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Tuesday, October 29, 2024

No. 27,384 Tue Oct 29, 2024 NY Times Crossword by Kathy Lowden

Break down the NYT Crosswords: October 29, 2024

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


Tue Oct 29, 2024 NY Times Crossword
Tue Oct 29, 2024 NY Times Crossword


Across Clues with Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Alternatives to Ubers. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CABS

    Possible Answer : cabriolet, taxicab, cab, hack, taxi


  • The clue is 5. Game also called "hoops". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BBALL


  • The clue is 10. "I'll drink to ___!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: THAT


  • The clue is 14. Eleven, in Évian. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONZE


  • The clue is 15. Stan's partner in old comedy. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OLLIE


  • The clue is 16. ___ cava (blood line to the heart). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: VENA

    Possible Answer : vein, venous_blood_vessel, vena


  • The clue is 17. Whole bunch at a family reunion?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DOZENSOFCOUSINS


  • The clue is 20. Give for safekeeping. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ENTRUST

    Possible Answer : commit, entrust, trust, leave, confide, intrust


  • The clue is 21. Titular film character who lives in a swamp. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SHREK


  • The clue is 22. Parent company of Instagram. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: META


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

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

    The answer: ADO

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


  • The clue is 25. Large array for a desk?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SCORESOFDRAWERS


  • The clue is 33. Author Horatio. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALGER

    Possible Answer : Alger, Horatio_Alger


  • The clue is 34. "___ the season!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TIS

    Possible Answer : atomic_number_22, Cordyline_terminalis, si, ti, titanium, te, Ti


  • The clue is 35. Customizable Nintendo avatar. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MII


  • The clue is 36. Kind of salad with celery, apples, walnuts and grapes. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WALDORF


  • The clue is 39. Performing group at a homecoming game. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PEPBAND


  • The clue is 42. Uno + due. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TRE


  • The clue is 43. The sun or the moon. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ORB

    Possible Answer : revolve, globe, orb, eyeball, orbit, ball


  • The clue is 45. You might ask for one at an annual review. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RAISE

    Possible Answer : heighten, upraise, enhance, parent, set_up, upgrade, climb, ascent, acclivity, farm, enkindle, conjure_up, leaven, bring_up, hike, resurrect, rise, lift, grow, stir, wage_hike, produce, promote, salary_increase, advance, raise, nurture, get_up, call_forth, wage_increase, conjure, invoke, kick_upstairs, heave, kindle, put_forward, erect, evoke, fire, recruit, elicit, levy, arouse, put_up, prove, elevate, rear, provoke, call_down

    Possible Opposite Answer : level, descent, lower, demote


  • The clue is 46. Big group in a dog show?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OODLESOFPOODLES


  • The clue is 51. Word before cream or crystals. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ICE

    Possible Answer : methamphetamine_hydrochloride, sparkler, ice, water_ice, ice-skating_rink, glass, icing, ice_rink, chalk, shabu, frosting, frost, chicken_feed, internal-combustion_engine, crank, ICE, meth, frappe, Methedrine, methamphetamine, deoxyephedrine, trash


  • The clue is 52. Mattress specification. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FIRM

    Possible Answer : unbendable, steady, steadfast, unfluctuating, loyal, unwaveringly, unshakable, business_firm, strong, immobile, unfaltering, house, stiff, truehearted, fast, firm, steadfastly, solid, firmly, tauten, unwavering


  • The clue is 53. Lead-in to soprano. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MEZZO

    Possible Answer : mezzo, mezzo-soprano


  • The clue is 56. Suddenly started speaking. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PIPEDUP


  • The clue is 61. Massive collection for an alchemist?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OCEANSOFPOTIONS


  • The clue is 65. Blacken on the grill. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CHAR

    Possible Answer : blacken, charr, sear, charwoman, coal, char, cleaning_woman, scorch, cleaning_lady, woman


  • The clue is 66. Be behind. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TRAIL

    Possible Answer : give_chase, lead, dog, get_behind, train, track, drag, drop_back, chase_after, chase, hang_back, go_after, shack, tail, trail, drop_behind, tag


  • The clue is 67. Boring routines. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RUTS

    Possible Answer : groove, furrow, rut, estrus, heat, oestrus

    Possible Opposite Answer : anestrus


  • The clue is 68. Word after "Going once, going twice!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SOLD

