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Monday, August 26, 2024

2426 Monday Aug 26, 2024 NYT Crossword Clues by Zachary David Levy

Across Clues by Zachary David Levy : Aug 26, 2024

1. Square dance venue, 5. San ___, capital of Puerto Rico, 9. The "I" of T.G.I.F., 12. Spring ___ (encounter plumbing problems), 14. Popular dance fitness program, 15. Backwoods denial, 16. Abba hit of 1979, 19. Like some smartphone purchases, 20. What a three-way intersection can form, 21. 'N Sync hit of 2000, 25. Situated on, 26. Adore, informally, 27. Olympic gold medalist Raisman, 28. Things stuck on snowman "arms", 31. Rocks that may contain precious metals, 33. Arouse, as interest, 34. Mötley Crüe hit of 1987, 41. Start of Caesar's boast, 42. Loudly praise, 43. Pennsylvania governor Josh, 46. Opposite of NNE, 49. Lisbon greeting, 50. Boat propellers, 51. Beach Boys hit of 1964, 54. Religious ceremony, 57. Italy's Isle of ___, 58. Coveted Scrabble space … or the sheet music for 16-, 21-, 34- or 51-Across?, 63. Beethoven's "___ to Joy", 64. State that's home to one end of the Appalachian Trail, 65. Where "all my ex's live," in song, 66. In favor of, 67. Present in a favorable light, 68. City surrounding Vatican City

Down Clues by Zachary David Levy : Aug 26, 2024

1. Something checked at an airport counter, 2. Oscar winner Mahershala, 3. Sleep stage, for short, 4. Coastal African desert, 5. Skittish, 6. "Errr … I mean …", 7. Assist with a crime, 8. Pesters, 9. Jail cell occupant, 10. Maxi pad alternative, 11. Uses a broom, 13. Its capital is Nairobi, 14. Quickly fly past, 17. Scottish Highlander, 18. "Zero stars from me!", 21. Outlet for an internet commentator, 22. ___ Gagarin, first man in space, 23. At any point, 24. Man's name that's a fruit spelled backward, 29. Brainpower measures, for short, 30. Pull, 32. Makes a mistake, 33. Lead-in to law or launch, 35. Bio. or chem., 36. Needlefish, 37. "___ two minds on this …", 38. Spot for a satellite dish, 39. Athleisure lead-in to "lemon", 40. Lee of Marvel Comics, 43. In a sense, 44. Beehive or bob, 45. More hipsterish, 46. Entrap, 47. Bay Area enforcement org., 48. German sausage, 52. The Huskies of the N.C.A.A., 53. Not as mean, 55. Some church donations, 56. Spring, 59. Motion-sensing Nintendo console, 60. Kitchen brand with a palindromic name, 61. Head-butt, 62. Suffix with Sudan or Japan


Monday Aug 26, 2024 NYT Crossword Clues
Monday Aug 26, 2024 NYT Crossword Clues

Break down the NYT Crosswords: August 26, 2024

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

Across Clues with Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Square dance venue. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BARN

    Possible Answer : barn, b


  • The clue is 5. San ___, capital of Puerto Rico. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: JUAN


  • The clue is 9. The "I" of T.G.I.F.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ITS

    Possible Answer : IT, information_technology


  • The clue is 12. Spring ___ (encounter plumbing problems). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALEAK


  • The clue is 14. Popular dance fitness program. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ZUMBA


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

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

    The answer: NAW


  • The clue is 16. Abba hit of 1979. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GIMMEGIMMEGIMME


  • The clue is 19. Like some smartphone purchases. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: INAPP


  • The clue is 20. What a three-way intersection can form. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TSHAPE


  • The clue is 21. 'N Sync hit of 2000. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BYEBYEBYE


  • The clue is 25. Situated on. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ATOP

    Possible Answer : atop


  • The clue is 26. Adore, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LUV


  • The clue is 27. Olympic gold medalist Raisman. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALY


  • The clue is 28. Things stuck on snowman "arms". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MITTENS

    Possible Answer : mitten


  • The clue is 31. Rocks that may contain precious metals. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ORES

    Possible Answer : ore


  • The clue is 33. Arouse, as interest. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PIQUE

    Possible Answer : offend, pique, irritation, temper


  • The clue is 34. Mötley Crüe hit of 1987. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GIRLSGIRLSGIRLS


  • The clue is 41. Start of Caesar's boast. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ICAME


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

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

    The answer: TOUT

    Possible Answer : gas, blow, tout, bluster, ticket_tout, shoot_a_line, gasconade, touter, boast, vaunt, brag, tipster, swash


