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Tuesday, October 15, 2024

No 27370 Tue Oct 15, 2024 NYT Crossword by Lindsay Rosenblum

Across Clues :

1. No longer taking, as a medication, 6. What a light bulb represents in cartoons, 10. Led, as a meeting, 13. Where soju is the national drink, 14. Overwhelmed by hilarity, hyperbolically speaking, 15. Style of San Francisco's Coit Tower, informally, 16. Visa, for one, 18. Foreboding sign, 19. Take advantage of, 20. ___-di-dah, 21. Still awake after midnight, say, 23. Furry feet, 25. Thief at work in a bustling crowd, 28. "OK, that wasn't totally true", 30. Favor precursor?, 31. Loudly laments, 32. Triumph over, 34. "Don't think so", 36. One might be found at a roast, 40. Pulitzer-winning writer James, 41. Philanthropists, 44. Dodge Charger, e.g., 48. Nile reptile, 50. What an unsatisfied customer might leave behind, 51. Modern combat athlete, informally, 54. Expectant parents' selection, 55. Revolted, 56. Home of MoMA and M.S.G., 58. The Trojans of the N.C.A.A., 59. Shape for a child's chicken nugget, informally, 60. Show interest on a dating app … or what 16-, 25-, 36- and 51-Across must do to be successful?, 64. Steely determination, 65. Garment worn by the Little Caesars mascot, 66. Blood of the gods, in Greek mythology, 67. Up to this point, 68. Waxy imprint, 69. Montana city nicknamed "The Richest Hill on Earth"

Tue Oct 15, 2024 NYT Crossword
Tue Oct 15, 2024 NYT Crossword


Down Clues :

1. Match.com alternative, 2. Realtor's sign, 3. Airport amenity, 4. British ref. work, 5. Not pass, 6. Pet-tracking device, 7. Anti-trafficking agcy., 8. Hear here!, 9. Make sense, 10. Uncreative studio project, perhaps, 11. Winning blackjack hand, 12. Trios of trios, 15. Sweet, in Italian, 17. Dance style with shuffles and buffaloes, 22. "Gotta catch 'em all!" game series, 24. Witnessed, 26. Competition, 27. Ray who helped globalize McDonald's, 29. Some bottled waters, 33. Pull, 35. Group of whales, 37. Actress Jeffries of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians", 38. Part of, as a scheme, 39. Like courses with multiple professors, 42. Comedic drum flourish, 43. Bond film between "Skyfall" and "No Time to Die", 44. Like words written in ink by a lefty, often, 45. Ruler's realm, 46. "Aw, man!", 47. Underway, 49. Distant correspondent, 52. Medieval tales of daring adventure, 53. Bread choice for a Reuben, 57. Expectant parents' selection, 61. "Wednesday's child is full of ___" (nursery rhyme line), 62. Tennis champ Swiatek, 63. Critical hosp. wing

Break down the NYT Crosswords: October 15, 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. No longer taking, as a medication. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OFFOF


  • The clue is 6. What a light bulb represents in cartoons. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IDEA

    Possible Answer : melodic_theme, theme, idea, approximation, thought, musical_theme, mind, estimation, estimate


  • The clue is 10. Led, as a meeting. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RAN

    Possible Answer : play, scarper, campaign, move, black_market, lam, head_for_the_hills, work, draw, extend, feed, operate, turn_tail, lean, unravel, range, endure, guide, fly_the_coop, run_for, run_away, be_given, execute, race, track_down, persist, lead, die_hard, hunt_down, ladder, melt, carry, tend, break_away, scat, take_to_the_woods, hightail_it, pass, bleed, escape, prevail, go, consort, course, function, incline, bunk, hunt, melt_down, flow, ply, run

    Possible Opposite Answer : idle, malfunction


  • The clue is 13. Where soju is the national drink. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: KOREA

    Possible Answer : Korean_Peninsula, Korea, Dae-Han-Min-Gook, Han-Gook


  • The clue is 14. Overwhelmed by hilarity, hyperbolically speaking. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DEAD

    Possible Answer : bushed, all_in, dead, beat, abruptly, short, idle, stagnant, deadened, suddenly, numb, drained, absolutely, utterly, perfectly, utter