    Possible Answer : trade, betray, sell, sold, deal

    Possible Opposite Answer : buy, unsold


  • The clue is 69. Tube-shaped pasta. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PENNE

    Possible Answer : penne


  • The clue is 70. Achievement for Elton John and John Legend, in brief. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EGOT


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. With 28-Down, emergency status. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CODE

    Possible Answer: codification, write_in_code, computer_code, encipher, inscribe, cypher, cipher, code, encrypt

  • The clue is 2. Unknown writer, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANON

    Possible Answer: anon

  • The clue is 3. [Wrong answer!]. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BZZT

  • The clue is 4. Oracle. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SEER

    Possible Answer: illusionist, vaticinator, prophet, seer, prophesier, visionary, oracle

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

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

    The answer: BOSSES

    Possible Answer: knob, chief, honcho, hirer, boss, party_boss, gaffer, emboss, foreman, stamp, political_boss

  • The clue is 6. Drunk as a skunk. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BLOTTO

    Possible Answer: soused, blotto, smashed, pixilated, sloshed, loaded, wet, cockeyed, crocked, blind_drunk, plastered, tight, sozzled, stiff, fuddled, pissed, slopped, besotted, soaked, squiffy, pie-eyed

  • The clue is 7. Sitcom extraterrestrial. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALF

  • The clue is 8. D.M.V. document: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LIC

  • The clue is 9. Virgo preceder. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LEO

    Possible Answer: Lion, Leo_the_Lion, Leo

  • The clue is 10. "Nashville" or "Atlanta," e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TVSHOW

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

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

    The answer: HEIR

    Possible Answer: inheritor, heritor, successor, heir

  • The clue is 12. Name shared by two of King Henry VIII's wives. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANNE

    Possible Answer: Anne

  • The clue is 13. Job. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TASK

    Possible Answer: chore, task, project, undertaking, labor, tax, job

  • The clue is 18. Uno or due. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NUMERO

  • The clue is 19. Org. that grades meat. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: USDA

    Possible Answer: Agriculture, USDA, Agriculture_Department, Department_of_Agriculture

  • The clue is 23. Fore's counterpart. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AFT

    Possible Answer: astern, aft, abaft

    Possible Opposite Answer : fore

  • The clue is 24. Rear end, in London's West End. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ARSE

    Possible Answer: behind, butt, stern, fundament, can, tush, keister, asshole, buns, backside, bum, tooshie, bottom, posterior, tail_end, buttocks, prat, nates, arse, tail, ass, seat, bunghole, fanny, arsehole, rump, hind_end, hindquarters, rear, derriere, rear_end

  • The clue is 25. Took care of. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SAWTO

  • The clue is 26. "Of course!," in Spanish. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CLARO

    Possible Answer: claro

  • The clue is 27. Looked at rudely. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OGLED

    Possible Answer: ogle

  • The clue is 28. See 1-Down. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RED

    Possible Answer: Marxist, Red_River, cherry, violent, redness, ruddy, red, red_ink, cerise, crimson, ruby, Bolshevik, Red, blood-red, reddish, flushed, cherry-red, bolshie, bolshy, red-faced, reddened, carmine, ruby-red, scarlet, loss

    Possible Opposite Answer : gain

  • The clue is 29. Guacamole or hummus. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DIP

    Possible Answer: drop, magnetic_dip, fall, magnetic_inclination, douse, cutpurse, dim, free_fall, plunge, pickpocket, inclination, dip, duck, souse, sink, dunk, angle_of_dip

  • The clue is 30. It might be spam. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EMAIL

    Possible Answer: netmail, email, e-mail, electronic_mail

    Possible Opposite Answer : snail_mail

  • The clue is 31. Lather, ___, repeat. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RINSE

    Possible Answer: wash, gargle, rinse_off, rinse, rinsing

  • The clue is 32. Diner add-ons. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SIDES

    Possible Answer: side_of_meat, side, incline, position, slope, face, English

  • The clue is 37. Warm pink hue. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ROSE

    Possible Answer: climb_up, heighten, jump, blush_wine, uprise, climb, rebel, ascend, resurrect, roseate, rise, lift, grow, originate, come_up, move_up, wax, arise, develop, pink_wine, stand_up, rosiness, go_up, get_up, rose, rosebush, rose_wine, rosaceous, turn_out, prove, surface, rise_up, mount, rear, spring_up

