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Wednesday, August 14, 2024

NYT Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - Crossword Clues Hints

Break down the NYT Crosswords: August 14, 2024

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

NYT Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - Crossword Clues Hints

NYT Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - Crossword Clues Hints 


Across Clues and Answers:


  • The clue is 1. When the stage direction "Enter three Witches" appears in "Macbeth". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ACTI


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

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

    The answer: SHEDS

    Possible Answer : shake_off, throw_off, pour_forth, cast_off, drop, disgorge, shed, spill, cast, throw_away, molt, exuviate, slough, moult, throw


  • The clue is 10. Admits (to). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: COPS

    Possible Answer : nail, apprehend, pick_up, snitch, pig, arrest, hook, cop, glom, nab, fuzz, bull, copper, knock_off, thieve, collar


  • The clue is 14. "High" time. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NOON

    Possible Answer : twelve_noon, noonday, high_noon, noon, midday, noontide


  • The clue is 15. Like abandoned malls. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EERIE

    Possible Answer : eery, eerie


  • The clue is 16. Chain with a "2 x 2 x 2" breakfast combo. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IHOP


  • The clue is 17. Seventh heaven. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CLOUDTHREE


  • The clue is 19. Purina rival. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALPO


  • The clue is 20. Virginia Tech athletes. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HOKIES


  • The clue is 21. Texting format, in brief. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SMS

    Possible Answer : atomic_number_62, MS, samarium, Master_of_Science, SM, MSc, Sm


  • The clue is 23. Lead-in to -meter. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ODO

    Possible Answer : Otho, Odo_of_Lagery, Otho_of_Lagery, Urban_II, Odo


  • The clue is 24. Preach, maybe. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ORATE

    Possible Answer : orate


  • The clue is 25. March Madness round. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SWEETFOUR


  • The clue is 28. Barbecue joint offering. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: RIBS

    Possible Answer : guy, roast, costa, poke_fun, jest_at, rib, laugh_at, blackguard, make_fun, ridicule


  • The clue is 29. Thermostat piece. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DIAL

    Possible Answer : telephone_dial, dial


  • The clue is 30. Big name in Greek yogurt. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OIKOS


  • The clue is 31. ___-Caps (movie treat). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SNO


  • The clue is 32. Gym rep. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CURL

    Possible Answer : gyre, curve, coil, whorl, Robert_Floyd_Curl_Jr., kink, loop, curlicue, curl, scroll, Robert_F._Curl, curl_up, Curl, ringlet, lock, draw_in, Robert_Curl, roll, wave

    Possible Opposite Answer : uncoil


  • The clue is 33. Church founded by Joseph Smith, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LDS


  • The clue is 34. Beatles hit written by a teenage Paul McCartney. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WHENIMEIGHT


  • The clue is 38. Dedicated work. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ODE

    Possible Answer : ode


  • The clue is 39. Major league?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ARMY

    Possible Answer : army, United_States_Army, ground_forces, regular_army, U._S._Army, Army, USA, US_Army


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

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

    The answer: AMS

    Possible Answer : atomic_number_95, Am, AM, amplitude_modulation, Artium_Magister, Master_of_Arts, americium, MA


  • The clue is 43. Like a go-getter. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TYPEA


  • The clue is 46. Word following sand or steel. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TRAP

    Possible Answer : pin_down, pin, trammel, immobilise, ambuscade, yap, gob, ambush, cakehole, maw, sand_trap, entrap, bunker, snare, immobilize, trap, lying_in_wait, hole, ensnare


  • The clue is 47. Composer ___ Carlo Menotti. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GIAN


  • The clue is 48. With 56-Across, hairstylist's observation (that also applies to 17-, 25- and 34-Across?). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: YOURROOTS


  • The clue is 50. "Keep Climbing" airline. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DELTA

    Possible Answer : delta


  • The clue is 51. St. Louis summer setting. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CDT


  • The clue is 52. Dallas sch.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SMU


  • The clue is 53. Wilbur, to Fern, in "Charlotte's Web". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PETPIG