    Possible Opposite Answer : living, alive, live


  • The clue is 15. Style of San Francisco's Coit Tower, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DECO

    Possible Answer : deco, art_deco


  • The clue is 16. Visa, for one. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CREDITCARD


  • The clue is 18. Foreboding sign. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OMEN

    Possible Answer : prognostic, betoken, prognosticate, forecast, portent, Oman, foreshadow, prefigure, bode, omen, Sultanate_of_Oman, prognostication, foretell, portend, prodigy, Muscat_and_Oman, predict, presage, augur, auspicate


  • The clue is 19. Take advantage of. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: USE

    Possible Answer : purpose, utilisation, utilize, apply, employ, employment, exercise, role, practice, usage, enjoyment, habit, use, expend, economic_consumption, use_of_goods_and_services, usance, manipulation, consumption, utilization, function, habituate, utilise


  • The clue is 20. ___-di-dah. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LAH

    Possible Answer : la, lah


  • The clue is 21. Still awake after midnight, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UPLATE


  • The clue is 23. Furry feet. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PAWS

    Possible Answer : hand, manus, paw, mitt


  • The clue is 25. Thief at work in a bustling crowd. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PICKPOCKET

    Possible Answer : pickpocket, cutpurse, dip


  • The clue is 28. "OK, that wasn't totally true". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ILIED


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

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

    The answer: POR


  • The clue is 31. Loudly laments. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: KEENS

    Possible Answer : keen, lament


  • The clue is 32. Triumph over. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DEFEAT

    Possible Answer : defeat, frustration, overcome, vote_down, vote_out, licking, shoot_down, get_the_better_of, kill

    Possible Opposite Answer : victory


  • The clue is 34. "Don't think so". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NOPE


  • The clue is 36. One might be found at a roast. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

    The answer: INSULTCOMIC


  • The clue is 40. Pulitzer-winning writer James. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AGEE

    Possible Answer : Agee, James_Agee


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

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

    The answer: DONORS

    Possible Answer : conferrer, donor, giver, presenter, bestower


  • The clue is 44. Dodge Charger, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SEDAN

    Possible Answer : sedan, saloon, sedan_chair


  • The clue is 48. Nile reptile. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ASP

    Possible Answer : asp, Vipera_aspis, asp_viper, Egyptian_cobra, Naja_haje


  • The clue is 50. What an unsatisfied customer might leave behind. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NOTIP


  • The clue is 51. Modern combat athlete, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MMAFIGHTER


  • The clue is 54. Expectant parents' selection. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NAME

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


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

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

    The answer: UPROSE

    Possible Answer : develop, go_up, turn_out, lift, stand_up, spring_up, come_up, rise, uprise, grow, get_up, originate, resurrect, ascend, bristle, arise, move_up

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


  • The clue is 56. Home of MoMA and M.S.G.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NYC


  • The clue is 58. The Trojans of the N.C.A.A.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: USC


  • The clue is 59. Shape for a child's chicken nugget, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DINO


  • The clue is 60. Show interest on a dating app … or what 16-, 25-, 36- and 51-Across must do to be successful?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SWIPERIGHT


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

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

    The answer: GRIT

    Possible Answer : guts, gritstone, sand, gritrock, grit, gumption, backbone, moxie


  • The clue is 65. Garment worn by the Little Caesars mascot. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOGA

    Possible Answer : toga


  • The clue is 66. Blood of the gods, in Greek mythology. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ICHOR

    Possible Answer : pus, purulence, suppuration, festering, sanies, ichor


  • The clue is 67. Up to this point. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: YET

    Possible Answer : withal, so_far, still, nonetheless, all_the_same, as_yet, thus_far, up_to_now, til_now, yet, in_time, even, heretofore, however, hitherto, even_so, until_now, notwithstanding, nevertheless


  • The clue is 68. Waxy imprint. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SEAL

    Possible Answer : Navy_SEAL, sealskin, SEAL, seal_of_approval, seal, varnish, seal_off, sealing_wax, stamp, cachet

    Possible Opposite Answer : unseal


  • The clue is 69. Montana city nicknamed "The Richest Hill on Earth". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BUTTE

    Possible Answer : butte, Butte


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Match.com alternative. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OKCUPID

  • The clue is 2. Realtor's sign. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FORSALE

  • The clue is 3. Airport amenity. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FREEWIFI

  • The clue is 4. British ref. work. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OED

    Possible Answer: OED, Oxford_English_Dictionary, O.E.D.

