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Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Quick NYT Mini Crossword September 24, 2025 - Mobile-Friendly Solutions & Speed Tips

Wednesday NYT Mini Crossword Answers September 24, 2025 - Quick 5×5 Grid Solutions & Tips

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

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for September 24, 2025 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	September 24, 2025
Grid Size	5 x 5 squares
Total Clues	20 clues
Across Clues	10 clues
Down Clues	10 clues
Average Solve Time	Under 1 minute

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

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

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

How to Solve This Puzzle Fast

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

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

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

Across Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from left to right in the puzzle.

Across Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Across	27. "Odyssey" figure with many suitors
2 Across	23. Cannonball Adderley's musical instrument, informally
3 Across	63. Put off for now
4 Across	42. Hang in the balance
5 Across	64. Situated above
6 Across	65. Witty remark
7 Across	32. Business magnate
8 Across	22. Possible meaning of 54-/57-Across
9 Across	57. See 54-Across
10 Across	54. With 57-Across, gesture depicted by this puzzle's circled letters

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: "27. "Odyssey" figure with many suitors"

Helpful hints:

This word has 8 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: P______E

Answer:

Click to reveal

PENELOPE

2 Across: "23. Cannonball Adderley's musical instrument, informally"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

SAX

3 Across: "63. Put off for now"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: T___E

Answer:

Click to reveal

TABLE

4 Across: "42. Hang in the balance"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: P__D

Answer:

Click to reveal

PEND

5 Across: "64. Situated above"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'P'
Word pattern: A__P

Answer:

Click to reveal

ATOP

6 Across: "65. Witty remark"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'J' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: J__T

Answer:

Click to reveal

JEST

7 Across: "32. Business magnate"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: B___N

Answer:

Click to reveal

BARON

8 Across: "22. Possible meaning of 54-/57-Across"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'G'
Word pattern: I_____G

Answer:

Click to reveal

IMLYING

9 Across: "57. See 54-Across"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: C_____D

Answer:

Click to reveal

CROSSED

10 Across: "54. With 57-Across, gesture depicted by this puzzle's circled letters"

Helpful hints:

This word has 7 letters
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: F_____S

Answer:

Click to reveal

FINGERS

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	46. Swiss cough drop brand
2 Down	31. Ones paying or receiving alimony
3 Down	38. Spy novelist Deighton
4 Down	29. Least-populous Canadian province: Abbr.
5 Down	6. Like some tutoring and eldercare
6 Down	54. Key of Mozart's Symphony No. 6: Abbr.
7 Down	53. Skillful
8 Down	1. Viola of "The Woman King"
9 Down	52. Nestlé bars filled with tiny bubbles
10 Down	34. Colorful ring-tailed mammals of Asia

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "46. Swiss cough drop brand"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: R____A

Answer:

Click to reveal

RICOLA

2 Down: "31. Ones paying or receiving alimony"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: E__S

Answer:

Click to reveal

EXES

3 Down: "38. Spy novelist Deighton"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

LEN

4 Down: "29. Least-populous Canadian province: Abbr."

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

PEI

5 Down: "6. Like some tutoring and eldercare"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: I____E

Answer:

Click to reveal

INHOME

6 Down: "54. Key of Mozart's Symphony No. 6: Abbr."

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'F' and ends with 'J'
Word pattern: F__J

Answer:

Click to reveal

FMAJ

7 Down: "53. Skillful"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: A___T

Answer:

Click to reveal

ADEPT

8 Down: "1. Viola of "The Woman King""

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: D___S

Answer:

Click to reveal

DAVIS

9 Down: "52. Nestlé bars filled with tiny bubbles"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: A___S

Answer:

Click to reveal

AEROS

10 Down: "34. Colorful ring-tailed mammals of Asia"

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: R_______S

Answer:

Click to reveal

REDPANDAS

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

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

Letter Tips That Really Help

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

Time Goals to Aim For

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

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

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

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.

