Saturday, January 16, 1999 NYT crosswords clues with answers hints

Saturday, January 16, 1999 | NYT crossword clues answers - Blogs

The Crossword hints blog is an one of the most popular crossword clue puzzles with answers solver. Here are the clues and answers for today nyt puzzle.

Break down the NYT Crosswords: January 16, 1999

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

Across Clues and Answers:

• 1. Auditing technique -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (9 letters) word

  SPOTCHECK

  
  


• 10. Polar irregularity -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

  SERAC

  
  


• 15. Pretentious -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (9 letters) word

  HIFALUTIN

  
  

  Possible Answer : highfaluting, la-di-da, grandiose, highfalutin, hifalutin, hoity-toity



• 16. Ring -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

  ARENA

  
  

  Possible Answer : stadium, bowl, sphere, arena, orbit, domain, scene_of_action, area, sports_stadium, field



• 17. Sway -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (9 letters) word

  INFLUENCE

  
  

  Possible Answer : work, regulate, charm, mold, act_upon, tempt, influence, determine, shape



• 18. Obscure -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

  BEDIM

  
  

  Possible Answer : bedim, obscure, benight, overcloud



• 19. Greek letters -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

  MUS

  
  

  Possible Answer : mu, Mus, genus_Mus



• 20. Grp. emphasizing citizenship -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

  BSA

  
  


• 21. Trial response? -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (7 letters) word

  WOEISME

  
  


• 23. Part of a proposal -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

  SPECS

  
  

  Possible Answer : specs, spectacles, spec, eyeglasses, glasses, specification



• 25. Speaker on the road -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

  CBER

  
  


• 26. Diner, for one -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

  CAR

  
  

  Possible Answer : railway_car, auto, railcar, railroad_car, elevator_car, machine, car, gondola, motorcar, automobile, cable_car



• 27. Stop on a line: Abbr. -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

  STA

  
  


• 28. Bit -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

  SHRED

  
  

  Possible Answer : smidgen, rip_up, tag_end, smidgeon, tag, tear_up, smidge, rag, smidgin, scintilla, tatter, whit, tittle, shred, iota



• 30. Figures -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

  DATA

  
  

  Possible Answer : information, data, data_point, datum



• 31. "Hold on!" -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (6 letters) word

  NOTYET

  
  


• 33. Wounds -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

  SORES

  
  

  Possible Answer : sore



• 34. Trifling consideration -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (13 letters) word

  SMALLPOTATOES

  
  


• 37. Map feature -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

  SCALE

  
  

  Possible Answer : graduated_table, scurf, plate, weighing_machine, shell, scale_of_measurement, exfoliation, musical_scale, surmount, descale, ordered_series, scale, scale_leaf



• 38. 1993 A.L. batting champ John -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (6 letters) word

  OLERUD

  
  


• 39. Old flatboats -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

  ARKS

  
  

  Possible Answer : Ark_of_the_Covenant, ark, Ark



• 40. About 1.3 cubic yards -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

  STERE

  
  


• 41. Mil. transport -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

  LST

  
  


• 44. Early -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

  WEE

  
  

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



• 45. "The Highwayman" singer -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

  OCHS

  
  

  Possible Answer : Adolph_Simon_Ochs, Ochs



• 46. Nursery rhyme food -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

  PEASE

  
  

  Possible Answer : pea, pea_plant



• 48. Hit 1976 self-titled R. & B. album -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (7 letters) word

  NATALIE

  
  


• 50. U.S.C.G. rank -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

  CPO

  
  


• 52. Had an edge -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

  LED

  
  

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

  Possible Opposite: follow



• 53. Misses -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

  OMITS

  
  

  Possible Answer : leave_off, pretermit, omit, neglect, drop, except, miss, leave_out, overleap, overlook, take_out, exclude

  Possible Opposite: attend_to, include



• 54. "Tigrane" composer -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (9 letters) word

  SCARLATTI

  
  


• 57. "Une ___ mariée" (1964 Godard film) -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

  FEMME

  
  


• 58. Part of some examinations -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (9 letters) word

  ESSAYTEST

  
  


• 59. Commercial fluorocarbon -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

  FREON

  
  

  Possible Answer : Freon



• 60. Horse races? -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (9 letters) word

  STAMPEDES

  
  

  Possible Answer : stampede

Down Clues and Answers:

• 1. Leveling devices -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

  SHIMS

  
  

  Possible Answer: shim

• 2. Big pictures -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (6 letters) word

  PINUPS

  
  
