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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

LA Times Crossword Answers for Today September 18, 2024: Your Complete Guide

Are there specific crossword puzzles that you would require assistance in solving today? Playing the LA Times Crossword can indeed become a game and sometimes one gets stuck with some of the clues and that’s perfectly acceptable. If you are looking for the LA Times Crossword Answers Today September 18, 2024 to complete the crossword puzzles and find the answers of the crossword clues, you have come to the right place.

LA Times Crossword Answers for Today September 17, 2024
LA Times Crossword Answers for Today September 17, 2024


Crossword lovers consider the LA Times Crossword as suitable for entertainment since it is designed not very tricky yet challenges the brain. It isn’t just riddles that may be difficult to solve or ones that require a lot of guesswork, which aren’t ideal for this game, or that are too simple, which will not challenge the players enough. This puzzle doesn’t require any specialized knowledge or skills, and it is suitable for every person, regardless of experience. Sometimes, its solved with the morning coffee, other times after a long day, the crossword indeed presents a little puzzle that can be solved by everybody.

Across

Clue Answer Letters
Pillow structure FORT 4
Quick reminder NOTE 4
Mario racing vehicle KART 4
Wading bird IBIS 4
Board game based on pachisi SORRY! 6
Pelvic bones ILIA 4
Arugula researcher at Cambridge? ROCKET SCIENTIST 15
“Is it clear?” SEE? 3
Be for Halloween GO AS 5
Deep-fryer compartment BASKET 6
Shower time? APRIL 5
Grand crime LARCENY 7
Pristine field for Manchester United? PERFECT PITCH 13
Flying ALOFT 5
Hostess snack cake HO HO 4
Yoko who said, “You can be very wild and still be very wise” ONO 3
Trapped fluff LINT 4
Schematics PLANS 5
Saharan country next to Sudan CHAD 4
Island ring LEI 3
Some Korean compacts KIAS 4
Cran cocktail COSMO 5
Sweater for a thrill-seeker’s leap off Tower Bridge? BUNGEE JUMPER 12
Prioritizes patients TRIAGES 7
Afro-Cuban dance RUMBA 5
__ to the core ROTTEN 6
Digital indulgence, casually PEDI 4
Vintage TV brand RCA 3
Pure sausages at the Rose & Crown pub? ABSOLUTE BANGERS 15
Highlighter tone NEON 4
Doughnut, mathematically TORUS 5
Frantically AMOK 4
Randomly generated IDs SSNS 4
Soaks (up) SOPS 4
Sutures SEWS 4

Down

Clue Answer Letters
Some December decor FIRS 4
__ d’amore OBOE 4
Brand with a cable car logo RICE-A-RONI 9
“Shame” sound TSK 3
Pretzel option NO SALT 7
Tolkien baddies ORCS 4
Part of TNT TRI- 3
Safety stations in some labs EYE BATHS 8
Lowbrow art KITSCH 6
Tough to tell apart ALIKE 5
Out of bed RISEN 5
Frayed TATTY 5
Immovable STOIC 5
Wading bird EGRET 5
DEA agent NARCO 5
Deflating sound PFFT! 4
Animal helped by a mouse in a fable LION 4
Shadow PALL 4
Author Wiesel ELIE 4
Temporary stage PHASE 5
“For crying out loud” OH, SPARE ME 10
Identify NAME 4
What wavy lines might represent in a comic ODOR 4
Pesto need PINE NUTS 9
Falls behind LAGS 4
Word with over or through COMB 4
Passover potato pie KUGEL 5
Chutney seed CUMIN 5
Conductors’ tools BATONS 6
Darkness personified, in Greek mythology EREBUS 6
Notorious apostle JUDAS 5
Like one honored by a pink, blue, and white flag TRANS 5
Garb donned by Oxford dons ROBES 5
“Them’s fightin’ words!” IT’S ON! 7
Crime drama suspect PERP 4
Cornfield nuisance CROW 4
Queries ASKS 4
All __ often TOO 3
Electric alternative GAS 3
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Monday, September 16, 2024

0916 NYT Crossword Monday, Sept 16, 2024 | Puzzle Answers

Complete Guide to NYT Crossword Monday, Sept 16, 2024 | Puzzle Answers

Discover answers and insights for the NYT Crossword puzzle on monday, September 16, 2024. Solve clues and stay updated on the latest puzzles!

