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Friday, October 24, 2025

Friday NYT Down Solutions October 24, 2025 - Every Vertical Clue Decoded with Hints

Friday's NYT Down Oct 24 - Full Vertical Grid Solutions

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 October 24, 2025 — NYT Down Clues - Friday, October 24, 2025

Down Clues Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	October 24, 2025
Day of Week	Friday
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. One side of a consumer "war"
2 Down	2. Not put up resistance, say
3 Down	3. Characters in "The Lord of the Rings"
4 Down	4. Condition formally known as atopic dermatitis
5 Down	5. Starting line at a starting line
6 Down	6. Mental health org.
7 Down	7. Word with extra or living
8 Down	8. Spinning ring, informally?
9 Down	9. Plan B, for seniors
10 Down	10. It's on the right in the second row
11 Down	11. Throw, maybe
12 Down	12. Bolted some nuts down
13 Down	13. "___ Blues" (Beatles song)
14 Down	16. Derivative of sin
15 Down	20. Dismayed reaction to a tag
16 Down	23. Contents of some sheets
17 Down	25. "Bloody" queen
18 Down	26. Job that requires a lot of memorization
19 Down	27. Figure in Michelangelo's "The Last Judgment"
20 Down	30. Locales with many banks
21 Down	31. Kind of bar that's hard to pass
22 Down	32. It comes with a parting of the ways
23 Down	33. Houston and New Orleans
24 Down	35. Hunk
25 Down	38. Ramble away
26 Down	39. Sound the alarm
27 Down	44. Chest: Prefix
28 Down	46. Break from the group, say
29 Down	49. Actress Alexander of "Get Out"
30 Down	50. "No doubt!"
31 Down	51. Saint ___ (Caribbean isle)
32 Down	52. Lay out
33 Down	54. Small songbird
34 Down	56. Scoreboard tally: Abbr.
35 Down	57. It's good for tricks
36 Down	58. Not just a
37 Down	59. The 1900s, e.g.: Abbr.

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. One side of a consumer "war""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'I'
Word pattern: P___I
Similar words: Pepsi Cola
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: Pepsi Cola is a trademarked cola
This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

PEPSI

2 Down: "2. Not put up resistance, say"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: A___T
Similar words: conform, adjust
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: make fit for
This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

ADAPT

3 Down: "3. Characters in "The Lord of the Rings""

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
Similar words: escape, pass
Opposite of: malfunction
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

RUNES

4 Down: "4. Condition formally known as atopic dermatitis"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: E____A
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

ECZEMA

5 Down: "5. Starting line at a starting line"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 10 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 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

READYSETGO

6 Down: "6. Mental health org."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

APA

7 Down: "7. Word with extra or living"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: L___E
Similar words: turgid, with child
Opposite of: little
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a garment size for a large person
This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

LARGE

8 Down: "8. Spinning ring, informally?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: P____M
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

PRTEAM

9 Down: "9. Plan B, for seniors"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 12 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 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

SAFETYSCHOOL

10 Down: "10. It's on the right in the second row"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: T______N
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

THREEPIN

11 Down: "11. Throw, maybe"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'G'
Similar words: carpet, carpeting
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

RUG

12 Down: "12. Bolted some nuts down"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
Similar words: run through, eat up
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

ATE

13 Down: "13. "___ Blues" (Beatles song)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

YER

14 Down: "16. Derivative of sin"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
Similar words: cobalt, romaine lettuce
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

COS

15 Down: "20. Dismayed reaction to a tag"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 12 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'K'
Word pattern: S__________K
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

STICKERSHOCK

16 Down: "23. Contents of some sheets"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: R__N
Similar words: rain down, pelting
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

RAIN

17 Down: "25. "Bloody" queen"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'I'
Word pattern: M___I
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

MARYI

18 Down: "26. Job that requires a lot of memorization"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: A___R
Similar words: doer, histrion
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a theatrical performer
This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

ACTOR

19 Down: "27. Figure in Michelangelo's "The Last Judgment""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'J' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: J___S
Similar words: Christ, Deliverer
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

JESUS

20 Down: "30. Locales with many banks"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 10 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 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

SKATEPARKS

21 Down: "31. Kind of bar that's hard to pass"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: L___O
Similar words: oblivion
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: the state of being disregarded or forgotten
This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

LIMBO

22 Down: "32. It comes with a parting of the ways"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'U'
Word pattern: A___U
Similar words: arrivederci, good-by
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a farewell remark
This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

ADIEU

23 Down: "33. Houston and New Orleans"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: P___S
Similar words: port, interface
Opposite of: starboard
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