  • The clue is 5. Not pass. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FAIL

    Possible Answer: die, go_wrong, fail, give_out, neglect, betray, go, break_down, flunk, bomb, miscarry, flush_it, conk_out, go_bad, break, give_way, run_out

    Possible Opposite Answer : succeed, manage, pass

  • The clue is 6. Pet-tracking device. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IDCHIP

  • The clue is 7. Anti-trafficking agcy.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DEA

    Possible Answer: DEA, Drug_Enforcement_Administration, Drug_Enforcement_Agency

  • The clue is 8. Hear here!. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EAR

    Possible Answer: capitulum, pinna, ear, auricle, spike

  • The clue is 9. Make sense. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ADDUP

  • The clue is 10. Uncreative studio project, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: REMAKE

    Possible Answer: remaking, refashion, remake, make_over, redo

  • The clue is 11. Winning blackjack hand. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ACETEN

  • The clue is 12. Trios of trios. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NONETS

  • The clue is 15. Sweet, in Italian. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DOLCE

    Possible Answer: dolce

  • The clue is 17. Dance style with shuffles and buffaloes. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TAP

    Possible Answer: tapdance, strike, solicit, tap, water_tap, bug, spigot, hydrant, beg, rap, dab, tip, pink, pat, water_faucet, intercept, knock, exploit, wiretap

  • The clue is 22. "Gotta catch 'em all!" game series. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: POKEMON

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

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

    The answer: SEEN

    Possible Answer: get_a_line, see_to_it, examine, go_through, run_across, insure, visualize, catch, interpret, regard, image, come_across, understand, witness, visit, pick_up, watch, assure, construe, get_wind, realise, go_out, envision, fancy, see, consider, go_steady, get_word, encounter, experience, reckon, take_in, look, hear, find_out, ascertain, date, ensure, take_care, view, picture, discover, check, attend, figure, realize, project, meet, run_into, escort, find, determine, control, visualise, learn

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

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

    The answer: CONTEST

    Possible Answer: competition, contest, contend, repugn

  • The clue is 27. Ray who helped globalize McDonald's. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: KROC

  • The clue is 29. Some bottled waters. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DASANIS

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

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

    The answer: TUG

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

  • The clue is 35. Group of whales. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: POD

    Possible Answer: pod, seedpod, seedcase, cod, fuel_pod

  • The clue is 37. Actress Jeffries of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LEAH

  • The clue is 38. Part of, as a scheme. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: INON

  • The clue is 39. Like courses with multiple professors. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: COTAUGHT

  • The clue is 42. Comedic drum flourish. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RIMSHOT

  • The clue is 43. Bond film between "Skyfall" and "No Time to Die". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPECTRE

    Possible Answer: shade, wraith, phantom, apparition, phantasma, spook, fantasm, specter, spectre, ghost, phantasm

  • The clue is 44. Like words written in ink by a lefty, often. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SMUDGY

    Possible Answer: smudgy

  • The clue is 45. Ruler's realm. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EMPIRE

    Possible Answer: conglomerate, imperium, Empire, empire

  • The clue is 46. "Aw, man!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DARNIT

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

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

    The answer: AFOOT

    Possible Answer: underway, afoot

  • The clue is 49. Distant correspondent. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PENPAL

  • The clue is 52. Medieval tales of daring adventure. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GESTS

  • The clue is 53. Bread choice for a Reuben. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RYE

    Possible Answer: rye, rye_whisky, rye_whiskey, Secale_cereale

  • The clue is 57. Expectant parents' selection. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CRIB

    Possible Answer: crib, trot, cot, pony, cribbage

  • The clue is 61. "Wednesday's child is full of ___" (nursery rhyme line). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WOE

    Possible Answer: woe, suffering, woefulness

  • The clue is 62. Tennis champ Swiatek. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IGA

    Possible Answer: immunoglobulin_A, IgA

  • The clue is 63. Critical hosp. wing. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ICU

    Possible Answer: ICU, intensive_care_unit

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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Across Clues NYT December 02, 2025 - Today's Complete Horizontal Solutions

NYT Across Today December 02, 2025: Complete Horizontal Clues Walkthrough

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 40 Across clues. We have all the horizontal answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Across Clues

NYT Across clues solutions for December 02, 2025
NYT Across Clues - Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Across Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date December 02, 2025
Day of Week Tuesday
Total Across Clues 40 clues
Direction Horizontal (Left to Right)
Difficulty Medium

All Across Clues - Complete List

Here are all 40 Across clues for today's puzzle. These go horizontally from left to right.

