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Thursday, January 2, 2025

27446 Thu Jan 02, 2025 NY Times Crossword Clues Hints

Across Clues :

1. First in a series, 5. Pixel rival, 10. Snap, 14. Average Joe's name (that's not Joe), 15. Bases loaded, e.g., 16. Iris's location, 17. Temporary cover of a sort, 18. Epic with the line "Come, friend, you too must die", 19. Festival covering, 20. Start of a quip by comic Steven Wright, 23. Summer abroad, 24. Sounds of refreshment, 25. King's ___, 27. Adjust on the timeline, 29. Pressure cooker sound, 31. Producer of an explosion, 32. ___ Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama, 34. Deep notes, 35. Middle of the quip ... and a hint to eight squares in this puzzle, 38. French buds, 40. Plotted, 41. Up to, informally, 42. Low pair, 44. Beyond cross, 48. Drink featured in the Elvis film "Blue Hawaii", 50. Govt. prosecutors, 51. Besides, 52. End of the quip, 56. Actor Jannings, 57. Youngest golfer to score below his age in a P.G.A. Tour event, 58. White Sox or Red Sox player, informally, 59. Runner's assignment, 60. Cricket segments, 61. Miller option, 62. Flower whose name means "flame" in ancient Greek, 63. Lead-in to maniac, 64. Troublesome threes, e.g.

Down Clues :

1. "Jeopardy!" offering, 2. 12-time Olympic swimming medalist Ryan ___, 3. Worn at the edges, 4. Prefix with sexual, 5. Possible response to "Where are you?", 6. Craft kit fabrics, 7. "Right away, boss!", 8. Comedian Trevor, 9. "___ Game" (1986 Hugo Award winner), 10. Cot alternative, 11. Wear out one's welcome, say, 12. Achilles, for two, 13. Muesli bit, 21. Underworld figure, 22. Is in the past, 26. Chain parts: Abbr., 28. Singer Tori, 29. Head liners?, 30. Choquequirao inhabitant, 33. "Let ___!", 34. Urban addr. specification, 35. Like cuisine with lumpia and longganisa, 36. "Looks that way, unfortunately", 37. Minimal, 38. Bread box?, 39. Noxious, 42. "Qué ___?" ("How's it going?," in Spanish), 43. Only U.S. president buried in Washington, D.C., 45. Home of Firenze, 46. They have nine players, 47. Get released, 49. Early text messager, 50. One of a Disney septet, 53. Root of resentment, at times, 54. Reckon, 55. Word before and after an ampersand, in the grocery, 56. Maker of toys for girls and boys

Break down the NYT Crosswords: January 02, 2025

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

Across Clues with Answers:

  • The clue is 1. First in a series. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALPHA


    Possible Answer : alpha


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

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

    The answer: IPHONE



  • The clue is 10. Snap. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PHOTO


    Possible Answer : photograph, pic, exposure, photo, picture


  • The clue is 14. Average Joe's name (that's not Joe). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NORM


    Possible Answer : norm, average


  • The clue is 15. Bases loaded, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MENON



  • The clue is 16. Iris's location. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UVEA


    Possible Answer : uvea


  • The clue is 17. Temporary cover of a sort. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SCAB


    Possible Answer : fink, scab, rat, strikebreaker, blackleg


  • The clue is 18. Epic with the line "Come, friend, you too must die". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ILIAD


    Possible Answer : Iliad


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

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

    The answer: TENT


    Possible Answer : tent, camp_out, bivouac, encamp, camp, collapsible_shelter


  • The clue is 20. Start of a quip by comic Steven Wright. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (14 letters)

    The answer: WHYISNTTHEWORD



  • The clue is 23. Summer abroad. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ETE



  • The clue is 24. Sounds of refreshment. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AHS



  • The clue is 25. King's ___. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RANSOM


    Possible Answer : redeem, ransom_money, ransom


  • The clue is 27. Adjust on the timeline. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: REDATE



  • The clue is 29. Pressure cooker sound. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HISS


    Possible Answer : hissing, razzing, whoosh, snort, hushing, raspberry, siss, Bronx_cheer, hiss, razz, sibilate, bird, sizz, fizzle, boo, hoot, sibilation

    Possible Opposite Answer : applaud


  • The clue is 31. Producer of an explosion. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TNT


