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Sunday, September 21, 2025

NYT Crossword Down September 21, 2025: All 71 Vertical Answers & Strategic Tips

NYT Crossword Down September 21, 2025: All 71 Vertical Answers & Strategic Tips

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 71 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 21, 2025
NYT Down Clues - Sunday, September 21, 2025
Down Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date September 21, 2025
Day of Week Sunday
Total Down Clues 71 clues
Direction Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty Medium

All Down Clues - Complete List

Here are all 71 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.

Complete Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 1. Holiest locales in synagogues, traditionally
2 Down 2. Applications of polish
3 Down 3. Tik-Tok in the Oz books, for one
4 Down 4. Models after
5 Down 5. 1995 Sandra Bullock cyberthriller
6 Down 6. "V for Vendetta" actor Stephen
7 Down 7. Uninvited guest
8 Down 8. Doings before surgery, informally
9 Down 9. Dubbed ones
10 Down 10. They might be glowing
11 Down 11. Astrological lion
12 Down 12. Filing services?
13 Down 13. Programs hosted by SoundCloud
14 Down 14. Happy hour perch
15 Down 15. Make a big step, perhaps
16 Down 16. Rabbi's reading
17 Down 18. Regular at a park with half-pipes, informally
18 Down 21. Breaded, fried Japanese pork cutlet
19 Down 24. Big successes
20 Down 29. Victor's cry
21 Down 31. Creative pursuit
22 Down 33. Oscar-winning Ariana of "West Side Story"
23 Down 35. December drink
24 Down 37. Gone missing
25 Down 38. Assist illegally
26 Down 39. 1958 romantic comedy that won Best Picture
27 Down 40. "I made it big time!"
28 Down 42. Many a skin-care product
29 Down 45. Hip
30 Down 46. Black, in verse
31 Down 47. St. Andrews resident
32 Down 49. Esoteric knowledge
33 Down 50. Roald who wrote "Matilda"
34 Down 51. "… actually, let's go to plan B"
35 Down 52. Members of the mongoose family
36 Down 54. Jazz composer Garner
37 Down 56. Swipe
38 Down 57. Go after, as mosquitoes
39 Down 60. Graham Greene's "___ Man in Havana"
40 Down 61. One way to sell stock
41 Down 64. Public health agcy.
42 Down 67. Bank acct. entry
43 Down 68. Several CBS dramas
44 Down 69. United Way and UNICEF, in brief
45 Down 70. ___-chic (dressing style)
46 Down 71. It incited a famous 18th-century "party"
47 Down 73. Cleaned up, in a way
48 Down 74. To be, in Nice
49 Down 75. Dozes (off)
50 Down 78. Ambush
51 Down 79. Neighbor of Lux.
52 Down 83. Gannett-owned newspaper
53 Down 86. "Here's the thing ..."
54 Down 87. Campground gathering spots
55 Down 89. Worked hard (for)
56 Down 90. Farm enclosures
57 Down 91. Jeans
58 Down 93. ___ Talks
59 Down 94. Intense, as an argument
60 Down 96. Music protector, of a sort
61 Down 97. Slope
62 Down 98. Guy
63 Down 99. What the "dalai" of "Dalai Lama" translates to
64 Down 100. Broken piece of pottery
65 Down 101. Insurer with a green mascot
66 Down 102. Justice Sotomayor
67 Down 103. Seeking justice, in a way
68 Down 106. Leave tire marks, say
69 Down 108. Expressions of disapproval
70 Down 111. B.S. part: Abbr.
71 Down 113. Barbie's beau

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. Holiest locales in synagogues, traditionally"

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: ark, Ark
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ARKS

2 Down: "2. Applications of polish"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: C___S
  • Similar words: cake, coat
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer COATS

3 Down: "3. Tik-Tok in the Oz books, for one"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: R___T
  • Similar words: golem, automaton
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a mechanism that can move automatically
  • This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ROBOT