  • The clue is 43. Pennsylvania governor Josh. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SHAPIRO


  • The clue is 46. Opposite of NNE. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SSW

    Possible Answer : sou'-sou'-west, SSW, south_southwest


  • The clue is 49. Lisbon greeting. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OLA

    Possible Answer : ola, olla


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

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

    The answer: OARS

    Possible Answer : oar


  • The clue is 51. Beach Boys hit of 1964. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FUNFUNFUN


  • The clue is 54. Religious ceremony. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RITUAL

    Possible Answer : rite, ritual


  • The clue is 57. Italy's Isle of ___. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CAPRI

    Possible Answer : Capri


  • The clue is 58. Coveted Scrabble space … or the sheet music for 16-, 21-, 34- or 51-Across?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TRIPLEWORDSCORE


  • The clue is 63. Beethoven's "___ to Joy". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ODE

    Possible Answer : ode


  • The clue is 64. State that's home to one end of the Appalachian Trail. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MAINE

    Possible Answer : Pine_Tree_State, Maine, ME


  • The clue is 65. Where "all my ex's live," in song. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TEXAS

    Possible Answer : Texas, TX, Lone-Star_State


  • The clue is 66. In favor of. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FOR


  • The clue is 67. Present in a favorable light. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPIN

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


  • The clue is 68. City surrounding Vatican City. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ROME

    Possible Answer : Eternal_City, capital_of_Italy, Roma, Rome, Italian_capital


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Something checked at an airport counter. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BAG

    Possible Answer: udder, bagful, purse, dish, bag, cup_of_tea, pocket, old_bag, base, grip, bulge, handbag, travelling_bag, suitcase, pocketbook, traveling_bag

  • The clue is 2. Oscar winner Mahershala. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALI

    Possible Answer: Ali, Cassius_Clay, Muhammad_Ali, Cassius_Marcellus_Clay

  • The clue is 3. Sleep stage, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: REM

    Possible Answer: rapid_eye_movement_sleep, REM, rapid_eye_movement, paradoxical_sleep, REM_sleep

  • The clue is 4. Coastal African desert. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NAMIB

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

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

    The answer: JUMPY

    Possible Answer: highly_strung, jolting, jumpy, edgy, jittery, bumpy, jolty, overstrung, uptight, rough, nervy, restive, high-strung, rocky

    Possible Opposite Answer : smooth

  • The clue is 6. "Errr … I mean …". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UMM

  • The clue is 7. Assist with a crime. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ABET

    Possible Answer: abet

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

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

    The answer: NAGS

    Possible Answer: nag, hack, plug, common_scold, jade, peck, scold, scolder, nagger, hen-peck

  • The clue is 9. Jail cell occupant. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: INMATE

    Possible Answer: convict, yardbird, inpatient, inmate, yard_bird, con

    Possible Opposite Answer : outpatient

  • The clue is 10. Maxi pad alternative. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TAMPON

    Possible Answer: tampon

  • The clue is 11. Uses a broom. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SWEEPS

    Possible Answer: broom, end_run, sweep_up, chimneysweeper, embroil, expanse, drag, traverse, brush, cross, drag_in, tangle, chimneysweep, swing_out, sail, span, slam, sweep, sweep_oar, swing

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

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

    The answer: KENYA

    Possible Answer: Kenya, Republic_of_Kenya

  • The clue is 14. Quickly fly past. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ZIPBY

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

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

    The answer: GAEL

    Possible Answer: Gael

  • The clue is 18. "Zero stars from me!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IHATEIT

  • The clue is 21. Outlet for an internet commentator. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BLOG

    Possible Answer: web_log, blog

  • The clue is 22. ___ Gagarin, first man in space. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: YURI

  • The clue is 23. At any point. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EVER

    Possible Answer: always, of_all_time, ever_so, ever, e'er

    Possible Opposite Answer : never

  • The clue is 24. Man's name that's a fruit spelled backward. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EMIL

  • The clue is 29. Brainpower measures, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IQS

    Possible Answer: I.Q., intelligence_quotient, IQ

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

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

    The answer: TUG

    Possible Answer: jerk, labour, tugboat, push, tug, tote, tower, towboat, drive, lug, labor

  • The clue is 32. Makes a mistake. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SLIPSUP

  • The clue is 33. Lead-in to law or launch. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PRE

  • The clue is 35. Bio. or chem.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SCI

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

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

    The answer: GAR

    Possible Answer: needlefish, Lepisosteus_osseus, garfish, garpike, gar, billfish

  • The clue is 37. "___ two minds on this …". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IMOF