    Possible Answer : trinitrotoluene, TNT


  • The clue is 32. ___ Robinson, mother of Michelle Obama. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MARIAN


    Possible Answer : Marian


  • The clue is 34. Deep notes. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BASS


    Possible Answer : bass, basso, bass_voice, bass_part, sea_bass, freshwater_bass, deep


  • The clue is 35. Middle of the quip ... and a hint to eight squares in this puzzle. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PHONETICALLY


    Possible Answer : phonetically


  • The clue is 38. French buds. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AMIS



  • The clue is 40. Plotted. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GRAPHED


    Possible Answer : graph, chart


  • The clue is 41. Up to, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TIL



  • The clue is 42. Low pair. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TWOS


    Possible Answer : II, 2, two, deuce


  • The clue is 44. Beyond cross. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RAGING


    Possible Answer : cod, rally, have_words, chew_out, chafe, annoy, angry, tantalize, taunt, rile, ramp, bawl_out, rag, torment, irritate, get_at, gravel, tease, jaw, remonstrate, hot, razz, lambast, tantalise, crucify, berate, raging, ride, chew_up, lecture, furious, call_on_the_carpet, dress_down, scold, rage, reproof, wild, get_to, twit, nark, tempestuous, bait, lambaste, nettle, bedevil, trounce, frustrate, reprimand, devil, chide, bother, dun, rebuke, storm, take_to_task, vex, call_down


  • The clue is 48. Drink featured in the Elvis film "Blue Hawaii". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MAITAI



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

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

    The answer: DAS


    Possible Answer : hyrax, DA, dassie, district_attorney, das, coney, cony


  • The clue is 51. Besides. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOO


    Possible Answer : excessively, as_well, also, to_a_fault, too, overly, besides, likewise


  • The clue is 52. End of the quip. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (14 letters)

    The answer: SPELLEDWITHANF



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

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

    The answer: EMIL



  • The clue is 57. Youngest golfer to score below his age in a P.G.A. Tour event. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SNEAD


    Possible Answer : Sam_Snead, Snead, Samuel_Jackson_Snead


  • The clue is 58. White Sox or Red Sox player, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALER



  • The clue is 59. Runner's assignment. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LANE


    Possible Answer : lane


  • The clue is 60. Cricket segments. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OVERS


    Possible Answer : over


  • The clue is 61. Miller option. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LITE


    Possible Answer : calorie-free, light, lite, low-cal


  • The clue is 62. Flower whose name means "flame" in ancient Greek. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PHLOX


    Possible Answer : phlox


  • The clue is 63. Lead-in to maniac. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NYMPHO


    Possible Answer : nymphomaniac, nympho


  • The clue is 64. Troublesome threes, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PHASE


    Possible Answer : phase_angle, form, stage, phase


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. "Jeopardy!" offering. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANSWER


    Possible Answer: answer, suffice, serve, solvent, reply, respond, resolution, result, solution, resolve, response, do

    Possible Opposite Answer : question

  • The clue is 2. 12-time Olympic swimming medalist Ryan ___. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LOCHTE


  • The clue is 3. Worn at the edges. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FRAYED


    Possible Answer: scratch, frayed, rub, chafe, fray, frazzle, fret

  • The clue is 4. Prefix with sexual. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AMBI


  • The clue is 5. Possible response to "Where are you?". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IMINHERE


  • The clue is 6. Craft kit fabrics. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FELTS


    Possible Answer: mat, felt, matt-up, matte, felt_up, matte_up, mat_up

  • The clue is 7. "Right away, boss!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONIT


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

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

    The answer: NOAH


    Possible Answer: Noah

  • The clue is 9. "___ Game" (1986 Hugo Award winner). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ENDERS


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

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

    The answer: FUTON


    Possible Answer: futon

  • The clue is 11. Wear out one's welcome, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OVERSTAY


    Possible Answer: outstay, overstay

  • The clue is 12. Achilles, for two. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TENDONS


    Possible Answer: sinew, tendon

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

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

    The answer: OAT


    Possible Answer: oat

  • The clue is 21. Underworld figure. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SATAN


    Possible Answer: Devil, Old_Nick, Lucifer, Satan, the_Tempter, Prince_of_Darkness, Beelzebub

  • The clue is 22. Is in the past. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WAS


