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Saturday, December 14, 2024

27427 Sat Dec 14, 2024 NY Times by Owen Bergstein

Across Clues :

1. The 20th-century king Peter the Liberator, for one, 5. Electric Nissan model, 9. Chips and such, 13. Cutesy expression borrowed from French, 16. Prefix meaning "other", 17. Under-the-table alliance, 18. Sound preceding a ripple, 19. Expiate, with "for", 20. Like the biggest stars, 22. Titular TV role for Sandra Oh, 23. Panini, e.g., 24. Grp. whose first letter is now outdated, 25. Team in the N.H.L.'s Atlantic Division, 27. A Swiftie might have a favorite one, 28. Put-down, 29. Brainwave-amplifying headpiece worn by Marvel's Professor X, 30. Post-run celebrations, 32. Subject of United States v. Windsor (2013), 33. Fashion aesthetic with flower crowns and rustic dresses, 34. Service providers, 35. Tone, 36. Boy band whose members include Suga, Jimin and Jungkook, 39. Matched up, 40. Many graders, for short, 41. Whom God asked "Why art thou wroth? And why is thy countenance fallen?", 42. Something taken from waiters to get waters?, 43. Arabic for "greater", 45. Grub, 46. "Wrong!", 48. What might come up organically, 50. Spanish cheers, 51. Laundry room leftover, 52. "Dear ___ …", 53. One giveaway for the wolf in "Little Red Riding Hood", 54. Indoor-grown marijuana, in slang

Down Clues :

1. A little bit of everything?, 2. New Hampshire school, 3. Soft drink since 1905, 4. Feeling overworked, with "out", 5. Rent, 6. They really take a toll nowadays, 7. Doja Cat's given first name, for which her debut album is named, 8. Central points, 9. Bug, 10. Award-winning journalist Linda, 11. Symbols much seen on March 17, 12. "Fingers crossed!", 14. Take in, 15. "This relationship could be the one", 21. Rare and then some, 24. Midwest city named in an attempt to attract German settlers, 26. Fawn relative, 28. Annual NASCAR race, familiarly, 29. Electric vehicle's need, 30. Slyly spiteful, 31. Before, 32. Tea supplier, 33. Sicilian treat, 34. Uprights, e.g., 36. Devoid of all life, 37. Recorded, in a way, 38. Leave la-la land, 40. Country singer Tucker, 41. Store, 44. Drip … or drill, 45. Mexican pop's ___ Temerarios, 47. Lead character in "Stranger Things"?, 49. ___ Fields

Break down the NYT Crosswords: December 14, 2024

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

New York Times, Saturday, December 14, 2024
New York Times, Saturday, December 14, 2024


Across Clues with Answers:

  • The clue is 1. The 20th-century king Peter the Liberator, for one. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SERB

    Possible Answer : Serbian, Serb


  • The clue is 5. Electric Nissan model. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LEAF

    Possible Answer : leafage, leaf, folio, foliage, thumb, flip, flick, riff, riffle


  • The clue is 9. Chips and such. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TECH

    Possible Answer : technical_school, tech


  • The clue is 13. Cutesy expression borrowed from French. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EXCUSEZMOI


  • The clue is 16. Prefix meaning "other". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALLO


  • The clue is 17. Under-the-table alliance. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SECRETPACT


  • The clue is 18. Sound preceding a ripple. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PLOP

    Possible Answer : plop, flump, plunk_down, plump, plonk, plank, plunk, plump_down


  • The clue is 19. Expiate, with "for". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ATONE

    Possible Answer : repent, aby, expiate, atone, abye


  • The clue is 20. Like the biggest stars. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALIST


  • The clue is 22. Titular TV role for Sandra Oh. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EVE

    Possible Answer : eventide, even, eve, Eve, evening


  • The clue is 23. Panini, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MELT

    Possible Answer : thawing, melt, mellow, evaporate, fade, unthaw, disappear, melting, run, melt_down, thaw, meld, dethaw, dissolve, mellow_out, unfreeze


  • The clue is 24. Grp. whose first letter is now outdated. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BSA


  • The clue is 25. Team in the N.H.L.'s Atlantic Division. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SABRES

    Possible Answer : cavalry_sword, saber, sabre


  • The clue is 27. A Swiftie might have a favorite one. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ERA

    Possible Answer : ERA, era, earned_run_average, epoch, geological_era


  • The clue is 28. Put-down. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DIS

    Possible Answer : Dis, Orcus


  • The clue is 29. Brainwave-amplifying headpiece worn by Marvel's Professor X. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CEREBRO


