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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

No. 27,384 Tue Oct 29, 2024 NY Times Crossword by Kathy Lowden

Break down the NYT Crosswords: October 29, 2024

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


Tue Oct 29, 2024 NY Times Crossword
Tue Oct 29, 2024 NY Times Crossword


Across Clues with Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Alternatives to Ubers. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CABS

    Possible Answer : cabriolet, taxicab, cab, hack, taxi


  • The clue is 5. Game also called "hoops". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BBALL


  • The clue is 10. "I'll drink to ___!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: THAT


  • The clue is 14. Eleven, in Évian. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONZE


  • The clue is 15. Stan's partner in old comedy. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OLLIE


  • The clue is 16. ___ cava (blood line to the heart). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: VENA

    Possible Answer : vein, venous_blood_vessel, vena


  • The clue is 17. Whole bunch at a family reunion?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DOZENSOFCOUSINS


  • The clue is 20. Give for safekeeping. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ENTRUST

    Possible Answer : commit, entrust, trust, leave, confide, intrust


  • The clue is 21. Titular film character who lives in a swamp. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SHREK


  • The clue is 22. Parent company of Instagram. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: META


  • The clue is 24. Kerfuffle. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ADO

    Possible Answer : hustle, stir, flurry, ado, bustle, fuss


  • The clue is 25. Large array for a desk?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SCORESOFDRAWERS


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

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

    The answer: ALGER

    Possible Answer : Alger, Horatio_Alger


  • The clue is 34. "___ the season!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TIS

    Possible Answer : atomic_number_22, Cordyline_terminalis, si, ti, titanium, te, Ti


  • The clue is 35. Customizable Nintendo avatar. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MII


  • The clue is 36. Kind of salad with celery, apples, walnuts and grapes. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WALDORF


  • The clue is 39. Performing group at a homecoming game. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PEPBAND


  • The clue is 42. Uno + due. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TRE


  • The clue is 43. The sun or the moon. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ORB

    Possible Answer : revolve, globe, orb, eyeball, orbit, ball


  • The clue is 45. You might ask for one at an annual review. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RAISE

    Possible Answer : heighten, upraise, enhance, parent, set_up, upgrade, climb, ascent, acclivity, farm, enkindle, conjure_up, leaven, bring_up, hike, resurrect, rise, lift, grow, stir, wage_hike, produce, promote, salary_increase, advance, raise, nurture, get_up, call_forth, wage_increase, conjure, invoke, kick_upstairs, heave, kindle, put_forward, erect, evoke, fire, recruit, elicit, levy, arouse, put_up, prove, elevate, rear, provoke, call_down

    Possible Opposite Answer : level, descent, lower, demote


  • The clue is 46. Big group in a dog show?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OODLESOFPOODLES


  • The clue is 51. Word before cream or crystals. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ICE

    Possible Answer : methamphetamine_hydrochloride, sparkler, ice, water_ice, ice-skating_rink, glass, icing, ice_rink, chalk, shabu, frosting, frost, chicken_feed, internal-combustion_engine, crank, ICE, meth, frappe, Methedrine, methamphetamine, deoxyephedrine, trash


  • The clue is 52. Mattress specification. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FIRM

    Possible Answer : unbendable, steady, steadfast, unfluctuating, loyal, unwaveringly, unshakable, business_firm, strong, immobile, unfaltering, house, stiff, truehearted, fast, firm, steadfastly, solid, firmly, tauten, unwavering


  • The clue is 53. Lead-in to soprano. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MEZZO

    Possible Answer : mezzo, mezzo-soprano


  • The clue is 56. Suddenly started speaking. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PIPEDUP


  • The clue is 61. Massive collection for an alchemist?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OCEANSOFPOTIONS


  • The clue is 65. Blacken on the grill. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CHAR

    Possible Answer : blacken, charr, sear, charwoman, coal, char, cleaning_woman, scorch, cleaning_lady, woman


  • The clue is 66. Be behind. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TRAIL

    Possible Answer : give_chase, lead, dog, get_behind, train, track, drag, drop_back, chase_after, chase, hang_back, go_after, shack, tail, trail, drop_behind, tag


  • The clue is 67. Boring routines. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RUTS

    Possible Answer : groove, furrow, rut, estrus, heat, oestrus

    Possible Opposite Answer : anestrus


  • The clue is 68. Word after "Going once, going twice!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SOLD

