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Friday, July 19, 2024

December 17, 2015 NYT Clues Answers

NYT Crossword and Answers - December 17, 2015

Welcome to NYT Puzzle and answers. The New York Times Crossword is a most popular puzzles. Here are the clues and answers for today puzzle:

Across:

  • 1. Like a banjo: TWANGY
  • 7. Annul: ABROGATE
  • 15. Make fast: SECURE
  • 16. Flexible: NONRIGID
  • 17. 1813 novel made into a 2005 film: PRIDEANDPREJUDICE
  • 19. Successor to Churchill: EDEN
  • 20. Exclamations of exasperation: OYS
  • 21. Drives: GOADS
  • 22. More than half of all batteries sold: AAS
  • 24. Moriarty, to Holmes: FOE
  • 25. Five-time Emmy-winning actress: CANDICEBERGEN
  • 31. A monster may have a big one: MAW
  • 34. Places that may have beeches and benches: ARBORS
  • 35. Something to dispense with: URN
  • 36. Word that can be followed by any of several colors: CODE
  • 37. Outdoor feast: LUAU
  • 38. Piece of the N.R.A.?: Abbr.: ASSOC
  • 40. One making a lot of turns on the road?: AXLE
  • 41. "Oh yeah ... uh-huh": IBET
  • 42. ___-di-dah: LAH
  • 43. Made out: ESPIED
  • 45. Word repeated at the start of every "Star Wars" film: FAR
  • 46. Racy books named after a Victorian garment: BODICERIPPERS
  • 48. Biathlon need: AIM
  • 49. Five fifths: ONE
  • 50. Perform lousily: STINK
  • 53. Calendar keeper, for short: PDA
  • 55. A head: EACH
  • 59. Alcoholic drink so named because of its color, not its content: LONGISLANDICEDTEA
  • 63. Boiling: INCENSED
  • 64. Trouble, in Yiddish: TSURIS
  • 65. Bygone royals: TSARINAS
  • 66. Blanche DuBois's sister: STELLA

Down:

  • 1. It's about 5 mL: TSP
  • 2. Lived: WERE
  • 3. Biting: ACID
  • 4. In the altogether: NUDE
  • 5. Certain foot soldier: GRENADIER
  • 6. House support?: YEA
  • 7. Roddick who won the 2003 U.S. Open: ANDY
  • 8. Conks: BOPS
  • 9. Time off, in mil. slang: RNR
  • 10. Where Nike is headquartered: OREGON
  • 11. Boy toy?: GIJOE
  • 12. Quito quaff: AGUA
  • 13. Cleaned (up): TIDIED
  • 14. Things going down the drain?: EDDIES
  • 18. Oenophile's concern: NOSE
  • 23. Son of David: ABSALOM
  • 24. Enclose: FENCEIN
  • 25. 10-Down neighbor: Abbr.: CALIF
  • 26. Caribbean vacation destination: ARUBA
  • 27. Hawk or Hornet: NBAER
  • 28. Go extinct: DIEOUT
  • 29. Indian-born writer of the 1981 Booker Prize: RUSHDIE
  • 30. Miracle-___: GRO
  • 31. Chutzpah: MOXIE
  • 32. Chicago's ___ Planetarium: ADLER
  • 33. Bed intruders?: WEEDS
  • 36. Dogpatch creator: CAPP
  • 39. Beatles title girl: SADIE
  • 44. First to break the tape: SPEEDIEST
  • 46. Beach attraction: BIKINI
  • 47. Multihued horse: ROAN
  • 48. Inflame: ANGER
  • 50. Pupil of a snake's eye, often: SLIT
  • 51. Plenty: TONS
  • 52. Worshiper of Inti: INCA
  • 53. Answer to a judge: PLEA
  • 54. Pops: DADS
  • 56. In unison, in a way: ADUE
  • 57. PC key: CTRL
  • 58. Greeting with a salute: HEIL
  • 60. W-4 entry: Abbr.: SSN
  • 61. Topics of many self-help books: DIETS
  • 62. "___ whole ...": ASA

Monday, December 29, 2025

Today's Down Crossword NYT December 29, 2025 - Every Vertical Solution Explained

Today's Down Crossword NYT December 29, 2025 - Every Vertical Solution Explained

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 43 Down clues. We have all the vertical answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Down Clues

NYT Down clues solutions for December 29, 2025
NYT Down Clues - Monday, December 29, 2025
Down Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date December 29, 2025
Day of Week Monday
Total Down Clues 43 clues
Direction Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty Tricky

All Down Clues - Complete List

Here are all 43 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.