    Possible Opposite Answer : fall, turn_in, go_to_bed, wane, sit_down, set

  • The clue is 38. To and ___. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FRO

  • The clue is 40. Not tardy. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PROMPT

    Possible Answer: immediate, prompt, quick, actuate, move, prompting, motivate, instigate, remind, command_prompt, propel, incite, inspire, cue, straightaway

  • The clue is 41. Misbehaving. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BAD

    Possible Answer: spoilt, spoiled, speculative, defective, regretful, forged, tough, uncollectible, bad, high-risk, badness, unfit, unsound, badly, big, risky, sorry

    Possible Opposite Answer : goodness, unregretful, good

  • The clue is 44. Very good pal, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BFF

  • The clue is 47. ___ brain (source of our primal instincts, it's said). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LIZARD

    Possible Answer: lounge_lizard, lizard

  • The clue is 48. Supply-and-demand subj.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ECON

  • The clue is 49. Broadway musical about the son of Charlemagne. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PIPPIN

    Possible Answer: Pippin

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

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

    The answer: ORIOLE

    Possible Answer: oriole, American_oriole, Old_World_oriole, New_World_oriole

  • The clue is 53. Slipperlike shoes, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MOCS

  • The clue is 54. Repeat word for word. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ECHO

    Possible Answer: reverberate, repeat, resound, recall, Echo, ring, sound_reflection, reverberation, echo, replication

  • The clue is 55. Ardent enthusiasm. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ZEAL

    Possible Answer: zeal, ardour, elan, eagerness, forwardness, readiness, ardor

  • The clue is 57. Ireland, to the Irish. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EIRE

    Possible Answer: Republic_of_Ireland, Irish_Republic, Ireland, Eire

  • The clue is 58. ___ Emhoff, husband of Kamala Harris. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DOUG

  • The clue is 59. "For ___ us a child is born". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UNTO

  • The clue is 60. Vowelless attention-getter. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PSST

  • The clue is 62. Pit stop brand. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STP

    Possible Answer: STP, s.t.p.

  • The clue is 63. Something crushed during a gold rush. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ORE

    Possible Answer: ore

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

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

    The answer: FAN

    Possible Answer: winnow, devotee, lover, rooter, buff, fan, sports_fan

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Wednesday, October 22, 2025

All NYT Down Clues October 22, 2025 - 33 Vertical Answers with Hints

NYT Down Today October 22, 2025: Complete Vertical Clues Walkthrough

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 33 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 22, 2025
NYT Down Clues - Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Down Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date October 22, 2025
Day of Week Wednesday
Total Down Clues 33 clues
Direction Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty Challenging

All Down Clues - Complete List

Here are all 33 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.

Complete Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 1. Natural remedy that's used to treat anxiety
2 Down 2. Make hot and bothered
3 Down 3. Kind of cuisine
4 Down 4. Traveler's info, informally
5 Down 5. Electroreception, for sharks
6 Down 6. Jaunt on a hay wagon, e.g.
7 Down 7. "Me!"
8 Down 8. "You got that right!"
9 Down 9. Key to search with, maybe
10 Down 10. Fans of a band
11 Down 11. Whirling visual effects in video games
12 Down 12. Watchful guardians
13 Down 15. Part of a belt
14 Down 18. Built to last
15 Down 23. Gel
16 Down 25. David Bowie's astronaut persona
17 Down 26. Atomic reaction co-discovered by 44-Across
18 Down 29. Word with flower or feather
19 Down 32. Expression such as "Top o' the mornin'"
20 Down 33. Certain sports wager
21 Down 34. Sara Bareilles musical set in a diner
22 Down 35. Clean water org.
23 Down 36. Shape-shifted
24 Down 38. Language on the Horn of Africa
25 Down 39. Young woman, in Australia
26 Down 41. Outkast or Eric B. & Rakim
27 Down 42. "Thank God …!"
28 Down 43. "You're quite right"
29 Down 45. Premier squad
30 Down 47. Recovery phase
31 Down 49. Not as much
32 Down 53. In a chill state
33 Down 54. Subculture associated with skinny jeans

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. Natural remedy that's used to treat anxiety"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: C____L
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CBDOIL