NYT Crossword puzzle answers and clues for Monday, September 16, 2024
 NYT Crossword puzzle answers and clues for Monday, September 16, 2024

Across Clues with Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Similar (to). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AKIN

    Possible Answer : cognate, consanguineous, akin, kindred, kin, consanguineal, blood-related, consanguine


  • The clue is 5. Place for luxurious pampering. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPA

    Possible Answer : health_spa, watering_place, resort_hotel, spa, watering_hole, health_club


  • The clue is 8. POTUS #43. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GWBUSH


  • The clue is 14. One assigned female at birth and identifying as such. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CISWOMAN


  • The clue is 16. Summon with a shout. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: YELLTO


  • The clue is 17. N.B.A. team with LeBron and Bronny James, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LALAKERS


  • The clue is 18. Tidy up. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NEATEN

    Possible Answer : square_away, straighten_out, straighten, clean_up, groom, neaten, tidy, tidy_up


  • The clue is 19. Purpose. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: USE

    Possible Answer : use, employ, apply, role, employment, expend, consumption, utilize, enjoyment, usage, purpose, exercise, utilise, usance, function, practice, manipulation, habituate, utilization, economic_consumption, use_of_goods_and_services, utilisation, habit


  • The clue is 20. Lies in the hot, hot sun. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BAKES

    Possible Answer : broil, bake


  • The clue is 22. Actor Pitt. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BRAD

    Possible Answer : brad


  • The clue is 23. Setting for "My Cousin Vinny". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (12 letters)

    The answer: RURALALABAMA


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

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

    The answer: IDIOTS

    Possible Answer : half-wit, imbecile, cretin, moron, retard, changeling, idiot


  • The clue is 29. Soprano family patriarch on "The Sopranos". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TONY


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

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

    The answer: ADDS

    Possible Answer : tot, append, ADD, lend, tally, MBD, minimal_brain_dysfunction, hyperkinetic_syndrome, bring, ADHD, add_together, bestow, supply, contribute, attention_deficit_disorder, tote_up, sum_up, impart, sum, summate, add, attention_deficit_hyperactivity_disorder, minimal_brain_damage, add_up, total, tot_up

    Possible Opposite Answer : take_away, subtract


  • The clue is 31. No longer a kid. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GROWN

    Possible Answer : full-grown, fully_grown, acquire, develop, get, rise, grownup, maturate, farm, uprise, spring_up, arise, originate, raise, adult, grow, produce, turn, big, mature, grown


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

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

    The answer: AND


  • The clue is 36. Youngest-ever Nobel Peace Prize winner. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MALALAYOUSAFZAI


  • The clue is 40. "See ya!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BYE

    Possible Answer : au_revoir, bye, auf_wiedersehen, cheerio, goodbye, adieu, good_day, goodby, bye-bye, arrivederci, so_long, adios, pass, good-bye, sayonara, good-by


  • The clue is 41. Not satisfied, as a requirement. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UNMET


  • The clue is 42. San ___ Obispo, Calif.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LUIS


  • The clue is 43. What "muffin top" and "spare tire" are euphemisms for. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FLAB

    Possible Answer : flab


  • The clue is 44. Things cast by wizards. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPELLS

    Possible Answer : tour, import, while, write, patch, magical_spell, turn, trance, piece, spell, magic_spell, go, enchantment, charm, spell_out

    Possible Opposite Answer : unspell


  • The clue is 46. Sweet Starbucks order. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (12 letters)

    The answer: VANILLALATTE


  • The clue is 51. Rickman of the Harry Potter films. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALAN


  • The clue is 52. Generous sort. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GIVER

    Possible Answer : presenter, conferrer, giver, donor, bestower


  • The clue is 53. ___ date (pregnancy estimate). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DUE

    Possible Answer : imputable, referable, ascribable, due

    Possible Opposite Answer : undue


  • The clue is 56. Fruit that's a citrus, not a hybrid of a pomegranate and melon. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: POMELO

    Possible Answer : shaddock, Citrus_decumana, Citrus_grandis, pomelo_tree, Citrus_maxima, pummelo, pomelo


  • The clue is 59. 2016 film starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling … or a hint to 17-, 23-, 36- and 46-Across. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LALALAND


  • The clue is 61. "Be with you momentarily!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONESEC


