
Sports 3 4.5%
Celebrity/Entertainment 2 3.0%
Geography 1 1.5%
Abbreviation 1 1.5%
Literature 1 1.5%
Music 1 1.5%

Complete Puzzle Statistics

Metric Value
Across Clues 33
Down Clues 33
Total Clues 66
Average Answer Length 5.9 letters
Shortest Answer 3 letters
Longest Answer 11 letters

Fun Tips to Solve Crossword Puzzles!

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

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Last Updated: September 26, 2025 at 10:39 PM