2426 Monday Aug 26, 2024 NYT Crossword Clues by Zachary David Levy

Across Clues by Zachary David Levy : Aug 26, 2024

1. Square dance venue, 5. San ___, capital of Puerto Rico, 9. The "I" of T.G.I.F., 12. Spring ___ (encounter plumbing problems), 14. Popular dance fitness program, 15. Backwoods denial, 16. Abba hit of 1979, 19. Like some smartphone purchases, 20. What a three-way intersection can form, 21. 'N Sync hit of 2000, 25. Situated on, 26. Adore, informally, 27. Olympic gold medalist Raisman, 28. Things stuck on snowman "arms", 31. Rocks that may contain precious metals, 33. Arouse, as interest, 34. Mötley Crüe hit of 1987, 41. Start of Caesar's boast, 42. Loudly praise, 43. Pennsylvania governor Josh, 46. Opposite of NNE, 49. Lisbon greeting, 50. Boat propellers, 51. Beach Boys hit of 1964, 54. Religious ceremony, 57. Italy's Isle of ___, 58. Coveted Scrabble space … or the sheet music for 16-, 21-, 34- or 51-Across?, 63. Beethoven's "___ to Joy", 64. State that's home to one end of the Appalachian Trail, 65. Where "all my ex's live," in song, 66. In favor of, 67. Present in a favorable light, 68. City surrounding Vatican City

Down Clues by Zachary David Levy : Aug 26, 2024

1. Something checked at an airport counter, 2. Oscar winner Mahershala, 3. Sleep stage, for short, 4. Coastal African desert, 5. Skittish, 6. "Errr … I mean …", 7. Assist with a crime, 8. Pesters, 9. Jail cell occupant, 10. Maxi pad alternative, 11. Uses a broom, 13. Its capital is Nairobi, 14. Quickly fly past, 17. Scottish Highlander, 18. "Zero stars from me!", 21. Outlet for an internet commentator, 22. ___ Gagarin, first man in space, 23. At any point, 24. Man's name that's a fruit spelled backward, 29. Brainpower measures, for short, 30. Pull, 32. Makes a mistake, 33. Lead-in to law or launch, 35. Bio. or chem., 36. Needlefish, 37. "___ two minds on this …", 38. Spot for a satellite dish, 39. Athleisure lead-in to "lemon", 40. Lee of Marvel Comics, 43. In a sense, 44. Beehive or bob, 45. More hipsterish, 46. Entrap, 47. Bay Area enforcement org., 48. German sausage, 52. The Huskies of the N.C.A.A., 53. Not as mean, 55. Some church donations, 56. Spring, 59. Motion-sensing Nintendo console, 60. Kitchen brand with a palindromic name, 61. Head-butt, 62. Suffix with Sudan or Japan

Monday Aug 26, 2024 NYT Crossword Clues

Break down the NYT Crosswords: August 26, 2024

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

Across Clues with Answers:

• The clue is 1. Square dance venue. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BARN

  Possible Answer : barn, b




• The clue is 5. San ___, capital of Puerto Rico. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: JUAN




• The clue is 9. The "I" of T.G.I.F.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ITS

  Possible Answer : IT, information_technology




• The clue is 12. Spring ___ (encounter plumbing problems). Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ALEAK




• The clue is 14. Popular dance fitness program. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ZUMBA




• The clue is 15. Backwoods denial. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NAW




• The clue is 16. Abba hit of 1979. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GIMMEGIMMEGIMME




• The clue is 19. Like some smartphone purchases. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: INAPP




• The clue is 20. What a three-way intersection can form. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TSHAPE




• The clue is 21. 'N Sync hit of 2000. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BYEBYEBYE




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

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

  The answer: ATOP

  Possible Answer : atop




• The clue is 26. Adore, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LUV




• The clue is 27. Olympic gold medalist Raisman. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ALY




• The clue is 28. Things stuck on snowman "arms". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MITTENS

  Possible Answer : mitten




• The clue is 31. Rocks that may contain precious metals. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ORES

  Possible Answer : ore




• The clue is 33. Arouse, as interest. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PIQUE

  Possible Answer : offend, pique, irritation, temper




• The clue is 34. Mötley Crüe hit of 1987. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GIRLSGIRLSGIRLS