  • The clue is 38. Spot for a satellite dish. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ROOF

    Possible Answer: ceiling, roof, cap

  • The clue is 39. Athleisure lead-in to "lemon". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LULU

    Possible Answer: looker, beauty, dish, mantrap, ravisher, sweetheart, peach, stunner, lulu, knockout, smasher

  • The clue is 40. Lee of Marvel Comics. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STAN

  • The clue is 43. In a sense. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SORTOF

  • The clue is 44. Beehive or bob. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HAIRDO

    Possible Answer: hairstyle, hairdo, hair_style, coiffure, coif

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

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

    The answer: ARTIER

    Possible Answer: arty

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

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

    The answer: SNARE

    Possible Answer: snare, noose, hook, trammel, trap, side_drum, snare_drum, entrap, gin, ensnare

  • The clue is 47. Bay Area enforcement org.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SFPD

  • The clue is 48. German sausage. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WURST

  • The clue is 52. The Huskies of the N.C.A.A.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UCONN

  • The clue is 53. Not as mean. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NICER

    Possible Answer: courteous, skillful, decent, nice, overnice, squeamish, prissy, gracious, dainty

    Possible Opposite Answer : nasty

  • The clue is 55. Some church donations. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALMS

    Possible Answer: alms

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

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

    The answer: LEAP

    Possible Answer: bounce, spring, jump_off, bound, saltation, leaping, jump, leap

  • The clue is 59. Motion-sensing Nintendo console. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WII

  • The clue is 60. Kitchen brand with a palindromic name. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OXO

  • The clue is 61. Head-butt. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RAM

    Possible Answer: jampack, RAM, random_access_memory, ram, Aries, tup, random_memory, jam, wad, Ram, read/write_memory, force, Aries_the_Ram, cram, random-access_memory, ram_down, chock_up, drive, pound, crash

  • The clue is 62. Suffix with Sudan or Japan. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ESE

    Possible Answer: east_southeast, ESE

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Monday, September 22, 2025

All NYT Down Clues September 22, 2025 - 41 Vertical Answers with Hints

All NYT Down Clues September 22, 2025 - 41 Vertical Answers with Hints

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 41 Down clues. We have all the vertical answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Down Clues

NYT Down clues solutions for September 22, 2025
NYT Down Clues - Monday, September 22, 2025
Down Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date September 22, 2025
Day of Week Monday
Total Down Clues 41 clues
Direction Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty Challenging

All Down Clues - Complete List

Here are all 41 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.

Complete Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 1. Kids these days
2 Down 2. "Not guilty," e.g.
3 Down 3. "You got that right, sister!"
4 Down 4. Certain evergreen
5 Down 5. Like some bars in gymnastics
6 Down 6. One who is barely seen?
7 Down 7. Jeer
8 Down 8. "How was ___ know?"
9 Down 9. Pamper
10 Down 10. Tour guide?
11 Down 11. Crash of thunder
12 Down 12. Promote enthusiastically
13 Down 13. "Need You Tonight" rock band
14 Down 19. Like speakeasies and refrigerators, at times
15 Down 21. Brand of cooler that shares its name with a Himalayan legend
16 Down 25. Opposite of tame
17 Down 26. Join into one
18 Down 27. Jacuzzi features
19 Down 28. Where to find the Jazz
20 Down 29. Long-winded tales
21 Down 30. Apply, as ointment
22 Down 31. City-related
23 Down 35. Desertlike
24 Down 36. Carefree motto, in modern lingo
25 Down 39. Low-scoring deadlock
26 Down 40. Richard of "Pretty Woman"
27 Down 41. Hurdles for srs.
28 Down 44. Sounded like a duck
29 Down 47. Farm docs
30 Down 49. Tartan patterns
31 Down 50. "Yeah, right"
32 Down 51. Bean
33 Down 54. Does some theater work
34 Down 55. Word before food or mate
35 Down 56. Refine, as a skill
36 Down 57. Castle defense
37 Down 59. What a whittler whittles
38 Down 60. Facts
39 Down 61. Relative of a butterfly
40 Down 63. Private online chats, for short
41 Down 64. Spicy

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. Kids these days"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'Z'
  • Word pattern: G__Z
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GENZ

2 Down: "2. "Not guilty," e.g."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: P__A
  • Similar words: supplication
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a humble request for help from someone in authority
  • This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PLEA

3 Down: "3. "You got that right, sister!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: A__N
  • Similar words: Amon, Amun
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer AMEN

