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Friday, October 18, 2024

Fri Oct 18, 2024 NY Times Crossword Clues Hints

Across Clues :

1. Juice provider, 8. Portrayer of Laurie Strode in seven "Halloween" films, 14. Where customers can pay to smash household objects to smithereens, 16. Play without a break, 17. Attention-grabbing visuals, 18. Part of many singers' vocal warm-up routines, 19. Beef variety, 20. It's often playing games, 22. Playful snarl, 23. What painful sensations and frying pans can both do, 24. Shawarma holder, 25. Express one's displeasure toward, 26. Cryptaesthesia, more familiarly, 27. Artist whose full name anagrams to A MAN DETOURED, 28. Modern party planning tool, 29. Really good time, 30. Orthodontist's recommendation, 32. Digital art?, 35. Makes an opposing argument, 36. It generates a lot of buzz, 37. Register, as a complaint, 38. Voiced amazement, 40. "There, there" accompanier, 43. Former Israeli P.M. Sharon, 44. Stadium sounds, 45. De ___, 46. Word before friendly or name, 47. ID issuers, 48. Hit taker, 49. Beethoven's "Hammerklavier," for one, 51. Phrase typically shortened to its first three letters, 53. Geometry figure, 54. Big name in food delivery, 55. Accommodates, in listing-speak, 56. "That was perfect — I don't have any feedback"

Fri Oct 18, 2024 NY Times Crossword Clues Hints
 Fri Oct 18, 2024 NY Times Crossword Clues Hints


Down Clues :

1. Clothing line, 2. Warren of the Allman Brothers Band, 3. Common reason for a missed reference, 4. Come back, 5. Mardi follower, 6. Vast span, 7. Entered a Wild West town, say, 8. "Walking in Memphis" singer Marc, 9. Deep-dish pizza maker, 10. What a '50s-style diner or arcade bar might have, 11. "Star Wars" planet that's home to womp rats, 12. First pitcher, maybe, 13. First pitcher, 15. "That explains it!", 21. Eucharist plate, 24. Crafter's supply, 25. Showed pride, in a way, 27. TV mounting spot, 29. Popular remedy for an upset stomach, 31. Penne, rigatoni, etc., 32. Sad sack, 33. Market, 34. Stick in the closet?, 35. Things of concern to grammarians and negotiators, 39. Moses portrayer in classic film, 40. Prod, 41. Not inclined, 42. Scrolls from right to left?, 45. Avoid, 47. Pops, 48. Fork-tailed bird, 50. Checkout screen option, 52. This is what it sounds like when doves cry

Break down the NYT Crosswords: October 18, 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. Juice provider. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CHARGER

    Possible Answer : charger, courser, battery_charger


  • The clue is 8. Portrayer of Laurie Strode in seven "Halloween" films. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CURTIS

    Possible Answer : William_Curtis, Curtis


  • The clue is 14. Where customers can pay to smash household objects to smithereens. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RAGEROOM


  • The clue is 16. Play without a break. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONEACT


  • The clue is 17. Attention-grabbing visuals. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EYECANDY


  • The clue is 18. Part of many singers' vocal warm-up routines. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HOTTEA


  • The clue is 19. Beef variety. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANGUS

    Possible Answer : Angus_Og, Aengus, black_Angus, Oengus, Aberdeen_Angus, Angus


  • The clue is 20. It's often playing games. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ESPN


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

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

    The answer: ROWR


  • The clue is 23. What painful sensations and frying pans can both do. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SEAR

    Possible Answer : singe, scorch, blacken, parch, dried-up, sere, withered, shriveled, sear, shrivelled, char


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

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

    The answer: PITA

    Possible Answer : pita, pocket_bread


  • The clue is 25. Express one's displeasure toward. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BOOAT


  • The clue is 26. Cryptaesthesia, more familiarly. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ESP

    Possible Answer : ESP, second_sight, extrasensory_perception, E.S.P., clairvoyance


  • The clue is 27. Artist whose full name anagrams to A MAN DETOURED. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MANET

    Possible Answer : Manet, Edouard_Manet


  • The clue is 28. Modern party planning tool. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EVITE