• 3. Counterbalance -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (6 letters) word

  OFFSET

  
  

  Possible Answer: beginning, setoff, commencement, get-go, branch, starting_time, set-back, cancel, offset_printing, showtime, runner, stolon, outset, set_off, countervail, offshoot, start, first, offset, kickoff, counterbalance, outgrowth

  Possible Opposite: middle

• 4. He defeated Botvinnik in 1960 -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

  TAL

  
  
• 5. Some meeting places -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

  CLUBS

  
  

  Possible Answer: society, nightclub, nine, guild, clubhouse, golf-club, cabaret, gild, nightspot, golf_club, night_club, ball_club, bludgeon, lodge, order, club, baseball_club, social_club

• 6. Shades -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

  HUES

  
  

  Possible Answer: imbue, chromaticity, hue

• 7. Valle del Bove locale -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

  ETNA

  
  

  Possible Answer: bunsen, Mt_Etna, etna, Etna, bunsen_burner, Mount_Etna

• 8. The Pres., militarily speaking -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

  CIC

  
  
• 9. Understood one did wrong -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (10 letters) word

  KNEWBETTER

  
  
• 10. Cavalryman -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

  SABER

  
  

  Possible Answer: cavalry_sword, sabre, saber

• 11. James Whitcomb Riley's "___ Went Mad" -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

  EREI

  
  
• 12. 1950's political phenomenon -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (8 letters) word

  REDSCARE

  
  
• 13. Breathes life into -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (8 letters) word

  ANIMATES

  
  

  Possible Answer: quicken, animize, exalt, liven_up, reanimate, vivify, animate, liven, revive, revivify, invigorate, enliven, renovate, inspire, repair, animise, recreate

  Possible Opposite: deaden

• 14. Flash producers -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (7 letters) word

  CAMERAS

  
  

  Possible Answer: photographic_camera, television_camera, tv_camera, camera

• 22. Lib. reference -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

  OED

  
  

  Possible Answer: O.E.D., Oxford_English_Dictionary, OED

• 24. Lock sites -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (6 letters) word

  CANALS

  
  

  Possible Answer: canalize, duct, channel, canalise, epithelial_duct, canal

• 25. Many Jamaicans -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (7 letters) word

  CREOLES

  
  

  Possible Answer: creole, Creole

• 28. N.L. team: Abbr. -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

  STL

  
  
• 29. Assumptions -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (10 letters) word

  HYPOTHESES

  
  

  Possible Answer: possibility, surmise, speculation, hypothesis, conjecture, supposition, guess, theory, surmisal

• 30. It may result from a long phone conversation -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (6 letters) word

  DOODLE

  
  

  Possible Answer: scribble, scrabble, doodle

• 32. Encouraging word -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

  OLE

  
  
• 33. Good name for a hash house employee -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

  STU

  
  
• 34. Hard hit, in baseball slang -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (8 letters) word

  SCREAMER

  
  

  Possible Answer: roarer, yeller, scorcher, screecher, screamer, shouter, bellower, bawler

• 35. Speed along -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (8 letters) word

  MAKETIME

  
  
• 36. Art, these days -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

  ARE

  
  

  Possible Answer: make_up, are, follow, ar, cost, constitute, represent, be, personify, comprise, live, equal, embody, exist

  Possible Opposite: differ

• 37. Shortened -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (7 letters) word

  SAWNOFF

  
  
• 40. High school subj. -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

  SCI

  
  
• 42. Put (away) -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (6 letters) word

  SALTED

  
  

  Possible Answer: brine-cured, salted, salt, salt-cured

• 43. ___ fly -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (6 letters) word

  TSETSE

  
  

  Possible Answer: tzetze, glossina, tsetse, tzetze_fly, tsetse_fly

• 45. "Hellzapoppin'" star, of the 1940's -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

  OLSEN

  
  
• 46. Hydra, e.g. -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

  POLYP

  
  

  Possible Answer: polyp, polypus

• 47. Changes a Life sentence -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (5 letters) word

  EDITS

  
  

  Possible Answer: delete, blue-pencil, edit_out, cut, redact, edit

• 49. Prefix with sphere -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

  ATMO

  
  
• 50. Hernando's hideaway? -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

  CASA

  
  
• 51. Item on a park walk -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (4 letters) word

  PRAM

  
  

  Possible Answer: go-cart, carriage, perambulator, baby_buggy, stroller, baby_carriage, pram, pushchair, pusher

• 55. Hrs. on the 90th meridian -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

  CST

  
  