  • The clue is 62. Entered with a halting gait. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LIMPEDIN


  • The clue is 63. Like athletes that are fresh off the bench. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RESTED

    Possible Answer : breathe, repose, rest, catch_one's_breath, remain, reside, roost, rested, take_a_breather, lie, pillow, stay, perch

    Possible Opposite Answer : change, tired, be_active


  • The clue is 64. "Xanadu" band, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ELO


  • The clue is 65. Something mined in the 21st century. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DATA

    Possible Answer : data_point, information, data, datum


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Org. with the motto "Because Freedom Can't Protect Itself". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ACLU

  • The clue is 2. Sorento and Sportage, for two. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: KIAS

  • The clue is 3. Speck of land in the ocean. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ISLE

    Possible Answer: islet, isle

  • The clue is 4. "Straight Outta Compton" group. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NWA

  • The clue is 5. Negative campaign attacks. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SMEARS

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

  • The clue is 6. Coat with a fur-lined hood. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PARKA

    Possible Answer: windcheater, anorak, parka, windbreaker

  • The clue is 7. Photographer Adams. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANSEL

  • The clue is 8. OB/___ (med. specialty). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GYN

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

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

    The answer: WEE

    Possible Answer: piddle, itty-bitty, teensy, pass_water, make_water, teentsy, piss, teensy-weensy, teeny-weeny, teeny, make, puddle, itsy-bitsy, pee, micturate, take_a_leak, pee-pee, weeny, relieve_oneself, wee, wee-wee, weensy, bitty, urinate, bittie, spend_a_penny

  • The clue is 10. Loose-lipped. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BLABBY

    Possible Answer: blabbermouthed, blabby, bigmouthed, talkative

  • The clue is 11. Very: Prefix. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ULTRA

    Possible Answer: extremist, radical, ultra

  • The clue is 12. What hot showers create. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STEAM

    Possible Answer: steamer, steam_clean, steam

  • The clue is 13. Maker of the Civic and the CR-V. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HONDA

  • The clue is 15. "That may be the case; however ...". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OKBUT

  • The clue is 21. Decided to skip. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SATOUT

  • The clue is 23. Civil rights activist Parks. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ROSA

    Possible Answer: Rosa, genus_Rosa

  • The clue is 24. Coolest temperatures of the day. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LOWS

    Possible Answer: Sir_David_Low, Low, first, depression, David_Low, Sir_David_Alexander_Cecil_Low, first_gear, low_gear, moo, low

    Possible Opposite Answer : high

  • The clue is 25. Tolstoy's "___ Karenina". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANNA

    Possible Answer: anna

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

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

    The answer: IAMB

    Possible Answer: iambus, iamb

  • The clue is 27. 6/6/1944, familiarly. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DDAY

  • The clue is 28. Not doing much of anything. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IDLE

    Possible Answer: unused, unwarranted, light, loose, dead, groundless, laze, out_of_work, idle, tick_over, unfounded, wild, stagnate, jobless, baseless, slug

    Possible Opposite Answer : work, busy, run

  • The clue is 31. Athlete's tote. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GYMBAG

  • The clue is 32. ___ v. Wade. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ROE

    Possible Answer: roe, hard_roe

  • The clue is 33. Blue, in Spanish. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AZUL

  • The clue is 34. Get exactly right. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NAIL

    Possible Answer: apprehend, pass_with_flying_colors, sweep_through, boom, nail, nail_down, cop, collar, smash, nab, breeze_through, blast, pick_up, arrest, peg, pinpoint, sail_through, ace, complete

  • The clue is 35. Insult, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DISS

    Possible Answer: Dis, diss, affront, Orcus, insult

  • The clue is 37. Soothe, as into a false sense of security. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LULL

    Possible Answer: tranquillise, calm, tranquillize, lull, calm_down, letup, quiet, quieten, tranquilize, still

    Possible Opposite Answer : agitate

  • The clue is 38. Beyond uptight. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANAL

    Possible Answer: anal_retentive, anal

    Possible Opposite Answer : oral

  • The clue is 39. Run away. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FLEE

    Possible Answer: fly, flee, take_flight

  • The clue is 43. Highest-quality. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FINEST

    Possible Answer: okay, fine, all_right, o.k., hunky-dory, ok

    Possible Opposite Answer : coarse

  • The clue is 44. Patron of sailors. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STELMO