  • The clue is 29. Really good time. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GAS

    Possible Answer : flatulence, gun, gasconade, brag, gasolene, bluster, gas, petrol, vaunt, natural_gas, boast, throttle, gaseous_state, swash, gasoline, blow, tout, accelerator, gas_pedal, shoot_a_line, flatulency, accelerator_pedal


  • The clue is 30. Orthodontist's recommendation. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RETAINER

    Possible Answer : retainer, consideration, servant


  • The clue is 32. Digital art?. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (13 letters)

    The answer: PAINTBYNUMBER


  • The clue is 35. Makes an opposing argument. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: COUNTERS

    Possible Answer : parry, counterpunch, forestall, heel_counter, sideboard, counter, buffet, riposte, replication, anticipate, return, tabulator, retort, foresee, comeback, rejoinder


  • The clue is 36. It generates a lot of buzz. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BEE

    Possible Answer : bee


  • The clue is 37. Register, as a complaint. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LODGE

    Possible Answer : society, guild, hunting_lodge, auberge, Sir_Oliver_Joseph_Lodge, indian_lodge, wedge, hostel, charge, gild, club, Sir_Oliver_Lodge, order, file, stick, Lodge, deposit, accommodate, social_club, hostelry, inn, lodge

    Possible Opposite Answer : dislodge


  • The clue is 38. Voiced amazement. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OOHED

    Possible Answer : ooh, aah


  • The clue is 40. "There, there" accompanier. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PAT

    Possible Answer : tap, chuck, rap, glib, pat, slick, dab


  • The clue is 43. Former Israeli P.M. Sharon. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ARIEL


  • The clue is 44. Stadium sounds. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OLES


  • The clue is 45. De ___. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NOVO


  • The clue is 46. Word before friendly or name. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: USER

    Possible Answer : user, substance_abuser, drug_user, exploiter


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

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

    The answer: DMVS


  • The clue is 48. Hit taker. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOKER


  • The clue is 49. Beethoven's "Hammerklavier," for one. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SONATA

    Possible Answer : sonata


  • The clue is 51. Phrase typically shortened to its first three letters. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ETCETERA

    Possible Answer : etcetera, etc., and_so_forth, and_so_on


  • The clue is 53. Geometry figure. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EUCLID

    Possible Answer : Euclid


  • The clue is 54. Big name in food delivery. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DOORDASH


  • The clue is 55. Accommodates, in listing-speak. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SLEEPS

    Possible Answer : sopor, nap, sleep, rest, catch_some_Z's, log_Z's, slumber, eternal_rest, eternal_sleep, kip, quietus

    Possible Opposite Answer : wake


  • The clue is 56. "That was perfect — I don't have any feedback". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NONOTES


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Clothing line. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CREASE

    Possible Answer: plication, flexure, ruckle, rumple, crinkle, line, scrunch_up, crimp, scrunch, crumple, rake, furrow, creese, crease, bend, crisp, fold, seam, wrinkle, kris, graze

  • The clue is 2. Warren of the Allman Brothers Band. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HAYNES

  • The clue is 3. Common reason for a missed reference. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AGEGAP

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

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

    The answer: RECUR

    Possible Answer: repeat, fall_back, resort, recur, go_back

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

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

    The answer: GRAS

  • The clue is 6. Vast span. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EON

    Possible Answer: aeon, eon

  • The clue is 7. Entered a Wild West town, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RODEIN

  • The clue is 8. "Walking in Memphis" singer Marc. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: COHN

    Possible Answer: Ferdinand_Julius_Cohn, Cohn

  • The clue is 9. Deep-dish pizza maker. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UNO

  • The clue is 10. What a '50s-style diner or arcade bar might have. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RETROVIBE

  • The clue is 11. "Star Wars" planet that's home to womp rats. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TATOOINE

  • The clue is 12. First pitcher, maybe. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ICEWATER

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

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

    The answer: STARTER

    Possible Answer: crank, fledgling, entrant, starting_motor, neophyte, newbie, freshman, appetizer, starter, starter_motor, appetiser, fledgeling, dispatcher, newcomer

  • The clue is 15. "That explains it!". Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (13 letters)

