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0914 NYT Crossword Sat, Sept 13, 2024 | Puzzle Answers

Complete Guide to NYT Crossword Saturday, Sept 13, 2024 | Puzzle Answers

Discover answers and insights for the NYT Crossword puzzle on Saturday, September 13, 2024. Solve clues and stay updated on the latest puzzles!

NYT Crossword puzzle answers and clues for Saturday, September 13, 2024
 NYT Crossword puzzle answers and clues for Saturday, September 13, 2024

Across Clues with Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Red in the face, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ASHAMED

    Possible Answer : ashamed

    Possible Opposite Answer : unashamed


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

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

    The answer: FISTS

    Possible Answer : fist, clenched_fist


  • The clue is 13. Baseball mascot with a fluffy green snout. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PHANATIC


  • The clue is 15. Home to Sun Valley. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IDAHO

    Possible Answer : Gem_State, ID, Idaho


  • The clue is 16. Many Renaissance thinkers. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: POLYMATHS

    Possible Answer : polymath


  • The clue is 18. Woman in dire need?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RENEE


  • The clue is 19. "___ Sea Lice" (collaborative album by Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LOTTA


  • The clue is 20. Peyton Manning, for much of his N.F.L. career. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: COLT

    Possible Answer : colt, Colt


  • The clue is 22. Sister label of Volt Records. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STAX


  • The clue is 23. Brand seen on Canadian highway signs. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ESSO


  • The clue is 24. Interjection of interest. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OHCOOL


  • The clue is 26. Case worker: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ATT


  • The clue is 27. Job that anyone could see themselves doing?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WINDOWWASHER


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

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

    The answer: ANNEAL

    Possible Answer : normalize, anneal, temper


  • The clue is 31. Actress Weaving of 2022's "Babylon". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SAMARA

    Possible Answer : samara, key_fruit, key


  • The clue is 32. Highly rated French vineyards. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CRUS

    Possible Answer : crus


  • The clue is 33. Cry of delight. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: YAY

    Possible Answer : Yay


  • The clue is 35. Muscles used in rowing, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LATS

    Possible Answer : lats, latissimus_dorsi, lat


  • The clue is 36. Doesn't stick out. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FITSIN


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

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

    The answer: TOTALS

    Possible Answer : come, tote_up, aggregate, add_together, add, totality, add_up, sum, amount, total, tot_up, sum_up, summate, number, tot, tally


  • The clue is 40. "No backing out now". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ITSADONEDEAL


  • The clue is 42. It once ran the headline "Santa Dies on Xmas Trip": Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NYT


  • The clue is 43. Dentist's concern. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ENAMEL

    Possible Answer : enamel, tooth_enamel


  • The clue is 44. Celeb with a #1 single and an acting Oscar. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CHER


  • The clue is 48. When repeated, college party chant. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CHUG

    Possible Answer : chug


  • The clue is 50. What the ancient Romans called the "Cupid stone," considering it a symbol of love. 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 51. Aid in skyscraper construction. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CRANE

    Possible Answer : Hart_Crane, crane, Stephen_Crane, stretch_out, Harold_Hart_Crane, Crane, Grus


  • The clue is 52. Seen enough. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HADIT


  • The clue is 54. Hard things to ignore, metaphorically. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ELEPHANTS

    Possible Answer : elephant


  • The clue is 56. Musical character who sings "Just You Wait". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ELIZA


  • The clue is 57. Where a rope ladder might lead. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TREEFORT


  • The clue is 58. M.I.T. school. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SLOAN


  • The clue is 59. Apollo was conceived in them. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SIXTIES

    Possible Answer : mid-sixties, sixty, sixties, 60, LX, 1960s


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Gala, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: APPLE

    Possible Answer: orchard_apple_tree, Malus_pumila, apple

  • The clue is 2. Dismisses unceremoniously. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SHOOS

    Possible Answer: shoo, shoo_away, shoo_off

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

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

    The answer: HALTS

    Possible Answer: hold, stem, stoppage, check, freeze, arrest, block, stop, halt, staunch, stanch, stay, hitch, kibosh

    Possible Opposite Answer : start

  • The clue is 4. Where the average American lives. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANYTOWNUSA

  • The clue is 5. Word with the same meaning in English, Swahili and Mandarin, among other languages. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MAMA

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

  • The clue is 6. Connections might hinge on it, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ETA

    Possible Answer: Basque_Fatherland_and_Liberty, ETA, Euskadi_ta_Askatasuna, Basque_Homeland_and_Freedom, eta

  • The clue is 7. Senior class tradition. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DITCHDAY

  • The clue is 8. Something trimmed after purchase. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FIR

    Possible Answer: true_fir, fir, fir_tree

  • The clue is 9. 3/15, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IDES

    Possible Answer: ides

  • The clue is 10. Accessories for some bell ringers. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SANTAHATS

  • The clue is 11. Trailer homes?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: THEATERS

    Possible Answer: theater_of_operations, theatre, dramatics, field_of_operations, theatre_of_operations, field, dramaturgy, theater, dramatic_art, house