    Possible Answer: be, Evergreen_State, follow, embody, comprise, equal, represent, personify, Washington, cost, make_up, live, exist, constitute, WA

    Possible Opposite Answer : differ

  • The clue is 26. Chain parts: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MTS


    Possible Answer: meitnerium, element_109, MT, metric_ton, t, tonne, machine_translation, Montana, Mt, atomic_number_109, Treasure_State

  • The clue is 28. Singer Tori. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AMOS


    Possible Answer: Amos, Book_of_Amos

  • The clue is 29. Head liners?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HAIRS


    Possible Answer: whisker, hairsbreadth, tomentum, fuzz, hair, pilus, hair's-breadth, haircloth

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

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

    The answer: INCA


    Possible Answer: Incan, Inka, Inca

  • The clue is 33. "Let ___!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ITGO


  • The clue is 34. Urban addr. specification. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BLDG


  • The clue is 35. Like cuisine with lumpia and longganisa. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FILIPINO


    Possible Answer: Philippine, Filipino

  • The clue is 36. "Looks that way, unfortunately". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AFRAIDSO


  • The clue is 37. Minimal. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LEAST


    Possible Answer: least, to_the_lowest_degree

    Possible Opposite Answer : most

  • The clue is 38. Bread box?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ATM


    Possible Answer: atmosphere, automated_teller, standard_pressure, atm, automatic_teller, asynchronous_transfer_mode, ATM, cash_dispenser, automated_teller_machine, automatic_teller_machine, cash_machine, standard_atmosphere

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

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

    The answer: MIASMAL


    Possible Answer: vapourous, vaporous, miasmal, miasmic

  • The clue is 42. "Qué ___?" ("How's it going?," in Spanish). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TAL


  • The clue is 43. Only U.S. president buried in Washington, D.C.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WILSON


    Possible Answer: Edward_Osborne_Wilson, Mount_Wilson, Thomas_Woodrow_Wilson, Harriet_Wilson, Wilson, Angus_Frank_Johnstone_Wilson, Alexander_Wilson, James_Wilson, E._O._Wilson, Sir_Angus_Wilson, Robert_Woodrow_Wilson, John_Tuzo_Wilson, Charles_Thomson_Rees_Wilson, President_Wilson, Edmund_Wilson, Woodrow_Wilson

  • The clue is 45. Home of Firenze. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ITALIA


    Possible Answer: Italian_Republic, Italia, Italy

  • The clue is 46. They have nine players. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NONETS


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

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

    The answer: GOFREE


  • The clue is 49. Early text messager. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TELEX


    Possible Answer: telex_machine, telex, teleprinter, teletypewriter, teletype_machine

  • The clue is 50. One of a Disney septet. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DWARF


    Possible Answer: shadow, midget, dwarf, nanus, gnome, overshadow

  • The clue is 53. Root of resentment, at times. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ENVY


    Possible Answer: begrudge, enviousness, invidia, envy

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

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

    The answer: DEEM


    Possible Answer: view_as, deem, hold, take_for

  • The clue is 55. Word before and after an ampersand, in the grocery. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HALF


    Possible Answer: one-half, half

    Possible Opposite Answer : whole

  • The clue is 56. Maker of toys for girls and boys. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ELF


    Possible Answer: pixie, pixy, elf, imp, gremlin, ELF, hob, extremely_low_frequency, brownie

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Saturday, November 15, 2025

NYT Down Today November 15, 2025: Complete Vertical Clues Walkthrough

All NYT Down Clues November 15, 2025 - 37 Vertical Answers with Hints

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 37 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 15, 2025
NYT Down Clues - Saturday, November 15, 2025
Down Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date November 15, 2025
Day of Week Saturday
Total Down Clues 37 clues
Direction Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty Tricky

All Down Clues - Complete List

Here are all 37 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.

