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Saturday, October 26, 2024

No 27381, Sat Oct 26, 2024 NY Times Crossword by Peter A. Collins

Across Clues :

1. Hotel room staple, 6. "Hound Dog" singer Big ___ Thornton, 10. Freshly pressed grapes before fermentation, 14. Way, 15. Reality show winner since 2002, 16. Bridge piece, 17. Spotted, in a way, 18. Meaning of a finger wag, 19. Zip, 20. People to hang out with, 21. Mood, 22. Fish whose egg casings are called "mermaid's purses", 23. Oslo Accords signatory, for short, 24. Fail to tail, 25. Not spent anymore, 26. Two-time Oscar nominee Joan, 28. Go no further, 29. "We'll let ourselves in", 34. Medical breakthrough of 1954 that yielded a Nobel Prize, 35. Masters of bad impersonations?, 36. Pub fixtures, 37. Takes root, 38. Incite, 41. Tony winner Judith, 42. Letters on a Busch Stadium hat, 44. She played Julia in 2009's "Julie & Julia", 45. Cut and polish, maybe, 46. Big bird, 47. Two shakes, 48. Spin out on the ice?, 49. Reasons for some street closures, 50. In ___ (unmoved), 51. Birthstone that begins with the same letter as its month, 52. "ER" actress Laura, 53. Go berserk, 54. Slim winning margin, 55. Quite the party

Sat Oct 26, 2024 NY Times Crossword
Sat Oct 26, 2024 NY Times Crossword 

Down Clues :

1. Name on the playbill for the 1936 Salzburg Festival, 2. One of a singing duo?, 3. Solarium, 4. Périodes chaudes de l'année, 5. With 43-Down, fictional coach of AFC Richmond, 6. Skimpy garments, 7. Building block, 8. Brood, 9. Drink mentioned four times in the prologue of "The Canterbury Tales", 10. Deluxe wraps?, 11. Menace in "Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania", 12. "À votre ___!", 13. Out on a limb, say, 21. Calling, 22. Something to wallow in, 24. Spade, for one, 25. Naughty list?, 27. Vessel that hasn't crossed the Canadian border since 1993, 28. The so-called "Rocket City" of the South, 29. Emphatic agreement, 30. When doubled, a pop nickname, 31. Gorgeous, 32. Not yet explored, as a tomb, 33. Map abbrs., 38. Where Dr. J played college hoops, for short, 39. Amber, e.g., 40. Van Susteren of TV news, 41. They might be bright, 43. See 5-Down, 45. National, formerly, 46. Asian royal, 48. Chicago's ___ Center, formerly known as the Amoco Building, 49. Small invention

Break down the NYT Crosswords: October 26, 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. Hotel room staple. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TVSET


  • The clue is 6. "Hound Dog" singer Big ___ Thornton. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MAMA

    Possible Answer : mamma, mama, mummy, mammy, mum, momma, Mama, mommy, ma, mom


  • The clue is 10. Freshly pressed grapes before fermentation. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MUST

    Possible Answer : moldiness, must, mustiness


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

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

    The answer: ROUTE

    Possible Answer : path, itinerary, route, road


  • The clue is 15. Reality show winner since 2002. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IDOL

    Possible Answer : perfection, paragon, graven_image, god, beau_ideal, matinee_idol, idol


  • The clue is 16. Bridge piece. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IBAR


  • The clue is 17. Spotted, in a way. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ACNED

    Possible Answer : acned, pimpled, pimply, pustulate


  • The clue is 18. Meaning of a finger wag. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NOPE


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

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

    The answer: NONE

    Possible Answer : none


  • The clue is 20. People to hang out with. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PALS

    Possible Answer : sidekick, pal_up, chum, buddy, pal, brother, crony, chum_up


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

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

    The answer: VIBE

    Possible Answer : vibe, vibration


  • The clue is 22. Fish whose egg casings are called "mermaid's purses". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SKATE

    Possible Answer : skate


  • The clue is 23. Oslo Accords signatory, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PLO

    Possible Answer : Palestine_Liberation_Organization, PLO


  • The clue is 24. Fail to tail. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LOSE

    Possible Answer : lose, drop_off, recede, miss, suffer, fall_back, misplace, mislay, turn_a_loss, fall_behind