  • The clue is 12. Trying way too hard, in modern lingo. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SOEXTRA

  • The clue is 14. Soda shop purchase. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (13 letters)

    The answer: CHOCOLATEMALT

  • The clue is 17. Not busy. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SLOW

    Possible Answer: ho-hum, tedious, slack, slowly, obtuse, deadening, easy, tardily, slacken, wearisome, sluggish, boring, decelerate, dumb, slow, dense, retard, behind, slow_down, slow_up, irksome, dull, dim, tiresome

    Possible Opposite Answer : fast, quickly, accelerate

  • The clue is 21. Pulls with a water-skiing boat, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOWS

    Possible Answer: towage, tow

  • The clue is 24. 50/50. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONE

    Possible Answer: i, unmatchable, ane, 1, unitary, peerless, single, unity, matchless, ace, unrivaled, nonpareil, one, unrivalled, I, one_and_only, unmatched

  • The clue is 25. Yellow Teletubby. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LAALAA

  • The clue is 28. Acting as a spy, maybe. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: INSIDE

    Possible Answer: at_bottom, indoors, interior, inwardly, in_spite_of_appearance, at_heart, deep_down, privileged, inside, within, inner

    Possible Opposite Answer : outside, outwardly, outdoors

  • The clue is 29. Kind of boat affected by a wind advisory. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SMALLCRAFT

  • The clue is 30. Setting for a sitting. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ARTSTUDIO

  • The clue is 32. Administrative center. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CITYHALL

  • The clue is 34. Some long-distance callers. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: YODELERS

  • The clue is 36. "To Kill a Mockingbird" family. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FINCHES

    Possible Answer: finch

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

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

    The answer: NONO

  • The clue is 39. Business card abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TEL

  • The clue is 41. Cat's "handle" for her kitten. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NAPE

    Possible Answer: nape, scruff, nucha

  • The clue is 45. Capital city on the Red River. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HANOI

    Possible Answer: Hanoi, capital_of_Vietnam

  • The clue is 46. ___-deux. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ENTRE

  • The clue is 47. They can be whole, half or quarter. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RESTS

    Possible Answer: catch_one's_breath, remain, repose, remainder, breathe, rest, residuum, ease, eternal_rest, stay, roost, residue, relaxation, pillow, rest_period, respite, eternal_sleep, residual, balance, reside, perch, quietus, sleep, lie, relief, take_a_breather

    Possible Opposite Answer : be_active, change

  • The clue is 49. City near Memphis. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GIZA

    Possible Answer: Giza, Gizeh, El_Giza

  • The clue is 51. Puppy chow ingredient. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CHEX

  • The clue is 53. Salon offering. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TAN

    Possible Answer: tan, suntan, tangent, sunburn, burn, bronze, topaz

  • The clue is 55. Canadian province: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PEI

    Possible Answer: Ieoh_Ming_Pei, Pei, I._M._Pei

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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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Saturday, September 13, 2025

NYT Crossword Across September 13, 2025: All 30 Horizontal Answers & Strategic Tips

Saturday NYT Across Solutions September 13, 2025 - Every Horizontal Clue Decoded with Hints

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 30 Across clues. We have all the horizontal answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Across Clues

NYT Across clues solutions for September 13, 2025
NYT Across Clues - Saturday, September 13, 2025
Across Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date September 13, 2025
Day of Week Saturday
Total Across Clues 30 clues
Direction Horizontal (Left to Right)
Difficulty Easy

All Across Clues - Complete List

Here are all 30 Across clues for today's puzzle. These go horizontally from left to right.

Complete Across Clues List
Number Clue
1 Across 1. Student's plan
2 Across 16. Italian pianist who composed the scores for "Nomadland" and "The Father"
3 Across 17. Sort of habitat in a bottle garden
4 Across 18. Gumbo ingredients
5 Across 19. Top
6 Across 20. California's ___ Nuevo State Park
7 Across 21. Contests
8 Across 22. Contents of Pandora's box
9 Across 24. Some baseball stats
10 Across 25. The 21,728th page of 1989's 20-volume Oxford English Dictionary
11 Across 26. Bad way to make a group decision
12 Across 27. Batman : Bruce :: Wonder Woman : ___
13 Across 28. Stray
14 Across 29. Place for driving
15 Across 30. Rolled chip brand from Mexico
16 Across 31. MX-5 and CX-50 maker
17 Across 32. Province in the names of many Chinese restaurants
18 Across 33. Great volumes
19 Across 34. Petunia's partner, in cartoons
20 Across 35. Rounded, in a way
21 Across 36. Jazz form
22 Across 39. Botanical bristles
23 Across 40. Origin of "The Tale of Genji," considered by many to be the world's first novel
24 Across 41. Mountain West campus city
25 Across 42. Network
26 Across 43. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious
27 Across 44. Beer alternative to a 38-Down
28 Across 45. Pooped
29 Across 49. Completely at ease
30 Across 50. "I mean, duh!"