  • The clue is 30. Post-run celebrations. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CASTPARTIES


  • The clue is 32. Subject of United States v. Windsor (2013). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GAYMARRIAGE


  • The clue is 33. Fashion aesthetic with flower crowns and rustic dresses. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: COTTAGECORE


  • The clue is 34. Service providers. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PASTORS

    Possible Answer : Pastor, parson, curate, rector, subgenus_Pastor, minister, minister_of_religion, pastor


  • The clue is 35. Tone. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HUE

    Possible Answer : imbue, chromaticity, hue


  • The clue is 36. Boy band whose members include Suga, Jimin and Jungkook. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BTS


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

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

    The answer: INSYNC


  • The clue is 40. Many graders, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TAS

    Possible Answer : tantalum, atomic_number_73, Ta


  • The clue is 41. Whom God asked "Why art thou wroth? And why is thy countenance fallen?". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CAIN

    Possible Answer : Cain


  • The clue is 42. Something taken from waiters to get waters?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANI

    Possible Answer : ani


  • The clue is 43. Arabic for "greater". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AKBAR


  • The clue is 45. Grub. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LARVA

    Possible Answer : larva


  • The clue is 46. "Wrong!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NOPE


  • The clue is 48. What might come up organically. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NONGMOCROP


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

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

    The answer: OLES


  • The clue is 51. Laundry room leftover. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DRYERSHEET


  • The clue is 52. "Dear ___ …". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SIRS

    Possible Answer : Sir, sir


  • The clue is 53. One giveaway for the wolf in "Little Red Riding Hood". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EARS

    Possible Answer : ear, spike, capitulum, pinna, auricle


  • The clue is 54. Indoor-grown marijuana, in slang. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ENDO


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. A little bit of everything?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SESAME

    Possible Answer: Sesamum_indicum, benne, benni, sesame, benny

  • The clue is 2. New Hampshire school. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EXETER

  • The clue is 3. Soft drink since 1905. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RCCOLA

  • The clue is 4. Feeling overworked, with "out". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BURNT

    Possible Answer: sting, burn_down, burn, burn_up, glow, incinerate, cauterize, burnt, burnt-out, cut, fire, bite, sunburn, combust, cauterise, burned, burn_off, burned-out, burned-over

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

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

    The answer: LET

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

    Possible Opposite Answer : forbid, prevent, disallow

  • The clue is 6. They really take a toll nowadays. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EZPASSTAGS

  • The clue is 7. Doja Cat's given first name, for which her debut album is named. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AMALA

  • The clue is 8. Central points. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FOCI

    Possible Answer: focal_point, focussing, direction, centering, stress, focus, focusing, nidus

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

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

    The answer: TAP

    Possible Answer: intercept, hydrant, dab, tapdance, rap, beg, solicit, wiretap, bug, water_faucet, spigot, knock, tip, water_tap, tap, strike, exploit, pink, pat

  • The clue is 10. Award-winning journalist Linda. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ELLERBEE

  • The clue is 11. Symbols much seen on March 17. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CLOVERS

    Possible Answer: trefoil, clover

  • The clue is 12. "Fingers crossed!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HOPESO

  • The clue is 14. Take in. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SEE

    Possible Answer: understand, hear, watch, run_into, encounter, ascertain, ensure, attend, go_through, construe, project, run_across, view, take_care, figure, look, come_across, go_steady, get_a_line, see_to_it, go_out, experience, learn, reckon, consider, date, determine, escort, examine, image, witness, realise, control, check, see, envision, fancy, catch, visualise, get_wind, pick_up, regard, visit, insure, realize, interpret, meet, take_in, assure, find, discover, find_out, get_word, visualize, picture

  • The clue is 15. "This relationship could be the one". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ITSSERIOUS

  • The clue is 21. Rare and then some. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TARTARE

  • The clue is 24. Midwest city named in an attempt to attract German settlers. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BISMARCKND

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

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

    The answer: BEIGE

    Possible Answer: beige, ecru

  • The clue is 28. Annual NASCAR race, familiarly. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DAYTONA

  • The clue is 29. Electric vehicle's need. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CARCHARGER

  • The clue is 30. Slyly spiteful. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CATTY

    Possible Answer: cattie, catty, bitchy, cattish

  • The clue is 31. Before. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PRE

  • The clue is 32. Tea supplier. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GOSSIPER

    Possible Answer: rumourmonger, gossipmonger, newsmonger, gossip, gossiper, rumormonger

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

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

    The answer: CANNOLI

  • The clue is 34. Uprights, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PIANOS

