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Monday, November 11, 2024

27396 Mon Nov 11, 2024 NYT by Patrick Gramza and John Kugelman

Across Clues :

1. App also called "the Gram," informally, 6. Put money (on), 9. Store with a mazelike layout, 13. Its capital is Kathmandu, 14. Insect flitting around a flame, 15. Seize, 16. Island-hopping vacation that might start and end in Miami, 19. MSNBC host Melber, 20. Michelob ___ (light beer), 21. Painter's propper-upper, 22. Dub, 24. "Raggedy" doll, 25. Huffer and puffer in a classic fairy tale, 30. Aardvark's fare, 34. Fall flower, 35. Letter-shaped girder, 36. Confident, 37. With 4-Down, island-themed cocktail, 38. Laundry product that was once the subject of a viral internet challenge, 41. The second O of O-O-O, 42. Ole Miss rival, 44. Own (up), 45. Put into law, 47. Cake decorator, 48. Raps off the cuff, 50. Islet, 52. Burglar's booty, 53. Popular sans-serif font, 56. Ancient Mexican, 59. ___ McMuffin (fast-food sandwich), 62. Trio of average guys, as seen at the ends of 16-, 25- and 48-Across, 65. Early Ron Howard role, 66. Pub purchase, 67. Writer ___ Allan Poe, 68. The "M" in Y.M.C.A., 69. "Pick a card, ___ card!", 70. Final authority

Down Clues :

1. Ancient Peruvian, 2. Within earshot, 3. When cherry blossoms bloom, 4. See 37-Across, 5. Visual accompaniment to a musical release, 6. Wild pig, 7. Europe's highest active volcano, 8. Active ingredient in marijuana, for short, 9. Tropical lizards, 10. "Momager" of the Kardashians, 11. Simplicity, 12. Brother of Cain, 14. Ran into, 17. Ran, as colors, 18. Kylo ___ of "Star Wars" films, 23. Rightmost president on Mount Rushmore, familiarly, 24. Hairdo that might be combed with a pick, 25. Disney's follow-up to "Dumbo", 26. Physicist Newton, 27. Dentist's "Just a little more", 28. Very overweight, 29. Expire, as a subscription, 31. Reason to use sunflower butter in a PB&J, 32. Tiny amount, 33. Religious offshoots, 39. Kinda borderline, 40. Breaks off, 43. Places to play Pac-Man and Skee-Ball, 46. Sch. whose campus includes Washington Square and Union Square, 49. Remove, as a layer, 51. ___ Baba, 53. Chemistry building block, 54. Tug-of-war equipment, 55. "Let's do this!", 56. Related (to), 57. Kooky, 58. Explosive stuff, 60. Mardi ___, 61. Pita sandwich, 63. Busy bee in Apr., 64. Nabokov novel

Break down the NYT Crosswords: November 11, 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. App also called "the Gram," informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: INSTA



  • The clue is 6. Put money (on). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BET


    Possible Answer : count, stake, stakes, calculate, play, reckon, depend, look, bet, wager


  • The clue is 9. Store with a mazelike layout. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IKEA



  • The clue is 13. Its capital is Kathmandu. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NEPAL


    Possible Answer : Kingdom_of_Nepal, Nepal


  • The clue is 14. Insect flitting around a flame. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MOTH


    Possible Answer : moth


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

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

    The answer: GRAB


    Possible Answer : snap, snatch, grab, snaffle, seize, catch, snap_up, take_hold_of


  • The clue is 16. Island-hopping vacation that might start and end in Miami. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CARIBBEANCRUISE



  • The clue is 19. MSNBC host Melber. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ARI



  • The clue is 20. Michelob ___ (light beer). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ULTRA


    Possible Answer : extremist, radical, ultra


  • The clue is 21. Painter's propper-upper. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EASEL


    Possible Answer : easel


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

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

    The answer: NAME


    Possible Answer : advert, make, refer, call, distinguish, figure, constitute, key, mention, public_figure, cite, epithet, key_out, appoint, diagnose, list, describe, name, gens, bring_up, nominate, identify, discover


  • The clue is 24. "Raggedy" doll. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANN



  • The clue is 25. Huffer and puffer in a classic fairy tale. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BIGBADWOLF