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Saturday September 21, 2024 NY Times Crossword Answers

This crossword puzzle was in the New York times on the 21/09/2024 and there are several clues; some of them are literary while others are funny and creative. For those who appreciate crosswords, solving these clues is both enjoyable and a challenge. If you have a specific word in mind, which you are attempting to fit into the puzzle, or if you simply want to ensure you are correct in solving it, we assist in solving the puzzle. Below are the NYT crossword clues as well as professional advice and solutions that can be helpful in the process.

NY Times Crossword Clues for September 21, 2024

As to how this can be done, let’s start with the example of the NYT crossword puzzle for September 21, 2024, and the process of ignoring both the across and the down clues. Here are the answers, some of the reasons and for some of the more challenging ones, a few hints to start you off. tt all the information below.

Across Clues for September 21, 2024

The clue is 1. Namesake of the channel separating Madagascar from the African mainland. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MOZAMBIQUE

Possible Answer : Mocambique, Republic_of_Mozambique, Mozambique

The clue is 11. Go quickly (past). Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SAIL

Possible Answer : sweep, voyage, canvas, sail, canvass, cruise, sheet, navigate

The clue is 15. "What a crazy thing to do!". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: AREYOUNUTS

The clue is 16. That being the case. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: IFSO

The clue is 17. "Been there". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ICANRELATE

The clue is 18. Small songbirds. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TITS

Possible Answer : knocker, nipple, boob, titmouse, breast, pap, titty, tit, bosom, mamilla, teat, mammilla

The clue is 19. The W.N.B.A.'s Wings, on scoreboards. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: DAL

Possible Answer : dal, dekaliter, dkl, dekalitre, decaliter, decalitre

The clue is 20. Releaser of electrons. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ANODE

Possible Answer : anode
Possible Opposite Answer : cathode

The clue is 21. Nickname for Alexander, in Slavic cultures. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SACHA

The clue is 22. Word on a construction sign. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SLOW

Possible Answer : retard, tiresome, behind, sluggish, decelerate, boring, deadening, irksome, slowly, dumb, tardily, dim, slow_up, slack, dull, wearisome, dense, ho-hum, tedious, easy, slow_down, slow, slacken, obtuse
Possible Opposite Answer : quickly, accelerate, fast

The clue is 23. Appealing outcome, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: RETRIAL

Possible Answer : retrial

The clue is 25. They might bite the dust. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MITES

Possible Answer : speck, soupcon, pinch, tinge, hint, jot, mite, touch

The clue is 27. Florida city where the "The Greatest Show on Earth" was once headquartered. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SARASOTA

Possible Answer : Sarasota

The clue is 28. Two o' clock?. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: HANDS

Possible Answer : workforce, script, paw, hand, manpower, helping_hand, bridge_player, hands, pass_on, give, men, reach, handwriting, hired_man, manus, work_force, turn_over, mitt, pass, deal, hired_hand, custody

The clue is 29. Sharp, in a way. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TANGY

Possible Answer : lemony, tart, sourish, lemonlike, tangy

The clue is 30. "Apocalypse Now" setting, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: NAM

The clue is 31. Newspaper section. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ARTS

Possible Answer : artistic_creation, humanities, graphics, fine_art, humanistic_discipline, prowess, nontextual_matter, art, artwork, artistic_production, artistry, liberal_arts, arts

The clue is 32. Business with the stock symbol WOOF. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: PETCO

The clue is 33. Jamaican folk song about overnight labor. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: DAYO

The clue is 34. Sault ___ Marie International Bridge (Michigan-Ontario connector). Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: STE

The clue is 35. A whole bunch of people in a row. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MELEE

Possible Answer : melee, battle_royal, scrimmage

The clue is 36. Works on a loop, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: CODES

Possible Answer : rag, twit, tantalise, dupe, tease, code, computer_code, tantalize, rally, taunt, encipher, put_on, slang, befool, cod, inscribe, write_in_code, encrypt, fool, take_in, put_one_over, cipher, put_one_across, cypher, ride, codification, razz, bait, gull

The clue is 37. Sky-high prices?. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: AIRFARES