Detailed Hints and Answers for All Across Clues

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

Complete Across Solutions:

1 Across: "1. Student's plan"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 15 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: A_____________M
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ACADEMICPROGRAM

2 Across: "16. Italian pianist who composed the scores for "Nomadland" and "The Father""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 15 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: L_____________I
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer LUDOVICOEINAUDI

3 Across: "17. Sort of habitat in a bottle garden"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 15 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: C_____________M
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer CLOSEDECOSYSTEM

4 Across: "18. Gumbo ingredients"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: O___S
  • Similar words: lady's-finger, gumbo
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: long green edible beaked pods of the okra plant
  • This is Across clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer OKRAS

5 Across: "19. Top"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'X'
  • Word pattern: A__X
  • Similar words: peak, acme
  • Opposite of: antapex
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the highest point (of something)
  • This is Across clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer APEX

6 Across: "20. California's ___ Nuevo State Park"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
  • Similar words: Black September, Fatah-RC
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ANO

7 Across: "21. Contests"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'V' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: V__S
  • Similar words: compete, vie
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer VIES

8 Across: "22. Contents of Pandora's box"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: E___S
  • Similar words: wickedness, evilness
  • Opposite of: goodness
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: morally objectionable behavior
  • This is Across clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer EVILS

9 Across: "24. Some baseball stats"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: R__S
  • Similar words: run batted in, rbi
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a run that is the result of the batter's performance
  • This is Across clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer RBIS

10 Across: "25. The 21,728th page of 1989's 20-volume Oxford English Dictionary"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'D'
  • Similar words: last, stop
  • Opposite of: begin
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: either extremity of something that has length
  • This is Across clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer END

11 Across: "26. Bad way to make a group decision"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: A___E
  • Similar words: unparalleled, only
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: isolated from others
  • This is Across clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ALONE

12 Across: "27. Batman : Bruce :: Wonder Woman : ___"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: D___A
  • Similar words: Princess Diana
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer DIANA

13 Across: "28. Stray"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: R___E
  • Similar words: rascal, scalawag
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
  • This is Across clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ROGUE

14 Across: "29. Place for driving"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: R___E
  • Similar words: compass, kitchen stove
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer RANGE

15 Across: "30. Rolled chip brand from Mexico"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: T___S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer TAKIS

16 Across: "31. MX-5 and CX-50 maker"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: M___A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer MAZDA

17 Across: "32. Province in the names of many Chinese restaurants"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: H___N
  • Similar words: Hunan province
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer HUNAN

18 Across: "33. Great volumes"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: T___S
  • Similar words: tome
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a (usually) large and scholarly book
  • This is Across clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer TOMES

19 Across: "34. Petunia's partner, in cartoons"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: P___Y
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer PORKY

20 Across: "35. Rounded, in a way"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: D___D
  • Similar words: vaulted
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: having a hemispherical vault or dome
  • This is Across clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer DOMED

21 Across: "36. Jazz form"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'P'
  • Similar words: sock, whop
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer BOP

22 Across: "39. Botanical bristles"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A__S
  • Similar words: awn
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer AWNS

23 Across: "40. Origin of "The Tale of Genji," considered by many to be the world's first novel"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'J' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: J___N
  • Similar words: Nippon, Nihon
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a string of more than 3
  • This is Across clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer JAPAN

24 Across: "41. Mountain West campus city"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: R__O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer RENO

25 Across: "42. Network"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'B'
  • Similar words: entanglement, vane
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer WEB

26 Across: "43. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: A__E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer AONE

27 Across: "44. Beer alternative to a 38-Down"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: L___R
  • Similar words: lager beer, laager
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a camp defended by a circular formation of wagons
  • This is Across clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer LAGER

28 Across: "45. Pooped"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 15 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: P_____________T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer PLUMTUCKEREDOUT

29 Across: "49. Completely at ease"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 15 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: A_____________E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ASLOOSEASAGOOSE

30 Across: "50. "I mean, duh!""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 15 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: W_____________R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer WELLITSNOWONDER

Expert Strategies for Solving Across Clues

Master the horizontal clues with these professional tips:

Why Start with Across Clues?

  • Across clues often provide more letter intersections
  • Reading left to right feels more natural
  • Many common phrases run horizontally
  • Across answers often help solve Down clues

Across Clue Patterns to Recognize

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

Time-Saving Across Techniques

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Across Clues

What are Across clues in crossword puzzles?

Across clues are the horizontal entries in a crossword puzzle that read from left to right. They're numbered and correspond to specific rows in the grid.

Should I solve Across or Down clues first?

Many solvers prefer starting with Across clues because reading left-to-right feels more natural. However, the best approach is to solve the clues you find easiest first, regardless of direction.

How many Across clues are in today's puzzle?

Today's NYT crossword has 30 Across clues.

Are Across clues easier than Down clues?

Neither direction is inherently easier. The difficulty depends on the specific clues and your knowledge. However, Across clues often contain more common phrases and expressions.

How do Across clues interact with Down clues?

Across and Down 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 Across 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 13, 2025 at 04:11 AM

Search terms: NYT Across, Across clues, horizontal, crossword answers, left to right, September 13 2025 across clues

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