Complete Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 1. Incredibly bad
2 Down 2. Exclamation often made while covering the face
3 Down 3. L.G.B.T.Q. vacation destination on Cape Cod, for short
4 Down 4. Spam might fill them
5 Down 5. Angling tool
6 Down 6. Ducks are seen on ice here
7 Down 7. Showy purple flower
8 Down 8. Organic energy source
9 Down 9. ___ Laszlo, cosmetics businessman
10 Down 10. Betray
11 Down 11. ___-Cat
12 Down 12. Brand associated with push-ups
13 Down 13. Form of literature coined by Sartre
14 Down 14. Face justice, in a way
15 Down 21. Unexposed side
16 Down 24. Author Silverstein
17 Down 26. Mathematician's output
18 Down 27. Plant whose nectar produces the mildly toxic "mad honey"
19 Down 28. Dormant
20 Down 29. Brings in
21 Down 30. Places to keep play things
22 Down 31. Set for service?
23 Down 32. "Regardless …"
24 Down 33. ___ Day and the Knights, fictional R&B band in "Animal House"
25 Down 37. Salad choice
26 Down 39. Lenten event
27 Down 40. High point of 1950s car design?
28 Down 42. Close of business?
29 Down 45. Martial artist who appeared in three "Expendables" films
30 Down 46. Good-looker
31 Down 47. Flip
32 Down 48. Like a baby's fingers, perhaps
33 Down 51. Plant that thrives in dry climates
34 Down 52. Hangs out, with "around"
35 Down 53. Give the finger?
36 Down 55. "That hurts!"
37 Down 57. Condition of Freud's "Rat Man," in brief

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. Incredibly bad"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: N___Y
  • Similar words: cruddy, awful
  • Opposite of: nice
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer NASTY

2 Down: "2. Exclamation often made while covering the face"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 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 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ACHOO

3 Down: "3. L.G.B.T.Q. vacation destination on Cape Cod, for short"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 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 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PTOWN

4 Down: "4. Spam might fill them"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TINS

5 Down: "5. Angling tool"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'D'
  • Similar words: perch, pole
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a long thin implement made of metal or wood
  • This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ROD

6 Down: "6. Ducks are seen on ice here"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: A_____M
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ANAHEIM

7 Down: "7. Showy purple flower"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'X'
  • Word pattern: P___X
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PHLOX

8 Down: "8. Organic energy source"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: P__T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PEAT

9 Down: "9. ___ Laszlo, cosmetics businessman"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: E__O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ERNO

10 Down: "10. Betray"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: D_____Y
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DODIRTY

11 Down: "11. ___-Cat"

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 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SNO

12 Down: "12. Brand associated with push-ups"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer WONDERBRA

13 Down: "13. Form of literature coined by Sartre"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: A_______L
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ANTINOVEL

14 Down: "14. Face justice, in a way"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: G_______L
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GOONTRIAL

15 Down: "21. Unexposed side"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
  • Similar words: Henry Lee, downwind
  • Opposite of: windward
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LEE

16 Down: "24. Author Silverstein"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SHEL

17 Down: "26. Mathematician's output"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: P____S
  • Similar words: cogent evidence, test copy
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PROOFS

18 Down: "27. Plant whose nectar produces the mildly toxic "mad honey""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: A____A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer AZALEA

19 Down: "28. Dormant"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: I___T
  • Similar words: sluggish, soggy
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: unable to move or resist motion
  • This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer INERT

20 Down: "29. Brings in"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: N__S
  • Similar words: profits, nett
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer NETS

21 Down: "30. Places to keep play things"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PROPROOMS

22 Down: "31. Set for service?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: R_______T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer REPAIRKIT

23 Down: "32. "Regardless …""

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 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer INANYCASE

24 Down: "33. ___ Day and the Knights, fictional R&B band in "Animal House""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: O__S
  • Similar words: genus Otis
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OTIS

25 Down: "37. Salad choice"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer COBB

26 Down: "39. Lenten event"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: F_____Y
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FISHFRY

27 Down: "40. High point of 1950s car design?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: T_____N
  • Similar words: tail fin, fin
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TAILFIN

28 Down: "42. Close of business?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LLC

29 Down: "45. Martial artist who appeared in three "Expendables" films"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'J' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: J___I
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer JETLI

30 Down: "46. Good-looker"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 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 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CUTIE

31 Down: "47. Flip"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'U' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: U___D
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: become turned or set on end
  • This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer UPEND

32 Down: "48. Like a baby's fingers, perhaps"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: P___Y
  • Similar words: roly-poly, podgy
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: short and plump
  • This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PUDGY

33 Down: "51. Plant that thrives in dry climates"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: A__E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ALOE

34 Down: "52. Hangs out, with "around""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: P__S
  • Similar words: pal up, crony
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PALS

35 Down: "53. Give the finger?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: P__E
  • Similar words: paper bag, horn in
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer POKE

36 Down: "55. "That hurts!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'W'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer YOW

37 Down: "57. Condition of Freud's "Rat Man," in brief"

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 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OCD

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 37 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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November 15, 2025 NYT Crossword Solutions

Today's Puzzle Difficulty: Medium

Pro Tip: Start with the fill-in-the-blank clues - they're usually the easiest entry points!