    Possible Opposite Answer : win, find, profit, keep, gain


  • The clue is 25. Not spent anymore. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RESTED

    Possible Answer : roost, perch, rest, reside, lie, remain, repose, breathe, rested, take_a_breather, stay, catch_one's_breath, pillow

    Possible Opposite Answer : change, be_active, tired


  • The clue is 26. Two-time Oscar nominee Joan. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CUSACK


  • The clue is 28. Go no further. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HALT

    Possible Answer : stanch, stay, stoppage, game, hitch, hold, freeze, arrest, check, stem, staunch, crippled, block, lame, gimpy, stop, halting, halt, kibosh

    Possible Opposite Answer : start


  • The clue is 29. "We'll let ourselves in". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DONTWAITUPFORUS


  • The clue is 34. Medical breakthrough of 1954 that yielded a Nobel Prize. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ORGANTRANSPLANT


  • The clue is 35. Masters of bad impersonations?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IDENTITYTHIEVES


  • The clue is 36. Pub fixtures. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LOOS

    Possible Answer : water_closet, Loos, Adolf_Loos, closet, W.C., loo


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

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

    The answer: SETSIN


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

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

    The answer: URGEON


  • The clue is 41. Tony winner Judith. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IVEY


  • The clue is 42. Letters on a Busch Stadium hat. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STL


  • The clue is 44. She played Julia in 2009's "Julie & Julia". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MERYL


  • The clue is 45. Cut and polish, maybe. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EDIT

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


  • The clue is 46. Big bird. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RHEA

    Possible Answer : nandu, Rhea_americana, Pterocnemia_pennata, Rhea, rhea


  • The clue is 47. Two shakes. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ASEC


  • The clue is 48. Spin out on the ice?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AXEL


  • The clue is 49. Reasons for some street closures. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FAIRS

    Possible Answer : bazaar, funfair, fair, carnival


  • The clue is 50. In ___ (unmoved). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SITU


  • The clue is 51. Birthstone that begins with the same letter as its month. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OPAL

    Possible Answer : opal


  • The clue is 52. "ER" actress Laura. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: INNES


  • The clue is 53. Go berserk. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SNAP

    Possible Answer : break_down, snarl, press_stud, duck_soup, gingersnap, catch, cracking, photograph, ginger_snap, shot, pushover, crack, child's_play, centering, picnic, elasticity, piece_of_cake, tear, cinch, grab, flick, snap, snapshot, snap_fastener, rupture, click, breeze, snatch, shoot, ginger_nut, snatch_up, bust, walkover, lose_it, snap_bean

    Possible Opposite Answer : inelasticity


  • The clue is 54. Slim winning margin. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NOSE

    Possible Answer : horn_in, pry, intrude, scent, wind, nozzle, nose, poke, nuzzle, olfactory_organ


  • The clue is 55. Quite the party. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BIGDO


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Name on the playbill for the 1936 Salzburg Festival. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TRAPP

  • The clue is 2. One of a singing duo?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: VOCALCORD

  • The clue is 3. Solarium. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SUNLOUNGE

  • The clue is 4. Périodes chaudes de l'année. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ETES

  • The clue is 5. With 43-Down, fictional coach of AFC Richmond. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TED

    Possible Answer: Teddy_boy, Ted

  • The clue is 6. Skimpy garments. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MINISKIRTS

    Possible Answer: miniskirt, mini

  • The clue is 7. Building block. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ADOBE

    Possible Answer: adobe, adobe_brick

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

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

    The answer: MOPE

    Possible Answer: dallier, mope_around, moon_about, lounger, dilly-dallier, dillydallier, mope, moon_around

  • The clue is 9. Drink mentioned four times in the prologue of "The Canterbury Tales". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALE

    Possible Answer: ale

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

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

    The answer: MINKSTOLES

  • The clue is 11. Menace in "Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UBOAT

  • The clue is 12. "À votre ___!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SANTE

  • The clue is 13. Out on a limb, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TREED

    Possible Answer: corner, treed, trapped, at_bay, shoetree, tree, cornered

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

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

    The answer: VOCATION

    Possible Answer: occupational_group, career, calling, vocation

  • The clue is 22. Something to wallow in. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SELFPITY