    Possible Answer: pianoforte, forte-piano, piano, pianissimo

  • The clue is 36. Devoid of all life. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BARREN

    Possible Answer: free, barren, devoid, desolate, destitute, innocent, bare, stark, waste, bleak, wasteland

  • The clue is 37. Recorded, in a way. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TIVOED

  • The clue is 38. Leave la-la land. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SNAPTO

  • The clue is 40. Country singer Tucker. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TANYA

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

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

    The answer: CACHE

    Possible Answer: memory_cache, stash, hoard, cache, hive_up, squirrel_away, lay_away

  • The clue is 44. Drip … or drill. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BORE

    Possible Answer: tire, support, take_over, deport, calibre, bore-hole, bear, hold, dullard, have_a_bun_in_the_oven, tidal_bore, endure, pay, give_birth, carry, gestate, yield, tolerate, eager, wear, suffer, digest, comport, have, contain, stand, drill, expect, birth, acquit, bore, abide, accept, gauge, stick_out, caliber, conduct, brook, aegir, stomach, turn_out, assume, eagre, deliver, drill_hole, behave, put_up

    Possible Opposite Answer : interest

  • The clue is 45. Mexican pop's ___ Temerarios. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LOS

  • The clue is 47. Lead character in "Stranger Things"?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ESS

    Possible Answer: einsteinium, atomic_number_99, Es, E

  • The clue is 49. ___ Fields. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MRS

    Possible Answer: Mr., Mister, Mrs, Mr, Mrs.

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Wednesday, January 1, 2025

27445 Wed Jan 01, 2025 NY Times Crossword Clues Hints

Across Clues :

1. Rapscallion, 6. Certain tankful, 9. Kind of game that's a pitcher's dream, 14. Micronesian island that was the setting for a season of "Survivor", 15. Tuna type, 16. Airport near the intersection of I-90 and I-294, 17. Cove, 18. On the ___, 19. Christopher who directed "Oppenheimer", 20. Slangy suffix with "most", 21. "OK ... tell me", 24. N.B.A. 1-pointers: Abbr., 25. Exclamation from Homer, 26. Hero of "The Matrix", 27. "A work of ___ that isn't based on feeling isn't ___ at all": Cézanne, 28. "Look at Me, I'm Sandra ___" ("Grease" song), 29. Dickens's "The Mystery of ___ Drood", 31. Chinese greeting, 33. Tool for a pineapple, 35. 1990s sitcom featuring a bookstore, 38. You can count on them, 39. Rating for junk bonds, 42. Candymaker Wonka, 43. Chauvinist or racist, 44. In the style of, 45. Start of Caesar's boast, 46. Actress Hatcher, 47. Deposit, as an egg, 48. Patrick Stewart and Elton John, for two, 49. Singer on "Give Peace a Chance", 51. "Golden Girls" actress Arthur, 52. Sheds, with "off", 56. Stylish tote for an executive, 60. Worshiping rows, 61. Cousin of a croc, 63. The Emerald Isle, 64. "___ have to do", 65. Like the breeds Shetland and merino, 66. TALK LIKE THIS!, 67. Like a yenta, 68. Props for close-up magicians, 69. Arrogant sort

Down Clues :

1. Worked for the C.I.A., perhaps, 2. Playground retort, 3. Super-trendy, 4. West who said "Men are my life, diamonds are my career", 5. Set down on paper, 6. Cider unit, 7. Starbuck's higher-up?, 8. Ape or monkey, 9. In the dark about something nefarious, 10. "Well, lookee there!", 11. Place to see J.F.K., 12. Hopping mad, 13. Past, present or future, 22. Flowery necklace, 23. Multisport race, in short, 30. In a prim and proper way, 32. Singer with the #1 albums "As I Am" and "Girl on Fire", 33. What you might call a tipsy friend, 34. Last words?, 36. Symbols of wisdom, 37. 12/31, 39. Part of U.C.L.A.: Abbr., 40. Material used to make the object "illustrated" here, in a seasonal song, 41. Coral island, 50. "Yikes!", 51. Puts to sleep, say, 52. Take a turn with the object illustrated by the central black squares in this puzzle (leading to one of the four circled results), 53. Oscar-winning Jared, 54. Symbols of wisdom, 55. Word processing command, 56. Policy nerd, 57. "Très ___", 58. Singer Guthrie, 59. Chocolate money won or lost in this puzzle's game, 62. ___-tac-toe

Break down the NYT Crosswords: January 01, 2025

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

27445 Wed Jan 01, 2025 NY Times Crossword Clues Hints
27445 Wed Jan 01, 2025 NY Times Crossword Clues Hints


Across Clues with Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Rapscallion. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SCAMP