Across Clues - Complete List

No. Clue Letters
1A 1. Unable to move while holding a sleeping baby, in slang 10
2A 11. Branded T-shirts, pens, phone chargers, etc. 4
3A 15. Many a role for Keanu Reeves or Bruce Willis 10
4A 16. Something you should avoid 4
5A 17. Production company behind TV's "Grey's Anatomy," named for its founder 10
6A 18. Not had by 4
7A 19. Assists after a breakdown 4
8A 20. It's used for hair therapy 6
9A 22. Racket 3
10A 23. That way 3
11A 24. Subject of "the talk" 3
12A 25. Swear off, with "of" 6
13A 27. Offering on a sushi menu 3
14A 28. How one might react during a scary movie 8
15A 30. Win dough? 10
16A 34. "No duh!," in modern lingo 4
17A 35. Kidney-related 5
18A 36. ___ Trung Thu, harvest festival in Southeast Asia 3
19A 37. Chick of jazz 5
20A 38. Gem with a "black" variety 4
21A 39. "One …" 10
22A 41. Game show figure 8
23A 43. Twist targets, informally 3
24A 44. Currency of Qatar 6
25A 45. Sail on the front of a foremast 3
26A 46. Trophy 3
27A 49. Fantasy monster whose name is an anagram of another fantasy monster 3
28A 50. Westminster Abbey has one named after King Henry VII 6
29A 53. ___ platter 4
30A 54. Fine 4
31A 56. Bad way to be caught 10
32A 58. Source of umami in Japanese cuisine 4
33A 59. Boisterously joyful 10
34A 60. Pot filler 4
35A 61. "Darn tootin'!" 10

Across Clues - Strategic Hints

1A: "1. Unable to move while holding a sleeping baby, in slang"

10 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
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Answer: NAPTRAPPED

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2A: "11. Branded T-shirts, pens, phone chargers, etc."

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that valuable goods
  • Similar words include: keel, dirty money, lurch
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SWAG

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3A: "15. Many a role for Keanu Reeves or Bruce Willis"

10 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
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Answer: ACTIONHERO

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4A: "16. Something you should avoid"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: NONO

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5A: "17. Production company behind TV's "Grey's Anatomy," named for its founder"

10 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SHONDALAND

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6A: "18. Not had by"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ONTO

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7A: "19. Assists after a breakdown"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
  • Similar words include: towage, tow
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TOWS

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8A: "20. It's used for hair therapy"

6 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: HOTOIL

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9A: "22. Racket"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a loud harsh or strident noise
  • Similar words include: rumpus, tumult, cacophony
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: DIN

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10A: "23. That way"

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that distant but within sight (`yon' is dialectal)
  • Similar words include: yonder
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: YON

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11A: "24. Subject of "the talk""

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that activities associated with sexual intercourse
  • Similar words include: sexuality, turn on, sexual practice
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SEX

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12A: "25. Swear off, with "of""

6 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that turn away from sin or do penitence
  • Similar words include: regret, rue, atone
  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: REPENT

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13A: "27. Offering on a sushi menu"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: AHI

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14A: "28. How one might react during a scary movie"

8 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: INTERROR

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15A: "30. Win dough?"