Possible Answer : airfare

The clue is 39. Sci-fi awards. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: HUGOS

Possible Answer : Hugo, Victor-Marie_Hugo, Victor_Hugo

The clue is 40. Put on an unconvincing accent or laugh way too hard, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: HAMITUP

The clue is 41. Food often served with wet wipes. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: RIBS

Possible Answer : blackguard, ridicule, jest_at, guy, poke_fun, laugh_at, rib, costa, make_fun, roast

The clue is 42. Top-tier. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ELITE

Possible Answer : elite_group, elect, elite

The clue is 43. Country with "kreyòl" as an official language. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: HAITI

Possible Answer : Hayti, Haiti, Hispaniola, Republic_of_Haiti

The clue is 45. What Los Angeles and New York are represented in twice: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: NFL

The clue is 48. "Stuff happens". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ALAS

Possible Answer : unfortunately, ala, alas, regrettably, unluckily
Possible Opposite Answer : fortunately, luckily

The clue is 49. Custardy French dessert. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: POTDECREME

The clue is 51. Actor Malek. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: RAMI

Possible Answer : ramus

The clue is 52. Poor resolution, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ANTICLIMAX

Possible Answer : anticlimax, bathos

The clue is 53. Osiris or Isis, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TWIN

Possible Answer : Twin, similitude, mate, matching, Gemini, match, counterpart, Twin_Falls, couple, twin, duplicate, pair, twinned, parallel

The clue is 54. Butt text?. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: PEACHEMOJI

Down Clues for September 21, 2024:

The clue is 1. 2019 best seller subtitled "Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MAID

Possible Answer: amah, maiden, maidservant, housemaid, maid
The clue is 2. Part of a pod. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ORCA

Possible Answer: Orcinus_orca, killer, killer_whale, orca, sea_wolf, grampus
The clue is 3. Fire. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ZEAL

Possible Answer: readiness, zeal, ardour, eagerness, forwardness, ardor, elan
The clue is 4. First name in Objectivism. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: AYN
The clue is 5. Miles ___, Spider-Man's alter ego in the "Spider-Verse" movies. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MORALES

Possible Answer: morale, esprit_de_corps, team_spirit
The clue is 6. Half a South American capital name. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: BUENOS
The clue is 7. How a truck may descend a hill. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: INLOW
The clue is 8. Difficult figure-skating jump. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: QUAD

Possible Answer: musculus_quadriceps_femoris, quadriceps, space, quadrangle, quadriceps_femoris, quad, quadruplet
The clue is 9. It is said. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: UTTERANCE

Possible Answer: utterance, vocalization
The clue is 10. Commercial ending. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ESE

Possible Answer: east_southeast, ESE
The clue is 11. Instruments with movable frets. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SITARS

Possible Answer: sitar
The clue is 12. Lover. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: AFICIONADO

Possible Answer: aficionado
The clue is 13. "So, you're saying you're in?". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ISTHATAYES
The clue is 14. U.S. city with the motto "Where Discoveries are Made". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: LOSALAMOS
The clue is 21. Inn range?. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: STAY

Possible Answer: persist, continue, ride_out, outride, appease, stoppage, check, hitch, stick, stay, stick_around, last_out, quell, remain, stop, delay, rest, detain, bide, arrest, stay_on, abide, stay_put, halt
Possible Opposite Answer : depart, move, change
The clue is 22. Health class topic, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: STDS

Possible Answer: dose, Cupid's_itch, sexually_transmitted_disease, STD, Doctor_of_Sacred_Theology, Venus's_curse, VD, venereal_infection, Cupid's_disease, social_disease, venereal_disease
The clue is 24. That being the case. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ERGO

Possible Answer: ergo
The clue is 25. Something invoked in an emergency. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MARTIALLAW
The clue is 26. Major League Soccer team with pink home jerseys. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: INTERMIAMI
The clue is 27. Fills. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SATES

Possible Answer: fill, sate, satiate, replete
The clue is 28. Shows compassion. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: HASAHEART
The clue is 29. Classic party game. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TELEPHONE