• The clue is 41. Start of Caesar's boast. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ICAME




• The clue is 42. Loudly praise. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TOUT

  Possible Answer : gas, blow, tout, bluster, ticket_tout, shoot_a_line, gasconade, touter, boast, vaunt, brag, tipster, swash




• The clue is 43. Pennsylvania governor Josh. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SHAPIRO




• The clue is 46. Opposite of NNE. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SSW

  Possible Answer : sou'-sou'-west, SSW, south_southwest




• The clue is 49. Lisbon greeting. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OLA

  Possible Answer : ola, olla




• The clue is 50. Boat propellers. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OARS

  Possible Answer : oar




• The clue is 51. Beach Boys hit of 1964. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: FUNFUNFUN




• The clue is 54. Religious ceremony. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: RITUAL

  Possible Answer : rite, ritual




• The clue is 57. Italy's Isle of ___. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CAPRI

  Possible Answer : Capri




• The clue is 58. Coveted Scrabble space … or the sheet music for 16-, 21-, 34- or 51-Across?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TRIPLEWORDSCORE




• The clue is 63. Beethoven's "___ to Joy". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ODE

  Possible Answer : ode




• The clue is 64. State that's home to one end of the Appalachian Trail. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MAINE

  Possible Answer : Pine_Tree_State, Maine, ME




• The clue is 65. Where "all my ex's live," in song. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TEXAS

  Possible Answer : Texas, TX, Lone-Star_State




• The clue is 66. In favor of. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: FOR




• The clue is 67. Present in a favorable light. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SPIN

  Possible Answer : spin, tailspin, twist, reel, birl, twisting, whirl, spin_out, spin_around, twirl, gyrate




• The clue is 68. City surrounding Vatican City. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ROME

  Possible Answer : Eternal_City, capital_of_Italy, Roma, Rome, Italian_capital

Down Clues and Answers:

• The clue is 1. Something checked at an airport counter. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BAG

  Possible Answer: udder, bagful, purse, dish, bag, cup_of_tea, pocket, old_bag, base, grip, bulge, handbag, travelling_bag, suitcase, pocketbook, traveling_bag

• The clue is 2. Oscar winner Mahershala. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ALI

  Possible Answer: Ali, Cassius_Clay, Muhammad_Ali, Cassius_Marcellus_Clay

• The clue is 3. Sleep stage, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: REM

  Possible Answer: rapid_eye_movement_sleep, REM, rapid_eye_movement, paradoxical_sleep, REM_sleep

• The clue is 4. Coastal African desert. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NAMIB

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

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

  The answer: JUMPY

  Possible Answer: highly_strung, jolting, jumpy, edgy, jittery, bumpy, jolty, overstrung, uptight, rough, nervy, restive, high-strung, rocky

  Possible Opposite Answer : smooth

• The clue is 6. "Errr … I mean …". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: UMM

• The clue is 7. Assist with a crime. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ABET

  Possible Answer: abet

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

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

  The answer: NAGS

  Possible Answer: nag, hack, plug, common_scold, jade, peck, scold, scolder, nagger, hen-peck

• The clue is 9. Jail cell occupant. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: INMATE

  Possible Answer: convict, yardbird, inpatient, inmate, yard_bird, con

  Possible Opposite Answer : outpatient

• The clue is 10. Maxi pad alternative. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TAMPON

  Possible Answer: tampon

• The clue is 11. Uses a broom. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SWEEPS

  Possible Answer: broom, end_run, sweep_up, chimneysweeper, embroil, expanse, drag, traverse, brush, cross, drag_in, tangle, chimneysweep, swing_out, sail, span, slam, sweep, sweep_oar, swing

• The clue is 13. Its capital is Nairobi. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: KENYA

  Possible Answer: Kenya, Republic_of_Kenya

• The clue is 14. Quickly fly past. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ZIPBY

• The clue is 17. Scottish Highlander. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GAEL

  Possible Answer: Gael

• The clue is 18. "Zero stars from me!". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IHATEIT

• The clue is 21. Outlet for an internet commentator. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BLOG

  Possible Answer: web_log, blog

• The clue is 22. ___ Gagarin, first man in space. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: YURI