  Possible Answer: CST, Central_Time, Central_Standard_Time

• 56. Bolted down -
  

  Guess, I give you one clue, Clue is (3 letters) word

  ATE

  
  

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

Wednesday's NYT Down Nov 26 - Full Vertical Grid Solutions

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

Related Puzzles: March 11 2023 NYT Clues Solutions | July 22 2021 NYT Clues Solutions | October 22 2019 NYT Clues Solutions |

Jump To Section

• Puzzle Information
• All Down Clues (39 total)
• Detailed Hints & Answers
• Down Solving Strategies
• More Crossword Help
• Down Clues FAQ

About Today's Down Clues

NYT Down Clues - Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Down Clues Statistics

Detail	Information
Date	November 26, 2025
Day of Week	Wednesday
Total Down Clues	39 clues
Direction	Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty	Medium

All Down Clues - Complete List

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

Complete Down Clues List

Number	Clue
1 Down	1. Mingle
2 Down	2. Lizard with an oceangoing subspecies nicknamed Godzilla
3 Down	3. "Wait!"
4 Down	4. Once-common pesticide banned in 1972
5 Down	5. Color of a literary "A"
6 Down	6. Tax on imports
7 Down	7. Gets ready to fire
8 Down	8. Nest egg inits.
9 Down	9. Disorderly heap of people
10 Down	10. "There's a traitor in our ___!"
11 Down	11. Veteran
12 Down	12. Advisory in a school zone
13 Down	13. ID with two hyphens
14 Down	19. Abbr. before a year
15 Down	21. One might precede "Excuse you!"
16 Down	24. Ballpark figures
17 Down	25. Homeowner's proof of purchase
18 Down	26. Right direction?
19 Down	27. Meeting, slangily
20 Down	29. Worrier's opening words
21 Down	33. ___ Dame
22 Down	34. See 58-Across
23 Down	35. Potatoes, in Indian cuisine
24 Down	36. Runs amok
25 Down	37. Juan : Spanish :: ___ : Portuguese
26 Down	38. Below, poetically
27 Down	40. Drinking sprees
28 Down	41. One way to get to an airport
29 Down	43. Modest poker holding
30 Down	44. Big name in upscale fashion
31 Down	45. Unfair accusation
32 Down	46. Jenna of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice"
33 Down	47. Answered an invitation
34 Down	49. People looking for hookups, informally
35 Down	52. Car at an auction, maybe
36 Down	54. Part of a Bahama Mama
37 Down	55. Belt in judo
38 Down	56. "You ___!" (words of agreement)
39 Down	57. Letter after chi

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:

• Xwordhint Crossword Answers September_6
• August 03 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
• December 05 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
• February 28 2022 NYT Clues Solutions

Complete Down Solutions:

---

1 Down: "1. Mingle"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'H' and ends with 'B'
• Word pattern: H____B
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• Definition: rub elbows with
• This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

HOBNOB

---

2 Down: "2. Lizard with an oceangoing subspecies nicknamed Godzilla"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'I' and ends with 'A'
• Word pattern: I____A
• Similar words: common iguana, Iguana iguana
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

IGUANA

---

3 Down: "3. "Wait!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'N' and ends with 'T'
• Word pattern: N____T
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

NOTYET

---

4 Down: "4. Once-common pesticide banned in 1972"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'D' and ends with 'T'
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

DDT

---

5 Down: "5. Color of a literary "A""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
• Word pattern: S_____T
• Similar words: blood-red, cherry
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

SCARLET

---

6 Down: "6. Tax on imports"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'T' and ends with 'F'
• Word pattern: T____F
• Similar words: duty
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• Definition: a government tax on imports or exports
• This is Down clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

TARIFF

---

7 Down: "7. Gets ready to fire"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
• Word pattern: A__S
• Similar words: propose, target
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

AIMS

---

8 Down: "8. Nest egg inits."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'I' and ends with 'A'
• Similar words: Provos, wrath
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

IRA

---

9 Down: "9. Disorderly heap of people"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
• Word pattern: D_____E
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

DOGPILE

---

10 Down: "10. "There's a traitor in our ___!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'M' and ends with 'T'
• Word pattern: M___T
• Similar words: thick
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• Definition: the location of something surrounded by other things
• This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

MIDST

---

11 Down: "11. Veteran"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
• Word pattern: O______R
• Similar words: old hand, warhorse
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

OLDTIMER

---

12 Down: "12. Advisory in a school zone"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'S' and ends with 'O'
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