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

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

    The answer: OUST

    Possible Answer : oust, kick_out, throw_out, boot_out, drum_out, expel


  • The clue is 56. See 48-Across. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ARESHOWING


  • The clue is 59. Gym bag emanation. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ODOR

    Possible Answer : olfactory_sensation, odor, aroma, smell, olfactory_perception, scent, odour, olfactory_property


  • The clue is 60. Preprinted word on some nametags. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HELLO

    Possible Answer : how-do-you-do, hi, hello, hullo, howdy


  • The clue is 61. Olympic blade. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EPEE

    Possible Answer : epee


  • The clue is 62. Leakes of reality TV. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NENE


  • The clue is 63. "So long," in Seville. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ADIOS

    Possible Answer : bye, adieu, goodbye, arrivederci, cheerio, sayonara, auf_wiedersehen, au_revoir, bye-bye, adios, goodby, good_day, good-bye, good-by, so_long


  • The clue is 64. Prepared to drive. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TEED

    Possible Answer : tee_up, tee 

Down Clues and Answers:


  • The clue is 1. Last members of relay teams. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ANCHORS

    Possible Answer: ground_tackle, backbone, anchor, anchorman, ground, linchpin, keystone, drop_anchor, lynchpin, mainstay, cast_anchor, anchorperson

  • The clue is 2. Fill, as with crayon. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: COLORIN

  • The clue is 3. Acknowledged applause. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOOKABOW

  • The clue is 4. Many residents of Nunavut. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: INUITS

    Possible Answer: Eskimo, Inuit, Esquimau

  • The clue is 5. Comedians' collections. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SETS

    Possible Answer: bent, readiness, lot, Set, define, typeset, lay_out, pose, ready, dress, set_up, stage_set, arrange, congeal, determine, Seth, place, localize, do, coiffe, circle, sic, correct, lay, plant, rig, solidification, prepare, hardening, solidifying, set, adjust, specify, limit, go_down, coiffure, coif, mark, countersink, go_under, band, curing, position, fix, exercise_set, put, gear_up, fructify, localise, jell

    Possible Opposite Answer : rise

  • The clue is 6. "Good one". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HEH

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

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

    The answer: ERR

    Possible Answer: stray, mistake, slip, err, drift

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

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

    The answer: DIESEL

    Possible Answer: diesel, diesel_motor, Diesel, Rudolf_Diesel, diesel_engine, Rudolf_Christian_Karl_Diesel

  • The clue is 9. Note by a poor grade. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SEEME

  • The clue is 10. Employer of Carrie Mathison on "Homeland," for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CIA

    Possible Answer: CIA, Central_Intelligence_Agency

  • The clue is 11. "Well, whaddya know!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OHLOOK

  • The clue is 12. Tegan and Sara, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: POPDUO

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

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

    The answer: SPOORS

    Possible Answer: spoor

  • The clue is 18. Ruby of "A Raisin in the Sun". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DEE

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

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

    The answer: STODGY

    Possible Answer: stuffy, mossy, fogyish, stodgy, moss-grown, stick-in-the-mud

  • The clue is 25. iPhone speaker?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SIRI

  • The clue is 26. Retail giant headquartered in Bentonville, Ark.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WALMART

  • The clue is 27. Angle. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: FISH

    Possible Answer: Pisces_the_Fishes, Fish, angle, Pisces, fish

  • The clue is 29. 2021 sci-fi epic nominated for Best Picture. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DUNE

    Possible Answer: dune, sand_dune

  • The clue is 32. Evergreens with fragrant wood. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CEDARS

    Possible Answer: cedar, true_cedar, cedarwood, cedar_tree

  • The clue is 33. Like a wet noodle. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LIMP

    Possible Answer: wilted, hobble, hitch, limp, gimp

  • The clue is 35. One making a bed, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: HOER

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

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

    The answer: ERAS

    Possible Answer: geological_era, era, epoch, earned_run_average, ERA

  • The clue is 37. Part of a car's exhaust system. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TAILPIPE

    Possible Answer: tailpipe

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

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

    The answer: MATINEE

    Possible Answer: matinee

  • The clue is 42. Obtained, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SNAGGED