10 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: PRIZEMONEY

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16A: "34. "No duh!," in modern lingo"

4 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: OBVI

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17A: "35. Kidney-related"

5 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that of or relating to the kidneys
  • Similar words include: nephritic
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: RENAL

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18A: "36. ___ Trung Thu, harvest festival in Southeast Asia"

3 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the new year in vietnam; observed for three days after the first full moon after january 20th
  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: TET

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19A: "37. Chick of jazz"

5 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: COREA

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20A: "38. Gem with a "black" variety"

4 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: OPAL

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21A: "39. "One …""

10 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: FIRSTOFALL

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22A: "41. Game show figure"

8 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a member of a panel
  • Similar words include: panellist
  • Pattern: ________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: PANELIST

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23A: "43. Twist targets, informally"

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that any of a class of composite plastics used to make car bodies and cases for computers and other appliances
  • Similar words include: AB, Ab, Bachelor of Arts
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ABS

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24A: "44. Currency of Qatar"

6 letters Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that the basic unit of money in saudi arabia
  • Similar words include: Qatari riyal, riyal, Saudi Arabian riyal
  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: RIYALS

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25A: "45. Sail on the front of a foremast"

3 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that any triangular fore-and-aft sail (set forward of the foremast)
  • Similar words include: baulk, jibe, balk
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: JIB

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26A: "46. Trophy"

3 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
  • Similar words include: transfuse, loving cup, cupful
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: CUP

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27A: "49. Fantasy monster whose name is an anagram of another fantasy monster"

3 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ORC

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28A: "50. Westminster Abbey has one named after King Henry VII"

6 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a place of worship that has its own altar
  • Similar words include: chapel service
  • Pattern: ______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: CHAPEL

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29A: "53. ___ platter"

4 letters Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: PUPU

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30A: "54. Fine"

4 letters Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that an endorsement
  • Similar words include: all right, alright, approve
  • Opposite of: disapprove
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: OKAY

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31A: "56. Bad way to be caught"

10 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: FLATFOOTED

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32A: "58. Source of umami in Japanese cuisine"

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a thick paste made from fermented soybeans and barley or rice malt; used in japanese cooking to make soups or sauces
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: MISO

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33A: "59. Boisterously joyful"

10 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that play boisterously
  • Similar words include: coltish, frolic, run around
  • Pattern: __________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ROLLICKING

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34A: "60. Pot filler"

4 letters Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that agitation resulting from active worry
  • Similar words include: swither, sweat, fret
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: STEW

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35A: "61. "Darn tootin'!""

10 letters Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: __________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: YESINDEEDY

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Down Clues - Complete List

No. Clue Letters
1D 1. Incredibly bad 5
2D 2. Exclamation often made while covering the face 5
3D 3. L.G.B.T.Q. vacation destination on Cape Cod, for short 5
4D 4. Spam might fill them 4
5D 5. Angling tool 3
6D 6. Ducks are seen on ice here 7
7D 7. Showy purple flower 5
8D 8. Organic energy source 4
9D 9. ___ Laszlo, cosmetics businessman 4
10D 10. Betray 7
11D 11. ___-Cat 3
12D 12. Brand associated with push-ups 9
13D 13. Form of literature coined by Sartre 9
14D 14. Face justice, in a way 9
15D 21. Unexposed side 3
16D 24. Author Silverstein 4
17D 26. Mathematician's output 6
18D 27. Plant whose nectar produces the mildly toxic "mad honey" 6
19D 28. Dormant 5
20D 29. Brings in 4
21D 30. Places to keep play things 9
22D 31. Set for service? 9
23D 32. "Regardless …" 9
24D 33. ___ Day and the Knights, fictional R&B band in "Animal House" 4
25D 37. Salad choice 4
26D 39. Lenten event 7
27D 40. High point of 1950s car design? 7
28D 42. Close of business? 3
29D 45. Martial artist who appeared in three "Expendables" films 5
30D 46. Good-looker 5
31D 47. Flip 5
32D 48. Like a baby's fingers, perhaps 5
33D 51. Plant that thrives in dry climates 4
34D 52. Hangs out, with "around" 4
35D 53. Give the finger? 4
36D 55. "That hurts!" 3
37D 57. Condition of Freud's "Rat Man," in brief 3

Down Clues - Strategic Hints

1D: "1. Incredibly bad"

5 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that offensive or even (of persons) malicious; ; ; ; ; ; - ezra pound
  • Similar words include: filthy, foul, tight
  • Opposite of: nice
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: NASTY

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2D: "2. Exclamation often made while covering the face"

5 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ACHOO

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3D: "3. L.G.B.T.Q. vacation destination on Cape Cod, for short"

5 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: PTOWN

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4D: "4. Spam might fill them"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
  • Similar words include: cannister, Sn, tin can
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: TINS

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5D: "5. Angling tool"

