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Friday, November 22, 2024

27407 Fri Nov 22, 2024 NYT by Sarah Sinclair and Rafael Musa

Across Clues :

1. One with an "accept all cookies" policy?, 6. Ladies' night attendee, 12. Bunch of Daisies, 13. Language written with runes, 15. Macronutrient grouping?, 16. Took advantage of a Saturday, say, 17. "You sure about that?", 18. Dentist's directive, 19. Allied (with), 20. Google's former motto, 23. Makeup brand known for its risqué product names, 24. "Wow, what a thrill!", 26. Bêtise, 28. Adroit, 29. Name that sounds like its first letter, 32. Sauce for a caprese sandwich, 33. Lead-in to ✔ on a boarding pass, 34. Tolerate, 36. Be in the picture?, 37. Home to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 39. Beliefs, 40. Awkward setups, perhaps, 42. Irritation treated with a warm compress, 45. Ordinary person, idiomatically, 48. Puts on the back burner, say, 50. ___ lesson, 51. One is seen above the pretzel in the Auntie Anne's logo, 52. Field of stars?, 54. Like the subject of politics in a job interview, often, 55. "You should leave", 56. Divvy up, 57. Understudy opportunities?, 58. Staff figures

Down Clues :

1. Humorless, 2. Playground comeback, 3. "Really, allow me!", 4. [Hey! The light turned green!], 5. Toon whose last name is Nahasapeemapetilon, 6. The U.S. has the world's largest, 7. Creatures that sleep by taking hundreds of minute-long naps throughout the day, 8. Reacting to a meme, maybe, 9. Hermès competitor, 10. Daisylike bloom, 11. City between York and Manchester, 13. Youngest artist to debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, 14. Album whose creation is profiled in 2021's "The Beatles: Get Back", 16. ___ script (screenwriter's pitch), 18. Like many Halloween costumes, 21. "Don't embarrass me!", 22. Small small?, 25. Close by, 26. "Hazy" beverage, 27. Cal. ender, 29. Where small plates are served?, 30. ___ Annie, role for which Ali Stroker was the first wheelchair user to win a Tony, 31. "May I help you?", 33. Fragrant fire fodder, 35. Oktoberfest establishment, 38. "I Don't Know How to Love ___" ("Jesus Christ Superstar" song), 39. Made it, 40. Reveal unintentionally, 41. Go up against, 42. Fashion, 43. His birthday is celebrated as National Science Day in Serbia, 44. English filmmaker David or Peter, 46. Cool, 47. Takes badly?, 49. Slugger with 609 career home runs, 53. "___ Fleurs du Mal" (Charles Baudelaire poetry collection), 54. Part of OOO

Break down the NYT Crosswords: November 22, 2024

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

New York Times, Friday, November 22, 2024
New York Times, Friday, November 22, 2024


Across Clues with Answers:

  • The clue is 1. One with an "accept all cookies" policy?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SANTA

    Possible Answer : Santa_Claus, Santa, Father_Christmas, Saint_Nicholas, St._Nick, Saint_Nick, Kriss_Kringle


  • The clue is 6. Ladies' night attendee. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GALPAL


  • The clue is 12. Bunch of Daisies. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TROOP

    Possible Answer : parade, flock, scout_troop, promenade, troop, scout_group


  • The clue is 13. Language written with runes. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OLDNORSE


  • The clue is 15. Macronutrient grouping?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AEIOU


  • The clue is 16. Took advantage of a Saturday, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SLEPTLATE


  • The clue is 17. "You sure about that?". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ISIT


  • The clue is 18. Dentist's directive. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPIT

    Possible Answer : spittle, ptyalise, spew, sprinkle, expectoration, ptyalize, spatter, saliva, tongue, pitter-patter, patter, skewer, spue, spit_out, spitting, spit


  • The clue is 19. Allied (with). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SIDED

    Possible Answer : side


  • The clue is 20. Google's former motto. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DONTBEEVIL


  • The clue is 23. Makeup brand known for its risqué product names. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NARS


  • The clue is 24. "Wow, what a thrill!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SOEXCITING


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

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

    The answer: IDIOCY

    Possible Answer : idiocy, amentia


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

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

    The answer: ABLE

    Possible Answer : able, capable, able-bodied

    Possible Opposite Answer : unable


  • The clue is 29. Name that sounds like its first letter. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: KAY