2 Down: "2. Make hot and bothered"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: A____E
  • Similar words: energize, perk up
  • Opposite of: de-energise
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: call forth (emotions
  • This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer AROUSE

3 Down: "3. Kind of cuisine"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: F____N
  • Similar words: unification, coalition
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an occurrence that involves the production of a union
  • This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FUSION

4 Down: "4. Traveler's info, informally"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ETA

5 Down: "5. Electroreception, for sharks"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: S___E
  • Similar words: gumption, sensation
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a general conscious awareness
  • This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SENSE

6 Down: "6. Jaunt on a hay wagon, e.g."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: R__E
  • Similar words: tease, tantalise
  • Opposite of: walk
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
  • This is Down clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RIDE

7 Down: "7. "Me!""

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 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer IDO

8 Down: "8. "You got that right!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 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 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SINGIT

9 Down: "9. Key to search with, maybe"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: E___R
  • Similar words: accede, go into
  • Opposite of: drop out
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: to come or go into
  • This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ENTER

10 Down: "10. Fans of a band"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: G______S
  • Similar words: groupie
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GROUPIES

11 Down: "11. Whirling visual effects in video games"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: P_____S
  • Similar words: vena portae, portal vein
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PORTALS

12 Down: "12. Watchful guardians"

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: angel, Angel
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: spiritual being attendant upon God
  • This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ANGELS

13 Down: "15. Part of a belt"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: A______D
  • Similar words: star-shaped
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ASTEROID

14 Down: "18. Built to last"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: D_____E
  • Similar words: long-lived, perdurable
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: existing for a long time
  • This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DURABLE

15 Down: "23. Gel"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: C______E
  • Similar words: conflate, combine
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: mix together different elements
  • This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer COALESCE

16 Down: "25. David Bowie's astronaut persona"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: M______M
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MAJORTOM

17 Down: "26. Atomic reaction co-discovered by 44-Across"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: F_____N
  • Similar words: nuclear fission
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FISSION

18 Down: "29. Word with flower or feather"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'D'
  • Similar words: go to bed, kip down
  • Opposite of: turn out
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
  • This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BED

19 Down: "32. Expression such as "Top o' the mornin'""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: I______M
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer IRISHISM

20 Down: "33. Certain sports wager"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: P_____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PROPBET

21 Down: "34. Sara Bareilles musical set in a diner"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: W______S
  • Similar words: wait
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a woman waiter
  • This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer WAITRESS

22 Down: "35. Clean water org."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EPA

23 Down: "36. Shape-shifted"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: M_____D
  • Similar words: mutate
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: undergo mutation
  • This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MUTATED

24 Down: "38. Language on the Horn of Africa"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: S____I
  • Similar words: Somalian
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SOMALI

25 Down: "39. Young woman, in Australia"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SHEILA

26 Down: "41. Outkast or Eric B. & Rakim"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RAPDUO

27 Down: "42. "Thank God …!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: A____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ATLAST

28 Down: "43. "You're quite right""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: W____S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer WHYYES

29 Down: "45. Premier squad"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: A___M
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ATEAM

30 Down: "47. Recovery phase"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'B'
  • Word pattern: R___B
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer REHAB

31 Down: "49. Not as much"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: L__S
  • Opposite of: more
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LESS

32 Down: "53. In a chill state"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'Z' and ends with 'N'
  • Similar words: window pane, loony toons
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ZEN

33 Down: "54. Subculture associated with skinny jeans"

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 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EMO

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 33 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.

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Puzzle Overview & Difficulty Analysis

Date: Friday, October 29, 2021

Difficulty Level: Moderate Wednesday Puzzle

Total Clues: 72 (36 Across, 36 Down)