3 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a long thin implement made of metal or wood
  • Similar words include: perch, pole, gat
  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ROD

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6D: "6. Ducks are seen on ice here"

7 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a city in southern california (southeast of los angeles); site of disneyland
  • Pattern: _______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ANAHEIM

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7D: "7. Showy purple flower"

5 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that any polemoniaceous plant of the genus phlox; chiefly north american; cultivated for their clusters of flowers
  • Pattern: _____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: PHLOX

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8D: "8. Organic energy source"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried
  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: PEAT

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9D: "9. ___ Laszlo, cosmetics businessman"

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ERNO

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10D: "10. Betray"

7 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _______
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: DODIRTY

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11D: "11. ___-Cat"

3 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SNO

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12D: "12. Brand associated with push-ups"

9 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: WONDERBRA

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13D: "13. Form of literature coined by Sartre"

9 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: ANTINOVEL

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14D: "14. Face justice, in a way"

9 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: GOONTRIAL

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15D: "21. Unexposed side"

3 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that united states filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in america (born in 1957)
  • Similar words include: Shelton Jackson Lee, Lee Yuen Kam, Robert Edward Lee
  • Opposite of: windward
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: LEE

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16D: "24. Author Silverstein"

4 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ____
Click to reveal answer (spoiler alert!)
Answer: SHEL

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17D: "26. Mathematician's output"

6 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
  • Similar words include: trial impression, validation, test copy
  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: PROOFS

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18D: "27. Plant whose nectar produces the mildly toxic "mad honey""

6 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that any of numerous ornamental shrubs grown for their showy flowers of various colors
  • Pattern: ______
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Answer: AZALEA

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19D: "28. Dormant"

5 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that unable to move or resist motion
  • Similar words include: indifferent, sluggish, soggy
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: INERT

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20D: "29. Brings in"

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the tcp/ip network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
  • Similar words include: sack, meshwork, web
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: NETS

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21D: "30. Places to keep play things"

9 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

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  • Pattern: _________
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Answer: PROPROOMS

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22D: "31. Set for service?"

9 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

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  • Pattern: _________
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Answer: REPAIRKIT

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23D: "32. "Regardless …""

9 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _________
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Answer: INANYCASE

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24D: "33. ___ Day and the Knights, fictional R&B band in "Animal House""

4 letters 💭 Category: Proper Noun

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that united states inventor who manufactured the first elevator with a safety device (1811-1861)
  • Similar words include: Elisha Graves Otis, genus Otis
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: OTIS

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25D: "37. Salad choice"

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

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  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: COBB

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26D: "39. Lenten event"

7 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

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  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: FISHFRY

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27D: "40. High point of 1950s car design?"

7 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a stabilizer that is part of the vertical tail structure of an airplane
  • Similar words include: vertical fin, vertical stabilizer, tail fin
  • Pattern: _______
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Answer: TAILFIN

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28D: "42. Close of business?"

3 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

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  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: LLC

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29D: "45. Martial artist who appeared in three "Expendables" films"

5 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: JETLI

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30D: "46. Good-looker"

5 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: CUTIE

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31D: "47. Flip"

5 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that become turned or set on end
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: UPEND

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32D: "48. Like a baby's fingers, perhaps"

5 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that short and plump
  • Similar words include: tubby, roly-poly, dumpy
  • Pattern: _____
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Answer: PUDGY

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33D: "51. Plant that thrives in dry climates"

4 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that succulent plants having rosettes of leaves usually with fiber like hemp and spikes of showy flowers; found chiefly in africa
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: ALOE

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34D: "52. Hangs out, with "around""

4 letters 💭 Category: Abbreviation

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
  • Similar words include: sidekick, chum up, crony
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: PALS

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35D: "53. Give the finger?"

4 letters 💭 Category: General Knowledge

Solving Hints:

  • Think of something that tall coarse perennial american herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous
  • Similar words include: stab, jabbing, Phytolacca americana
  • Pattern: ____
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Answer: POKE

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36D: "55. "That hurts!""

3 letters 💭 Category: Common Word

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: YOW

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37D: "57. Condition of Freud's "Rat Man," in brief"

3 letters 💭 Category: Wordplay

Solving Hints:

  • Pattern: ___
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Answer: OCD

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35 Across Clues
37 Down Clues
72 Total Clues

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