  • The clue is 24. Spade, for one. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LAWNTOOL

  • The clue is 25. Naughty list?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RAPSHEET

  • The clue is 27. Vessel that hasn't crossed the Canadian border since 1993. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STANLEYCUP

  • The clue is 28. The so-called "Rocket City" of the South. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HUNTSVILLE

    Possible Answer: Huntsville

  • The clue is 29. Emphatic agreement. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DOI

    Possible Answer: Interior, Department_of_the_Interior, DoI, Interior_Department

  • The clue is 30. When doubled, a pop nickname. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TAY

    Possible Answer: Tay

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

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

    The answer: RAVISHING

    Possible Answer: enthrall, enrapture, ravishing, delight, dishonour, violate, outrage, ravish, assault, dishonor, transport, enthral, enchant, rape

    Possible Opposite Answer : disenchant

  • The clue is 32. Not yet explored, as a tomb. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UNENTERED

  • The clue is 33. Map abbrs.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STS

  • The clue is 38. Where Dr. J played college hoops, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UMASS

  • The clue is 39. Amber, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RESIN

    Possible Answer: rosin, resin

  • The clue is 40. Van Susteren of TV news. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GRETA

  • The clue is 41. They might be bright. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IDEAS

    Possible Answer: idea, theme, estimation, estimate, thought, musical_theme, mind, melodic_theme, approximation

  • The clue is 43. See 5-Down. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LASSO

    Possible Answer: Roland_de_Lassus, rope, Lasso, lasso, lariat, riata, Orlando_di_Lasso, reata

  • The clue is 45. National, formerly. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EXPO

    Possible Answer: exhibition, expo, exposition

  • The clue is 46. Asian royal. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RANI

    Possible Answer: ranee, rani

  • The clue is 48. Chicago's ___ Center, formerly known as the Amoco Building. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AON

  • The clue is 49. Small invention. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FIB

    Possible Answer: tarradiddle, taradiddle, tale, fib, story

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Saturday, October 4, 2025

Down Clues NYT October 04, 2025 - Today's Complete Vertical Solutions

Saturday's NYT Down Oct 04 - Full Vertical Grid Solutions

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 31 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 04, 2025
NYT Down Clues - Saturday, October 04, 2025
Down Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date October 04, 2025
Day of Week Saturday
Total Down Clues 31 clues
Direction Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty Challenging

All Down Clues - Complete List

Here are all 31 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.

Complete Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 1. Focus of an airplane battle, maybe
2 Down 2. Legendary rock singer?
3 Down 3. Containers that are often red
4 Down 4. Halley of Halley's comet
5 Down 5. Cornrow, e.g.
6 Down 6. Skate park fixture
7 Down 7. Mount for Quixote's squire
8 Down 8. Award won four times in the W.N.B.A. by A'ja Wilson
9 Down 9. Assistance for short drivers?
10 Down 10. Walk with exaggerated motions
11 Down 11. ___ Johnson, inventor of the Super Soaker
12 Down 12. California town thought (incorrectly) to be named from a backward "bakery" sign
13 Down 14. Type of argument with conflicting accounts
14 Down 17. Result of sleeping in, say
15 Down 21. Moves along quickly, as a horse
16 Down 24. Protects oneself, possum-style
17 Down 25. Fumble around in the dark
18 Down 27. Home of Banff National Park
19 Down 29. Wonder Woman portrayer
20 Down 30. Brouhaha
21 Down 31. "Welsh" dish with melted cheese
22 Down 32. Cuban container
23 Down 33. Water cooler?
24 Down 34. Colorful shawls
25 Down 35. "Are you done guessing?"
26 Down 36. Get bested by
27 Down 37. Grain with a nutty flavor
28 Down 38. Safe job?
29 Down 41. Netflix offerings until 2023
30 Down 43. Source of some flashbacks
31 Down 45. Sucker, for short

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. Focus of an airplane battle, maybe"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: A_____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a support for the arm
  • This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ARMREST

2 Down: "2. Legendary rock singer?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: L_____I
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LORELEI

3 Down: "3. Containers that are often red"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GASCANS

4 Down: "4. Halley of Halley's comet"

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
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EDMOND