• The clue is 23. At any point. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EVER

  Possible Answer: always, of_all_time, ever_so, ever, e'er

  Possible Opposite Answer : never

• The clue is 24. Man's name that's a fruit spelled backward. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EMIL

• The clue is 29. Brainpower measures, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IQS

  Possible Answer: I.Q., intelligence_quotient, IQ

• The clue is 30. Pull. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TUG

  Possible Answer: jerk, labour, tugboat, push, tug, tote, tower, towboat, drive, lug, labor

• The clue is 32. Makes a mistake. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SLIPSUP

• The clue is 33. Lead-in to law or launch. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PRE

• The clue is 35. Bio. or chem.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SCI

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

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

  The answer: GAR

  Possible Answer: needlefish, Lepisosteus_osseus, garfish, garpike, gar, billfish

• The clue is 37. "___ two minds on this …". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IMOF

• The clue is 38. Spot for a satellite dish. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ROOF

  Possible Answer: ceiling, roof, cap

• The clue is 39. Athleisure lead-in to "lemon". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LULU

  Possible Answer: looker, beauty, dish, mantrap, ravisher, sweetheart, peach, stunner, lulu, knockout, smasher

• The clue is 40. Lee of Marvel Comics. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: STAN

• The clue is 43. In a sense. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SORTOF

• The clue is 44. Beehive or bob. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: HAIRDO

  Possible Answer: hairstyle, hairdo, hair_style, coiffure, coif

• The clue is 45. More hipsterish. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ARTIER

  Possible Answer: arty

• The clue is 46. Entrap. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SNARE

  Possible Answer: snare, noose, hook, trammel, trap, side_drum, snare_drum, entrap, gin, ensnare

• The clue is 47. Bay Area enforcement org.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SFPD

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

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

  The answer: WURST

• The clue is 52. The Huskies of the N.C.A.A.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: UCONN

• The clue is 53. Not as mean. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NICER

  Possible Answer: courteous, skillful, decent, nice, overnice, squeamish, prissy, gracious, dainty

  Possible Opposite Answer : nasty

• The clue is 55. Some church donations. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ALMS

  Possible Answer: alms

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

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

  The answer: LEAP

  Possible Answer: bounce, spring, jump_off, bound, saltation, leaping, jump, leap

• The clue is 59. Motion-sensing Nintendo console. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: WII

• The clue is 60. Kitchen brand with a palindromic name. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OXO

• The clue is 61. Head-butt. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: RAM

  Possible Answer: jampack, RAM, random_access_memory, ram, Aries, tup, random_memory, jam, wad, Ram, read/write_memory, force, Aries_the_Ram, cram, random-access_memory, ram_down, chock_up, drive, pound, crash

• The clue is 62. Suffix with Sudan or Japan. 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

Soure from : The New York Times

Saturday NYT Mini Crossword Answers November 01, 2025 - Quick 5×5 Grid Solutions & Tips

Saturday's NYT Mini Nov 01 - 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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• Puzzle Information
• Grid Layout
• Across Clues (10 total)
• Down Clues (10 total)
• How to Solve Faster
• Common Questions

About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Saturday, November 01, 2025

Puzzle Statistics

Detail	Information
Date	November 01, 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	35. Only mammals that can crack Brazil nut shells with their teeth
2 Across	10. Like some on-the-go purchases
3 Across	15. Gift of Athena to Athenians
4 Across	19. "Read Me" readers
5 Across	20. Mandolin accessory
6 Across	38. Materialistic type of the 1980s
7 Across	51. ___ Games (Fortnite company)
8 Across	39. Behind
9 Across	45. Name of eight popes
10 Across	44. Disney-owned channel

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

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

• July 12 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
• October 24 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
• January 09 2020 NYT Clues Solutions

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1 Across: "35. Only mammals that can crack Brazil nut shells with their teeth"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 7 letters
• It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
• Word pattern: A_____S

Answer:

Click to reveal

AGOUTIS

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2 Across: "10. Like some on-the-go purchases"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 5 letters
• It starts with 'I' and ends with 'P'
• Word pattern: I___P

Answer:

Click to reveal

INAPP

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3 Across: "15. Gift of Athena to Athenians"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 9 letters
• It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
• Word pattern: O_______E

Answer:

Click to reveal

OLIVETREE

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4 Across: "19. "Read Me" readers"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

USERS

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5 Across: "20. Mandolin accessory"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

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CAPO

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6 Across: "38. Materialistic type of the 1980s"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

YUPPIE

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7 Across: "51. ___ Games (Fortnite company)"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

EPIC

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8 Across: "39. Behind"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

LATE

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9 Across: "45. Name of eight popes"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 5 letters
• It starts with 'U' and ends with 'N'
• Word pattern: U___N

Answer:

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URBAN

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10 Across: "44. Disney-owned channel"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ESPN

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List

Number	Clue
1 Down	10. Texter's disclaimer
2 Down	11. "___ am your father" (often-misquoted film line)
3 Down	51. One direction
4 Down	54. Certain fancy attire, for short
5 Down	25. When many take stock, informally?
6 Down	6. Boarding datum, in brief
7 Down	4. One way to enjoy the great outdoors, informally
8 Down	52. Part of a Greek Row, informally
9 Down	3. Wasn't doing well
10 Down	28. Put away some groceries?

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

• January 09 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
• January 14 2023 NYT Clues Solutions
• August 09 2019 NYT Clues Solutions

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1 Down: "10. Texter's disclaimer"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

IMHO

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2 Down: "11. "___ am your father" (often-misquoted film line)"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

NOI

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3 Down: "51. One direction"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

EAST

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4 Down: "54. Certain fancy attire, for short"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 3 letters
• It starts with 'T' and ends with 'X'
• Another word like this: tuxedo

Answer:

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TUX

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5 Down: "25. When many take stock, informally?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

IPOS

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6 Down: "6. Boarding datum, in brief"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ETD

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7 Down: "4. One way to enjoy the great outdoors, informally"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 6 letters
• It starts with 'R' and ends with 'P'
• Word pattern: R____P

Answer:

Click to reveal

RVTRIP

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8 Down: "52. Part of a Greek Row, informally"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

FRAT

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9 Down: "3. Wasn't doing well"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 5 letters
• It starts with 'A' and ends with 'D'
• Word pattern: A___D

Answer:

Click to reveal

AILED

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10 Down: "28. Put away some groceries?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

EATIN

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:	Easy

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XWordHint Crossword Answers June 23, 2025 | Expert Breakdown & Tips

XWordHint Crossword Complete Solution: June 23, 2025

Published on Monday, June 23, 2025 • Updated daily

Our expert breakdown helps you solve the June 23 XWordHint crossword while expanding your vocabulary. Learn answer strategies and discover word connections.

Across Clues and Answers (39)

Clue #1: 1. "That was ages ___"

3-letter answer Answer: AGO

Word Help: Synonyms: ago, agone

Clue #2: 4. Classic dog name

4-letter answer Answer: FIDO

Clue #3: 8. Break down in tears

3-letter answer Answer: SOB

Word Help: Synonyms: cocksucker, bastard, motherfucker

Clue #4: 11. iPod __ (old music provider)

4-letter answer Answer: NANO

Clue #5: 13. Bra or purse part

5-letter answer Answer: STRAP

Word Help: Synonyms: slash, flog, lash
Antonyms: unstrap

Clue #6: 14. Not fake

4-letter answer Answer: REAL

Word Help: Synonyms: material, real, tangible
Antonyms: nominal, insubstantial

Clue #7: 15. Can it!

10-letter answer Answer: DILLPICKLE

Clue #8: 17. Voting no

4-letter answer Answer: ANTI

Word Help: Synonyms: anti
Antonyms: pro

Clue #9: 18. Devious fellow

6-letter answer Answer: SLYDOG

Clue #10: 19. __ Juan, Puerto Rico

3-letter answer Answer: SAN

Clue #11: 20. Insect in a nest

4-letter answer Answer: WASP

Word Help: Synonyms: wasp, white_Anglo-Saxon_Protestant, WASP

Clue #12: 21. Quite a long time

4-letter answer Answer: EONS

Word Help: Synonyms: aeon, eon

Clue #13: 23. "Nothing for me, thanks"

5-letter answer Answer: IMSET

Clue #14: 25. Locale for a goatee

4-letter answer Answer: CHIN

Word Help: Synonyms: Kuki-Chin, mentum, Kuki

Clue #15: 28. Off-road ride, for short

3-letter answer Answer: ATV

Clue #16: 30. Acknowledgment to a 31-Down operator

5-letter answer Answer: ROGER

Clue #17: 32. Pep rally sound

3-letter answer Answer: RAH

Clue #18: 33. Zip it!