    Possible Answer: snag

  • The clue is 43. Bigwig. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TYCOON

    Possible Answer: business_leader, power, mogul, tycoon, top_executive, big_businessman, king, baron, magnate

  • The clue is 44. Bro's greeting. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: YODUDE

  • The clue is 45. Stages, as a play. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PUTSON

  • The clue is 46. Went on the road. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOURED

    Possible Answer: tour

  • The clue is 47. Lose in a logrolling match, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GETWET

  • The clue is 49. Poker variant with four hole cards. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OMAHA

    Possible Answer: Omaha, Maha

  • The clue is 50. "In excelsis ___". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DEO

  • The clue is 53. Vietnamese soups. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PHOS

  • The clue is 55. Uno + due. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TRE

  • The clue is 57. ___ Lilly and Company. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ELI

  • The clue is 58. Mo preceder. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SLO

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Friday, December 5, 2025

Friday's NYT Down Dec 05 - Full Vertical Grid Solutions

Friday's NYT Down Dec 05 - Full Vertical Grid Solutions

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 36 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 December 05, 2025
NYT Down Clues - Friday, December 05, 2025
Down Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date December 05, 2025
Day of Week Friday
Total Down Clues 36 clues
Direction Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty Tricky

All Down Clues - Complete List

Here are all 36 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.

Complete Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 1. What clones share
2 Down 2. It might be on a rack
3 Down 3. Ski town that shares its name with a tree
4 Down 4. "High" time
5 Down 5. Image that's just over a foot, informally
6 Down 6. "Arrested Development," e.g.
7 Down 7. Pines
8 Down 8. Relatives of banjoleles
9 Down 9. Nebraska senator Fischer
10 Down 10. Repeat
11 Down 11. Council, in Russian
12 Down 12. Got misty
13 Down 13. Sea shanty singer
14 Down 14. Skin layer with hair follicles
15 Down 15. Show stoppers, sometimes
16 Down 20. Items on many a back-to-school supply list
17 Down 22. "Is this possible?!?"
18 Down 24. Take a little off the top
19 Down 25. Dog treat
20 Down 27. Silent sort
21 Down 28. Fancy
22 Down 30. Kind of instinct
23 Down 31. Mohamed ___, Egyptian soccer star
24 Down 32. Shade of red
25 Down 33. Big name in fast food
26 Down 34. "Honor Thy Father" writer, 1971
27 Down 35. Argumentative
28 Down 36. Get to
29 Down 37. Minimal coverage provider?
30 Down 39. Hearty steakhouse serving
31 Down 42. Tricks
32 Down 43. Unwitting mark
33 Down 45. Thickening agent found in many vegan recipes
34 Down 46. Raced
35 Down 49. Dot follower in academia
36 Down 50. Spicy

Detailed Hints and Answers for All Down Clues

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

Complete Down Solutions:

1 Down: "1. What clones share"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: G_____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer GENESET

2 Down: "2. It might be on a rack"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'T'
  • Similar words: lid, chapeau
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HAT

3 Down: "3. Ski town that shares its name with a tree"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: A___N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ASPEN

4 Down: "4. "High" time"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: N__N
  • Similar words: midday, twelve noon
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the middle of the day
  • This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer NOON

5 Down: "5. Image that's just over a foot, informally"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: A______T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ANKLETAT

6 Down: "6. "Arrested Development," e.g."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SITCOM

7 Down: "7. Pines"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A___S
  • Similar words: languish, ache
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain
  • This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ACHES

8 Down: "8. Relatives of banjoleles"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'U' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: U__S
  • Similar words: uke, ukulele
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a small guitar having four strings
  • This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer UKES

9 Down: "9. Nebraska senator Fischer"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'B'
  • Similar words: debutante
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a young woman making her debut into society
  • This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DEB

10 Down: "10. Repeat"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: I_____E
  • Similar words: reiterate, repeat
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: to say
  • This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ITERATE

11 Down: "11. Council, in Russian"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SOVIET

12 Down: "12. Got misty"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: T____D
  • Similar words: bust, shoot
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: separate or cause to separate abruptly
  • This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TEARED