Complete Across Clues List
Number Clue
1 Across 1. Posts on a battleship, say
2 Across 6. Comic Idle of Monty Python
3 Across 10. Sport with striking and grappling, for short
4 Across 13. "Grrr!"
5 Across 14. Pro ___ (fairly divided)
6 Across 15. Ray of light
7 Across 16. Cozy corners
8 Across 17. Carpe ___ (seize the day: Lat.)
9 Across 18. Breakfast brand originally known as Froffles
10 Across 19. One of 14 in New York's Liberty Island
11 Across 20. "Please help!"
12 Across 21. Decadent dessert
13 Across 23. Oscar-winning "GoodFellas" actor
14 Across 25. British "facilities"
15 Across 26. Number of U.S. states with a single-syllable name
16 Across 27. The Hawks and the Pelicans, for two
17 Across 32. Longtime home of Stephen Colbert
18 Across 35. A million years, so to speak
19 Across 36. Go on for-ev-er
20 Across 37. Many a TikToker's music rendition
21 Across 39. Deep down
22 Across 41. "That being said ...," to a texter
23 Across 42. Like most audiobooks before the rise of streaming
24 Across 44. "We have the meats" sloganeer
25 Across 45. Herbal remedy in a cleanse
26 Across 47. Blue Moon, for one
27 Across 48. "If it be now, ___ not to come": Hamlet
28 Across 49. Family-friendly film fare
29 Across 54. The "O" of A.O.C.
30 Across 57. Little devil
31 Across 58. Scandinavian city that's home to a bunch of Munch
32 Across 59. Fizzy drink
33 Across 60. Weak, submissive person, in modern slang
34 Across 62. Wing it onstage
35 Across 63. Blast
36 Across 64. "Superfruit" whose name has two diacritics
37 Across 65. Carhop's article of footwear
38 Across 66. Go (for)
39 Across 67. Sweet person
40 Across 68. Not nearly as cool

Detailed Hints and Answers for All Across Clues

Need help? Here are comprehensive hints and answers for each Across clue. Also check these helpful guides:

Complete Across Solutions:

1 Across: "1. Posts on a battleship, say"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: M___S
  • Similar words: mast
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a vertical spar for supporting sails
  • This is Across clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer MASTS

2 Across: "6. Comic Idle of Monty Python"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'C'
  • Word pattern: E__C
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ERIC

3 Across: "10. Sport with striking and grappling, for short"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer MMA

4 Across: "13. "Grrr!""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: I___D
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer IMMAD

5 Across: "14. Pro ___ (fairly divided)"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: R__A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer RATA

6 Across: "15. Ray of light"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: B__M
  • Similar words: ray of light, transmit
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer BEAM

7 Across: "16. Cozy corners"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: N___S
  • Similar words: nook, corner
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a sheltered and secluded place
  • This is Across clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer NOOKS

8 Across: "17. Carpe ___ (seize the day: Lat.)"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: D__M
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer DIEM

9 Across: "18. Breakfast brand originally known as Froffles"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: E__O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer EGGO

10 Across: "19. One of 14 in New York's Liberty Island"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: A__E
  • Similar words: Akko, Accho
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ACRE

11 Across: "20. "Please help!""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
  • Similar words: soh, so
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an internationally recognized distress signal in radio code
  • This is Across clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SOS

12 Across: "21. Decadent dessert"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: E____R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: oblong cream puff
  • This is Across clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ECLAIR

13 Across: "23. Oscar-winning "GoodFellas" actor"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'J' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: J______I
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer JOEPESCI