Complete Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 1. Cry like a baby
2 Down 2. Admired figures
3 Down 3. Battle cry of the U.S. Marine Corps
4 Down 4. Kind of bagel
5 Down 5. Many a PC file
6 Down 6. Really eager
7 Down 7. Actor Michael of "Arrested Development"
8 Down 8. Caught sight of
9 Down 9. Place to be pampered
10 Down 10. 1996 #1 hit for the Spice Girls
11 Down 11. Water, in Colombia
12 Down 12. Team that plays at Citi Field
13 Down 13. "Over here!"
14 Down 18. Onetime retail chain giant
15 Down 19. ___ Grey tea
16 Down 24. Very light brown
17 Down 26. Tail-less cat
18 Down 28. Above, in poetry
19 Down 29. Synthetic fiber
20 Down 30. Fencing sword
21 Down 31. Not on time
22 Down 32. "Gimme a ___!"
23 Down 33. Commoner
24 Down 34. Norway's capital
25 Down 37. Two lengths of a pool
26 Down 39. What a punch line may end
27 Down 40. Part of a drill assembly or comedy routine
28 Down 41. "Frozen" snowman
29 Down 44. Seafood with claws
30 Down 46. Jeter in the Baseball Hall of Fame
31 Down 48. Rushing yards, e.g., informally
32 Down 49. "Well, dang it!"
33 Down 50. Slightly out of tune
34 Down 53. Put into law
35 Down 54. Move smoothly to another topic
36 Down 55. Without a date
37 Down 56. River past Cincinnati
38 Down 57. Lima's land
39 Down 59. Tiny canine pest
40 Down 60. Drove over the legal limit
41 Down 62. Ticked (off)
42 Down 64. Peculiar
43 Down 65. The Falcons, on a scoreboard

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. Cry like a baby"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: B__L
  • Similar words: bellow, yawp
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: shout loudly and without restraint
  • This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BAWL


2 Down: "2. Admired figures"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: I___S
  • Similar words: god, perfection
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a material effigy that is worshipped
  • This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer IDOLS


3 Down: "3. Battle cry of the U.S. Marine Corps"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: O___H
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OORAH


4 Down: "4. Kind of bagel"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: S____E
  • Similar words: benne, benni
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SESAME


5 Down: "5. Many a PC file"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PDF


6 Down: "6. Really eager"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'G'
  • Word pattern: A__G
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: highly excited
  • This is Down clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer AGOG


7 Down: "7. Actor Michael of "Arrested Development""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: C__A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CERA


8 Down: "8. Caught sight of"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: E____D
  • Similar words: descry, espy
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: catch sight of
  • This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ESPIED


9 Down: "9. Place to be pampered"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'A'
  • Similar words: health spa, watering hole
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a health resort near a spring or at the seaside
  • This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SPA


10 Down: "10. 1996 #1 hit for the Spice Girls"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: W_____E
  • Similar words: wannabee, aspirer
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an ambitious and aspiring young person
  • This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer WANNABE


11 Down: "11. Water, in Colombia"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: A__A
  • Similar words: agua toad, Bufo marinus
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer AGUA


12 Down: "12. Team that plays at Citi Field"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: M__S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer METS


13 Down: "13. "Over here!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PSST


14 Down: "18. Onetime retail chain giant"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'K' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: K___T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer KMART


15 Down: "19. ___ Grey tea"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: E__L
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EARL


16 Down: "24. Very light brown"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'U'
  • Word pattern: E__U
  • Similar words: beige
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a very light brown
  • This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ECRU


17 Down: "26. Tail-less cat"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'X'
  • Word pattern: M__X
  • Similar words: Manx cat
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MANX


18 Down: "28. Above, in poetry"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OER


19 Down: "29. Synthetic fiber"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: R___N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a synthetic silklike fabric
  • This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RAYON


20 Down: "30. Fencing sword"

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
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a fencing sword similar to a foil but with a heavier blade
  • This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EPEE


21 Down: "31. Not on time"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: L__E
  • Similar words: lately, of late
  • Opposite of: early
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LATE


22 Down: "32. "Gimme a ___!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'C'
  • Similar words: unsweet, secant
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SEC


23 Down: "33. Commoner"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'B'
  • Word pattern: P__B
  • Similar words: plebeian
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: one of the common people
  • This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PLEB