    Possible Answer : imp, scalawag, rascal, monkey, rapscallion, scamp, scallywag


  • The clue is 6. Certain tankful. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GAS

    Possible Answer : brag, petrol, swash, tout, bluster, shoot_a_line, gas_pedal, gas, gun, gasconade, vaunt, flatulency, boast, gaseous_state, flatulence, gasolene, throttle, natural_gas, accelerator_pedal, gasoline, blow, accelerator


  • The clue is 9. Kind of game that's a pitcher's dream. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NOHIT


  • The clue is 14. Micronesian island that was the setting for a season of "Survivor". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PALAU

    Possible Answer : TT, Republic_of_Palau, Palau_Islands, Palau, Belau, Pelew


  • The clue is 15. Tuna type. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AHI


  • The clue is 16. Airport near the intersection of I-90 and I-294. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OHARE


  • The clue is 17. Cove. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: INLET

    Possible Answer : intake, inlet, recess


  • The clue is 18. On the ___. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LAM

    Possible Answer : scarper, escape, flail, break_away, scat, lam, take_to_the_woods, bunk, fly_the_coop, run, hightail_it, head_for_the_hills, run_away, getaway, thrash, thresh, turn_tail


  • The clue is 19. Christopher who directed "Oppenheimer". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NOLAN


  • The clue is 20. Slangy suffix with "most". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EST

    Possible Answer : Eastern_Time, EST, Eastern_Standard_Time


  • The clue is 21. "OK ... tell me". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ILLBITE


  • The clue is 24. N.B.A. 1-pointers: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FTS

    Possible Answer : foot, ft


  • The clue is 25. Exclamation from Homer. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DOH

    Possible Answer : do, doh, ut


  • The clue is 26. Hero of "The Matrix". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NEO

    Possible Answer : neo


  • The clue is 27. "A work of ___ that isn't based on feeling isn't ___ at all": Cézanne. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ART

    Possible Answer : graphics, art, artistic_production, artistry, nontextual_matter, artwork, artistic_creation, prowess, fine_art


  • The clue is 28. "Look at Me, I'm Sandra ___" ("Grease" song). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DEE


  • The clue is 29. Dickens's "The Mystery of ___ Drood". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EDWIN

    Possible Answer : Edwin


  • The clue is 31. Chinese greeting. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NIHAO


  • The clue is 33. Tool for a pineapple. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CORER

    Possible Answer : corer


  • The clue is 35. 1990s sitcom featuring a bookstore. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ELLEN


  • The clue is 38. You can count on them. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ABACI

    Possible Answer : abacus


  • The clue is 39. Rating for junk bonds. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CCC

    Possible Answer : three_hundred, ccc, 300


  • The clue is 42. Candymaker Wonka. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WILLY


  • The clue is 43. Chauvinist or racist. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BIGOT

    Possible Answer : bigot


  • The clue is 44. In the style of. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALA

    Possible Answer : ala


  • The clue is 45. Start of Caesar's boast. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ICAME


  • The clue is 46. Actress Hatcher. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TERI


  • The clue is 47. Deposit, as an egg. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LAY

    Possible Answer : repose, position, consist, place, lay, put_down, dwell, lie_down, laic, pose, ballad, set, secular, rest, put, lie_in, lie

    Possible Opposite Answer : arise, stand


  • The clue is 48. Patrick Stewart and Elton John, for two. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SIRS

    Possible Answer : Sir, sir


  • The clue is 49. Singer on "Give Peace a Chance". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONO

    Possible Answer : Yoko_Ono, Ono


  • The clue is 51. "Golden Girls" actress Arthur. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BEA


  • The clue is 52. Sheds, with "off". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SLOUGHS

    Possible Answer : sphacelus, shed, slough, molt, moult, exuviate, gangrene


  • The clue is 56. Stylish tote for an executive. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WORKBAG

    Possible Answer : workbag, workbox, workbasket


  • The clue is 60. Worshiping rows. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PEWS

    Possible Answer : pew, church_bench


  • The clue is 61. Cousin of a croc. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GATOR

    Possible Answer : alligator, gator


  • The clue is 63. The Emerald Isle. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EIRE

    Possible Answer : Ireland, Irish_Republic, Republic_of_Ireland, Eire


  • The clue is 64. "___ have to do". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ITLL


  • The clue is 65. Like the breeds Shetland and merino. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OVINE

    Possible Answer : ovine


  • The clue is 66. TALK LIKE THIS!. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: YELL

    Possible Answer : shout, vociferation, holler, cry, yell, shout_out, scream, squall, outcry, call, hollo