4 Down: "4. Models after"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: E______S
  • Similar words: emulate
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: strive to equal or match
  • This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EMULATES

5 Down: "5. 1995 Sandra Bullock cyberthriller"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: T____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer THENET

6 Down: "6. "V for Vendetta" actor Stephen"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer REA

7 Down: "7. Uninvited guest"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: I______R
  • Similar words: interloper, trespasser
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer INTRUDER

8 Down: "8. Doings before surgery, informally"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: P___P
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PREOP

9 Down: "9. Dubbed ones"

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: sir, Sir
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: term of address for a man
  • This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SIRS

10 Down: "10. They might be glowing"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: E____S
  • Similar words: ember, coal
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EMBERS

11 Down: "11. Astrological lion"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'O'
  • Similar words: Leo the Lion, Lion
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
  • This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LEO

12 Down: "12. Filing services?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: M_______S
  • Similar words: manicure
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: professional care for the hands and fingernails
  • This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MANICURES

13 Down: "13. Programs hosted by SoundCloud"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: P______S
  • Similar words: podcast
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PODCASTS

14 Down: "14. Happy hour perch"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: S___L
  • Similar words: feces, dejection
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a simple seat without a back or arms
  • This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer STOOL

15 Down: "15. Make a big step, perhaps"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: S___P
  • Similar words: stamp, stump
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a dance involving a rhythmical stamping step
  • This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer STOMP

16 Down: "16. Rabbi's reading"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: T___H
  • Similar words: Laws, Pentateuch
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TORAH

17 Down: "18. Regular at a park with half-pipes, informally"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 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 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SKATERAT

18 Down: "21. Breaded, fried Japanese pork cutlet"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'U'
  • Word pattern: T______U
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TONKATSU

19 Down: "24. Big successes"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: H__S
  • Similar words: arrive at, slay
  • Opposite of: miss
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HITS

20 Down: "29. Victor's cry"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: I__N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer IWIN

21 Down: "31. Creative pursuit"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
  • Similar words: artwork, prowess
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the products of human creativity; works of art collectively
  • This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ART

22 Down: "33. Oscar-winning Ariana of "West Side Story""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: D____E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DEBOSE

23 Down: "35. December drink"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'G'
  • Word pattern: E____G
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EGGNOG

24 Down: "37. Gone missing"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 11 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: D_________D
  • Similar words: vanish, disappear
  • Opposite of: appear
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: get lost
  • This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DISAPPEARED

25 Down: "38. Assist illegally"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: A__T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: assist or encourage
  • This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ABET

26 Down: "39. 1958 romantic comedy that won Best Picture"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GIGI

27 Down: "40. "I made it big time!""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 11 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'W'
  • Word pattern: L_________W
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LOOKATMENOW

28 Down: "42. Many a skin-care product"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'L'
  • Similar words: mousse, gelatin
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a colloid in a more solid form than a sol
  • This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GEL

29 Down: "45. Hip"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: I_______N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer INFASHION

30 Down: "46. Black, in verse"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: E__N
  • Similar words: ebony
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: of a very dark black
  • This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EBON

31 Down: "47. St. Andrews resident"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S__T
  • Similar words: Scotchman, Scotsman
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a native or inhabitant of Scotland
  • This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SCOT

32 Down: "49. Esoteric knowledge"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: A____A
  • Similar words: secret, arcanum
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: information known only to a special group
  • This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ARCANA

33 Down: "50. Roald who wrote "Matilda""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: D__L
  • Similar words: red gram, dhal
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DAHL

34 Down: "51. "… actually, let's go to plan B""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: O___T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ORNOT

35 Down: "52. Members of the mongoose family"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: M______S
  • Similar words: mierkat, meerkat
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MEERKATS

36 Down: "54. Jazz composer Garner"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: E____L
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ERROLL

37 Down: "56. Swipe"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'P'
  • Similar words: fuzz, pick up
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
  • This is Down clue number 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer COP