Average Word Length: 5.5 letters

October 29, 2021 NYT Clues Solutions

Master Today's Across: NYT Friday Puzzle October 29, 2021

No. Clue Letters
1A 1. Rhyming ice cream treat 9
2A 10. They may be loaded or covered 5
3A 15. What there will be if you cross the wrong person 9
4A 16. If you ask her to make you a sandwich, she'll say "OK, you're a sandwich" 5
5A 17. Boob tube? 9
6A 18. Foolish in an endearing way 5
7A 19. Summer setting in the Windy City 3
8A 20. Ten C-notes 4
9A 21. Bachelorette party accessories 6
10A 22. One in the Jenner family 4
11A 24. One might begin "It was a dark and stormy night ..." 10
12A 26. High rollers' rollers 5
13A 28. Some world leaders 5
14A 29. Way to go: Abbr. 3
15A 30. Absolved 6
16A 32. French word that sounds like a letter of the alphabet 3
17A 33. Ask "Why should I?," say 4
18A 34. Vote by ___ 4
19A 36. Org. involving course work 4
20A 38. Dept. store stock 4
21A 41. Neighbor of Caps Lock 3
22A 43. N.B.A. team coached in the '70s by Bill Russell 6
23A 47. Sea eagle 3
24A 48. [More worms, mama!] 5
25A 50. Easy-peasy 5
26A 51. Nickelodeon's longest-running game show 10
27A 54. Hairstyle for 2-Down 4
28A 55. Tight (with) 6
29A 56. Certain blood vessel, to a physician 4
30A 58. ___ Burgundy, Will Ferrell persona 3
31A 59. Shield adorned with Medusa's head 5
32A 60. Ginormous 9
33A 62. Static, e.g. 5
34A 63. "That sounds 'bout right" 9
35A 64. Twisted look 5
36A 65. Lewis Carroll character who asks "Does your watch tell you what year it is?" 9

Let's Solve the Across Clues Together!

Here are helpful hints to solve each clue. Remember, crossword puzzles are like word games - have fun with them!

Clue 1 Across: "1. Rhyming ice cream treat"

Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _________
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: CHOCOTACO

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Across: "10. They may be loaded or covered"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that installation from which a military force initiates operations
  • Words that mean the same thing: free-base, alkali, substructure
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: BASES

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Across: "15. What there will be if you cross the wrong person"

Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _________
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: HELLTOPAY

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Across: "16. If you ask her to make you a sandwich, she'll say "OK, you're a sandwich""

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ALEXA

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Across: "17. Boob tube?"

Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _________
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: UNDERWIRE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Across: "18. Foolish in an endearing way"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: DIPPY

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Across: "19. Summer setting in the Windy City"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about geography.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ___
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: CDT

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Across: "20. Ten C-notes"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ONEG

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Across: "21. Bachelorette party accessories"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a framework that holds the panes of a window in the window frame
  • Words that mean the same thing: waistband, cincture, girdle
  • The word looks like this: ______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SASHES

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Across: "22. One in the Jenner family"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a malayan dagger with a wavy blade
  • Words that mean the same thing: crease, creese
  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: KRIS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Across: "24. One might begin "It was a dark and stormy night ...""

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: __________
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SCARYSTORY

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Across: "26. High rollers' rollers"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
  • Words that mean the same thing: limousine, limo
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: LIMOS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Across: "28. Some world leaders"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in africa or arabia)
  • Words that mean the same thing: emir, amir, ameer
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: EMIRS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Across: "29. Way to go: Abbr."

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about abbreviation.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ___
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: RTE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Across: "30. Absolved"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
  • Words that mean the same thing: excuse, let off, relieve
  • The opposite would be: taxable, enforce
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: EXEMPT

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Across: "32. French word that sounds like a letter of the alphabet"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ___
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: EAU

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Across: "33. Ask "Why should I?," say"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that an impudent or insolent rejoinder
  • Words that mean the same thing: backtalk, lip, Special Air Service
  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SASS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Across: "34. Vote by ___"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service
  • Words that mean the same thing: chain armor, send, chain armour
  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: MAIL

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Across: "36. Org. involving course work"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: LPGA

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Across: "38. Dept. store stock"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: MDSE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Across: "41. Neighbor of Caps Lock"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that the bill in a restaurant
  • Words that mean the same thing: check, pill, tab key
  • The word looks like this: ___
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: TAB

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Across: "43. N.B.A. team coached in the '70s by Bill Russell"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about sports.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SONICS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Across: "47. Sea eagle"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that bulky greyish-brown eagle with a short wedge-shaped white tail; of europe and greenland
  • Words that mean the same thing: grey sea eagle, Haliatus albicilla, European sea eagle
  • The word looks like this: ___
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ERN

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Across: "48. [More worms, mama!]"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a sharp sound made by small birds or insects
  • Words that mean the same thing: cheep, chirrup, peep
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: CHIRP

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Across: "50. Easy-peasy"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ASNAP

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Across: "51. Nickelodeon's longest-running game show"