  • The clue is 32. Sauce for a caprese sandwich. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PESTO

    Possible Answer : pesto


  • The clue is 33. Lead-in to ✔ on a boarding pass. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PRE


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

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

    The answer: ABIDE

    Possible Answer : bide, stay, bear, abide, stick_out, stomach, brook, digest, endure, tolerate, suffer, support, put_up, stand


  • The clue is 36. Be in the picture?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ACT

    Possible Answer : number, act, play, act_as, pretend, enactment, dissemble, do, human_action, roleplay, routine, work, playact, deed, human_activity, behave, turn, move, represent, bit

    Possible Opposite Answer : refrain


  • The clue is 37. Home to Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OHIO

    Possible Answer : Buckeye_State, Ohio, Ohio_River, OH


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

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

    The answer: CREDOS

    Possible Answer : credo, creed


  • The clue is 40. Awkward setups, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BLINDDATES


  • The clue is 42. Irritation treated with a warm compress. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STYE

    Possible Answer : hordeolum, sty, eye_infection, stye


  • The clue is 45. Ordinary person, idiomatically. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MEREMORTAL


  • The clue is 48. Puts on the back burner, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HEATS

    Possible Answer : heating_plant, heating, stir_up, heating_system, high_temperature, ignite, estrus, oestrus, heat_energy, fire_up, warmth, hotness, wake, heat_up, rut, passion, hot_up, heat, inflame

    Possible Opposite Answer : anestrus, coldness, cool


  • The clue is 50. ___ lesson. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LIFE

    Possible Answer : life-time, aliveness, life_story, life_sentence, life, lifetime, living, biography, lifespan, sprightliness, liveliness, spirit, life_history, animation


  • The clue is 51. One is seen above the pretzel in the Auntie Anne's logo. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HALO

    Possible Answer : anchor_ring, ring, annulus, aureole, doughnut, aura, gloriole, nimbus, glory, halo


  • The clue is 52. Field of stars?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ASTROLOGY

    Possible Answer : astrology, star_divination


  • The clue is 54. Like the subject of politics in a job interview, often. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TABOO

    Possible Answer : forbidden, out, proscribed, prohibited, verboten, tabu, taboo


  • The clue is 55. "You should leave". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PLEASEGO


  • The clue is 56. Divvy up. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALLOT

    Possible Answer : assign, parcel_out, grant, shell_out, dish_out, mete_out, administer, accord, lot, portion, allot, distribute, dole_out, dispense, deal_out, deal


  • The clue is 57. Understudy opportunities?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EASYAS


  • The clue is 58. Staff figures. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CLEFS

    Possible Answer : clef


Down Clues and Answers:

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

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

    The answer: STAID

    Possible Answer: staid, sedate

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

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

    The answer: ARESO

  • The clue is 3. "Really, allow me!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NOIINSIST

  • The clue is 4. [Hey! The light turned green!]. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOOTTOOT

  • The clue is 5. Toon whose last name is Nahasapeemapetilon. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: APU

  • The clue is 6. The U.S. has the world's largest. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GDP

    Possible Answer: gross_domestic_product, GDP

  • The clue is 7. Creatures that sleep by taking hundreds of minute-long naps throughout the day. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANTS

    Possible Answer: emmet, pismire, ant

  • The clue is 8. Reacting to a meme, maybe. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LOLING

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

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

    The answer: PRADA

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

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

    The answer: ASTER

    Possible Answer: aster

  • The clue is 11. City between York and Manchester. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LEEDS

    Possible Answer: Leeds

  • The clue is 13. Youngest artist to debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OLIVIARODRIGO

  • The clue is 14. Album whose creation is profiled in 2021's "The Beatles: Get Back". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LETITBE

  • The clue is 16. ___ script (screenwriter's pitch). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPEC

    Possible Answer: spec, specification

  • The clue is 18. Like many Halloween costumes. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SEXY

    Possible Answer: aphrodisiacal, aphrodisiac, sexy

    Possible Opposite Answer : unsexy, anaphrodisiac

  • The clue is 21. "Don't embarrass me!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BECOOL

  • The clue is 22. Small small?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LIL

  • The clue is 25. Close by. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NEARTO