    Possible Answer : trade, betray, sell, sold, deal

    Possible Opposite Answer : buy, unsold


  • The clue is 69. Tube-shaped pasta. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PENNE

    Possible Answer : penne


  • The clue is 70. Achievement for Elton John and John Legend, in brief. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EGOT


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. With 28-Down, emergency status. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CODE

    Possible Answer: codification, write_in_code, computer_code, encipher, inscribe, cypher, cipher, code, encrypt

  • The clue is 2. Unknown writer, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANON

    Possible Answer: anon

  • The clue is 3. [Wrong answer!]. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BZZT

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

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

    The answer: SEER

    Possible Answer: illusionist, vaticinator, prophet, seer, prophesier, visionary, oracle

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

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

    The answer: BOSSES

    Possible Answer: knob, chief, honcho, hirer, boss, party_boss, gaffer, emboss, foreman, stamp, political_boss

  • The clue is 6. Drunk as a skunk. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BLOTTO

    Possible Answer: soused, blotto, smashed, pixilated, sloshed, loaded, wet, cockeyed, crocked, blind_drunk, plastered, tight, sozzled, stiff, fuddled, pissed, slopped, besotted, soaked, squiffy, pie-eyed

  • The clue is 7. Sitcom extraterrestrial. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALF

  • The clue is 8. D.M.V. document: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LIC

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

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

    The answer: LEO

    Possible Answer: Lion, Leo_the_Lion, Leo

  • The clue is 10. "Nashville" or "Atlanta," e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TVSHOW

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

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

    The answer: HEIR

    Possible Answer: inheritor, heritor, successor, heir

  • The clue is 12. Name shared by two of King Henry VIII's wives. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANNE

    Possible Answer: Anne

  • The clue is 13. Job. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TASK

    Possible Answer: chore, task, project, undertaking, labor, tax, job

  • The clue is 18. Uno or due. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NUMERO

  • The clue is 19. Org. that grades meat. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: USDA

    Possible Answer: Agriculture, USDA, Agriculture_Department, Department_of_Agriculture

  • The clue is 23. Fore's counterpart. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AFT

    Possible Answer: astern, aft, abaft

    Possible Opposite Answer : fore

  • The clue is 24. Rear end, in London's West End. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ARSE

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

  • The clue is 25. Took care of. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SAWTO

  • The clue is 26. "Of course!," in Spanish. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CLARO

    Possible Answer: claro

  • The clue is 27. Looked at rudely. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OGLED

    Possible Answer: ogle

  • The clue is 28. See 1-Down. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RED

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

    Possible Opposite Answer : gain

  • The clue is 29. Guacamole or hummus. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DIP

    Possible Answer: drop, magnetic_dip, fall, magnetic_inclination, douse, cutpurse, dim, free_fall, plunge, pickpocket, inclination, dip, duck, souse, sink, dunk, angle_of_dip

  • The clue is 30. It might be spam. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EMAIL

    Possible Answer: netmail, email, e-mail, electronic_mail

    Possible Opposite Answer : snail_mail

  • The clue is 31. Lather, ___, repeat. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RINSE

    Possible Answer: wash, gargle, rinse_off, rinse, rinsing

  • The clue is 32. Diner add-ons. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SIDES

    Possible Answer: side_of_meat, side, incline, position, slope, face, English

  • The clue is 37. Warm pink hue. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ROSE

    Possible Answer: climb_up, heighten, jump, blush_wine, uprise, climb, rebel, ascend, resurrect, roseate, rise, lift, grow, originate, come_up, move_up, wax, arise, develop, pink_wine, stand_up, rosiness, go_up, get_up, rose, rosebush, rose_wine, rosaceous, turn_out, prove, surface, rise_up, mount, rear, spring_up

    Possible Opposite Answer : fall, turn_in, go_to_bed, wane, sit_down, set

  • The clue is 38. To and ___. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FRO

  • The clue is 40. Not tardy. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PROMPT

    Possible Answer: immediate, prompt, quick, actuate, move, prompting, motivate, instigate, remind, command_prompt, propel, incite, inspire, cue, straightaway

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

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

    The answer: BAD

    Possible Answer: spoilt, spoiled, speculative, defective, regretful, forged, tough, uncollectible, bad, high-risk, badness, unfit, unsound, badly, big, risky, sorry

    Possible Opposite Answer : goodness, unregretful, good

  • The clue is 44. Very good pal, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BFF