    The answer: MYSTERYSOLVED

  • The clue is 21. Eucharist plate. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PATEN

  • The clue is 24. Crafter's supply. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PASTE

    Possible Answer: glue, paste, library_paste, spread

  • The clue is 25. Showed pride, in a way. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BEAMED

    Possible Answer: radiate, send, glow, broadcast, shine, transmit, air, beam

  • The clue is 27. TV mounting spot. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MANTEL

    Possible Answer: chimneypiece, mantel, mantle, mantlepiece, mantelpiece

  • The clue is 29. Popular remedy for an upset stomach. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GINGERALE

  • The clue is 31. Penne, rigatoni, etc.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TUBES

    Possible Answer: tube-shaped_structure, subway_system, tubing, thermionic_vacuum_tube, subway, thermionic_tube, metro, electron_tube, underground, vacuum_tube, tube, pipe, thermionic_valve

  • The clue is 32. Sad sack. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: POORSOUL

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

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

    The answer: AUDIENCE

    Possible Answer: interview, audience, consultation, hearing

  • The clue is 34. Stick in the closet?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BROOM

    Possible Answer: broom, ling, heather, Scots_heather, sweep, Calluna_vulgaris

  • The clue is 35. Things of concern to grammarians and negotiators. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CLAUSES

    Possible Answer: article, clause

  • The clue is 39. Moses portrayer in classic film. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HESTON

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

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

    The answer: POKEAT

  • The clue is 41. Not inclined. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AVERSE

    Possible Answer: indisposed, antipathetic, antipathetical, averse, loth, loath

  • The clue is 42. Scrolls from right to left?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TORAHS

    Possible Answer: Torah, Pentateuch, Laws

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

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

    The answer: NOTDO

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

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

    The answer: DADS

    Possible Answer: dad, daddy, pop, pappa, papa, dada, pa

  • The clue is 48. Fork-tailed bird. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TERN

    Possible Answer: tern

  • The clue is 50. Checkout screen option. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TIP

    Possible Answer: crest, tilt, hint, tumble, gratuity, steer, slant, lean, tiptoe, pourboire, confidential_information, point, bakshis, tip, wind, angle, bung, lead, topple, bakshish, summit, baksheesh, tippytoe, backsheesh, crown, top, tip_off, peak, tap, fee

  • The clue is 52. This is what it sounds like when doves cry. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: COO

    Possible Answer: coo

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Friday, December 13, 2024

27426 Fri Dec 13, 2024 nyt by Ryan Patrick Smith

Across Clues :

1. Put a lid on it!, 8. To which a "To/From" label might be attached, 15. Chance meeting greeting, 16. Away for a while, 17. Question after an untimely joke, 18. Attacked from the sides, 19. Pronouncing "pronunciation" as "pronounciation," e.g., 20. Drift, 21. Dorothea who documented the Great Depression, 22. Lodge, 23. What Han Solo never wants to be told, 25. Stars are big ones, 27. Open, as a compressed file, 28. Sexually charged title track of a hit 1973 album, 33. Title princess in a Gilbert and Sullivan opera, 34. Spanish pronoun, 35. Something to show for a tow, 36. Recurring quirk, 37. Contribute to a company, say, 38. Hallmark of a hypocrite, 40. Trig ratio, 42. ___ shock (Japan's term for the video game crash of 1983), 43. Place for an ornament, 44. Cornmeal cake, 46. "My heart is like a singing bird / ___ nest is in a water'd shoot": Christina Rossetti, 50. Features of work boots, 52. Elevated pitches, 53. Main course?, 54. "The Fault in Our Stars" genre, informally, 55. Touchdown, e.g., 56. Without exception, 57. Slack alternative, in brief, 58. Major product of Jordan

Down Clues :