11-letter answer Answer: SLEEPINGBAG

Clue #19: 36. Like some mobile purchases

5-letter answer Answer: INAPP

Clue #20: 38. "What ___ you saying?"

3-letter answer Answer: ARE

Word Help: Synonyms: embody, represent, ar
Antonyms: differ

Clue #21: 39. Onstage comment to the audience

5-letter answer Answer: ASIDE

Word Help: Synonyms: excursus, away, parenthesis

Clue #22: 40. Shut it!

11-letter answer Answer: BEDROOMDOOR

Clue #23: 43. "Ransom" rapper ___ Tecca

3-letter answer Answer: LIL

Clue #24: 44. Held back, as a news story

5-letter answer Answer: SATON

Clue #25: 45. Final chapter

3-letter answer Answer: END

Word Help: Synonyms: remainder, final_stage, terminal
Antonyms: beginning, begin

Clue #26: 46. Quite frequently

4-letter answer Answer: ALOT

Clue #27: 47. Stephen Vincent ___, "John Brown's Body" poet

5-letter answer Answer: BENET

Word Help: Synonyms: Stephen_Vincent_Benet, Benet, William_Rose_Benet

Clue #28: 49. Stamp for a notary public

4-letter answer Answer: SEAL

Word Help: Synonyms: seal, Navy_SEAL, stamp
Antonyms: unseal

Clue #29: 51. Nut that contains caffeine

4-letter answer Answer: KOLA

Word Help: Synonyms: Kola, kola_nut_tree, Cola_acuminata

Clue #30: 53. Early web portal

3-letter answer Answer: AOL

Clue #31: 55. Reprimands

6-letter answer Answer: SCOLDS

Word Help: Synonyms: bawl_out, chew_up, remonstrate

Clue #32: 59. Hollywood's Driver or Sandler

4-letter answer Answer: ADAM

Word Help: Synonyms: cristal, Adam, XTC

Clue #33: 60. Button it!

10-letter answer Answer: DRESSSHIRT

Clue #34: 62. Fuzzy green stuff on some trees

4-letter answer Answer: MOSS

Word Help: Synonyms: moss

Clue #35: 63. Scorpion pose or cobra pose

5-letter answer Answer: ASANA

Word Help: Synonyms: asana

Clue #36: 64. Samoa's capital

4-letter answer Answer: APIA

Word Help: Synonyms: capital_of_Western_Samoa, Apia

Clue #37: 65. Ballet, beadwork or bonsai

3-letter answer Answer: ART

Word Help: Synonyms: artistic_creation, graphics, artistry

Clue #38: 66. "In the middle of the night I call your name / Oh ___ / Oh ___" (John Lennon lyric)

4-letter answer Answer: YOKO

Clue #39: 67. Someone who might use a fake passport

3-letter answer Answer: SPY

Word Help: Synonyms: sleuth, sight, descry

Across Clues and Answers (39)

Clue #1: 1. "No ifs, ___ or buts"

4-letter answer Answer: ANDS

Clue #2: 2. Sprinter Devers, three-time gold medal winner at the Olympics

4-letter answer Answer: GAIL

Clue #3: 3. The first "O" of YOLO

4-letter answer Answer: ONLY

Word Help: Synonyms: only, only_when, but

Clue #4: 4. Org. to which to report a phone scam

3-letter answer Answer: FTC

Word Help: Synonyms: FTC, Federal_Trade_Commission

Clue #5: 5. Rubs the wrong way

4-letter answer Answer: IRKS

Word Help: Synonyms: gall, irk

Clue #6: 6. ___ Lama (Tibetan leader)