  • The clue is 47. ___ brain (source of our primal instincts, it's said). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LIZARD

    Possible Answer: lounge_lizard, lizard

  • The clue is 48. Supply-and-demand subj.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ECON

  • The clue is 49. Broadway musical about the son of Charlemagne. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PIPPIN

    Possible Answer: Pippin

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

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

    The answer: ORIOLE

    Possible Answer: oriole, American_oriole, Old_World_oriole, New_World_oriole

  • The clue is 53. Slipperlike shoes, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MOCS

  • The clue is 54. Repeat word for word. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ECHO

    Possible Answer: reverberate, repeat, resound, recall, Echo, ring, sound_reflection, reverberation, echo, replication

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

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

    The answer: ZEAL

    Possible Answer: zeal, ardour, elan, eagerness, forwardness, readiness, ardor

  • The clue is 57. Ireland, to the Irish. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EIRE

    Possible Answer: Republic_of_Ireland, Irish_Republic, Ireland, Eire

  • The clue is 58. ___ Emhoff, husband of Kamala Harris. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DOUG

  • The clue is 59. "For ___ us a child is born". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UNTO

  • The clue is 60. Vowelless attention-getter. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PSST

  • The clue is 62. Pit stop brand. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STP

    Possible Answer: STP, s.t.p.

  • The clue is 63. Something crushed during a gold rush. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ORE

    Possible Answer: ore

  • The clue is 64. Devotee. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FAN

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

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Sunday, November 9, 2025

Today's Down Crossword NYT November 09, 2025 - Every Vertical Solution Explained

Down Clues NYT November 09, 2025 - Today's Complete Vertical Solutions

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 71 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 November 09, 2025
NYT Down Clues - Sunday, November 09, 2025
Down Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date November 09, 2025
Day of Week Sunday
Total Down Clues 71 clues
Direction Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty Easy

All Down Clues - Complete List

Here are all 71 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.

Complete Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 1. Tie the knot
2 Down 2. Figure with equal angles
3 Down 3. Chance for supporters to induct athletes into the All-Star Game
4 Down 4. "You can say ___ again!"
5 Down 5. River deposit
6 Down 6. 1,002, in old Rome
7 Down 7. Peace Nobelist Kofi
8 Down 8. Kiwi or ostrich
9 Down 9. Like the teams of Starsky & Hutch and Cheech & Chong
10 Down 10. West African crop
11 Down 11. Bread for a corned beef sandwich
12 Down 12. "Treat me like an adult, MOM!"
13 Down 13. Servings at teas
14 Down 14. Hold up well
15 Down 15. Way to get online
16 Down 16. V8 component
17 Down 17. "Au contraire"
18 Down 18. Disappointing firework
19 Down 24. "The ___ Smith Show" (Apple TV offering)
20 Down 29. After-dinner brandy
21 Down 30. Residue on Santa's suit
22 Down 33. Muse of lyric poetry
23 Down 34. Bathroom, to Mary Poppins
24 Down 35. Like a foot that's fallen asleep
25 Down 37. Pistachio eater's discard
26 Down 39. Pristine
27 Down 40. Cookie container
28 Down 42. "Spamalot" co-creator
29 Down 44. Scarce
30 Down 47. Emails discreetly
31 Down 48. Bunches and bunches
32 Down 49. Sightseeing excursion
33 Down 51. Whisper affectionately
34 Down 52. Howard and Spelman, for two: Abbr.
35 Down 54. Pet-biting pest
36 Down 57. Wager
37 Down 58. Reduces, as anxiety
38 Down 60. Handcrafted items in a fishing tackle box
39 Down 62. "Lah-di-___!"
40 Down 64. Nocturnal primate of the Indian forest
41 Down 66. Language in which "one, two, three" is "neung, song, sam"
42 Down 68. "Frozen" queen
43 Down 71. "___ Breaky Heart"
44 Down 72. Paul ___, "There Will Be Blood" actor
45 Down 73. Bunches and bunches
46 Down 76. Actress Thurman
47 Down 78. New Balance competitor
48 Down 79. "Eye" on a spud
49 Down 80. What strong leadership may be perceived as
50 Down 82. Former QB Manning
51 Down 84. Rain clouds
52 Down 87. "All sales final"
53 Down 88. Phobia
54 Down 90. State that spans two time zones: Abbr.
55 Down 92. City that's home to the Munch Museum
56 Down 94. Beauty spot
57 Down 96. Funny O'Brien
58 Down 98. Athol Fugard novel adapted as an Academy Award-winning film
59 Down 99. Goads into action
60 Down 100. Airport near Puget Sound
61 Down 102. Like onagers and zebras
62 Down 103. Where you might put on a show?
63 Down 104. Air freshener choices
64 Down 107. "Yuck!"
65 Down 110. Corner chess piece
66 Down 113. Has an evening meal
67 Down 114. Grumpy mood
68 Down 115. Org. for lawyers
69 Down 117. Luck-based card game
70 Down 118. "The Life of a Showgirl," for Taylor Swift
71 Down 119. Rock's ___ Speedwagon