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a hard clue about sports.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: __________
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: DOUBLEDARE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Across: "54. Hairstyle for 2-Down"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a rounded thickly curled hairdo
  • Words that mean the same thing: Afro hairdo
  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: AFRO

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Across: "55. Tight (with)"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: INGOOD

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Across: "56. Certain blood vessel, to a physician"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
  • Words that mean the same thing: venous blood vessel, vein
  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: VENA

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Across: "58. ___ Burgundy, Will Ferrell persona"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a chadic language spoken in northern nigeria
  • Words that mean the same thing: Bokkos, Daffo
  • The word looks like this: ___
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: RON

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Across: "59. Shield adorned with Medusa's head"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that kindly endorsement and guidance
  • Words that mean the same thing: egis, protection, auspices
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: AEGIS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Across: "60. Ginormous"

Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that (used informally) very large
  • Words that mean the same thing: whopping, walloping, thumping
  • The word looks like this: _________
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: HUMONGOUS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Across: "62. Static, e.g."

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
  • Words that mean the same thing: disturbance, interference, dissonance
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: NOISE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 34 Across: "63. "That sounds 'bout right""

Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _________
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: IRECKONSO

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 35 Across: "64. Twisted look"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls
  • Words that mean the same thing: leer
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SNEER

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 36 Across: "65. Lewis Carroll character who asks "Does your watch tell you what year it is?""

Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _________
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: MADHATTER

    Great job if you got it right!

October 29, 2021 Friday NYT - All Down Answers

No. Clue Letters
1D 1. Response between a smile and a belly laugh 7
2D 2. Woodstock headliner 7
3D 3. Bygone 7
4D 4. The Browns, on scoreboards 3
5D 5. Oaxacan "other" 4
6D 6. Burgs 5
7D 7. Individually 6
8D 8. I Spy or Backseat Bingo 7
9D 9. Spanish "Hey!" 3
10D 10. Fierce 6
11D 11. Most desirable, as guests 5
12D 12. Ulta competitor 7
13D 13. Whizzes 7
14D 14. Accepts a ring, perhaps 7
15D 21. Ice cream shop supplies 6
16D 23. River in Picardy 5
17D 25. Yemeni money 4
18D 27. Facial spot 3
19D 31. Gave faithfully, in a way 6
20D 33. ___ Stark, role for which Sophie Turner was Emmy-nominated 5
21D 35. Put down 4
22D 37. ___ step further 3
23D 38. Traffic dividers 7
24D 39. Talk long and boringly 7
25D 40. Wearable blanket 7
26D 42. Virtuosa's display 7
27D 44. Short person's group photo position, ideally 7
28D 45. Go barhopping, say 7
29D 46. Name on many a sports jersey 7
30D 48. Dealmaking pro 6
31D 49. Taking a heavy science course load, perhaps 6
32D 52. Capital near the old Oregon Trail 5
33D 53. Eldest son of Cain 5
34D 57. "Puppy Love" singer, 1960 4
35D 60. He/___ pronouns 3
36D 61. Caught 3

Now Let's Solve the Down Clues!

Down clues go from top to bottom. Use the letters from your across answers to help!

Clue 1 Down: "1. Response between a smile and a belly laugh"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a soft partly suppressed laugh
  • Words that mean the same thing: chortle, laugh softly
  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: CHUCKLE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Down: "2. Woodstock headliner"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that united states guitarist whose innovative style with electric guitars influenced the development of rock music (1942-1970)
  • Words that mean the same thing: Jimi Hendrix, James Marshall Hendrix
  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: HENDRIX

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Down: "3. Bygone"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: OLDTIME

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Down: "4. The Browns, on scoreboards"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ___
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: CLE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Down: "5. Oaxacan "other""

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: OTRO

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Down: "6. Burgs"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
  • Words that mean the same thing: townspeople, Ithiel Town, town
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: TOWNS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Down: "7. Individually"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
  • Words that mean the same thing: each, for each one, from each one
  • The word looks like this: ______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: APIECE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Down: "8. I Spy or Backseat Bingo"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: CARGAME

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Down: "9. Spanish "Hey!""