5-letter answer Answer: DALAI

Clue #7: 7. Hosp. scan that's better for claustrophobes

7-letter answer Answer: OPENMRI

Clue #8: 8. Upper-house legislative proposal

10-letter answer Answer: SENATEBILL

Clue #9: 9. Grains often found on top of an apple crisp

4-letter answer Answer: OATS

Word Help: Synonyms: oat

Clue #10: 10. Dot on a radar screen

4-letter answer Answer: BLIP

Word Help: Synonyms: pip, blip, radar_target

Clue #11: 12. From days of yore

5-letter answer Answer: OLDEN

Word Help: Synonyms: olden

Clue #12: 13. Encrypted messaging software

6-letter answer Answer: SIGNAL

Word Help: Synonyms: betoken, signal, signalise

Clue #13: 14. Breakfast items for Rocky in "Rocky"

7-letter answer Answer: RAWEGGS

Clue #14: 16. Yorkie-___ (dog hybrid)

3-letter answer Answer: POO

Clue #15: 22. Vapor from a teapot

5-letter answer Answer: STEAM

Word Help: Synonyms: steamer, steam, steam_clean

Clue #16: 24. Underwater tracking aid

5-letter answer Answer: SONAR

Word Help: Synonyms: echo_sounder, sonar, asdic

Clue #17: 25. Nursery item with slatted sides

4-letter answer Answer: CRIB

Word Help: Synonyms: pony, cot, cribbage

Clue #18: 26. Fruit of the Loom rival

5-letter answer Answer: HANES

Clue #19: 27. "That was so fun!"

10-letter answer Answer: IHADABLAST

Clue #20: 29. Salsa ___ (green sauce)

5-letter answer Answer: VERDE

Clue #21: 31. See 30-Across

5-letter answer Answer: RADIO

Word Help: Synonyms: radio, wireless, radio_receiver

Clue #22: 33. What to eat ice cream with

5-letter answer Answer: SPOON

Word Help: Synonyms: smooch, spoonful, spoon

Clue #23: 34. Menial workers

5-letter answer Answer: PEONS

Word Help: Synonyms: peon, drudge, navvy

Clue #24: 35. Hanukkah coins

4-letter answer Answer: GELT

Word Help: Synonyms: lucre, kale, lolly

Clue #25: 37. Groups of spin doctors, informally

7-letter answer Answer: PRTEAMS

Clue #26: 41. Popular vitamin brand or its recommended dosage

7-letter answer Answer: ONEADAY

Clue #27: 42. Texas city in the book and film "Friday Night Lights"

6-letter answer Answer: ODESSA

Word Help: Synonyms: Odessa, Odesa

Clue #28: 46. ''Welcome to Honolulu!''

5-letter answer Answer: ALOHA

Word Help: Synonyms: ciao, aloha

Clue #29: 48. Trunk of the body

5-letter answer Answer: TORSO

Word Help: Synonyms: body, trunk, torso

Clue #30: 50. Coolers of condos, e.g.

3-letter answer Answer: ACS

Word Help: Synonyms: Ac, alternating_electric_current, atomic_number_89
Antonyms: direct_current

Clue #31: 51. ___ Sutra

4-letter answer Answer: KAMA

Word Help: Synonyms: Kama

Clue #32: 52. Bad thing to find in a refrigerator

4-letter answer Answer: ODOR

Word Help: Synonyms: scent, odor, olfactory_sensation

Clue #33: 54. Air mattress problem

4-letter answer Answer: LEAK

Word Help: Synonyms: leak_out, wetting, leakage

Clue #34: 56. Pair that can be licked or locked

4-letter answer Answer: LIPS

Word Help: Synonyms: back_talk, sassing, lip

Clue #35: 57. Faucet annoyance

4-letter answer Answer: DRIP

Word Help: Synonyms: dripping, drip_mould, drip

Clue #36: 58. "Don't go anywhere!"

4-letter answer Answer: STAY

Word Help: Synonyms: arrest, abide, last_out
Antonyms: change, move

Clue #37: 61. ___-Caps (candy brand)

3-letter answer Answer: SNO

Expert Solving Strategies

• Look for fill-in-the-blank clues first (they're often easiest)
• Watch for question marks indicating wordplay
• Check vowel patterns in partially solved words

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