  • The clue is 26. "Hazy" beverage. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IPA

  • The clue is 27. Cal. ender. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DEC

    Possible Answer: Dec, December, dec, declination, celestial_latitude

  • The clue is 29. Where small plates are served?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: KIDSTABLE

  • The clue is 30. ___ Annie, role for which Ali Stroker was the first wheelchair user to win a Tony. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ADO

    Possible Answer: hustle, ado, stir, fuss, bustle, flurry

  • The clue is 31. "May I help you?". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: YES

    Possible Answer: yes

    Possible Opposite Answer : no

  • The clue is 33. Fragrant fire fodder. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PINELOG

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

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

    The answer: BEERHALL

  • The clue is 38. "I Don't Know How to Love ___" ("Jesus Christ Superstar" song). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HIM

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

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

    The answer: CAME

    Possible Answer: number, come_up, add_up, descend, do, get_along, arrive, hail, come_in, occur, issue_forth, total, follow, get, come, amount, fall, fare, derive, make_out

    Possible Opposite Answer : go, leave

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

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

    The answer: BETRAY

    Possible Answer: snitch, cheat_on, cuckold, sell, betray, rat, tell_on, wander, shit, deceive, grass, shop, lead_astray, give_away, fail, bewray, denounce, cheat, stag

    Possible Opposite Answer : undeceive

  • The clue is 41. Go up against. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DEFY

    Possible Answer: hold_up, resist, withstand, refuse, hold, dare, defy

    Possible Opposite Answer : lend_oneself

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

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

    The answer: SHAPE

    Possible Answer: conformation, contour, shape, pattern, forge, form, configuration, mould, Supreme_Headquarters_Allied_Powers_Europe, determine, figure, influence, regulate, cast, work, chassis, SHAPE, frame, physical_body, soma, physique, flesh, embodiment, human_body, bod, condition, anatomy, material_body, build, mold

  • The clue is 43. His birthday is celebrated as National Science Day in Serbia. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TESLA

    Possible Answer: Nikola_Tesla, tesla, Tesla

  • The clue is 44. English filmmaker David or Peter. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: YATES

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

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

    The answer: ALOOF

    Possible Answer: distant, upstage, aloof

  • The clue is 47. Takes badly?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LOOTS

    Possible Answer: scratch, sugar, strip, swag, wampum, simoleons, prize, rifle, shekels, gelt, despoil, lettuce, loot, pelf, bread, boodle, cabbage, foray, plunder, booty, lucre, clams, dirty_money, dough, ransack, moolah, pillage, reave, kale, lolly, dinero

  • The clue is 49. Slugger with 609 career home runs. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SOSA

  • The clue is 53. "___ Fleurs du Mal" (Charles Baudelaire poetry collection). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LES

    Possible Answer: lupus_erythematosus, LE

  • The clue is 54. Part of OOO. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TAC

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

NYT Down Clues Answers November 05, 2025 - All 37 Vertical Solutions & Expert Hints

Today's NYT Crossword Down Clues November 05, 2025 - Complete Top-to-Bottom Answers

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 37 Down clues. We have all the vertical answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Down Clues

NYT Down clues solutions for November 05, 2025
NYT Down Clues - Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Down Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date November 05, 2025
Day of Week Wednesday
Total Down Clues 37 clues
Direction Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty Challenging

All Down Clues - Complete List

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

Complete Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 1. Old poets
2 Down 2. Hard to get to, in a way
3 Down 3. LinkedIn link
4 Down 4. Perched upon
5 Down 5. Padded envelope
6 Down 6. Thrill seeker's line
7 Down 7. Astronaut ___ Lee Fisher, the first mother to fly into space
8 Down 8. Vehicle built for wheelies, flips and spins
9 Down 9. Rock that's hot, then cool
10 Down 10. Idiosyncrasies
11 Down 11. They cover all the bases
12 Down 12. Jackanapes
13 Down 13. Mess (with)
14 Down 21. Make a lasting impression
15 Down 22. Deep pass?
16 Down 27. ___-chic (sustainable fashion)
17 Down 28. Acknowledge
18 Down 29. Dos, but not don'ts
19 Down 30. World's fair, e.g.
20 Down 31. Understands
21 Down 32. URL letters
22 Down 33. Field
23 Down 37. Prop in a comedy club
24 Down 38. Dinner order request on a first date, perhaps
25 Down 39. ___ Stadium, former venue for D.C. United
26 Down 41. Side by side
27 Down 42. Guthrie of folk
28 Down 44. Important course in business, law and medical school
29 Down 45. Granny, in the South
30 Down 46. Balance sheet heading
31 Down 50. Thicket
32 Down 51. "___ been somethin' I said!"
33 Down 52. Chi-town paper, with "the"
34 Down 53. Prop for a banjo
35 Down 54. Kind of bean that pairs well with a nice Chianti, per Hannibal Lecter
36 Down 55. Plot (out)
37 Down 56. Simile's center