PORTS

24 Down: "35. Hunk"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'B'
Similar words: trap, tar
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a man who serves as a sailor
This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

GOB

25 Down: "38. Ramble away"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: N______N
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

NATTERON

26 Down: "39. Sound the alarm"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'W' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: W__N
Similar words: admonish, monish
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: notify of danger
This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

WARN

27 Down: "44. Chest: Prefix"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: S____O
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

STETHO

28 Down: "46. Break from the group, say"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: G____O
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

GOSOLO

29 Down: "49. Actress Alexander of "Get Out""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: E___A
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

ERIKA

30 Down: "50. "No doubt!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: O___S
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

OHYES

31 Down: "51. Saint ___ (Caribbean isle)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: L___A
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

LUCIA

32 Down: "52. Lay out"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: S___D
Similar words: drop, pass
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: pass time in a specific way
This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

SPEND

33 Down: "54. Small songbird"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
Similar words: boob, bosom
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

TIT

34 Down: "56. Scoreboard tally: Abbr."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
Similar words: platinum, Pt
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

PTS

35 Down: "57. It's good for tricks"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
Similar words: A-one, superstar
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

ACE

36 Down: "58. Not just a"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

THE

37 Down: "59. The 1900s, e.g.: Abbr."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'N'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

CEN

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

Fill-in-the-blank clues: These are usually the easiest Down entries
Prefixes and suffixes: Common word parts often run vertically
Abbreviations: Look for clues with "Abbr." or shortened forms
Plural indicators: Words ending in 'S' are common in Down
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.

Today's 5×5 NYT Mini October 24, 2025 - Instant Answers Plus Learning Hints

Today's 5×5 NYT Mini October 24, 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!

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About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for October 24, 2025 — NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Friday, October 24, 2025

Puzzle Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	October 24, 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

Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
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	64. Zen riddle
2 Across	40. Sight you can hardly believe
3 Across	41. Thai money
4 Across	15. Opener for an aerial act
5 Across	22. Complimentary words?
6 Across	1. Apple product
7 Across	42. Returns home?
8 Across	34. Modern device with no filter, informally
9 Across	24. Key of "Spring" in Vivaldi's "Four Seasons": Abbr.
10 Across	37. Snarky reply to a question that starts "Can I …?"

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

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

1 Across: "64. Zen riddle"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'K' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: K__N

Answer:

Click to reveal

KOAN

2 Across: "40. Sight you can hardly believe"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: M____E

Answer:

Click to reveal

MIRAGE

3 Across: "41. Thai money"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: B__T

Answer:

Click to reveal

BAHT

4 Across: "15. Opener for an aerial act"

Helpful hints:

This word has 9 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: P_______E

Answer:

Click to reveal

PARACHUTE

5 Across: "22. Complimentary words?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: I________T

Answer:

Click to reveal

ITSMYTREAT

6 Across: "1. Apple product"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: P___R

Answer:

Click to reveal

PARER

7 Across: "42. Returns home?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

IRS

8 Across: "34. Modern device with no filter, informally"

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'G'
Word pattern: E__G

Answer:

Click to reveal

ECIG

9 Across: "24. Key of "Spring" in Vivaldi's "Four Seasons": Abbr."

Helpful hints:

This word has 4 letters
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'J'
Word pattern: E__J

Answer:

Click to reveal

EMAJ

10 Across: "37. Snarky reply to a question that starts "Can I …?""

Helpful hints:

This word has 15 letters
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'U'
Word pattern: I_____________U

Answer:

Click to reveal

IDONTKNOWCANYOU

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	12. Bolted some nuts down
2 Down	5. Starting line at a starting line
3 Down	8. Spinning ring, informally?
4 Down	11. Throw, maybe
5 Down	20. Dismayed reaction to a tag
6 Down	56. Scoreboard tally: Abbr.
7 Down	59. The 1900s, e.g.: Abbr.
8 Down	35. Hunk
9 Down	32. It comes with a parting of the ways
10 Down	1. One side of a consumer "war"

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "12. Bolted some nuts down"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
Another word like this: eat on

Answer:

Click to reveal

ATE

2 Down: "5. Starting line at a starting line"

Helpful hints:

This word has 10 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: R________O

Answer:

Click to reveal

READYSETGO

3 Down: "8. Spinning ring, informally?"

Helpful hints:

This word has 6 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: P____M

Answer:

Click to reveal

PRTEAM

4 Down: "11. Throw, maybe"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'G'
Another word like this: carpet

Answer:

Click to reveal

RUG

5 Down: "20. Dismayed reaction to a tag"

Helpful hints:

This word has 12 letters
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'K'
Word pattern: S__________K

Answer:

Click to reveal

STICKERSHOCK

6 Down: "56. Scoreboard tally: Abbr."

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
Another word like this: Pt

Answer:

Click to reveal

PTS

7 Down: "59. The 1900s, e.g.: Abbr."

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

CEN

8 Down: "35. Hunk"

Helpful hints:

This word has 3 letters
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'B'
Another word like this: mariner

Answer:

Click to reveal

GOB

9 Down: "32. It comes with a parting of the ways"

Helpful hints:

This word has 5 letters
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'U'
Word pattern: A___U

Answer:

Click to reveal

ADIEU

10 Down: "1. One side of a consumer "war""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal

PEPSI

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

Quick Scan: Read all clues once. Your brain starts working on them right away.
Easy First: Fill in the shortest words (2-3 letters). These are usually simple words like "IT" or "ON".
Use Crossings: When letters cross, they help you figure out harder words.
Watch for Wordplay: Clues with question marks (?) are jokes or puns.
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 45 seconds
Difficulty:	Medium

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.

Saturday, December 21, 2024

27434 Sat Dec 21, 2024 NY Times Crossword Clues Hints

Break down the NYT Crosswords: December 21, 2024

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

Across Clues with Answers:

The clue is 1. Shifty little sucker?. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

The answer: BENDYSTRAW

The clue is 11. C.D., e.g.: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ACCT

The clue is 15. Madrid's Teatro Real, for one. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

The answer: OPERAHOUSE

The clue is 16. Character who says "I am short, fat and proud of that". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: POOH

The clue is 17. The "King of Mambo". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

The answer: TITOPUENTE

The clue is 18. Austrian composer Mahler. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ALMA

The clue is 19. No longer waffle. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: OPT

Possible Answer : prefer, choose, opt

The clue is 20. Pill alternatives, in brief. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: IUDS

Possible Answer : IUD, intrauterine_device

The clue is 22. Returner's call. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: LET

Possible Answer : permit, have, rent, get, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Lashkar-e-Toiba, lease, Army_of_the_Righteous, LET, net_ball, countenance, Army_of_the_Pure, let, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, allow
Possible Opposite Answer : prevent, forbid, disallow

The clue is 23. À la king?. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: NOBLY

Possible Answer : nobly

The clue is 26. Reason for foot-tapping. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ANTSINESS

The clue is 28. Lines in bars. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: URLS

Possible Answer : universal_resource_locator, uniform_resource_locator, URL

The clue is 29. Confirmation, for one. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: RITE

Possible Answer : religious_rite, ritual, rite

The clue is 30. Mount ___, Canada's highest peak. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: LOGAN

Possible Answer : Mount_Logan, Logan

The clue is 31. Certain tech exec. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: CIO

Possible Answer : CIO, Congress_of_Industrial_Organizations

The clue is 32. Chinese dog breed, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: PEKE

Possible Answer : Peke, Pekinese, Pekingese

The clue is 33. All the greater. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MORESO

The clue is 34. Alabama is in it, but Alaska is not. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: LOWERFORTYEIGHT

The clue is 37. Adds to the code, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ENACTS

Possible Answer : enact, ordain, act_out, reenact

The clue is 38. Stake. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: FUND

Possible Answer : store, stock, investment_company, investment_firm, fund, monetary_fund, investment_trust

The clue is 39. Apt name for a thief. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ROB

Possible Answer : surcharge, plume, rob, hook, soak, gazump, fleece, overcharge, pluck
Possible Opposite Answer : undercharge

The clue is 40. "The Hate U Give" author Thomas. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ANGIE

The clue is 41. First name in country. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: REBA

The clue is 42. Rooney of "Women Talking". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MARA

Possible Answer : mara, Mara, Dolichotis_patagonum

The clue is 43. Most of the 1980s. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: REAGANERA

The clue is 45. Slogged (through). Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: WADED

Possible Answer : chock_up, bundle, jam, ram, compact, wade, jampack, cram, pack, wad

The clue is 46. Its first airing was "The French Chef" with Julia Child. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: PBS

Possible Answer : petabit, PiB, pebibyte, atomic_number_82, PB, petabyte, PBS, lead, Pb, phosphate_buffer_solution, Pbit

The clue is 47. "And the ___ raths outgrabe" ("Jabberwocky" line). Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MOME

The clue is 48. Exclamation with a shake. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: BRR

The clue is 49. Black-and-white divers. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: AUKS

Possible Answer : auk

The clue is 51. It's a little shady. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

The answer: BONSAITREE

The clue is 56. Last ruler of the Ptolemaic Kingdom, familiarly. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: CLEO