  • The clue is 30. Aardvark's fare. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANTS


    Possible Answer : pismire, emmet, ant


  • The clue is 34. Fall flower. 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 35. Letter-shaped girder. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IBAR



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

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

    The answer: SURE


    Possible Answer : surely, sure_enough, indisputable, for_certain, trusted, certain, for_sure, sure_as_shooting, certainly, sure

    Possible Opposite Answer : uncertain, unsure


  • The clue is 37. With 4-Down, island-themed cocktail. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MAI



  • The clue is 38. Laundry product that was once the subject of a viral internet challenge. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TIDEPOD



  • The clue is 41. The second O of O-O-O. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TAC



  • The clue is 42. Ole Miss rival. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BAMA



  • The clue is 44. Own (up). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FESS


    Possible Answer : Fez, fesse, Fes, fess


  • The clue is 45. Put into law. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ENACT


    Possible Answer : ordain, reenact, enact, act_out


  • The clue is 47. Cake decorator. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ICER


    Possible Answer : ic, ninety-nine, 99


  • The clue is 48. Raps off the cuff. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FREESTYLES


    Possible Answer : freestyle


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

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

    The answer: CAY


    Possible Answer : cay, Florida_key, key


  • The clue is 52. Burglar's booty. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HAUL


    Possible Answer : hale, drag, haulage, catch, draw, haul, cart


  • The clue is 53. Popular sans-serif font. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ARIAL



  • The clue is 56. Ancient Mexican. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AZTEC


    Possible Answer : Aztec


  • The clue is 59. ___ McMuffin (fast-food sandwich). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EGG


    Possible Answer : ball, testis, nut, egg, bollock, eggs, testicle, ballock, orchis


  • The clue is 62. Trio of average guys, as seen at the ends of 16-, 25- and 48-Across. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOMDICKANDHARRY



  • The clue is 65. Early Ron Howard role. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OPIE



  • The clue is 66. Pub purchase. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PINT


    Possible Answer : pint, dry_pint


  • The clue is 67. Writer ___ Allan Poe. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EDGAR


    Possible Answer : Edgar


  • The clue is 68. The "M" in Y.M.C.A.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MENS


    Possible Answer : men, hands, workforce, manpower, work_force


  • The clue is 69. "Pick a card, ___ card!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANY


    Possible Answer : any, whatsoever, whatever


  • The clue is 70. Final authority. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SAYSO



Down Clues and Answers:

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

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

    The answer: INCA


    Possible Answer: Inca, Incan, Inka

  • The clue is 2. Within earshot. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NEAR


    Possible Answer: nearly, almost, about, come_near, penny-pinching, draw_close, well-nigh, approach, near, come_on, draw_near, skinny, dear, go_up, good, cheeseparing, approximate, close, virtually, nigh, most

    Possible Opposite Answer : far

  • The clue is 3. When cherry blossoms bloom. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPRINGTIME


    Possible Answer: spring, springtime

  • The clue is 4. See 37-Across. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TAI


    Possible Answer: Siamese, Thai, Tai

  • The clue is 5. Visual accompaniment to a musical release. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALBUMART


  • The clue is 6. Wild pig. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BOAR


    Possible Answer: boar, wild_boar, Sus_scrofa

  • The clue is 7. Europe's highest active volcano. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ETNA


    Possible Answer: bunsen_burner, Mount_Etna, etna, Etna, Mt_Etna, bunsen

  • The clue is 8. Active ingredient in marijuana, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: THC


    Possible Answer: tetrahydrocannabinol, THC

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

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

    The answer: IGUANAS


    Possible Answer: iguana, Iguana_iguana, common_iguana

  • The clue is 10. "Momager" of the Kardashians. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: KRIS


    Possible Answer: kris, crease, creese

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

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

    The answer: EASE


    Possible Answer: still, facilitate, allay, rest, repose, easiness, relief, informality, relaxation, simpleness, simplicity, alleviate, relieve, comfort, ease

    Possible Opposite Answer : difficulty

  • The clue is 12. Brother of Cain. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ABEL