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. Old poets"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: B___S
  • Similar words: barde, dress up
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a lyric poet
  • This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BARDS

2 Down: "2. Hard to get to, in a way"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'F'
  • Word pattern: A___F
  • Similar words: upstage, distant
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: remote in manner
  • This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ALOOF

3 Down: "3. LinkedIn link"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 10 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'J' and ends with 'G'
  • Word pattern: J________G
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer JOBPOSTING

4 Down: "4. Perched upon"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ATOP

5 Down: "5. Padded envelope"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: M____R
  • Similar words: Norman Mailer
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: United States writer (born in 1923)
  • This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MAILER

6 Down: "6. Thrill seeker's line"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: B____E
  • Similar words: bungee cord
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an elasticized rope
  • This is Down clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BUNGEE

7 Down: "7. Astronaut ___ Lee Fisher, the first mother to fly into space"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: A__A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
  • This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ANNA

8 Down: "8. Vehicle built for wheelies, flips and spins"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer STUNTCAR

9 Down: "9. Rock that's hot, then cool"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: I_____S
  • Similar words: fiery, pyrogenic
  • Opposite of: aqueous
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: produced under conditions involving intense heat
  • This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer IGNEOUS

10 Down: "10. Idiosyncrasies"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'Q' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: Q____S
  • Similar words: quirk, oddity
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a strange attitude or habit
  • This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer QUIRKS

11 Down: "11. They cover all the bases"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'U' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: U__S
  • Similar words: ump, umpire
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an official at a baseball game
  • This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer UMPS

12 Down: "12. Jackanapes"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'P'
  • Similar words: gremlin, monkey
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
  • This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer IMP

13 Down: "13. Mess (with)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'Y'
  • Similar words: flirt, play
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an artifact designed to be played with
  • This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TOY

14 Down: "21. Make a lasting impression"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: E__H
  • Similar words: engrave
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: make an etching of
  • This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ETCH

15 Down: "22. Deep pass?"

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: overgorge, gormandise
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
  • This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GORGE

16 Down: "27. ___-chic (sustainable fashion)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'O'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ECO

17 Down: "28. Acknowledge"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'K'
  • Word pattern: T___K
  • Similar words: give thanks
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: express gratitude or show appreciation to
  • This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer THANK

18 Down: "29. Dos, but not don'ts"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 10 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: H________S
  • Similar words: hairdo, coiffure
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)
  • This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HAIRSTYLES

19 Down: "30. World's fair, e.g."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: E__O
  • Similar words: exposition, exhibition
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EXPO

20 Down: "31. Understands"

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: find out, escort
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SEES

21 Down: "32. URL letters"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: H__P
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HTTP

22 Down: "33. Field"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: A__A
  • Similar words: region, arena
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer AREA

23 Down: "37. Prop in a comedy club"

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: fecal matter, dejection
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a simple seat without a back or arms
  • This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer STOOL

24 Down: "38. Dinner order request on a first date, perhaps"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: N______S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer NOONIONS

25 Down: "39. ___ Stadium, former venue for D.C. United"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'K'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RFK

26 Down: "41. Side by side"

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
  • Similar words: au courant, up on
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ABREAST

27 Down: "42. Guthrie of folk"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: A__O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ARLO

28 Down: "44. Important course in business, law and medical school"

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: morality, morals
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
  • This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ETHICS

29 Down: "45. Granny, in the South"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'W'
  • Word pattern: M____W
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MEEMAW

30 Down: "46. Balance sheet heading"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A____S
  • Similar words: asset, plus
  • Opposite of: liability
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ASSETS