1. W, for one, 2. Now, in Spanish, 3. Garden-variety poker?, 4. Steps down, 5. 1972 Gilbert O'Sullivan hit with a melancholy title, 6. Draining issue, 7. ___Mari (organization method), 8. Office lackey, 9. Nacre on a nice guitar, say, 10. Dessert made with a double boiler, 11. Achilles, e.g., 12. Cheesy casserole, 13. Went too far, 14. Struck (out), 20. Performers of note?, 22. Test releases, 24. Scatterbrained, 26. Statistics calculation, 27. Question that one is tricked into asking, in a classic gag, 28. Drain (away), 29. Chargeable conveyances, 30. Makeup of a sleeve, 31. Soeur de la mère, 32. What's black and white and wet all over?, 39. Singer with the 2009 double-platinum album "Rated R", 41. Antarctic penguin, 44. First airline to fly a jumbo jet, 45. Cars known as Vauxhalls in the U.K., 47. Count ___, a.k.a. Nosferatu, 48. Book identifier, often, 49. Compound formed from an alcohol and an acid, 51. Drink similar to Champagne, 52. Bean on the screen, 53. Tech entrepreneur Altman, 54. "American Dad!" airer

Break down the NYT Crosswords: December 13, 2024

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

New York Times, Friday, December 13, 2024
New York Times, Friday, December 13, 2024


Across Clues with Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Put a lid on it!. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HATRACK

    Possible Answer : hatrack, coat_rack, coatrack


  • The clue is 8. To which a "To/From" label might be attached. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GIFTBOX


  • The clue is 15. Chance meeting greeting. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OHHELLO


  • The clue is 16. Away for a while. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ONLEAVE


  • The clue is 17. Question after an untimely joke. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOOSOON


  • The clue is 18. Attacked from the sides. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FLANKED

    Possible Answer : flank


  • The clue is 19. Pronouncing "pronunciation" as "pronounciation," e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ERRING

    Possible Answer : drift, error-prone, erring, mistake, slip, stray, err


  • The clue is 20. Drift. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MEANDER

    Possible Answer : meander, thread, wander, wind, weave, ramble


  • The clue is 21. Dorothea who documented the Great Depression. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LANGE

    Possible Answer : Lange, Dorothea_Lange


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

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

    The answer: BURY

    Possible Answer : eat_up, lay_to_rest, swallow_up, sink, entomb, bury, forget, inhume, immerse, swallow, inter

    Possible Opposite Answer : remember


  • The clue is 23. What Han Solo never wants to be told. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ODDS

    Possible Answer : odds, betting_odds


  • The clue is 25. Stars are big ones. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NAMES

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


  • The clue is 27. Open, as a compressed file. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UNZIP

    Possible Answer : unzip

    Possible Opposite Answer : zip_up


  • The clue is 28. Sexually charged title track of a hit 1973 album. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LETSGETITON


  • The clue is 33. Title princess in a Gilbert and Sullivan opera. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IDA

    Possible Answer : International_Development_Association, IDA


  • The clue is 34. Spanish pronoun. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ESA


  • The clue is 35. Something to show for a tow. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AAACARD


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

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

    The answer: TIC

    Possible Answer : tic


  • The clue is 37. Contribute to a company, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ACT

    Possible Answer : represent, work, play, human_action, bit, do, number, dissemble, enactment, deed, routine, roleplay, behave, human_activity, pretend, act_as, playact, act, turn, move

    Possible Opposite Answer : refrain


  • The clue is 38. Hallmark of a hypocrite. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: INSINCERITY

    Possible Answer : falseness, insincerity, hollowness

    Possible Opposite Answer : sincerity


  • The clue is 40. Trig ratio. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: COTAN

    Possible Answer : cotan, cotangent


  • The clue is 42. ___ shock (Japan's term for the video game crash of 1983). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ATARI


  • The clue is 43. Place for an ornament. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HOOD

    Possible Answer : exhaust_hood, cowl, goon, cowling, thug, cap, lens_hood, punk, bonnet, tough, strong-armer, hood, hoodlum, toughie


  • The clue is 44. Cornmeal cake. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PONE

    Possible Answer : pone, cornpone


  • The clue is 46. "My heart is like a singing bird / ___ nest is in a water'd shoot": Christina Rossetti. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WHOSE


  • The clue is 50. Features of work boots. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOECAPS

    Possible Answer : toecap


  • The clue is 52. Elevated pitches. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SHARPS

    Possible Answer : sharp


  • The clue is 53. Main course?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SEALANE