  • The clue is 67. Like a yenta. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NOSY

    Possible Answer : nosy, nosey, prying, snoopy


  • The clue is 68. Props for close-up magicians. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DECKS

    Possible Answer : knock_down, adorn, embellish, bedight, beautify, coldcock, dump, deck, pack_of_cards, deck_of_cards, grace, decorate, floor, bedeck


  • The clue is 69. Arrogant sort. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SNOT

    Possible Answer : snot, snob, prig, snoot


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Worked for the C.I.A., perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPIED

    Possible Answer: sight, spy, stag, descry, snoop, spot, sleuth, espy

  • The clue is 2. Playground retort. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CANSO

  • The clue is 3. Super-trendy. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALLTHERAGE

  • The clue is 4. West who said "Men are my life, diamonds are my career". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MAE

  • The clue is 5. Set down on paper. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PUTINWRITING

  • The clue is 6. Cider unit. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GALLON

    Possible Answer: congius, gal, Imperial_gallon, gallon

  • The clue is 7. Starbuck's higher-up?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AHAB

    Possible Answer: Ahab

  • The clue is 8. Ape or monkey. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SIMIAN

    Possible Answer: simian

  • The clue is 9. In the dark about something nefarious. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NONETHEWISER

  • The clue is 10. "Well, lookee there!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OHO

  • The clue is 11. Place to see J.F.K.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HALFDOLLAR

  • The clue is 12. Hopping mad. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IRATE

    Possible Answer: ireful, irate

  • The clue is 13. Past, present or future. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TENSE

    Possible Answer: strain, tense, tense_up

    Possible Opposite Answer : unstrain, lax, relax, relaxed

  • The clue is 22. Flowery necklace. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LEI

    Possible Answer: garland, chaplet, wreath, lei, leu, coronal

  • The clue is 23. Multisport race, in short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TRI

  • The clue is 30. In a prim and proper way. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DECOROUSLY

    Possible Answer: decorously

    Possible Opposite Answer : indecorously

  • The clue is 32. Singer with the #1 albums "As I Am" and "Girl on Fire". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALICIAKEYS

  • The clue is 33. What you might call a tipsy friend. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CAB

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

  • The clue is 34. Last words?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OBIT

    Possible Answer: necrology, obituary, obit

  • The clue is 36. Symbols of wisdom. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ELMS

    Possible Answer: elm_tree, elm, elmwood

  • The clue is 37. 12/31. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NYE

  • The clue is 39. Part of U.C.L.A.: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CAL

  • The clue is 40. Material used to make the object "illustrated" here, in a seasonal song. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CLAY

    Possible Answer: mud, Lucius_Clay, cadaver, clay, Lucius_DuBignon_Clay, the_Great_Compromiser, corpse, Clay, remains, Henry_Clay, stiff

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

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

    The answer: CAY

    Possible Answer: key, cay, Florida_key

  • The clue is 50. "Yikes!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OHGOD

  • The clue is 51. Puts to sleep, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BORES

    Possible Answer: caliber, drill_hole, calibre, bore-hole, tidal_bore, eager, dullard, drill, tire, gauge, bore, eagre, aegir

    Possible Opposite Answer : interest

  • The clue is 52. Take a turn with the object illustrated by the central black squares in this puzzle (leading to one of the four circled results). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPIN

    Possible Answer: twist, reel, gyrate, tailspin, spin_out, birl, whirl, spin, twirl, twisting, spin_around

  • The clue is 53. Oscar-winning Jared. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LETO

    Possible Answer: Leto, Latona

  • The clue is 54. Symbols of wisdom. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OWLS

    Possible Answer: bird_of_night, hooter, owl, bird_of_Minerva

  • The clue is 55. Word processing command. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SAVE

    Possible Answer: deliver, economise, salve, redeem, keep_open, save_up, write, salvage, relieve, save, spare, lay_aside, bring_through, make_unnecessary, hold_open, economize, preserve, keep, pull_through, carry_through

  • The clue is 56. Policy nerd. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WONK

    Possible Answer: grind, nerd, swot, dweeb, wonk

  • The clue is 57. "Très ___". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BIEN

  • The clue is 58. Singer Guthrie. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ARLO

  • The clue is 59. Chocolate money won or lost in this puzzle's game. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GELT

    Possible Answer: pelf, shekels, lolly, lucre, dough, boodle, moolah, simoleons, clams, sugar, loot, cabbage, scratch, bread, geld, dinero, gelt, wampum, lettuce, cut, kale

  • The clue is 62. ___-tac-toe. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TIC