  • The clue is 45. Letter-shaped plumbing piece. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PTRAP

  • The clue is 46. Fog or mist. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: VAPOR

    Possible Answer: evaporation, vapour, vaporization, vaporisation, vapor

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

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

    The answer: ALONE

    Possible Answer: unaccompanied, unparalleled, entirely, solely, alone, unequaled, unequalled, lone, unique, solitary, exclusively, lonely, solo, only

  • The clue is 48. "Sorry, I'm bad with ___" (party excuse). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NAMES

    Possible Answer: advert, constitute, call, appoint, key_out, mention, gens, name, refer, make, describe, list, epithet, key, discover, figure, public_figure, bring_up, nominate, distinguish, identify, cite, names, diagnose, name_calling

  • The clue is 49. French birthplace of Charles de Gaulle. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LILLE

    Possible Answer: Lille

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

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

    The answer: AVAIL

    Possible Answer: help, avail, service

  • The clue is 53. Baby's first word, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DADA

    Possible Answer: dada, dad, pa, pop, pappa, daddy, dadaism, papa

  • The clue is 54. Meter or milliliter. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UNIT

    Possible Answer: building_block, unit, unit_of_measurement, whole, social_unit

  • The clue is 55. ___ Mode of "The Incredibles". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EDNA

  • The clue is 57. Harper who wrote "To Kill a Mockingbird". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LEE

    Possible Answer: Lee, Spike_Lee, Lee_Yuen_Kam, Robert_E._Lee, Robert_Edward_Lee, lee_side, leeward, Richard_Henry_Lee, Gypsy_Rose_Lee, Bruce_Lee, Henry_Lee, Lighthorse_Harry_Lee, Tsung_Dao_Lee, lee, downwind, Shelton_Jackson_Lee, Rose_Louise_Hovick

    Possible Opposite Answer : windward

  • The clue is 58. Anxiety-related condition, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OCD

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

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

    The answer: LED

    Possible Answer: LED, direct, chair, guide, head, go, conduce, contribute, run, take, precede, top, result, lead, conduct, leave, pass, extend, moderate, light-emitting_diode

    Possible Opposite Answer : follow

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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

All NYT Down Clues September 16, 2025 - 41 Vertical Answers with Hints

Down Clues NYT September 16, 2025 - Today's Complete Vertical Solutions

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 41 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 September 16, 2025
NYT Down Clues - Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Down Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date September 16, 2025
Day of Week Tuesday
Total Down Clues 41 clues
Direction Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty Easy

All Down Clues - Complete List

Here are all 41 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.

Complete Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 1. Story with a moral
2 Down 2. Bold poker bet
3 Down 3. Substantial
4 Down 4. Long, green veggie
5 Down 5. Curved path
6 Down 6. Wall St. credential
7 Down 7. Premature
8 Down 8. Next to bat
9 Down 9. Aromas
10 Down 10. Elf's foe
11 Down 11. A shopper, not a buyer, informally
12 Down 12. Fashion house named for its founder, Signor Garavani
13 Down 13. Scraping (by)
14 Down 18. Sidewalk writing medium
15 Down 22. Non's opposite
16 Down 25. Soul and Sorento
17 Down 26. Sunrise direction
18 Down 27. Cable inits. for cinephiles
19 Down 29. Farm mother
20 Down 31. Mooch, as a cigarette
21 Down 32. Licorice-flavored spice
22 Down 33. Rejected
23 Down 34. "___ Just Not That Into You" (2009 film)
24 Down 36. ___ favor
25 Down 39. Levi's alternative
26 Down 40. Behind
27 Down 41. Rear, in the boat
28 Down 44. Chicago airport code
29 Down 46. Rodeo rope
30 Down 48. Southern drawl, for example
31 Down 49. Owl's question?
32 Down 50. Waste that's been flushed
33 Down 52. "Se ___ español"
34 Down 53. Actress Pompeo of "Grey's Anatomy"
35 Down 55. Chicago airport
36 Down 56. Sealy competitor
37 Down 57. Big Mac meal with a Coke, e.g.
38 Down 60. Ride from an airport, maybe
39 Down 62. Republicans, for short
40 Down 64. Place to park
41 Down 65. Citrus drink suffix

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. Story with a moral"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: F___E
  • Similar words: fiction, parable
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a deliberately false or improbable account
  • This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FABLE