  • The clue is 54. "The Fault in Our Stars" genre, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TEENLIT


  • The clue is 55. Touchdown, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ARRIVAL

    Possible Answer : reaching, comer, arrival, arriver


  • The clue is 56. Without exception. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BARNONE


  • The clue is 57. Slack alternative, in brief. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MSTEAMS


  • The clue is 58. Major product of Jordan. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SNEAKER

    Possible Answer : canary, sneaker, stoolie, sneak, stool_pigeon, tennis_shoe, stoolpigeon, fink, snitcher, gym_shoe, snitch


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. W, for one. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HOTEL

    Possible Answer: hotel

  • The clue is 2. Now, in Spanish. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AHORA

  • The clue is 3. Garden-variety poker?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: THORN

    Possible Answer: spikelet, thorn, sticker, prickle, irritant, pricker, spine

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

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

    The answer: RESIGNS

    Possible Answer: step_down, leave_office, quit, vacate, free, reconcile, submit, give_up, renounce, release, resign, relinquish

    Possible Opposite Answer : take_office

  • The clue is 5. 1972 Gilbert O'Sullivan hit with a melancholy title. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALONEAGAIN

  • The clue is 6. Draining issue. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CLOG

    Possible Answer: geta, sabot, clog_dancing, clot, choke_off, clog_up, choke, congest, clog_dance, clog, constipate, foul, back_up, overload, patten

    Possible Opposite Answer : unclog

  • The clue is 7. ___Mari (organization method). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: KON

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

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

    The answer: GOFER

    Possible Answer: gofer

  • The clue is 9. Nacre on a nice guitar, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: INLAY

    Possible Answer: inlay

  • The clue is 10. Dessert made with a double boiler. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FLAN

    Possible Answer: flan

  • The clue is 11. Achilles, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TENDON

    Possible Answer: tendon, sinew

  • The clue is 12. Cheesy casserole. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BAKEDZITI

  • The clue is 13. Went too far. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OVERDIDIT

  • The clue is 14. Struck (out). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: XED

  • The clue is 20. Performers of note?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MUSICIANS

    Possible Answer: musician, instrumentalist, player

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

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

    The answer: BETAS

    Possible Answer: beta, Beta, genus_Beta

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

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

    The answer: SPACY

    Possible Answer: spacey, spacy, spaced-out

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

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

    The answer: MEAN

    Possible Answer: mean, imply, miserly, mean_value, meanspirited, stand_for, beggarly, bastardly, base, mingy, have_in_mind, intend, entail, think_of, hateful, think, signify, average, tight

  • The clue is 27. Question that one is tricked into asking, in a classic gag. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: UNDERWHERE

  • The clue is 28. Drain (away). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LEACH

    Possible Answer: percolate, strip, leach, leaching

  • The clue is 29. Chargeable conveyances. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ESCOOTERS

  • The clue is 30. Makeup of a sleeve. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TATTOOART

  • The clue is 31. Soeur de la mère. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TANTE

  • The clue is 32. What's black and white and wet all over?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ORCA

    Possible Answer: sea_wolf, grampus, killer_whale, orca, Orcinus_orca, killer

  • The clue is 39. Singer with the 2009 double-platinum album "Rated R". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RIHANNA

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

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

    The answer: ADELIE

    Possible Answer: Pygoscelis_adeliae, Adelie, Adelie_penguin

  • The clue is 44. First airline to fly a jumbo jet. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PANAM

  • The clue is 45. Cars known as Vauxhalls in the U.K.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OPELS

    Possible Answer: Opel, Wilhelm_von_Opel

  • The clue is 47. Count ___, a.k.a. Nosferatu. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ORLOK

  • The clue is 48. Book identifier, often. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPINE

    Possible Answer: rachis, spur, spikelet, vertebral_column, thorn, sticker, spinal_column, prickle, acantha, pricker, backbone, spine, back

  • The clue is 49. Compound formed from an alcohol and an acid. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ESTER

    Possible Answer: ester

  • The clue is 51. Drink similar to Champagne. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CAVA

  • The clue is 52. Bean on the screen. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SEAN

  • The clue is 53. Tech entrepreneur Altman. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SAM