    Possible Answer: tic

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Sunday, September 21, 2025

NYT Crossword Down September 21, 2025: All 71 Vertical Answers & Strategic Tips

NYT Crossword Down September 21, 2025: All 71 Vertical Answers & Strategic Tips

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 71 Down clues. We have all the vertical answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Down Clues

NYT Down clues solutions for September 21, 2025
NYT Down Clues - Sunday, September 21, 2025
Down Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date September 21, 2025
Day of Week Sunday
Total Down Clues 71 clues
Direction Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty Medium

All Down Clues - Complete List

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

Complete Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 1. Holiest locales in synagogues, traditionally
2 Down 2. Applications of polish
3 Down 3. Tik-Tok in the Oz books, for one
4 Down 4. Models after
5 Down 5. 1995 Sandra Bullock cyberthriller
6 Down 6. "V for Vendetta" actor Stephen
7 Down 7. Uninvited guest
8 Down 8. Doings before surgery, informally
9 Down 9. Dubbed ones
10 Down 10. They might be glowing
11 Down 11. Astrological lion
12 Down 12. Filing services?
13 Down 13. Programs hosted by SoundCloud
14 Down 14. Happy hour perch
15 Down 15. Make a big step, perhaps
16 Down 16. Rabbi's reading
17 Down 18. Regular at a park with half-pipes, informally
18 Down 21. Breaded, fried Japanese pork cutlet
19 Down 24. Big successes
20 Down 29. Victor's cry
21 Down 31. Creative pursuit
22 Down 33. Oscar-winning Ariana of "West Side Story"
23 Down 35. December drink
24 Down 37. Gone missing
25 Down 38. Assist illegally
26 Down 39. 1958 romantic comedy that won Best Picture
27 Down 40. "I made it big time!"
28 Down 42. Many a skin-care product
29 Down 45. Hip
30 Down 46. Black, in verse
31 Down 47. St. Andrews resident
32 Down 49. Esoteric knowledge
33 Down 50. Roald who wrote "Matilda"
34 Down 51. "… actually, let's go to plan B"
35 Down 52. Members of the mongoose family
36 Down 54. Jazz composer Garner
37 Down 56. Swipe
38 Down 57. Go after, as mosquitoes
39 Down 60. Graham Greene's "___ Man in Havana"
40 Down 61. One way to sell stock
41 Down 64. Public health agcy.
42 Down 67. Bank acct. entry
43 Down 68. Several CBS dramas
44 Down 69. United Way and UNICEF, in brief
45 Down 70. ___-chic (dressing style)
46 Down 71. It incited a famous 18th-century "party"
47 Down 73. Cleaned up, in a way
48 Down 74. To be, in Nice
49 Down 75. Dozes (off)
50 Down 78. Ambush
51 Down 79. Neighbor of Lux.
52 Down 83. Gannett-owned newspaper
53 Down 86. "Here's the thing ..."
54 Down 87. Campground gathering spots
55 Down 89. Worked hard (for)
56 Down 90. Farm enclosures
57 Down 91. Jeans
58 Down 93. ___ Talks
59 Down 94. Intense, as an argument
60 Down 96. Music protector, of a sort
61 Down 97. Slope
62 Down 98. Guy
63 Down 99. What the "dalai" of "Dalai Lama" translates to
64 Down 100. Broken piece of pottery
65 Down 101. Insurer with a green mascot
66 Down 102. Justice Sotomayor
67 Down 103. Seeking justice, in a way
68 Down 106. Leave tire marks, say
69 Down 108. Expressions of disapproval
70 Down 111. B.S. part: Abbr.
71 Down 113. Barbie's beau

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. Holiest locales in synagogues, traditionally"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A__S
  • Similar words: ark, Ark
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ARKS

2 Down: "2. Applications of polish"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: C___S
  • Similar words: cake, coat
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer COATS

3 Down: "3. Tik-Tok in the Oz books, for one"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: R___T
  • Similar words: golem, automaton
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a mechanism that can move automatically
  • This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ROBOT

4 Down: "4. Models after"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: E______S
  • Similar words: emulate
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: strive to equal or match
  • This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EMULATES

5 Down: "5. 1995 Sandra Bullock cyberthriller"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: T____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer THENET

6 Down: "6. "V for Vendetta" actor Stephen"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer REA

7 Down: "7. Uninvited guest"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: I______R
  • Similar words: interloper, trespasser
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer INTRUDER

8 Down: "8. Doings before surgery, informally"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: P___P
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PREOP