31 Down: "50. Thicket"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: C___E
  • Similar words: thicket, brushwood
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a dense growth of bushes
  • This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer COPSE

32 Down: "51. "___ been somethin' I said!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: M___A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MUSTA

33 Down: "52. Chi-town paper, with "the""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'B'
  • Word pattern: T__B
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TRIB

34 Down: "53. Prop for a banjo"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'K' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: K__E
  • Similar words: human knee, genu
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer KNEE

35 Down: "54. Kind of bean that pairs well with a nice Chianti, per Hannibal Lecter"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: F__A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FAVA

36 Down: "55. Plot (out)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'P'
  • Similar words: represent, map out
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MAP

37 Down: "56. Simile's center"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ASA

Expert Strategies for Solving Down Clues

Master the vertical clues with these professional tips:

Why Start with Down Clues?

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

Down Clue Patterns to Recognize

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

Time-Saving Down Techniques

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Down Clues

What are Down clues in crossword puzzles?

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

Should I solve Down or Across clues first?

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

How many Down clues are in today's puzzle?

Today's NYT crossword has 37 Down clues.

Are Down clues easier than Across clues?

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

How do Down clues interact with Across clues?

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

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: November 05, 2025 at 05:14 AM

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Mini Crossword NYT November 05, 2025 - Today's Puzzle Solved in Under 3 Minutes

Mini Crossword NYT November 05, 2025 - Today's Puzzle Solved in Under 3 Minutes

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 November 05, 2025
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date November 05, 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 63. Tailors
2 Across 64. On the briny
3 Across 62. Blue Ribbon beer
4 Across 37. Part of a drum kit
5 Across 58. Setting of many Winter Olympics
6 Across 9. Cry of resignation
7 Across 49. Vintage film channel
8 Across 26. They may be betrayed by stammers and blushes
9 Across 60. Scotch order specification
10 Across 41. Boatloads

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: "63. Tailors"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: S__S

Answer:

Click to reveal SEWS

2 Across: "64. On the briny"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: A__A

Answer:

Click to reveal ASEA

3 Across: "62. Blue Ribbon beer"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal PABST

4 Across: "37. Part of a drum kit"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SNARE

5 Across: "58. Setting of many Winter Olympics"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A__S

Answer:

Click to reveal ALPS

6 Across: "9. Cry of resignation"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal IQUIT

7 Across: "49. Vintage film channel"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'M'
  • This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal TCM

8 Across: "26. They may be betrayed by stammers and blushes"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 13 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: S___________S

Answer:

Click to reveal SECRETCRUSHES

9 Across: "60. Scotch order specification"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: N__T

Answer:

Click to reveal NEAT

10 Across: "41. Boatloads"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: A__N

Answer:

Click to reveal ATON

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 31. Understands
2 Down 13. Mess (with)
3 Down 45. Granny, in the South
4 Down 29. Dos, but not don'ts
5 Down 2. Hard to get to, in a way
6 Down 39. ___ Stadium, former venue for D.C. United
7 Down 6. Thrill seeker's line
8 Down 46. Balance sheet heading
9 Down 54. Kind of bean that pairs well with a nice Chianti, per Hannibal Lecter
10 Down 30. World's fair, 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: "31. Understands"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: S__S

Answer:

Click to reveal SEES

2 Down: "13. Mess (with)"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'Y'
  • Another word like this: play

Answer:

Click to reveal TOY

3 Down: "45. Granny, in the South"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'W'
  • Word pattern: M____W

Answer:

Click to reveal MEEMAW

4 Down: "29. Dos, but not don'ts"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 10 letters
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: H________S

Answer:

Click to reveal HAIRSTYLES

5 Down: "2. Hard to get to, in a way"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'F'
  • Word pattern: A___F

Answer:

Click to reveal ALOOF

6 Down: "39. ___ Stadium, former venue for D.C. United"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal RFK

7 Down: "6. Thrill seeker's line"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal BUNGEE

8 Down: "46. Balance sheet heading"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A____S

Answer:

Click to reveal ASSETS

9 Down: "54. Kind of bean that pairs well with a nice Chianti, per Hannibal Lecter"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: F__A

Answer:

Click to reveal FAVA

10 Down: "30. World's fair, e.g."

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: E__O

Answer:

Click to reveal EXPO

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 45 seconds
Difficulty: Easy

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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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