    Possible Answer: SAM, surface-to-air_missile

  • The clue is 54. "American Dad!" airer. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TBS

    Possible Answer: TiB, TB, Tbit, terabyte, tebibyte, tuberculosis, T.B., terbium, atomic_number_65, terabit, Tb

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Friday, November 21, 2025

NYT Mini Crossword November 21, 2025 Hints & Answers - Beat the Average 1-Minute Time

Friday NYT Mini Crossword Answers November 21, 2025 - Quick 5×5 Grid Solutions & Tips

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Mini Crossword has 20 clues total. We have all the answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for November 21, 2025
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Friday, November 21, 2025
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date November 21, 2025
Grid Size 5 x 5 squares
Total Clues 20 clues
Across Clues 10 clues
Down Clues 10 clues
Average Solve Time Under 1 minute

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

This puzzle uses a 5 by 5 grid. That means 5 boxes across and 5 boxes down.

5x5 Crossword Grid Pattern
Column 1 Column 2 Column 3 Column 4 Column 5
Row 1     
Row 2     
Row 3     
Row 4     
Row 5     

How to Solve This Puzzle Fast

  1. Read all the clues first - your brain will start working on them
  2. Fill in the short words first (3 letters or less)
  3. Use the crossing letters to help with harder words
  4. If a clue has a question mark (?), it's probably a joke or play on words
  5. Common short words: THE, AND, ARE, FOR, NOT

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

  • Total squares in grid: 25 (5 times 5)
  • Average time to solve: Less than 1 minute
  • Best time to play: During a coffee break
  • Difficulty level: Made for everyone to enjoy

Across Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from left to right in the puzzle.

Across Clues List
Number Clue
1 Across 31. Clubs opening, perhaps
2 Across 24. "Sorry to tell ya"
3 Across 59. St. ___ (vacation spot)
4 Across 48. One in a cage
5 Across 25. What "it's not," they say
6 Across 18. Highway attention-getter
7 Across 36. Popular perfume named after a singing star
8 Across 55. Juana ___ de la Cruz, classic Mexican writer known as "The Tenth Muse"
9 Across 34. Prized people
10 Across 14. Fanny Brice portrayer on Broadway

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

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

1 Across: "31. Clubs opening, perhaps"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'D'
  • Another word like this: offer

Answer:

Click to reveal BID

2 Across: "24. "Sorry to tell ya""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: F_____O

Answer:

Click to reveal FRAIDSO

3 Across: "59. St. ___ (vacation spot)"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'K' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: K___S

Answer:

Click to reveal KITTS

4 Across: "48. One in a cage"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'B'
  • Another word like this: roast

Answer:

Click to reveal RIB

5 Across: "25. What "it's not," they say"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 13 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: R___________E

Answer:

Click to reveal ROCKETSCIENCE

6 Across: "18. Highway attention-getter"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal TOOT

7 Across: "36. Popular perfume named after a singing star"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal RIRI

8 Across: "55. Juana ___ de la Cruz, classic Mexican writer known as "The Tenth Muse""

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal INES

9 Across: "34. Prized people"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal GEMS

10 Across: "14. Fanny Brice portrayer on Broadway"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 10 letters
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: L________E

Answer:

Click to reveal LEAMICHELE

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 32. Azerbaijan neighbor
2 Down 44. Anne's best friend in "Anne of Green Gables"
3 Down 47. ___ monster
4 Down 38. Word often printed in red
5 Down 23. Lodge rental
6 Down 5. Crept cautiously
7 Down 49. Ain't proper?
8 Down 3. A host of
9 Down 50. They have five eyes and communicate by dancing
10 Down 24. Barbecuer's aid

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "32. Azerbaijan neighbor"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal IRAN

2 Down: "44. Anne's best friend in "Anne of Green Gables""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: D___A

Answer:

Click to reveal DIANA

3 Down: "47. ___ monster"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: G__A

Answer:

Click to reveal GILA

4 Down: "38. Word often printed in red"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SALE

5 Down: "23. Lodge rental"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SKIS

6 Down: "5. Crept cautiously"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal TIPTOED

7 Down: "49. Ain't proper?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ISNT

8 Down: "3. A host of"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal MANY

9 Down: "50. They have five eyes and communicate by dancing"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal BEES

10 Down: "24. Barbecuer's aid"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 11 letters
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: F_________R