9 Down: "9. Dubbed ones"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: S__S
  • Similar words: sir, Sir
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: term of address for a man
  • This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SIRS

10 Down: "10. They might be glowing"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: E____S
  • Similar words: ember, coal
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EMBERS

11 Down: "11. Astrological lion"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'O'
  • Similar words: Leo the Lion, Lion
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
  • This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LEO

12 Down: "12. Filing services?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: M_______S
  • Similar words: manicure
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: professional care for the hands and fingernails
  • This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MANICURES

13 Down: "13. Programs hosted by SoundCloud"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: P______S
  • Similar words: podcast
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PODCASTS

14 Down: "14. Happy hour perch"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: S___L
  • Similar words: feces, dejection
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a simple seat without a back or arms
  • This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer STOOL

15 Down: "15. Make a big step, perhaps"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: S___P
  • Similar words: stamp, stump
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a dance involving a rhythmical stamping step
  • This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer STOMP

16 Down: "16. Rabbi's reading"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: T___H
  • Similar words: Laws, Pentateuch
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TORAH

17 Down: "18. Regular at a park with half-pipes, informally"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S______T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SKATERAT

18 Down: "21. Breaded, fried Japanese pork cutlet"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'U'
  • Word pattern: T______U
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TONKATSU

19 Down: "24. Big successes"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: H__S
  • Similar words: arrive at, slay
  • Opposite of: miss
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HITS

20 Down: "29. Victor's cry"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: I__N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer IWIN

21 Down: "31. Creative pursuit"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
  • Similar words: artwork, prowess
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
  • This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ART

22 Down: "33. Oscar-winning Ariana of "West Side Story""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: D____E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DEBOSE

23 Down: "35. December drink"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'G'
  • Word pattern: E____G
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EGGNOG

24 Down: "37. Gone missing"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 11 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: D_________D
  • Similar words: vanish, disappear
  • Opposite of: appear
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: get lost
  • This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DISAPPEARED

25 Down: "38. Assist illegally"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: A__T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: assist or encourage
  • This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ABET

26 Down: "39. 1958 romantic comedy that won Best Picture"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: G__I
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GIGI

27 Down: "40. "I made it big time!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 11 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'W'
  • Word pattern: L_________W
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LOOKATMENOW

28 Down: "42. Many a skin-care product"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'L'
  • Similar words: mousse, gelatin
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
  • This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GEL

29 Down: "45. Hip"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: I_______N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer INFASHION

30 Down: "46. Black, in verse"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: E__N
  • Similar words: ebony
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: of a very dark black
  • This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EBON

31 Down: "47. St. Andrews resident"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S__T
  • Similar words: Scotchman, Scotsman
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a native or inhabitant of Scotland
  • This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SCOT

32 Down: "49. Esoteric knowledge"

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
  • Similar words: secret, arcanum
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: information known only to a special group
  • This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ARCANA

33 Down: "50. Roald who wrote "Matilda""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: D__L
  • Similar words: red gram, dhal
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DAHL

34 Down: "51. "… actually, let's go to plan B""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: O___T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ORNOT

35 Down: "52. Members of the mongoose family"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: M______S
  • Similar words: mierkat, meerkat
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MEERKATS

36 Down: "54. Jazz composer Garner"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: E____L
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ERROLL

37 Down: "56. Swipe"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'P'
  • Similar words: fuzz, pick up
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
  • This is Down clue number 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer COP

38 Down: "57. Go after, as mosquitoes"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 38

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SWATAT

39 Down: "60. Graham Greene's "___ Man in Havana""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OUR

40 Down: "61. One way to sell stock"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S___T
  • Similar words: shortstop, little
  • Opposite of: retentive
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 40

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SHORT

41 Down: "64. Public health agcy."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'C'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 41

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CDC

42 Down: "67. Bank acct. entry"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'T'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 42

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer INT

43 Down: "68. Several CBS dramas"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: C__S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 43

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CSIS

44 Down: "69. United Way and UNICEF, in brief"

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
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 44

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ORGS

45 Down: "70. ___-chic (dressing style)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: B__O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 45

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BOHO

46 Down: "71. It incited a famous 18th-century "party""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: T____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 46

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TEAACT

47 Down: "73. Cleaned up, in a way"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: E____D
  • Similar words: cut, redact
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: prepare for publication or presentation by correcting
  • This is Down clue number 47

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EDITED

48 Down: "74. To be, in Nice"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: E__E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 48

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ETRE

49 Down: "75. Dozes (off)"

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: nod
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a sign of assent or salutation or command
  • This is Down clue number 49

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer NODS

50 Down: "78. Ambush"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 11 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 50