SLO

---

13 Down: "13. ID with two hyphens"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

SSN

---

14 Down: "19. Abbr. before a year"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'E' and ends with 'D'
• Word pattern: E__D
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

ESTD

---

15 Down: "21. One might precede "Excuse you!""

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
• Similar words: burp, bubble
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

BELCH

---

16 Down: "24. Ballpark figures"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
• Word pattern: S___S
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

STATS

---

17 Down: "25. Homeowner's proof of purchase"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'D' and ends with 'D'
• Word pattern: D__D
• Similar words: human activity, human action
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

DEED

---

18 Down: "26. Right 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: eastward, due east
• Opposite of: west
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• Definition: the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
• This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

EAST

---

19 Down: "27. Meeting, slangily"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'S' and ends with 'H'
• Word pattern: S__H
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

SESH

---

20 Down: "29. Worrier's opening words"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'I' and ends with 'R'
• Word pattern: I___R
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

IFEAR

---

21 Down: "33. ___ Dame"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'N' and ends with 'E'
• Word pattern: N___E
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

NOTRE

---

22 Down: "34. See 58-Across"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
• Word pattern: E__S
• Similar words: eat up, rust
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• Definition: informal terms for a meal
• This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

EATS

---

23 Down: "35. Potatoes, in Indian cuisine"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
• Word pattern: A__O
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

ALOO

---

24 Down: "36. Runs amok"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
• Word pattern: R______S
• Similar words: rampage
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• Definition: violently angry and destructive behavior
• This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

RAMPAGES

---

25 Down: "37. Juan : Spanish :: ___ : Portuguese"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'J' and ends with 'O'
• Word pattern: J__O
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

JOAO

---

26 Down: "38. Below, poetically"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'N' and ends with 'H'
• Word pattern: N___H
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

NEATH

---

27 Down: "40. Drinking sprees"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
• Word pattern: B_____S
• Similar words: carouse, breaking ball
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• Definition: a tool for bending
• This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

BENDERS

---

28 Down: "41. One way to get to an airport"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
• Word pattern: S_____E
• Similar words: shuttlecock, bird
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

SHUTTLE

---

29 Down: "43. Modest poker holding"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'P' and ends with 'R'
• Word pattern: P__R
• Similar words: twain, yoke
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• Definition: a set of two similar things considered as a unit
• This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

PAIR

---

30 Down: "44. Big name in upscale fashion"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'L' and ends with 'N'
• Word pattern: L____N
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

LAUREN

---

31 Down: "45. Unfair accusation"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'B' and ends with 'P'
• Word pattern: B____P
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

BUMRAP

---

32 Down: "46. Jenna of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'O' and ends with 'A'
• Word pattern: O____A
• Similar words: Daniel Ortega
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• Definition: Nicaraguan statesman (born in 1945)
• This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

ORTEGA

---

33 Down: "47. Answered an invitation"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'R' and ends with 'D'
• Word pattern: R____D
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

RSVPED

---

34 Down: "49. People looking for hookups, informally"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

RVERS

---

35 Down: "52. Car at an auction, maybe"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

REPO

---

36 Down: "54. Part of a Bahama Mama"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'R' and ends with 'M'
• Similar words: funny, queer
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• Definition: liquor distilled from fermented molasses
• This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

RUM

---

37 Down: "55. Belt in judo"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'O' and ends with 'I'
• Similar words: obeah
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• This is Down clue number 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

OBI

---

38 Down: "56. "You ___!" (words of agreement)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'B' and ends with 'T'
• Similar words: wager, reckon
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• Definition: the money risked on a gamble
• This is Down clue number 38

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

BET

---

39 Down: "57. Letter after chi"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

• This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
• It starts with 'P' and ends with 'I'
• This is an abbreviation or acronym
• Definition: a unit of pressure
• This is Down clue number 39

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

PSI

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

More Crossword Resources

Recent Crossword Solutions:

• February 28 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
• July 22 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
• January 20 2023 NYT Clues Solutions
• October 22 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
• March 24 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
• August 19 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
• March 11 2023 NYT Clues Solutions
• August 03 2020 NYT Clues Solutions

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 39 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: November 26, 2025 at 05:14 AM

Search terms: NYT Down, Down clues, vertical, crossword answers, top to bottom, November 26 2025 down clues

Today's 5×5 NYT Mini November 26, 2025 - Instant Answers Plus Learning Hints

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

Popular Puzzles: May 21 2022 NYT Clues Solutions | July 15 2021 NYT Clues Solutions | NYT Crossword Down November 22 2025 All |