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ___
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: OYE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Down: "10. Fierce"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: BADASS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Down: "11. Most desirable, as guests"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ALIST

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Down: "12. Ulta competitor"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SEPHORA

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Down: "13. Whizzes"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
  • Words that mean the same thing: expert
  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: EXPERTS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Down: "14. Accepts a ring, perhaps"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SAYSYES

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Down: "21. Ice cream shop supplies"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a thick sweet sticky liquid
  • Words that mean the same thing: sirup, syrup
  • The word looks like this: ______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SYRUPS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Down: "23. River in Picardy"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about geography.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that battle of world war ii (1944)
  • Words that mean the same thing: Battle of the Somme, Somme River
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SOMME

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Down: "25. Yemeni money"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that the basic unit of money in yemen; equal to 100 fils
  • Words that mean the same thing: Iranian rial, Yemeni rial, Omani rial
  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: RIAL

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Down: "27. Facial spot"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a health resort near a spring or at the seaside
  • Words that mean the same thing: watering place, health club, health spa
  • The word looks like this: ___
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SPA

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Down: "31. Gave faithfully, in a way"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that exact a tithe from
  • Words that mean the same thing: tithe
  • The word looks like this: ______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: TITHED

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Down: "33. ___ Stark, role for which Sophie Turner was Emmy-nominated"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about celebrity/entertainment.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SANSA

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Down: "35. Put down"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that put into a certain place or abstract location
  • Words that mean the same thing: place, put down, lay
  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: LAID

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Down: "37. ___ step further"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a state of southwestern india; a former portuguese colony
  • The word looks like this: ___
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: GOA

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Down: "38. Traffic dividers"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that the value below which 50% of the cases fall
  • Words that mean the same thing: median value, median
  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: MEDIANS

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Down: "39. Talk long and boringly"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: DRONEON

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Down: "40. Wearable blanket"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SNUGGIE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Down: "42. Virtuosa's display"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that brilliant and showy technical skill
  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: BRAVURA

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Down: "44. Short person's group photo position, ideally"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: INFRONT

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Down: "45. Go barhopping, say"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that revelry in drinking; a merry drinking party
  • Words that mean the same thing: booze-up, roister, bender
  • The word looks like this: _______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: CAROUSE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Down: "46. Name on many a sports jersey"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about sports.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that someone who supports or champions something
  • Words that mean the same thing: patron, patronise, frequent
  • The opposite would be: boycott
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: SPONSOR

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Down: "48. Dealmaking pro"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that a person who closes something
  • Words that mean the same thing: nigher, close, faithful
  • The opposite would be: distant, far
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: CLOSER

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Down: "49. Taking a heavy science course load, perhaps"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a expert clue about science/technology.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ______
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: PREMED

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Down: "52. Capital near the old Oregon Trail"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about geography.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that the capital and largest city of idaho
  • Words that mean the same thing: capital of Idaho
  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: BOISE

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Down: "53. Eldest son of Cain"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: _____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ENOCH

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 34 Down: "57. "Puppy Love" singer, 1960"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about celebrity/entertainment.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ____
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: ANKA

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 35 Down: "60. He/___ pronouns"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

  • The word looks like this: ___
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: HIM

    Great job if you got it right!

Clue 36 Down: "61. Caught"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

  • This could be something that come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
  • Words that mean the same thing: start out, get, have
  • The opposite would be: take away, end
  • Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
  • Ready for the answer? Click here!

    The answer is: GOT

    Great job if you got it right!

Category Breakdown

Category Number of Clues Percentage
General Knowledge 52 72.2%
Short Answer 10 13.9%
Geography 3 4.2%
Sports 3 4.2%
Celebrity/Entertainment 2 2.8%
Abbreviation 1 1.4%
Science/Technology 1 1.4%

Complete Puzzle Statistics

Metric Value
Across Clues 36
Down Clues 36
Total Clues 72
Average Answer Length 5.5 letters
Shortest Answer 3 letters
Longest Answer 10 letters

Fun Tips to Solve Crossword Puzzles!

  • Start with short words first - they're usually easier!
  • Look for clues with blanks to fill in - these are like fill-in-the-blank questions at school
  • When letters cross, they must be the same in both words - this helps you check if you're right!
  • Today is Friday, and these puzzles are usually moderate level
  • Most clues today are about general knowledge
  • The average word today has about 5 letters
  • Remember: It's okay to take breaks and come back later with fresh eyes!
  • Ask someone for help if you need it - crosswords are more fun with friends!

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