24 Down: "34. Norway's capital"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: O__O
  • Similar words: Christiania
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OSLO


25 Down: "37. Two lengths of a pool"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'P'
  • Similar words: swoosh, swish
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the upper side of the thighs of a seated person
  • This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LAP


26 Down: "39. What a punch line may end"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'J' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: J__E
  • Similar words: jocularity, prank
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
  • This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer JOKE


27 Down: "40. Part of a drill assembly or comedy routine"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'T'
  • Similar words: prick, flake
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a small piece or quantity of something
  • This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BIT


28 Down: "41. "Frozen" snowman"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'F'
  • Word pattern: O__F
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OLAF


29 Down: "44. Seafood with claws"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: L_____R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: flesh of a lobster
  • This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LOBSTER


30 Down: "46. Jeter in the Baseball Hall of Fame"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'K'
  • Word pattern: D___K
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DEREK


31 Down: "48. Rushing yards, e.g., informally"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S__T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer STAT


32 Down: "49. "Well, dang it!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: O____S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OHRATS


33 Down: "50. Slightly out of tune"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: P____Y
  • Similar words: resinous, jet
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal
  • This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PITCHY


34 Down: "53. Put into law"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: E___T
  • Similar words: act out, reenact
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: order by virtue of superior authority; decree
  • This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ENACT


35 Down: "54. Move smoothly to another topic"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: S___E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SEGUE


36 Down: "55. Without a date"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'G'
  • Word pattern: S__G
  • Similar words: snitch, shop
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a male deer
  • This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer STAG


37 Down: "56. River past Cincinnati"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: O__O
  • Similar words: OH, Buckeye State
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OHIO


38 Down: "57. Lima's land"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'U'
  • Word pattern: P__U
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 38

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PERU


39 Down: "59. Tiny canine pest"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: F__A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 39

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FLEA


40 Down: "60. Drove over the legal limit"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: S__D
  • Similar words: hotfoot, step on it
  • Opposite of: decelerate
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: move fast
  • This is Down clue number 40

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SPED


41 Down: "62. Ticked (off)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: T__D
  • Similar words: tee up, tee
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: place on a tee
  • This is Down clue number 41

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TEED


42 Down: "64. Peculiar"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'D'
  • Similar words: left over, singular
  • Opposite of: even
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: not divisible by two
  • This is Down clue number 42

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ODD


43 Down: "65. The Falcons, on a scoreboard"

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 43

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ATL

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 43 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.

Last Updated: December 29, 2025 at 05:23 AM

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Mini Crossword NYT December 29, 2025 - Today's Puzzle Solved in Under 1 Minutes

Monday's NYT Mini Dec 29 - All 10 Across & 10 Down Clues Decoded

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

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About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for December 29, 2025
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Monday, December 29, 2025
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date December 29, 2025
Grid Size 5 x 5 squares
Total Clues 20 clues
Across Clues 10 clues
Down Clues 10 clues
Average Solve Time Under 1 minute

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

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

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

How to Solve This Puzzle Fast

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

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

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

Across Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from left to right in the puzzle.

Across Clues List
Number Clue
1 Across 68. Signal for an actor to go onstage
2 Across 70. "Alas ..."
3 Across 15. Outer limits
4 Across 67. Molars and canines
5 Across 58. Puppy sounds
6 Across 35. Stephen of "V for Vendetta"
7 Across 22. Condé ___ (magazine publisher)
8 Across 55. Soaks (up)
9 Across 1. Life story, in brief
10 Across 23. "Tsk! Tsk!"

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

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


1 Across: "68. Signal for an actor to go onstage"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
  • Another word like this: clue

Answer:

Click to reveal CUE


2 Across: "70. "Alas ...""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: S___Y

Answer:

Click to reveal SADLY


3 Across: "15. Outer limits"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: E___S

Answer:

Click to reveal EDGES


4 Across: "67. Molars and canines"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: T___H

Answer:

Click to reveal TEETH


5 Across: "58. Puppy sounds"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A__S

Answer:

Click to reveal ARFS


6 Across: "35. Stephen of "V for Vendetta""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal REA


7 Across: "22. Condé ___ (magazine publisher)"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: N__T

Answer:

Click to reveal NAST


8 Across: "55. Soaks (up)"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: S__S

Answer:

Click to reveal SOPS


9 Across: "1. Life story, in brief"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal BIO


10 Across: "23. "Tsk! Tsk!""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: S___E

Answer:

Click to reveal SHAME

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 3. Battle cry of the U.S. Marine Corps
2 Down 26. Tail-less cat
3 Down 19. ___ Grey tea
4 Down 8. Caught sight of
5 Down 62. Ticked (off)
6 Down 30. Fencing sword
7 Down 34. Norway's capital
8 Down 44. Seafood with claws
9 Down 48. Rushing yards, e.g., informally
10 Down 33. Commoner

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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


1 Down: "3. Battle cry of the U.S. Marine Corps"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: O___H

Answer:

Click to reveal OORAH


2 Down: "26. Tail-less cat"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'X'
  • Word pattern: M__X

Answer:

Click to reveal MANX


3 Down: "19. ___ Grey tea"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: E__L

Answer:

Click to reveal EARL


4 Down: "8. Caught sight of"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: E____D

Answer:

Click to reveal ESPIED


5 Down: "62. Ticked (off)"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: T__D

Answer:

Click to reveal TEED


6 Down: "30. Fencing sword"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: E__E

Answer:

Click to reveal EPEE


7 Down: "34. Norway's capital"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: O__O

Answer:

Click to reveal OSLO


8 Down: "44. Seafood with claws"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: L_____R

Answer:

Click to reveal LOBSTER


9 Down: "48. Rushing yards, e.g., informally"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S__T

Answer:

Click to reveal STAT


10 Down: "33. Commoner"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'B'
  • Word pattern: P__B

Answer:

Click to reveal PLEB

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

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

Letter Tips That Really Help

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

Time Goals to Aim For

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

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues: 20 clues to solve
Grid Size: 5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares: 25 squares to fill
Average Time: Most people solve in 52 seconds
Difficulty: Medium

Common Questions About NYT Mini Crossword

When can I play the NYT Mini?

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

How fast should I be able to solve it?

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

Do I need to pay to play?

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

What makes a good Mini solver?

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

Are the puzzles harder on certain days?

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


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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

27437 Tue Dec 24, 2024 NYT Crossword Clues

Break down the NYT Crosswords: December 24, 2024

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

27437 Tue Dec 24, 2024 NYT Crossword Clues
Tue Dec 24, 2024 NYT Crossword Clues


Across Clues with Answers:
  • The clue is 1. Image on a "Fleece Navidad" sweater, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SHEEP

    Possible Answer : sheep


  • The clue is 6. Elves have pointy ones. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EARS

    Possible Answer : auricle, capitulum, spike, pinna, ear


  • The clue is 10. Ref's ring ruling. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TKO

    Possible Answer : TKO, technical_knockout


  • The clue is 13. Exchanged messages, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TEXTED


  • The clue is 15. "Nevertheless ...". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: THATSAID


  • The clue is 17. Word before room or key. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ESCAPE

    Possible Answer : get_away, get_out, run_away, elude, escape_valve, head_for_the_hills, lam, evasion, bunk, outflow, turn_tail, leak, escape, take_to_the_woods, break_loose, relief_valve, safety_valve, scat, run, scarper, dodging, break_away, miss, fly_the_coop, get_off, flight, leakage, escapism, get_by, escape_cock, hightail_it


  • The clue is 18. Invasive amphibian introduced to Australia in the 1930s. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CANETOAD


  • The clue is 19. Enjoyed a gingerbread man, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ATE

    Possible Answer : eat, use_up, deplete, run_through, eat_on, exhaust, rust, wipe_out, Ate, corrode, eat_up, feed, consume


  • The clue is 20. One might be made with a snow shovel. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PATH

    Possible Answer : path, itinerary, route, course, way, way_of_life, track


  • The clue is 22. Wall St. debut. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IPO

    Possible Answer : initial_public_offering, IPO, initial_offering


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

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

    The answer: LIPBALM


  • The clue is 25. Available from a keg. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONDRAFT


  • The clue is 29. Appease, as hunger. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SATE

    Possible Answer : satiate, replete, fill, sate


  • The clue is 30. Alphabet ender, in Britain. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ZED

    Possible Answer : z, Z, izzard, zee, zed, ezed


  • The clue is 32. Fossilized tree resin. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AMBER

    Possible Answer : brownish-yellow, gold, yellow-brown, amber


  • The clue is 33. Confidentiality contract, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NDA


  • The clue is 36. Bird on the Canadian dollar coin. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LOON

    Possible Answer : addlehead, diver, birdbrain, addle-head, loon


  • The clue is 38. Place, as a wager. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LAY