38 Down: "57. Go after, as mosquitoes"

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 38

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SWATAT

39 Down: "60. Graham Greene's "___ Man in Havana""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 39

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OUR

40 Down: "61. One way to sell stock"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S___T
  • Similar words: shortstop, little
  • Opposite of: retentive
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 40

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SHORT

41 Down: "64. Public health agcy."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'C'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 41

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CDC

42 Down: "67. Bank acct. entry"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'T'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 42

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer INT

43 Down: "68. Several CBS dramas"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: C__S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 43

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CSIS

44 Down: "69. United Way and UNICEF, in brief"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: O__S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 44

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ORGS

45 Down: "70. ___-chic (dressing style)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: B__O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 45

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BOHO

46 Down: "71. It incited a famous 18th-century "party""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: T____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 46

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TEAACT

47 Down: "73. Cleaned up, in a way"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: E____D
  • Similar words: cut, redact
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: prepare for publication or presentation by correcting
  • This is Down clue number 47

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EDITED

48 Down: "74. To be, in Nice"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: E__E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 48

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ETRE

49 Down: "75. Dozes (off)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: N__S
  • Similar words: nod
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a sign of assent or salutation or command
  • This is Down clue number 49

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer NODS

50 Down: "78. Ambush"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 11 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'K'
  • Word pattern: S_________K
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 50

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SNEAKATTACK

51 Down: "79. Neighbor of Lux."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'R'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 51

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GER

52 Down: "83. Gannett-owned newspaper"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'U' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: U______Y
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 52

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer USATODAY

53 Down: "86. "Here's the thing ...""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: S______N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 53

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SOLISTEN

54 Down: "87. Campground gathering spots"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: F______S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 54

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FIREPITS

55 Down: "89. Worked hard (for)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: S____E
  • Similar words: reach, endeavor
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: attempt by employing effort
  • This is Down clue number 55

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer STROVE

56 Down: "90. Farm enclosures"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: P__S
  • Similar words: compose, pen
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
  • This is Down clue number 56

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PENS

57 Down: "91. Jeans"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: D____S
  • Similar words: blue jean, denim
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 57

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DENIMS

58 Down: "93. ___ Talks"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'D'
  • Similar words: Teddy boy
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 58

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TED

59 Down: "94. Intense, as an argument"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: H____D
  • Similar words: hot up, het up
  • Opposite of: cool
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: make hot or hotter
  • This is Down clue number 59

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HEATED

60 Down: "96. Music protector, of a sort"

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
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 60

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CDCASE

61 Down: "97. Slope"

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: lean, rock
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 61

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TILT

62 Down: "98. Guy"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: F___A
  • Similar words: fellow, blighter
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a boy or man
  • This is Down clue number 62

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FELLA

63 Down: "99. What the "dalai" of "Dalai Lama" translates to"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: O___N
  • Similar words: sea
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 63

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OCEAN

64 Down: "100. Broken piece of pottery"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: S___D
  • Similar words: sherd, fragment
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a broken piece of a brittle artifact
  • This is Down clue number 64

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SHARD

65 Down: "101. Insurer with a green mascot"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: G___O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 65

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GEICO

66 Down: "102. Justice Sotomayor"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 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 66

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SONIA

67 Down: "103. Seeking justice, in a way"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'G'
  • Word pattern: S___G
  • Similar words: litigate, sue
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: institute legal proceedings against; file a suit against
  • This is Down clue number 67

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SUING

68 Down: "106. Leave tire marks, say"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: S__D
  • Similar words: brake shoe, slew
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 68

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SKID

69 Down: "108. Expressions of disapproval"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: T__S
  • Similar words: tut-tut, tut
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: utter `tsk
  • This is Down clue number 69

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TSKS

70 Down: "111. B.S. part: Abbr."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'I'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 70

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SCI

71 Down: "113. Barbie's beau"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'K' and ends with 'N'
  • Similar words: sight, cognizance
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: range of what one can know or understand
  • This is Down clue number 71

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer KEN

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 71 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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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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