2 Down: "2. Bold poker bet"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: A___N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ALLIN

3 Down: "3. Substantial"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: M___Y
  • Similar words: substantive
  • Opposite of: meatless
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: like or containing meat
  • This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MEATY

4 Down: "4. Long, green veggie"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: C__E
  • Similar words: cucumber
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CUKE

5 Down: "5. Curved path"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'C'
  • Similar words: discharge, electric arc
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ARC

6 Down: "6. Wall St. credential"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a master's degree in business
  • This is Down clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MBA

7 Down: "7. Premature"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: E___Y
  • Similar words: too soon, former
  • Opposite of: late
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EARLY

8 Down: "8. Next to bat"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ONDECK

9 Down: "9. Aromas"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: S____S
  • Similar words: scent, perfume
  • Opposite of: deodourise
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a distinctive odor that is pleasant
  • This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SCENTS

10 Down: "10. Elf's foe"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'C'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ORC

11 Down: "11. A shopper, not a buyer, informally"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: L_______O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LOOKIELOO

12 Down: "12. Fashion house named for its founder, Signor Garavani"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'V' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: V_______O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer VALENTINO

13 Down: "13. Scraping (by)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'G'
  • Word pattern: E___G
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EKING

14 Down: "18. Sidewalk writing medium"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'K'
  • Word pattern: C___K
  • Similar words: meth, ice
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a soft whitish calcite
  • This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CHALK

15 Down: "22. Non's opposite"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'I'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OUI

16 Down: "25. Soul and Sorento"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'K' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: K__S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer KIAS

17 Down: "26. Sunrise direction"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: E__T
  • Similar words: Orient, E
  • Opposite of: west
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
  • This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EAST

18 Down: "27. Cable inits. for cinephiles"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'C'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TMC

19 Down: "29. Farm mother"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EWE

20 Down: "31. Mooch, as a cigarette"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'M'
  • Similar words: tail end, fuck off
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
  • This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BUM

21 Down: "32. Licorice-flavored spice"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: A_______D
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ANISESEED

22 Down: "33. Rejected"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: C_______E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CASTASIDE

23 Down: "34. "___ Just Not That Into You" (2009 film)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'S'
  • Similar words: He, he
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HES

24 Down: "36. ___ favor"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'R'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer POR

25 Down: "39. Levi's alternative"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: L__S
  • Similar words: Robert E. Lee, Lee
  • Opposite of: windward
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the sediment from fermentation of an alcoholic beverage
  • This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LEES

26 Down: "40. Behind"

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: recent, belated
  • Opposite of: early
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LATE

27 Down: "41. Rear, in the boat"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
  • Similar words: astern, abaft
  • Opposite of: fore
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: (nautical
  • This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer AFT

28 Down: "44. Chicago airport code"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'D'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ORD

29 Down: "46. Rodeo rope"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: L___O
  • Similar words: reata, lariat
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: Belgian composer (1532-1594)
  • This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LASSO

30 Down: "48. Southern drawl, for example"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: A____T
  • Similar words: accentuate, speech pattern
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: distinctive manner of oral expression
  • This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ACCENT

31 Down: "49. Owl's question?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'O'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer WHO

32 Down: "50. Waste that's been flushed"

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: sewerage
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: waste matter carried away in sewers or drains
  • This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SEWAGE

33 Down: "52. "Se ___ español""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: H___A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HABLA

34 Down: "53. Actress Pompeo of "Grey's Anatomy""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: E___N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ELLEN

35 Down: "55. Chicago airport"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OHARE

36 Down: "56. Sealy competitor"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: S___A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SERTA

37 Down: "57. Big Mac meal with a Coke, e.g."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: O___R
  • Similar words: regularize, club
  • Opposite of: disorderliness
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g.
  • This is Down clue number 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ORDER

38 Down: "60. Ride from an airport, maybe"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer UBER

39 Down: "62. Republicans, for short"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'P'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 39

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GOP

40 Down: "64. Place to park"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'T'
  • Similar words: mountain, quite a little
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
  • This is Down clue number 40

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LOT

41 Down: "65. Citrus drink suffix"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
  • Similar words: fruit drink
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a sweetened beverage of diluted fruit juice
  • This is Down clue number 41

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ADE

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 41 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: September 16, 2025 at 05:12 AM

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