    Possible Answer : put, put_down, repose, laic, lie, lay, consist, lie_down, pose, rest, secular, set, position, dwell, ballad, lie_in, place

    Possible Opposite Answer : arise, stand


  • The clue is 39. Classic ballet set on Christmas Eve, with a hint to four black squares in this puzzle. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: THENUTCRACKER


  • The clue is 43. Ï„. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TAU

    Possible Answer : tau


  • The clue is 44. Lago contents. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AGUA

    Possible Answer : agua, agua_toad, Bufo_marinus


  • The clue is 45. Ticketmaster add-on. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FEE

    Possible Answer : tip, bung, fee


  • The clue is 46. Deep-fried cookies at a county fair. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OREOS

    Possible Answer : oreo, oreo_cookie


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

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

    The answer: SPY

    Possible Answer : descry, sleuth, stag, spy, snoop, sight, espy, spot, undercover_agent


  • The clue is 50. Mother of Zeus. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RHEA

    Possible Answer : Pterocnemia_pennata, Rhea_americana, rhea, Rhea, nandu


  • The clue is 54. What you may have to do if someone doesn't take charge?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PAYCASH


  • The clue is 56. "That's disgusting!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EWGROSS


  • The clue is 59. "Let me think ...". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HMM


  • The clue is 60. Office monitor, in brief. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OSHA

    Possible Answer : OSHA, Occupational_Safety_and_Health_Administration


  • The clue is 61. Nail polish brand with "Funny Bunny" and "Bubble Bath" shades. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OPI


  • The clue is 62. Latvian or Liechtensteiner. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EUROPEAN

    Possible Answer : European


  • The clue is 66. Perfect world. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UTOPIA

    Possible Answer : utopia, Sion, Utopia, Zion

    Possible Opposite Answer : dystopia


  • The clue is 68. Mild chili designation. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONEALARM


  • The clue is 69. What some bees collect in special "baskets" on their legs. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: POLLEN

    Possible Answer : pollen


  • The clue is 70. "And giving a ___, up the chimney he rose" ("A Visit From St. Nicholas" excerpt). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NOD

    Possible Answer : nod


  • The clue is 71. Great Lake with the shortest name. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ERIE

    Possible Answer : Lake_Erie, Erie


  • The clue is 72. Books it?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: READS

    Possible Answer : read, register, scan, understand, take, say, learn, translate, show, study, interpret, record


Down Clues and Answers:
  • The clue is 1. Amazing bargains. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STEALS

    Possible Answer: steal, buy, bargain, slip

  • The clue is 2. Greek goddess of the hearth. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HESTIA

    Possible Answer: Hestia

  • The clue is 3. Not counting. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EXCEPT

    Possible Answer: exclude, take_out, leave_off, except, demur, leave_out, omit

    Possible Opposite Answer : include

  • The clue is 4. Uber calculation, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ETA

    Possible Answer: Basque_Fatherland_and_Liberty, ETA, Basque_Homeland_and_Freedom, eta, Euskadi_ta_Askatasuna

  • The clue is 5. Title pig of children's TV. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PEPPA

  • The clue is 6. Make an engraving. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ETCH

    Possible Answer: engrave, etch

  • The clue is 7. Sound of an epiphany. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AHA

  • The clue is 8. Entered hurriedly. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RANIN

  • The clue is 9. Irish jig, for one. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

    The answer: STEPDANCE

  • The clue is 10. "The ___ of Pooh" (Benjamin Hoff book). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TAO

    Possible Answer: Taoist, Tao

  • The clue is 11. Seoul-based automaker. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: KIA

  • The clue is 12. "That's strange ...". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ODD

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

    Possible Opposite Answer : even

  • The clue is 14. "You're on!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DEAL

    Possible Answer: bargain, dish_out, portion_out, tidy_sum, cope, sight, make_do, wad, business_deal, good_deal, muckle, treat, handle, divvy_up, shell_out, deal, spate, contend, lot, cover, peck, slew, grapple, sell, plenty, administer, conduct, mountain, mickle, pot, mess, mass, great_deal, parcel_out, trade, dispense, batch, stack, take, carry_on, allot, consider, look_at, deal_out, hatful, hand, make_out, raft, plow, heap, get_by, distribute, dole_out, address, share, softwood, passel, quite_a_little, mete_out, care, mint, apportion, manage, flock, pile