Answer:

Click to reveal FIRESTARTER

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

  1. Quick Scan: Read all clues once. Your brain starts working on them right away.
  2. Easy First: Fill in the shortest words (2-3 letters). These are usually simple words like "IT" or "ON".
  3. Use Crossings: When letters cross, they help you figure out harder words.
  4. Watch for Wordplay: Clues with question marks (?) are jokes or puns.
  5. Common Words: Remember these appear often: ERA, ORE, ATE, ICE.

Letter Tips That Really Help

  • The letter E is the most common in English
  • Words ending in S are often plurals
  • If you see "___" in a clue, the answer fits those blanks exactly
  • Abbreviations in clues mean the answer is also abbreviated

Time Goals to Aim For

Your Time Skill Level What It Means
Under 30 seconds Expert You know the puzzle patterns very well!
30-60 seconds Advanced Great job! You solve quickly.
1-2 minutes Good You're doing well. Keep practicing!
Over 2 minutes Learning You'll get faster with practice.

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues: 20 clues to solve
Grid Size: 5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares: 25 squares to fill
Average Time: Most people solve in 52 seconds
Difficulty: Normal

More Puzzle Help

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Common Questions About NYT Mini Crossword

When can I play the NYT Mini?

The puzzle comes out at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before. So you can play Monday's puzzle starting Sunday at 10 PM.

How fast should I be able to solve it?

Most people solve the Mini in 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Don't worry if you take longer - speed comes with practice!

Do I need to pay to play?

No! The NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Mini solver?

Good Mini solvers know common short words, can spot wordplay quickly, and use crossing letters well. Practice helps a lot!

Are the puzzles harder on certain days?

Unlike the big NYT crossword, the Mini stays about the same difficulty every day. Sometimes Saturday might be a tiny bit harder.

About This Page: We provide hints and answers for the NYT Mini Crossword to help you learn and improve. This site is not connected to The New York Times.

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NYT Down Crossword November 21, 2025 - Master All 37 Top-to-Bottom Clues

NYT Down Crossword November 21, 2025 - Master All 37 Top-to-Bottom Clues

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 37 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 November 21, 2025
NYT Down Clues - Friday, November 21, 2025
Down Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date November 21, 2025
Day of Week Friday
Total Down Clues 37 clues
Direction Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty Tricky

All Down Clues - Complete List

Here are all 37 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.

Complete Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 1. Old-time charity
2 Down 2. Word with good or raw
3 Down 3. A host of
4 Down 4. Hits up online, in a way
5 Down 5. Crept cautiously
6 Down 6. Some memory aids
7 Down 7. ___-a-thon
8 Down 8. Senescent
9 Down 9. It may bring out the kid in you
10 Down 10. Height or width, e.g.
11 Down 11. Sydney Adamu portrayer on "The Bear"
12 Down 12. Peeved
13 Down 13. Brief blowup
14 Down 15. "Tomb Raider" heroine
15 Down 22. Camel and fawn
16 Down 23. Lodge rental
17 Down 24. Barbecuer's aid
18 Down 25. Sitarist's composition
19 Down 26. Totally done with
20 Down 27. Flirtatious
21 Down 28. Nose woes
22 Down 32. Azerbaijan neighbor
23 Down 33. Find fault with, informally
24 Down 35. Lead-in to a clarification
25 Down 36. Riveted
26 Down 38. Word often printed in red
27 Down 39. "Fellow traveler," in Russian
28 Down 41. Certain marketing deluge
29 Down 42. Tony's cousins
30 Down 43. Moral virtue
31 Down 44. Anne's best friend in "Anne of Green Gables"
32 Down 47. ___ monster
33 Down 48. Real hoot
34 Down 49. Ain't proper?
35 Down 50. They have five eyes and communicate by dancing
36 Down 53. Break ground, in a way
37 Down 54. Japanese ogre

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. Old-time charity"

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
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: money or goods contributed to the poor
  • This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ALMS