Jump To Section

• 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 - Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Puzzle Statistics

Detail	Information
Date	November 26, 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	28. With 34-Across, "Like taking a bus trip with someone who has needed a bath for a long time" (2000)
2 Across	21. Jewish ceremony performed eight days after birth
3 Across	43. "A two-hour movie squeezed into three hours" (2001)
4 Across	20. "No" vote
5 Across	16. Woes
6 Across	33. Loch viewed from the village of Drumnadrochit
7 Across	63. Apple product introduced in 2010
8 Across	30. Fannie ___
9 Across	53. Cable channel since 1981
10 Across	40. Amazon wrapper

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

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

• April 20 2023 NYT Clues Solutions
• May 21 2022 NYT Clues Solutions
• December 30 2020 NYT Clues Solutions

---

1 Across: "28. With 34-Across, "Like taking a bus trip with someone who has needed a bath for a long time" (2000)"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 11 letters
• It starts with 'B' and ends with 'D'
• Word pattern: B_________D

Answer:

Click to reveal

BATTLEFIELD

---

2 Across: "21. Jewish ceremony performed eight days after birth"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

BRIS

---

3 Across: "43. "A two-hour movie squeezed into three hours" (2001)"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 11 letters
• It starts with 'P' and ends with 'R'
• Word pattern: P_________R

Answer:

Click to reveal

PEARLHARBOR

---

4 Across: "20. "No" vote"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

NAY

---

5 Across: "16. Woes"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

ILLS

---

6 Across: "33. Loch viewed from the village of Drumnadrochit"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

NESS

---

7 Across: "63. Apple product introduced in 2010"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

IPAD

---

8 Across: "30. Fannie ___"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

MAE

---

9 Across: "53. Cable channel since 1981"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

MTV

---

10 Across: "40. Amazon wrapper"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

BOA

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List

Number	Clue
1 Down	57. Letter after chi
2 Down	3. "Wait!"
3 Down	43. Modest poker holding
4 Down	11. Veteran
5 Down	46. Jenna of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice"
6 Down	9. Disorderly heap of people
7 Down	26. Right direction?
8 Down	4. Once-common pesticide banned in 1972
9 Down	56. "You ___!" (words of agreement)
10 Down	41. One way to get to an airport

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

• December 30 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
• December 25 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
• March 12 2022 NYT Clues Solutions

---

1 Down: "57. Letter after chi"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

PSI

---

2 Down: "3. "Wait!""

Helpful hints:

• This word has 6 letters
• It starts with 'N' and ends with 'T'
• Word pattern: N____T

Answer:

Click to reveal

NOTYET

---

3 Down: "43. Modest poker holding"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

PAIR

---

4 Down: "11. Veteran"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 8 letters
• It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
• Word pattern: O______R

Answer:

Click to reveal

OLDTIMER

---

5 Down: "46. Jenna of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice""

Helpful hints:

• This word has 6 letters
• It starts with 'O' and ends with 'A'
• Word pattern: O____A

Answer:

Click to reveal

ORTEGA

---

6 Down: "9. Disorderly heap of people"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 7 letters
• It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
• Word pattern: D_____E

Answer:

Click to reveal

DOGPILE

---

7 Down: "26. Right 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

---

8 Down: "4. Once-common pesticide banned in 1972"

Helpful hints:

• This word has 3 letters
• It starts with 'D' and ends with 'T'
• This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal

DDT

---

9 Down: "56. "You ___!" (words of agreement)"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

BET

---

10 Down: "41. One way to get to an airport"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

SHUTTLE

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 1 minute 10 seconds
Difficulty:	Medium

More Puzzle Help

If you like the NYT Mini, you might enjoy these other puzzles too:

Recent Crossword Solutions:

• February 18 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
• April 20 2023 NYT Clues Solutions
• NYT Crossword Down November 22 2025 All
• July 15 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
• April 10 2023 NYT Clues Solutions
• January 22 2021 NYT Clues Solutions

Common Questions About NYT Mini Crossword

When can I play the NYT Mini?

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

How fast should I be able to solve it?

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

Do I need to pay to play?

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

What makes a good Mini solver?

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

Are the puzzles harder on certain days?

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

---

About This Page: We provide hints and answers for the NYT Mini Crossword to help you learn and improve. This site is not connected to The New York Times.

Last Updated: November 26, 2025 at 03:59 AM

Search terms: NYT Mini, Mini crossword, today, answers, hints, November 26 2025 mini crossword