4 Down: "4. Certain evergreen"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'R'
  • Similar words: fir tree, true fir
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: nonresinous wood of a fir tree
  • This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FIR

5 Down: "5. Like some bars in gymnastics"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'U' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: U____N
  • Similar words: mismatched, scratchy
  • Opposite of: even
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
  • This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer UNEVEN

6 Down: "6. One who is barely seen?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer NUDIST

7 Down: "7. Jeer"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: G__E
  • Similar words: slam, jeer
  • Opposite of: disagree
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GIBE

8 Down: "8. "How was ___ know?""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'O'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ITO

9 Down: "9. Pamper"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: C____E
  • Similar words: featherbed, cocker
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: treat with excessive indulgence
  • This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CODDLE

10 Down: "10. Tour guide?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: A_____P
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer AREAMAP

11 Down: "11. Crash of thunder"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: C__P
  • Similar words: bam, applaud
  • Opposite of: boo
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a sudden very loud noise
  • This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CLAP

12 Down: "12. Promote enthusiastically"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: T__T
  • Similar words: ticket tout, brag
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TOUT

13 Down: "13. "Need You Tonight" rock band"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: I__S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer INXS

14 Down: "19. Like speakeasies and refrigerators, at times"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: R____D
  • Similar words: raid, bust
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: search without warning
  • This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RAIDED

15 Down: "21. Brand of cooler that shares its name with a Himalayan legend"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: Y__I
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer YETI

16 Down: "25. Opposite of tame"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: W__D
  • Similar words: godforsaken, savage
  • Opposite of: tame
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
  • This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer WILD

17 Down: "26. Join into one"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: F__E
  • Similar words: merge, flux
  • Opposite of: defuse
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FUSE

18 Down: "27. Jacuzzi features"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'J' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: J__S
  • Similar words: spurt, green
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
  • This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer JETS

19 Down: "28. Where to find the Jazz"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'U' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: U__H
  • Similar words: Mormon State, Beehive State
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer UTAH

20 Down: "29. Long-winded tales"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: S___S
  • Similar words: saga
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SAGAS

21 Down: "30. Apply, as ointment"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: R___N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RUBON

22 Down: "31. City-related"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'U' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: U___N
  • Opposite of: rural
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer URBAN

23 Down: "35. Desertlike"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: A__D
  • Similar words: desiccated, waterless
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: lacking sufficient water or rainfall
  • This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ARID

24 Down: "36. Carefree motto, in modern lingo"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: Y__O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer YOLO

25 Down: "39. Low-scoring deadlock"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ONEONE

26 Down: "40. Richard of "Pretty Woman""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GERE

27 Down: "41. Hurdles for srs."

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: Sat, Saturday
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SATS

28 Down: "44. Sounded like a duck"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'Q' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: Q_____D
  • Similar words: quack
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: utter quacking noises
  • This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer QUACKED

29 Down: "47. Farm docs"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'V' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: V__S
  • Similar words: veterinary, ex-serviceman
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a doctor who practices veterinary medicine
  • This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer VETS

30 Down: "49. Tartan patterns"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: P____S
  • Similar words: tartan, plaid
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a cloth having a crisscross design
  • This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PLAIDS

31 Down: "50. "Yeah, right""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 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 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer IMSURE

32 Down: "51. Bean"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: N____N
  • Similar words: noodle, bonce
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: informal terms for a human head
  • This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer NOGGIN

33 Down: "54. Does some theater work"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A__S
  • Similar words: number, deed
  • Opposite of: refrain
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ACTS

34 Down: "55. Word before food or mate"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: S__L
  • Similar words: person, someone
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SOUL

35 Down: "56. Refine, as a skill"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: H__E
  • Similar words: perfect
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HONE

36 Down: "57. Castle defense"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: M__T
  • Similar words: fosse
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
  • This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MOAT

37 Down: "59. What a whittler whittles"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: W__D
  • Similar words: Sir Henry Wood, forest
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer WOOD

38 Down: "60. Facts"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: I__O
  • Similar words: information
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a message received and understood
  • This is Down clue number 38

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer INFO

39 Down: "61. Relative of a butterfly"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: M__H
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 39

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MOTH

40 Down: "63. Private online chats, for short"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
  • Similar words: decimeter, decimetre
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 40

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DMS

41 Down: "64. Spicy"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'T'
  • Similar words: live, raging
  • Opposite of: cold
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 41

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HOT

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 41 Down clues.

Are Down clues easier than Across clues?

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

How do Down clues interact with Across clues?

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

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

Last Updated: September 22, 2025 at 05:13 AM

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