    Possible Answer: Niels_Henrik_Abel, Niels_Abel, Abel

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

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

    The answer: MET


    Possible Answer: cope_with, run_across, take_on, adjoin, encounter, come_across, get_together, contact, assemble, fulfil, play, conform_to, converge, fulfill, fit, touch, satisfy, meet, foregather, gather, fill, receive, suffer, run_into, see, match, forgather

    Possible Opposite Answer : diverge

  • The clue is 17. Ran, as colors. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BLED


    Possible Answer: hemorrhage, leech, phlebotomize, shed_blood, bleed, phlebotomise, run

  • The clue is 18. Kylo ___ of "Star Wars" films. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: REN


  • The clue is 23. Rightmost president on Mount Rushmore, familiarly. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ABE


  • The clue is 24. Hairdo that might be combed with a pick. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AFRO


    Possible Answer: Afro, Afro_hairdo

  • The clue is 25. Disney's follow-up to "Dumbo". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BAMBI


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

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

    The answer: ISAAC


    Possible Answer: Isaac

  • The clue is 27. Dentist's "Just a little more". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WIDER


    Possible Answer: wide_of_the_mark, panoptic, wide-cut, blanket, wide-eyed, spacious, full, all-inclusive, all-embracing, across-the-board, all-encompassing, extensive, encompassing, broad, wide

    Possible Opposite Answer : narrow

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

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

    The answer: OBESE


    Possible Answer: corpulent, rotund, obese, weighty

  • The clue is 29. Expire, as a subscription. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LAPSE


    Possible Answer: sink, recidivate, reverting, slip_away, go_by, slide_by, pass, elapse, retrogress, fall_back, relapsing, oversight, relapse, lapse, backslide, go_along, lapsing, backsliding, regress, reversion, slip_by, glide_by

  • The clue is 31. Reason to use sunflower butter in a PB&J. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NUTALLERGY


  • The clue is 32. Tiny amount. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TRACE


    Possible Answer: trace, touch, tincture, follow, shadow, describe, retrace, hunt, line, draw, tracing, hound, decipher, vestige, delineate, suggestion, ghost, hint

  • The clue is 33. Religious offshoots. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SECTS


    Possible Answer: sect, religious_sect, faction, religious_order

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

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

    The answer: IFFY


    Possible Answer: chancy, flukey, iffy, fluky

  • The clue is 40. Breaks off. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DETACHES


    Possible Answer: detach, come_away, come_off

    Possible Opposite Answer : attach

  • The clue is 43. Places to play Pac-Man and Skee-Ball. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ARCADES


    Possible Answer: colonnade, arcade

  • The clue is 46. Sch. whose campus includes Washington Square and Union Square. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NYU


  • The clue is 49. Remove, as a layer. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SHED


    Possible Answer: throw, cast_off, drop, moult, throw_away, disgorge, spill, molt, pour_forth, caducous, shed, cast, shake_off, slough, throw_off, exuviate

    Possible Opposite Answer : persistent

  • The clue is 51. ___ Baba. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALI


    Possible Answer: Cassius_Clay, Cassius_Marcellus_Clay, Ali, Muhammad_Ali

  • The clue is 53. Chemistry building block. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ATOM


    Possible Answer: particle, mote, molecule, corpuscle, atom, speck

  • The clue is 54. Tug-of-war equipment. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ROPE


    Possible Answer: rope, roach, rophy, Mexican_valium, lasso, circle, leash, roofy, forget_me_drug, R-2

  • The clue is 55. "Let's do this!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IMIN


  • The clue is 56. Related (to). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AKIN


    Possible Answer: consanguineal, blood-related, consanguineous, kin, consanguine, akin, cognate, kindred

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

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

    The answer: ZANY


    Possible Answer: goofy, goof, fathead, bozo, jackass, zany, whacky, goose, buffoonish, clownlike, cockamamy, clownish, cuckoo, cockamamie, sappy, silly, wacky, twat, goofball

  • The clue is 58. Explosive stuff. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TNT


    Possible Answer: trinitrotoluene, TNT

  • The clue is 60. Mardi ___. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GRAS


  • The clue is 61. Pita sandwich. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GYRO


    Possible Answer: gyro, gyroscope

  • The clue is 63. Busy bee in Apr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CPA


    Possible Answer: certified_public_accountant, CPA

  • The clue is 64. Nabokov novel. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ADA