  • The clue is 16. Seattle team with which Sue Bird won four W.N.B.A. championships. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STORM

    Possible Answer: rage, force, surprise, storm, ramp, violent_storm, tempest

  • The clue is 21. Celebrity gossip site. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TMZ

  • The clue is 24. "Molto ___". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BENE

  • The clue is 25. Something carbon monoxide lacks. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ODOR

    Possible Answer: aroma, olfactory_perception, olfactory_sensation, smell, odour, odor, olfactory_property, scent

  • The clue is 26. Partner of ready and willing. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ABLE

    Possible Answer: able-bodied, able, capable

    Possible Opposite Answer : unable

  • The clue is 27. Subject of a famous F.D.R. quote. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FEAR

    Possible Answer: concern, fear, fearfulness, awe, veneration, dread, revere, venerate, reverence, fright, care

    Possible Opposite Answer : fearlessness

  • The clue is 28. Have a go at. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TRY

    Possible Answer: sample, test, examine, try, endeavor, endeavour, stress, try_on, judge, effort, assay, hear, adjudicate, seek, essay, taste, prove, strain, render, try_out, attempt

  • The clue is 31. Yosemite peak, familiarly. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ELCAP

  • The clue is 34. Something collected for genealogy testing. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

    The answer: DNASAMPLE

  • The clue is 35. Last mo. of summer vacation. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AUG

    Possible Answer: August, Aug

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

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

    The answer: OAF

    Possible Answer: gawk, lubber, oaf, lout, lummox, lump, clod, goon, stumblebum

  • The clue is 39. Skater Lipinski. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TARA

    Possible Answer: Tara

  • The clue is 40. Singer Lewis with a cameo in "Back to the Future". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HUEY

  • The clue is 41. ___ Push (N.F.L. play also known as the Brotherly Shove). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TUSH

    Possible Answer: tush, hindquarters, arse, fundament, hind_end, rear_end, backside, buns, bum, posterior, seat, rear, can, prat, buttocks, tail, fanny, tooshie, keister, stern, nates, tail_end, behind, derriere, ass, bottom, butt, rump

  • The clue is 42. Deborah of "The King and I". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: KERR

  • The clue is 43. Toy that spins. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOP

    Possible Answer: meridian, teetotum, superlative, big_top, round_top, height, clear, transcend, lead, pass, pinch, spinning_top, tiptop, cover, top_off, top_out, crown, top_of_the_inning, whirligig, summit, upper_side, circus_tent, exceed, pinnacle, elevation, overstep, tip, acme, crest, go_past, top_side, peak, upside, top

    Possible Opposite Answer : bottom

  • The clue is 47. Astronaut Ellen who was the first Hispanic woman in space. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OCHOA

    Possible Answer: Ochoa, Severo_Ochoa

  • The clue is 49. "Can I help you?". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: YES

    Possible Answer: yes

    Possible Opposite Answer : no

  • The clue is 51. Ado. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HOOPLA

    Possible Answer: hype, hoopla, plug, ballyhoo

  • The clue is 52. Caught a glimpse of. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ESPIED

    Possible Answer: spot, spy, descry, espy

  • The clue is 53. "Crazy Rich ___" (hit 2018 film). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ASIANS

    Possible Answer: Asiatic, Asian

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

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

    The answer: SMEAR

    Possible Answer: asperse, smirch, slander, spot, malignment, smear, daub, sully, cytosmear, denigrate, slur, besmirch, defame, blot, vilification, cytologic_smear, calumniate, smutch, stain, blur, smudge

  • The clue is 57. Trounce, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WHUP

  • The clue is 58. College athlete who plays in "The Swamp". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GATOR

    Possible Answer: gator, alligator

  • The clue is 60. Treater's words. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONME

  • The clue is 62. Ages and ages. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EON

    Possible Answer: aeon, eon

  • The clue is 63. Game with Draw 4 cards. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UNO

  • The clue is 64. Color associated with Santa since an 1881 Thomas Nast cartoon. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RED

    Possible Answer: loss, red_ink, cherry, blood-red, red-faced, redness, bolshy, scarlet, cherry-red, cerise, ruby-red, Marxist, flushed, violent, Red_River, reddish, ruby, carmine, Bolshevik, ruddy, Red, bolshie, crimson, reddened, red

    Possible Opposite Answer : gain

  • The clue is 65. NPR host Shapiro. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ARI

  • The clue is 67. Repeated exclamation in the song "Hot Hot Hot". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OLE