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. Tie the knot"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: S____O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SAYIDO

2 Down: "2. Figure with equal angles"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: I____N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an equiangular polygon
  • This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ISOGON

3 Down: "3. Chance for supporters to induct athletes into the All-Star Game"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: F_____E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FANVOTE

4 Down: "4. "You can say ___ again!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer THAT

5 Down: "5. River deposit"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S__T
  • Similar words: silt up
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: mud or clay or small rocks deposited by a river or lake
  • This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SILT

6 Down: "6. 1,002, in old Rome"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'I'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MII

7 Down: "7. Peace Nobelist Kofi"

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 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ANNAN

8 Down: "8. Kiwi or ostrich"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: R____E
  • Similar words: ratite bird, flightless bird
  • Opposite of: carinate
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RATITE

9 Down: "9. Like the teams of Starsky & Hutch and Cheech & Chong"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: T____N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TWOMAN

10 Down: "10. West African crop"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'M'
  • Similar words: yam plant
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: edible tuber of any of several yams
  • This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer YAM

11 Down: "11. Bread for a corned beef sandwich"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
  • Similar words: rye whisky, Secale cereale
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the seed of the cereal grass
  • This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RYE

12 Down: "12. "Treat me like an adult, MOM!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 16 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: I______________E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer IMNOTAKIDANYMORE

13 Down: "13. Servings at teas"

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: scone
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SCONES

14 Down: "14. Hold up well"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: L__T
  • Similar words: endure, final stage
  • Opposite of: first
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the temporal end; the concluding time
  • This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LAST

15 Down: "15. Way to get online"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: E______T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ETHERNET

16 Down: "16. V8 component"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: B_______E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BEETJUICE

17 Down: "17. "Au contraire""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: I_______E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer IDISAGREE

18 Down: "18. Disappointing firework"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'D'
  • Similar words: turkey, flop
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: someone who is unsuccessful
  • This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DUD

19 Down: "24. "The ___ Smith Show" (Apple TV offering)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'K' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: K___L
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer KAMAL

20 Down: "29. After-dinner brandy"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'C'
  • Word pattern: C____C
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer COGNAC

21 Down: "30. Residue on Santa's suit"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S__T
  • Similar words: carbon black, lampblack
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SOOT

22 Down: "33. Muse of lyric poetry"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: E___O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: (Greek mythology) the Muse of lyric and love poetry
  • This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ERATO

23 Down: "34. Bathroom, to Mary Poppins"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'O'
  • Similar words: closet, W.C.
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a toilet in Britain
  • This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LOO

24 Down: "35. Like a foot that's fallen asleep"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'B'
  • Word pattern: N__B
  • Similar words: asleep, blunt
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: make numb or insensitive
  • This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer NUMB

25 Down: "37. Pistachio eater's discard"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: S___L
  • Similar words: case, crush
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SHELL

26 Down: "39. Pristine"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: S______S
  • Similar words: speckless, spic
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: completely neat and clean
  • This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SPOTLESS

27 Down: "40. Cookie container"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
  • Similar words: can, canister
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TIN

28 Down: "42. "Spamalot" co-creator"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: E______E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ERICIDLE

29 Down: "44. Scarce"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 16 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: F______________N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FEWANDFARBETWEEN

30 Down: "47. Emails discreetly"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: B__S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BCCS

31 Down: "48. Bunches and bunches"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ALOT

32 Down: "49. Sightseeing excursion"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: T__R
  • Similar words: spell, tour of duty
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TOUR

33 Down: "51. Whisper affectionately"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'O'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the sound made by a pigeon
  • This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer COO

34 Down: "52. Howard and Spelman, for two: Abbr."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HBCUS

35 Down: "54. Pet-biting pest"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: F__A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FLEA