2 Down: "2. Word with good or raw"

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: make do, mess
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a particular instance of buying or selling
  • This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DEAL

3 Down: "3. A host of"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: M__Y
  • Opposite of: few
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MANY

4 Down: "4. Hits up online, in a way"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer IMS

5 Down: "5. Crept cautiously"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: T_____D
  • Similar words: tiptoe, tip
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: walk on one's toes
  • This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TIPTOED

6 Down: "6. Some memory aids"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 11 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 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CHEATSHEETS

7 Down: "7. ___-a-thon"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: R__D
  • Similar words: register, translate
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: something that is read
  • This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer READ

8 Down: "8. Senescent"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'D'
  • Similar words: former, sure-enough
  • Opposite of: young
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: past times (especially in the phrase `in days of old')
  • This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OLD

9 Down: "9. It may bring out the kid in you"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: C______N
  • Similar words: C-section, cesarian
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CESAREAN

10 Down: "10. Height or width, e.g."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'C'
  • Word pattern: M____C
  • Similar words: metrical, measured
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a function of a topological space that gives
  • This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer METRIC

11 Down: "11. Sydney Adamu portrayer on "The Bear""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 10 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: A________I
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer AYOEDEBIRI

12 Down: "12. Peeved"

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: interbreeding, hybridise
  • Opposite of: uncross
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CROSS

13 Down: "13. Brief blowup"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: S___O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SETTO

14 Down: "15. "Tomb Raider" heroine"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: C___T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a small farm worked by a crofter
  • This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CROFT

15 Down: "22. Camel and fawn"

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: suntan, sunburn
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TANS

16 Down: "23. Lodge rental"

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: ski
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SKIS

17 Down: "24. Barbecuer's aid"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 11 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: F_________R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer FIRESTARTER

18 Down: "25. Sitarist's composition"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: R__A
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RAGA

19 Down: "26. Totally done with"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: O__R
  • Similar words: o'er, terminated
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OVER

20 Down: "27. Flirtatious"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 10 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: C________R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer COMEHITHER

21 Down: "28. Nose woes"

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: frigidness, low temperature
  • Opposite of: hotness
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer COLDS

22 Down: "32. Azerbaijan neighbor"

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
  • Similar words: Persia
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer IRAN

23 Down: "33. Find fault with, informally"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'G'
  • Word pattern: D__G
  • Similar words: dingdong, dong
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a ringing sound
  • This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DING

24 Down: "35. Lead-in to a clarification"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: H______Y
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HERESWHY

25 Down: "36. Riveted"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: R__T
  • Similar words: rhapsodic, rapturous
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: feeling great rapture or delight
  • This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RAPT

26 Down: "38. Word often printed in red"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: S__E
  • Similar words: sales agreement, cut-rate sale
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a particular instance of selling
  • This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SALE

27 Down: "39. "Fellow traveler," in Russian"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'K'
  • Word pattern: S_____K
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a Russian artificial satellite
  • This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SPUTNIK

28 Down: "41. Certain marketing deluge"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: E____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EBLAST

29 Down: "42. Tony's cousins"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 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 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer OBIES

30 Down: "43. Moral virtue"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'C'
  • Word pattern: E___C
  • Similar words: moral principle, ethical code
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ETHIC

31 Down: "44. Anne's best friend in "Anne of Green Gables""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: D___A
  • Similar words: Princess Diana
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DIANA

32 Down: "47. ___ monster"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: G__A
  • Similar words: Gila River
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GILA

33 Down: "48. Real hoot"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: R__T
  • Similar words: drunken revelry, rioting
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a public act of violence by an unruly mob
  • This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RIOT

34 Down: "49. Ain't proper?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: I__T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ISNT

35 Down: "50. They have five eyes and communicate by dancing"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: B__S
  • Similar words: make up, equal
  • Opposite of: differ
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BEES

36 Down: "53. Break ground, in a way"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'E'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HOE

37 Down: "54. Japanese ogre"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'I'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 37

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ONI

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 37 Down clues.

Are Down clues easier than Across clues?

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

How do Down clues interact with Across clues?

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

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

Last Updated: November 21, 2025 at 05:14 AM

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