    Possible Answer: ADA, adenosine_deaminase

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Friday, October 17, 2025

NYT Mini Crossword Answers Today October 17, 2025 - All 20 Clues Solved & Expert Hints

Mini Crossword NYT October 17, 2025 - Today's Puzzle Solved in Under 2 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 October 17, 2025
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Friday, October 17, 2025
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date October 17, 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 39. Longtime Nestlé candy brand
2 Across 28. Fun-size, so to speak
3 Across 48. ___ month
4 Across 24. Drinking game with projectiles
5 Across 5. Plant often confused with algae
6 Across 46. Portmanteau for evidence based solely on personal accounts
7 Across 51. Wipe
8 Across 49. Act of writing down whatever comes to mind in order to clear mental clutter
9 Across 15. Understanding response
10 Across 52. Biblical locale in a Steinbeck title

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: "39. Longtime Nestlé candy brand"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SNOCAPS

2 Across: "28. Fun-size, so to speak"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal TINY

3 Across: "48. ___ month"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal LUNAR

4 Across: "24. Drinking game with projectiles"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal BEERDARTS

5 Across: "5. Plant often confused with algae"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal MOSS

6 Across: "46. Portmanteau for evidence based solely on personal accounts"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 8 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: A______A

Answer:

Click to reveal ANECDATA

7 Across: "51. Wipe"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ERASE

8 Across: "49. Act of writing down whatever comes to mind in order to clear mental clutter"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal BRAINDUMP

9 Across: "15. Understanding response"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ISEE

10 Across: "52. Biblical locale in a Steinbeck title"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal EDEN

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 26. British singer with the hits "R.I.P." and "Radioactive"
2 Down 6. Mac platform renamed in 2016
3 Down 8. More seductive
4 Down 11. Word with easy or high
5 Down 45. With, in Spanish
6 Down 34. DC figure since 1938
7 Down 22. Handles beautifully, in slang
8 Down 38. Certain unit of detergent
9 Down 44. Upper house of the French parliament
10 Down 4. Less prolix

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "26. British singer with the hits "R.I.P." and "Radioactive""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: R_____A

Answer:

Click to reveal RITAORA

2 Down: "6. Mac platform renamed in 2016"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal OSX

3 Down: "8. More seductive"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SEXIER

4 Down: "11. Word with easy or high"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal CHAIR

5 Down: "45. With, in Spanish"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'N'
  • Another word like this: mulct

Answer:

Click to reveal CON

6 Down: "34. DC figure since 1938"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 8 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: S______N

Answer:

Click to reveal SUPERMAN

7 Down: "22. Handles beautifully, in slang"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal CRUSHES

8 Down: "38. Certain unit of detergent"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal TIDEPOD

9 Down: "44. Upper house of the French parliament"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SENAT

10 Down: "4. Less prolix"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: T____R

Answer:

Click to reveal TERSER

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 52 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.

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Last Updated: October 17, 2025 at 03:48 AM

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Down Clues NYT October 17, 2025 - Today's Complete Vertical Solutions

NYT Down Crossword October 17, 2025 - Master All 32 Top-to-Bottom Clues

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 32 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 17, 2025
NYT Down Clues - Friday, October 17, 2025
Down Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date October 17, 2025
Day of Week Friday
Total Down Clues 32 clues
Direction Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty Medium

All Down Clues - Complete List

Here are all 32 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.

Complete Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 1. Historic Émile Zola letter of 1898
2 Down 2. Improved
3 Down 3. Meaty dog treats "in a blanket"
4 Down 4. Less prolix
5 Down 5. Customizable Nintendo avatars
6 Down 6. Mac platform renamed in 2016
7 Down 7. Condition of discretion
8 Down 8. More seductive
9 Down 9. One managing online content
10 Down 10. Drink that comes with free refills
11 Down 11. Word with easy or high
12 Down 12. Matter
13 Down 13. Insufferable sorts
14 Down 18. Court call
15 Down 22. Handles beautifully, in slang
16 Down 24. Bills worth 100 buckaroos
17 Down 26. British singer with the hits "R.I.P." and "Radioactive"
18 Down 28. Showed embarrassment, say
19 Down 30. Event typically occurring in one's late 40s or early 50s
20 Down 32. Hoped-for scenario
21 Down 33. America, for one: Abbr.
22 Down 34. DC figure since 1938
23 Down 36. Brand of rum mentioned in Hemingway novels
24 Down 38. Certain unit of detergent
25 Down 40. Pet gear often eschewed in favor of someone's lap
26 Down 41. "Stop the presses!"
27 Down 42. Capital that's home to the oldest university in the Western U.S. (1842)
28 Down 43. Habituate
29 Down 44. Upper house of the French parliament
30 Down 45. With, in Spanish
31 Down 47. Plant on a pergola
32 Down 50. ___ Lingus