Possible Answer: telephone_set, telephony, call, telephone, call_up, phone, ring
The clue is 32. Country name that's also the Portuguese word for "turkey". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: PERU

Possible Answer: Peru, Republic_of_Peru
The clue is 33. They might have bones to pick. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: DOGS

Possible Answer: dog, blackguard, frump, heel, chase, wiener, andiron, tag, tail, hot_dog, pawl, wienerwurst, click, trail, firedog, Canis_familiaris, give_chase, track, hound, frankfurter, bounder, chase_after, frank, cad, domestic_dog, dog-iron, go_after, hotdog, detent, weenie
The clue is 35. Start a family, or finish a game. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MATE

Possible Answer: teammate, spouse, married_person, mate, first_mate, twin, Paraguay_tea, checkmate, Ilex_paraguariensis, better_half, match, copulate, pair, fellow, partner, couple
The clue is 36. Box office?. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: CUBICLE

Possible Answer: carrell, kiosk, booth, carrel, stall, cubicle, cell
The clue is 38. Belongs. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: FITSIN
The clue is 39. Like next-gen devices. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: HITECH
The clue is 41. So absurd, in slang. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: RIDIC
The clue is 44. "___ girl!". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ATTA
The clue is 45. Spoiler alert: He's found in Sydney Harbour. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: NEMO
The clue is 46. Key of Beethoven's Sixth: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: FMAJ
The clue is 47. Golfer Thompson who qualified for the U.S. Women's Open at age 12. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: LEXI
The clue is 49. ___ smear. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: PAP

Possible Answer: nipple, soft_diet, pap, pablum, tit, spoon_food, mamilla, teat, mammilla
The clue is 50. Tire holder. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: RIM

Possible Answer: flange, rim, brim, lip

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

NYT Crossword Down September 24, 2025: All 39 Vertical Answers & Strategic Tips

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 39 Down clues. We have all the vertical answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

About Today's Down Clues

NYT Down clues solutions for September 24, 2025 — NYT Down Clues - Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Down Clues Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	September 24, 2025
Day of Week	Wednesday
Total Down Clues	39 clues
Direction	Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty	Medium

All Down Clues - Complete List

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

Complete Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	1. Viola of "The Woman King"
2 Down	2. "So long, Oahu!"
3 Down	3. Wrinkle smoother
4 Down	4. Part of a flight
5 Down	5. Clothing chain that began as a surf shop
6 Down	6. Like some tutoring and eldercare
7 Down	7. Smooching on a park bench, e.g., for short
8 Down	8. One who's given many instructions nowadays
9 Down	9. G.P.A. enhancer
10 Down	10. Neutralizing serum
11 Down	11. Masonry
12 Down	12. 100 C-notes
13 Down	15. Stately shade provider
14 Down	19. 2011 Peace Nobelist ___ Johnson Sirleaf
15 Down	21. Word aptly hidden in "unspoiled enclave"
16 Down	25. Lightheaded sorts?
17 Down	27. Capsule
18 Down	28. [Shocking!]
19 Down	29. Least-populous Canadian province: Abbr.
20 Down	31. Ones paying or receiving alimony
21 Down	32. Future amaryllis, e.g.
22 Down	33. Colleague
23 Down	34. Colorful ring-tailed mammals of Asia
24 Down	38. Spy novelist Deighton
25 Down	39. Most-populous Canadian province: Abbr.
26 Down	40. Festival at the end of Ramadan, informally
27 Down	42. Like the scent of some air fresheners
28 Down	43. Floor model, often
29 Down	46. Swiss cough drop brand
30 Down	47. Squealed: Var.
31 Down	49. Word with double or free
32 Down	51. Hurdles for future J.D.s
33 Down	52. Nestlé bars filled with tiny bubbles
34 Down	53. Skillful
35 Down	54. Key of Mozart's Symphony No. 6: Abbr.
36 Down	55. Squealer
37 Down	56. Thick piece
38 Down	58. Cashless deal
39 Down	60. U.K. award

Detailed Hints and Answers for All Down Clues

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