5 Down: "5. Cornrow, e.g."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: B___D
  • Similar words: pleach, plait
  • Opposite of: unbraid
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
  • This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BRAID

6 Down: "6. Skate park fixture"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: R__L
  • Similar words: inveigh, track
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
  • This is Down clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RAIL

7 Down: "7. Mount for Quixote's squire"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Similar words: shtup, shag
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
  • This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ASS

8 Down: "8. Award won four times in the W.N.B.A. by A'ja Wilson"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'P'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the player judged to be the most important to the sport
  • This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MVP

9 Down: "9. Assistance for short drivers?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 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 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CARLOANS

10 Down: "10. Walk with exaggerated motions"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: F_____E
  • Similar words: furbelow, frill
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
  • This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FLOUNCE

11 Down: "11. ___ Johnson, inventor of the Super Soaker"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: L____E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LONNIE

12 Down: "12. California town thought (incorrectly) to be named from a backward "bakery" sign"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: Y___A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer YREKA

13 Down: "14. Type of argument with conflicting accounts"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 13 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: H___________D
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HESAIDSHESAID

14 Down: "17. Result of sleeping in, say"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: L_______T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LATESTART

15 Down: "21. Moves along quickly, as a horse"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: C_____S
  • Similar words: lope, canter
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a smooth three-beat gait; between a trot and a gallop
  • This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CANTERS

16 Down: "24. Protects oneself, possum-style"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PLAYSDEAD

17 Down: "25. Fumble around in the dark"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: G___E
  • Similar words: fumble
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the act of groping; and instance of groping
  • This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GROPE

18 Down: "27. Home of Banff National Park"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: A_____A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ALBERTA

19 Down: "29. Wonder Woman portrayer"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: G___T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GADOT

20 Down: "30. Brouhaha"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: B______E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BIGSCENE

21 Down: "31. "Welsh" dish with melted cheese"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: R_____T
  • Similar words: Welsh rarebit, Welsh rabbit
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: cheese melted with ale or beer served over toast
  • This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RAREBIT

22 Down: "32. Cuban container"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: H_____R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HUMIDOR

23 Down: "33. Water cooler?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: I_____E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ICECUBE

24 Down: "34. Colorful shawls"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: S_____S
  • Similar words: sarape, serape
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a long brightly colored shawl; worn mainly by Mexican men
  • This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SERAPES

25 Down: "35. "Are you done guessing?""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: G____P
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GIVEUP

26 Down: "36. Get bested by"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: L____O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LOSETO

27 Down: "37. Grain with a nutty flavor"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: F___O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FARRO

28 Down: "38. Safe job?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: H___T
  • Similar words: rip-off, burglarise
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the act of stealing
  • This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HEIST

29 Down: "41. Netflix offerings until 2023"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: D__S
  • Similar words: videodisc, DVD
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DVDS

30 Down: "43. Source of some flashbacks"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'D'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LSD

31 Down: "45. Sucker, for short"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'V' and ends with 'C'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: informal term for vacation
  • This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer VAC

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 31 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: October 04, 2025 at 05:12 AM

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NYT Mini Crossword Answers Today October 04, 2025 - All 20 Clues Solved & Expert Hints

Today's NYT Mini Crossword October 04, 2025 - Complete Solutions with Smart Hints | 5-Minute Solve

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 04, 2025
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Saturday, October 04, 2025
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date October 04, 2025
Grid Size 5 x 5 squares
Total Clues 20 clues
Across Clues 10 clues
Down Clues 10 clues
Average Solve Time Under 1 minute

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

This puzzle uses a 5 by 5 grid. That means 5 boxes across and 5 boxes down.

5x5 Crossword Grid Pattern
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5
Row 1     
Row 2     
Row 3     
Row 4     
Row 5     

How to Solve This Puzzle Fast

  1. Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
  2. Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
  3. Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
  4. If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
  5. Common short words: THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

  • Total squares in grid: 25 (5 times 5)
  • Average time to solve: Less than 1 minute
  • Best time to play: During a coffee break
  • Difficulty level: Made for everyone to enjoy

Across Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from left to right in the puzzle.