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SNEAKATTACK

51 Down: "79. Neighbor of Lux."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'R'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 51

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GER

52 Down: "83. Gannett-owned newspaper"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'U' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: U______Y
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 52

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer USATODAY

53 Down: "86. "Here's the thing ...""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: S______N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 53

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SOLISTEN

54 Down: "87. Campground gathering spots"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: F______S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 54

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FIREPITS

55 Down: "89. Worked hard (for)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: S____E
  • Similar words: reach, endeavor
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: attempt by employing effort
  • This is Down clue number 55

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer STROVE

56 Down: "90. Farm enclosures"

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: compose, pen
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
  • This is Down clue number 56

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PENS

57 Down: "91. Jeans"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: D____S
  • Similar words: blue jean, denim
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 57

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DENIMS

58 Down: "93. ___ Talks"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'D'
  • Similar words: Teddy boy
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 58

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TED

59 Down: "94. Intense, as an argument"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: H____D
  • Similar words: hot up, het up
  • Opposite of: cool
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: make hot or hotter
  • This is Down clue number 59

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HEATED

60 Down: "96. Music protector, of a sort"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 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 60

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CDCASE

61 Down: "97. Slope"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: T__T
  • Similar words: lean, rock
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 61

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TILT

62 Down: "98. Guy"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: F___A
  • Similar words: fellow, blighter
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a boy or man
  • This is Down clue number 62

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FELLA

63 Down: "99. What the "dalai" of "Dalai Lama" translates to"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: O___N
  • Similar words: sea
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 63

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OCEAN

64 Down: "100. Broken piece of pottery"

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: sherd, fragment
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a broken piece of a brittle artifact
  • This is Down clue number 64

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SHARD

65 Down: "101. Insurer with a green mascot"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 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 65

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GEICO

66 Down: "102. Justice Sotomayor"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: S___A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 66

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SONIA

67 Down: "103. Seeking justice, in a way"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'G'
  • Word pattern: S___G
  • Similar words: litigate, sue
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
  • This is Down clue number 67

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SUING

68 Down: "106. Leave tire marks, say"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: S__D
  • Similar words: brake shoe, slew
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 68

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SKID

69 Down: "108. Expressions of disapproval"

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: tut-tut, tut
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: utter `tsk
  • This is Down clue number 69

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TSKS

70 Down: "111. B.S. part: Abbr."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'I'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 70

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SCI

71 Down: "113. Barbie's beau"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'K' and ends with 'N'
  • Similar words: sight, cognizance
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: range of what one can know or understand
  • This is Down clue number 71

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer KEN

Expert Strategies for Solving Down Clues

Master the vertical clues with these professional tips:

Why Start with Down Clues?

  • Down clues often reveal key letters for intersecting words
  • Vertical patterns can unlock difficult sections
  • Many prefixes and suffixes run vertically
  • Down answers often help solve Across clues

Down Clue Patterns to Recognize

  1. Fill-in-the-blank clues: These are usually the easiest Down entries
  2. Prefixes and suffixes: Common word parts often run vertically
  3. Abbreviations: Look for clues with "Abbr." or shortened forms
  4. Plural indicators: Words ending in 'S' are common in Down
  5. Pop culture references: Names and titles often appear vertically

Time-Saving Down Techniques

Technique How It Helps
Scan all Down first Get a mental map of the vertical flow
Fill short Down words 3-4 letter words are often prefixes or connectors
Use crossing letters Across letters help confirm Down answers
Look for themes Related Down answers often share a theme

Frequently Asked Questions About Down Clues

What are Down clues in crossword puzzles?

Down clues are the vertical entries in a crossword puzzle that read from top to bottom. They're numbered and correspond to specific columns in the grid.

Should I solve Down or Across clues first?

Many solvers alternate between Down and Across clues to build momentum. Down clues can help unlock difficult sections by providing key intersecting letters. The best approach is to solve the clues you find easiest first, regardless of direction.

How many Down clues are in today's puzzle?

Today's NYT crossword has 71 Down clues.

Are Down clues easier than Across clues?

Neither direction is inherently easier. The difficulty depends on the specific clues and your knowledge. However, Down clues often contain helpful prefixes, suffixes, and word parts that can be easier to guess.

How do Down clues interact with Across clues?

Down and Across clues intersect at various points in the grid. Solving one can provide letters that help solve the other, making the puzzle easier as you progress.

About This Page: We provide comprehensive Down clues solutions and hints for the NYT Crossword to help you improve your solving skills. This site is not affiliated with The New York Times.

Last Updated: September 21, 2025 at 05:12 AM

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