36 Down: "57. Wager"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: M______T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MAKEABET

37 Down: "58. Reduces, as anxiety"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: E___S
  • Similar words: comfort, allay
  • Opposite of: difficulty
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort
  • This is Down clue number 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EASES

38 Down: "60. Handcrafted items in a fishing tackle box"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: F______S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 38

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FLYLURES

39 Down: "62. "Lah-di-___!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'H'
  • Similar words: dash
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 39

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DAH

40 Down: "64. Nocturnal primate of the Indian forest"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: L___S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 40

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LORIS

41 Down: "66. Language in which "one, two, three" is "neung, song, sam""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'O'
  • Similar words: Laotian
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 41

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LAO

42 Down: "68. "Frozen" queen"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: E__A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 42

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ELSA

43 Down: "71. "___ Breaky Heart""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: A__Y
  • Similar words: aching
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: causing a dull and steady pain
  • This is Down clue number 43

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ACHY

44 Down: "72. Paul ___, "There Will Be Blood" actor"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: D__O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 44

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DANO

45 Down: "73. Bunches and bunches"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: A__N
  • Similar words: Aten
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 45

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ATON

46 Down: "76. Actress Thurman"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'U' and ends with 'A'
  • Similar words: genus Uma
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a benevolent aspect of Devi; `splendor'
  • This is Down clue number 46

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer UMA

47 Down: "78. New Balance competitor"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A___S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 47

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ASICS

48 Down: "79. "Eye" on a spud"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: P_______D
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 48

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer POTATOBUD

49 Down: "80. What strong leadership may be perceived as"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: B_______S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 49

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BOSSINESS

50 Down: "82. Former QB Manning"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: P____N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 50

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PEYTON

51 Down: "84. Rain clouds"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: N___I
  • Similar words: gloriole, aura
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a dark grey cloud bearing rain
  • This is Down clue number 51

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer NIMBI

52 Down: "87. "All sales final""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: N_______S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 52

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer NORETURNS

53 Down: "88. Phobia"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: F__R
  • Similar words: revere, veneration
  • Opposite of: fearlessness
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 53

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FEAR

54 Down: "90. State that spans two time zones: Abbr."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'X'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 54

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TEX

55 Down: "92. City that's home to the Munch Museum"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: O__O
  • Similar words: Christiania
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 55

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OSLO

56 Down: "94. Beauty spot"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'A'
  • Similar words: watering hole, resort hotel
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a health resort near a spring or at the seaside
  • This is Down clue number 56

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SPA

57 Down: "96. Funny O'Brien"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: C___N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 57

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CONAN

58 Down: "98. Athol Fugard novel adapted as an Academy Award-winning film"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: T____I
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 58

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TSOTSI

59 Down: "99. Goads into action"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 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 59

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EGGSON

60 Down: "100. Airport near Puget Sound"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'C'
  • Word pattern: S____C
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 60

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SEATAC

61 Down: "102. Like onagers and zebras"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: E____E
  • Similar words: equid
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 61

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EQUINE

62 Down: "103. Where you might put on a show?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: T____M
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 62

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TVROOM

63 Down: "104. Air freshener choices"

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: perfume, odor
  • Opposite of: deodorize
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a distinctive odor that is pleasant
  • This is Down clue number 63

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SCENTS

64 Down: "107. "Yuck!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: B___H
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 64

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BLECH

65 Down: "110. Corner chess piece"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'K'
  • Word pattern: R__K
  • Similar words: hornswoggle, short-change
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 65

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ROOK

66 Down: "113. Has an evening meal"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: S__S
  • Similar words: swallow, sup
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a small amount of liquid food
  • This is Down clue number 66

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SUPS

67 Down: "114. Grumpy mood"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S__T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a state of agitated irritation
  • This is Down clue number 67

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SNIT

68 Down: "115. Org. for lawyers"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 68

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ABA

69 Down: "117. Luck-based card game"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'R'
  • Similar words: state of war, warfare
  • Opposite of: make peace
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
  • This is Down clue number 69

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer WAR

70 Down: "118. "The Life of a Showgirl," for Taylor Swift"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
  • Similar words: epoch, geological era
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 70

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ERA

71 Down: "119. Rock's ___ Speedwagon"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'O'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 71

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer REO

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 71 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.

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Last Updated: November 09, 2025 at 05:12 AM

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