13 Down: "13. Sea shanty singer"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: S____R
  • Similar words: boater, Panama hat
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: any member of a ship's crew
  • This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SAILOR

14 Down: "14. Skin layer with hair follicles"

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: corium, dermis
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the deep vascular inner layer of the skin
  • This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer DERMA

15 Down: "15. Show stoppers, sometimes"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: R___S
  • Similar words: rain down, rainfall
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RAINS

16 Down: "20. Items on many a back-to-school supply list"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: E_____S
  • Similar words: eraser
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an implement used to erase something
  • This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ERASERS

17 Down: "22. "Is this possible?!?""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: C_____E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CANITBE

18 Down: "24. Take a little off the top"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: S__M
  • Similar words: skim over, skimming
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a thin layer covering the surface of a liquid
  • This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SKIM

19 Down: "25. Dog treat"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: B__E
  • Similar words: bone up, mug up
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer BONE

20 Down: "27. Silent sort"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: C__M
  • Similar words: dollar bill, dollar
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CLAM

21 Down: "28. Fancy"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: L__E
  • Similar words: same, corresponding
  • Opposite of: unalike
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a similar kind;
  • This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer LIKE

22 Down: "30. Kind of instinct"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'L'
  • Word pattern: M______L
  • Similar words: enate, enatic
  • Opposite of: filial
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: characteristic of a mother; - Dorothy Sayers
  • This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer MATERNAL

23 Down: "31. Mohamed ___, Egyptian soccer star"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: S___H
  • Similar words: salaat, salaah
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer SALAH

24 Down: "32. Shade of red"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: C____T
  • Similar words: red Bordeaux
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a dark purplish-red color
  • This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer CLARET

25 Down: "33. Big name in fast food"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'C'
  • Word pattern: R_____C
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RAYKROC

26 Down: "34. "Honor Thy Father" writer, 1971"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: T____E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TALESE

27 Down: "35. Argumentative"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: H_____E
  • Similar words: uncongenial, unfriendly
  • Opposite of: amicable
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: troops belonging to the enemy's military forces
  • This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HOSTILE

28 Down: "36. Get to"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: A____D
  • Similar words: give ear, assist
  • Opposite of: miss
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: be present at (meetings
  • This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer ATTEND

29 Down: "37. Minimal coverage provider?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'G'
  • Word pattern: T___G
  • Similar words: flip-flop, lash
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip
  • This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer THONG

30 Down: "39. Hearty steakhouse serving"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: R____E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer RIBEYE

31 Down: "42. Tricks"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: P___S
  • Similar words: ploy, gambit
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PLOYS

32 Down: "43. Unwitting mark"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: P___Y
  • Similar words: gull, sucker
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
  • This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer PATSY

33 Down: "45. Thickening agent found in many vegan recipes"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: A__R
  • Similar words: nutrient agar, agar-agar
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: any culture medium that uses agar as the gelling agent
  • This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer AGAR

34 Down: "46. Raced"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: T__E
  • Similar words: bust, shoot
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
  • This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer TORE

35 Down: "49. Dot follower in academia"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'U'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer EDU

36 Down: "50. Spicy"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
  • It starts with 'H' and ends with 'T'
  • Similar words: raging, spicy
  • Opposite of: cold
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer HOT

Expert Strategies for Solving Down Clues

Master the vertical clues with these professional tips:

Why Start with Down Clues?

  • Down clues often reveal key letters for intersecting words
  • Vertical patterns can unlock difficult sections
  • Many prefixes and suffixes run vertically
  • Down answers often help solve Across clues

Down Clue Patterns to Recognize

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

Time-Saving Down Techniques

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Down Clues

What are Down clues in crossword puzzles?

Down clues are the vertical entries in a crossword puzzle that read from top to bottom. They're numbered and correspond to specific columns in the grid.

Should I solve Down or Across clues first?

Many solvers alternate between Down and Across clues to build momentum. Down clues can help unlock difficult sections by providing key intersecting letters. The best approach is to solve the clues you find easiest first, regardless of direction.

How many Down clues are in today's puzzle?

Today's NYT crossword has 36 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: December 05, 2025 at 05:14 AM

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