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. Historic Émile Zola letter of 1898"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'J' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: J_____E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer JACCUSE

2 Down: "2. Improved"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: E______D
  • Similar words: raise, heighten
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: increase
  • This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ENHANCED

3 Down: "3. Meaty dog treats "in a blanket""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: S_______S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SNAUSAGES

4 Down: "4. Less prolix"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: T____R
  • Similar words: curt, laconic
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: brief and to the point; effectively cut short
  • This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TERSER

5 Down: "5. Customizable Nintendo avatars"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: M__S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MIIS

6 Down: "6. Mac platform renamed in 2016"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OSX

7 Down: "7. Condition of discretion"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: S_____Y
  • Similar words: secretiveness, privateness
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the trait of keeping things secret
  • This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SECRECY

8 Down: "8. More seductive"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: S____R
  • Similar words: aphrodisiacal, sexy
  • Opposite of: anaphrodisiac
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: marked by or tending to arouse sexual desire or interest
  • This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SEXIER

9 Down: "9. One managing online content"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: W_______R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer WEBEDITOR

10 Down: "10. Drink that comes with free refills"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: I______R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ICEWATER

11 Down: "11. Word with easy or high"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: C___R
  • Similar words: chairperson, lead
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a seat for one person
  • This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CHAIR

12 Down: "12. Matter"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: C___T
  • Similar words: matter, reckoning
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the total number counted
  • This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer COUNT

13 Down: "13. Insufferable sorts"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A___S
  • Similar words: butt, piece of ass
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
  • This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ASSES

14 Down: "18. Court call"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'T'
  • Similar words: Lashkar-e-Toiba, net ball
  • Opposite of: prevent
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LET

15 Down: "22. Handles beautifully, in slang"

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: jam, squash
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: leather that has had its grain pattern accentuated
  • This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CRUSHES

16 Down: "24. Bills worth 100 buckaroos"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: B__S
  • Similar words: ben
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a mountain or tall hill
  • This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BENS

17 Down: "26. British singer with the hits "R.I.P." and "Radioactive""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: R_____A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RITAORA

18 Down: "28. Showed embarrassment, say"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: T_______D
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TURNEDRED

19 Down: "30. Event typically occurring in one's late 40s or early 50s"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: M_______E
  • Similar words: climacteric, change of life
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MENOPAUSE

20 Down: "32. Hoped-for scenario"

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 BESTCASE

21 Down: "33. America, for one: Abbr."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: C__T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CAPT

22 Down: "34. DC figure since 1938"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: S______N
  • Similar words: dot, pane
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a person with great powers and abilities
  • This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SUPERMAN

23 Down: "36. Brand of rum mentioned in Hemingway novels"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BACARDI

24 Down: "38. Certain unit of detergent"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: T_____D
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TIDEPOD

25 Down: "40. Pet gear often eschewed in favor of someone's lap"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CATBED

26 Down: "41. "Stop the presses!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: H____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HOLDIT

27 Down: "42. Capital that's home to the oldest university in the Western U.S. (1842)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SALEM

28 Down: "43. Habituate"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: I___E
  • Similar words: indurate, harden
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate
  • This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer INURE

29 Down: "44. Upper house of the French parliament"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S___T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SENAT

30 Down: "45. With, in Spanish"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'N'
  • Similar words: rook, learn
  • Opposite of: pro
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an argument opposed to a proposal
  • This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CON

31 Down: "47. Plant on a pergola"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'V' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: V__E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a plant with a weak stem that derives support from climbing
  • This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer VINE

32 Down: "50. ___ Lingus"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'R'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer AER

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 32 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 17, 2025 at 05:13 AM

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