14 Across: "25. British "facilities""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'V'
  • Similar words: bathroom, privy
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
  • This is Across clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer LAV

15 Across: "26. Number of U.S. states with a single-syllable name"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'E'
  • Similar words: single, peerless
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ONE

16 Across: "27. The Hawks and the Pelicans, for two"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: N______S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer NBATEAMS

17 Across: "32. Longtime home of Stephen Colbert"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'V'
  • Word pattern: C___V
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer CBSTV

18 Across: "35. A million years, so to speak"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A__S
  • Similar words: senesce, maturate
  • Opposite of: rejuvenate
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: how long something has existed
  • This is Across clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer AGES

19 Across: "36. Go on for-ev-er"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'G'
  • Word pattern: D__G
  • Similar words: puff, sweep
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the phenomenon of resistance to motion through a fluid
  • This is Across clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer DRAG

20 Across: "37. Many a TikToker's music rendition"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'C'
  • Word pattern: L_____C
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer LIPSYNC

21 Across: "39. Deep down"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: A_____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ATHEART

22 Across: "41. "That being said ...," to a texter"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: O__H
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer OTOH

23 Across: "42. Like most audiobooks before the rise of streaming"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: O__D
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ONCD

24 Across: "44. "We have the meats" sloganeer"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A___S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ARBYS

25 Across: "45. Herbal remedy in a cleanse"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: D______A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer DETOXTEA

26 Across: "47. Blue Moon, for one"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ALE

27 Across: "48. "If it be now, ___ not to come": Hamlet"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
  • Similar words: ti, Ti
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer TIS

28 Across: "49. Family-friendly film fare"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: P______S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer PGMOVIES

29 Across: "54. The "O" of A.O.C."

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: O____O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer OCASIO

30 Across: "57. Little devil"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'P'
  • Similar words: hob, elf
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
  • This is Across clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer IMP

31 Across: "58. Scandinavian city that's home to a bunch of Munch"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: O__O
  • Similar words: Christiania
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer OSLO

32 Across: "59. Fizzy drink"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: C__A
  • Similar words: dope, colon
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: large genus of African trees bearing kola nuts
  • This is Across clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer COLA

33 Across: "60. Weak, submissive person, in modern slang"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: B__A
  • Similar words: genus Beta
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet
  • This is Across clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer BETA

34 Across: "62. Wing it onstage"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'B'
  • Word pattern: A___B
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ADLIB

35 Across: "63. Blast"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: H__T
  • Similar words: razzing, tinker's dam
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
  • This is Across clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer HOOT

36 Across: "64. "Superfruit" whose name has two diacritics"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: A__I
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ACAI

37 Across: "65. Carhop's article of footwear"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: S___E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SKATE

38 Across: "66. Go (for)"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'T'
  • Similar words: choose, prefer
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: select as an alternative over another
  • This is Across clue number 38

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer OPT

39 Across: "67. Sweet person"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: D__L
  • Similar words: skirt, bird
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a small replica of a person; used as a toy
  • This is Across clue number 39

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer DOLL

40 Across: "68. Not nearly as cool"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: L___R
  • Similar words: game, crippled
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
  • This is Across clue number 40

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer LAMER

Expert Strategies for Solving Across Clues

Master the horizontal clues with these professional tips:

Why Start with Across Clues?

  • Across clues often provide more letter intersections
  • Reading left to right feels more natural
  • Many common phrases run horizontally
  • Across answers often help solve Down clues

Across Clue Patterns to Recognize

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

Time-Saving Across Techniques

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Across Clues

What are Across clues in crossword puzzles?

Across clues are the horizontal entries in a crossword puzzle that read from left to right. They're numbered and correspond to specific rows in the grid.

Should I solve Across or Down clues first?

Many solvers prefer starting with Across clues because reading left-to-right feels more natural. However, the best approach is to solve the clues you find easiest first, regardless of direction.

How many Across clues are in today's puzzle?

Today's NYT crossword has 40 Across clues.

Are Across clues easier than Down clues?

Neither direction is inherently easier. The difficulty depends on the specific clues and your knowledge. However, Across clues often contain more common phrases and expressions.

How do Across clues interact with Down clues?

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

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

Last Updated: December 02, 2025 at 04:50 AM

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