The clue is 57. "Worth a shot". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

The answer: ITCANTHURT

The clue is 58. What some people display after getting stuck?. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TATS

Possible Answer : intertwine, cheapness, TAT, Thematic_Apperception_Test, tackiness, sleaze, tat

The clue is 59. Far below the surface. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

The answer: DEEPSEATED

Down Clues and Answers:

The clue is 1. X follower, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: BOT

Possible Answer: bot
The clue is 2. Lead-in to -gram. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: EPI

Possible Answer: EPI, Eysenck_Personality_Inventory
The clue is 3. Losing athlete in the 2002 and 2003 N.B.A. Finals. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: NET

Possible Answer: lucre, sack_up, final, meshing, web, last, profit, mesh, internet, net_profit, profits, clear, sack, cyberspace, nett, earnings, meshwork, network, net, net_income
Possible Opposite Answer : gross
The clue is 4. Runs off at the mouth?. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: DROOLS

Possible Answer: humbug, bosh, drivel, tosh, slobber, bilgewater, slabber, tarradiddle, salivate, boloney, slaver, dribble, twaddle, drool, taradiddle, baloney, tommyrot
The clue is 5. Like a noisy toy. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: YAPPY
The clue is 6. Turned (off). Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SHUT

Possible Answer: keep_out, exclude, shut, shut_out, close, unopen, closed
Possible Opposite Answer : admit, open
The clue is 7. Oft-kissed part of the statue of St. Peter in Vatican City. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TOE

Possible Answer: toe, toenail
The clue is 8. Shield, with "for". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: RUNINTERFERENCE
The clue is 9. Not born yesterday, so to speak. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ASTUTE

Possible Answer: astute, sharp, shrewd
The clue is 10. Bed hogs, at times. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: WEEDS

Possible Answer: locoweed, Mary_Jane, weeds, smoke, weed, pot, widow's_weeds, gage, sens, green_goddess, dope, sess, grass, skunk, mourning_band
Possible Opposite Answer : cultivated_plant
The clue is 11. Shrinks' org.. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: APA
The clue is 12. One who's made it to some degree?. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

The answer: COLLEGEGRAD
The clue is 13. Lands. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

The answer: COMESASHORE
The clue is 14. "I kinda like it!". Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

The answer: THATSNOTBAD
The clue is 21. Isolated. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SILOED
The clue is 23. SALT, but not PEPPER. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

The answer: NUCLEARPACT
The clue is 24. Star-forming region nearest to Earth. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

The answer: ORIONNEBULA
The clue is 25. Go ballistic. Can you find the Answer?

Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

The answer: BLOWAGASKET
The clue is 26. Jhené ___, Grammy-nominated R&B singer. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: AIKO
The clue is 27. Japanese food that's a good source of what it spells backward. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: NORI
The clue is 29. Some who whistle while they work. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: REFS

Possible Answer: referee, ref
The clue is 32. Comms group. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: PRTEAM
The clue is 33. Noisy Asian bird. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MYNA

Possible Answer: mynah, mynah_bird, myna_bird, myna, mina, minah
The clue is 35. Pen for a hit. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ECIG
The clue is 36. Latin for "trumpet". Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: TUBA

Possible Answer: sousaphone, bass_horn, tuba
The clue is 41. Like many on a Zoom call. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: REMOTE

Possible Answer: removed, remote, remote_control, outside, distant, outback
Possible Opposite Answer : close
The clue is 42. Vineyard eponym. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: MARTHA
The clue is 44. Like a sole-source contract. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: NOBID
The clue is 45. Form letters?. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: WRITE

Possible Answer: drop_a_line, pen, compose, save, spell, write, publish, indite
The clue is 48. Blue laws, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: BANS

Possible Answer: ostracise, shun, cast_out, proscription, prohibition, ban, banish, BAN, forbidding, Bachelor_of_Arts_in_Nursing, banning, ostracize, censor, forbiddance, blackball
The clue is 50. This means trouble. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SOS

Possible Answer: sol, soh, SOS, so
The clue is 52. Woodpecker's fare. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: SAP

Possible Answer: cosh, run_down, muggins, play_out, sap, exhaust, tire, saphead, fool, tomfool, blackjack
The clue is 53. Bad place to be stuck. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: RUT

Possible Answer: estrus, rut, furrow, groove, oestrus, heat
Possible Opposite Answer : anestrus
The clue is 54. Short palindrome in the middle of a famous longer one. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ERE
The clue is 55. Track stat. Can you find the Answer?

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

The answer: ETD

Possible Answer: explosive_trace_detection, ETD

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