Across Clues List
Number Clue
1 Across 29. Actress Lily of "Killers of the Flower Moon"
2 Across 49. 7-Eleven and Circle K, informally
3 Across 8. Lead role in the highest-grossing film of 1985
4 Across 35. They may stop the presses
5 Across 27. Vulcans, for one
6 Across 40. Org. offering jumps
7 Across 31. Get a Lyft, say
8 Across 23. Cousin of a springbok
9 Across 42. Buck the establishment
10 Across 44. Split

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: "29. Actress Lily of "Killers of the Flower Moon""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 9 letters
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: G_______E

Answer:

Click to reveal GLADSTONE

2 Across: "49. 7-Eleven and Circle K, informally"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal CSTORES

3 Across: "8. Lead role in the highest-grossing film of 1985"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: M___Y

Answer:

Click to reveal MCFLY

4 Across: "35. They may stop the presses"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 9 letters
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: G_______S

Answer:

Click to reveal GAGORDERS

5 Across: "27. Vulcans, for one"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 9 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: A_______E

Answer:

Click to reveal ALIENRACE

6 Across: "40. Org. offering jumps"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal AAA

7 Across: "31. Get a Lyft, say"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 9 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: R_______E

Answer:

Click to reveal RIDESHARE

8 Across: "23. Cousin of a springbok"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: E___D

Answer:

Click to reveal ELAND

9 Across: "42. Buck the establishment"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: R___L

Answer:

Click to reveal REBEL

10 Across: "44. Split"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 9 letters
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: D_______P

Answer:

Click to reveal DIVVIEDUP

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 2. Legendary rock singer?
2 Down 43. Source of some flashbacks
3 Down 6. Skate park fixture
4 Down 31. "Welsh" dish with melted cheese
5 Down 38. Safe job?
6 Down 4. Halley of Halley's comet
7 Down 36. Get bested by
8 Down 24. Protects oneself, possum-style
9 Down 10. Walk with exaggerated motions
10 Down 5. Cornrow, e.g.

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "2. Legendary rock singer?"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: L_____I

Answer:

Click to reveal LORELEI

2 Down: "43. Source of some flashbacks"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal LSD

3 Down: "6. Skate park fixture"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal RAIL

4 Down: "31. "Welsh" dish with melted cheese"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: R_____T

Answer:

Click to reveal RAREBIT

5 Down: "38. Safe job?"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: H___T

Answer:

Click to reveal HEIST

6 Down: "4. Halley of Halley's comet"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: E____D

Answer:

Click to reveal EDMOND

7 Down: "36. Get bested by"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal LOSETO

8 Down: "24. Protects oneself, possum-style"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 9 letters
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: P_______D

Answer:

Click to reveal PLAYSDEAD

9 Down: "10. Walk with exaggerated motions"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal FLOUNCE

10 Down: "5. Cornrow, e.g."

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: B___D

Answer:

Click to reveal BRAID

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

  1. Quick Scan: Read all clues once. Your brain starts working on them right away.
  2. Easy First: Fill in the shortest words (2-3 letters). These are usually simple words like "IT" or "ON".
  3. Use Crossings: When letters cross, they help you figure out harder words.
  4. Watch for Wordplay: Clues with question marks (?) are jokes or puns.
  5. Common Words: Remember these appear often: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE.

Letter Tips That Really Help

  • The letter E is the most common in English
  • Words ending in S are often plurals
  • If you see "___" in a clue, the answer fits those blanks exactly
  • Abbreviations in clues mean the answer is also abbreviated

Time Goals to Aim For

Your Time Skill Level What It Means
Under 30 seconds Expert You know the puzzle patterns very well!
30-60 seconds Advanced Great job! You solve quickly.
1-2 minutes Good You're doing well. Keep practicing!
Over 2 minutes Learning You'll get faster with practice.

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues: 20 clues to solve
Grid Size: 5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares: 25 squares to fill
Average Time: Most people solve in 1 minute 10 seconds
Difficulty: A bit tricky

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Common Questions About NYT Mini Crossword

When can I play the NYT Mini?

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

How fast should I be able to solve it?

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

Do I need to pay to play?

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

What makes a good Mini solver?

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

Are the puzzles harder on certain days?

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

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

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