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Friday, October 24, 2025

Friday NYT Down Solutions October 24, 2025 - Every Vertical Clue Decoded with Hints

Friday's NYT Down Oct 24 - Full Vertical Grid Solutions

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 October 24, 2025 — NYT Down Clues - Friday, October 24, 2025

Down Clues Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	October 24, 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. One side of a consumer "war"
2 Down	2. Not put up resistance, say
3 Down	3. Characters in "The Lord of the Rings"
4 Down	4. Condition formally known as atopic dermatitis
5 Down	5. Starting line at a starting line
6 Down	6. Mental health org.
7 Down	7. Word with extra or living
8 Down	8. Spinning ring, informally?
9 Down	9. Plan B, for seniors
10 Down	10. It's on the right in the second row
11 Down	11. Throw, maybe
12 Down	12. Bolted some nuts down
13 Down	13. "___ Blues" (Beatles song)
14 Down	16. Derivative of sin
15 Down	20. Dismayed reaction to a tag
16 Down	23. Contents of some sheets
17 Down	25. "Bloody" queen
18 Down	26. Job that requires a lot of memorization
19 Down	27. Figure in Michelangelo's "The Last Judgment"
20 Down	30. Locales with many banks
21 Down	31. Kind of bar that's hard to pass
22 Down	32. It comes with a parting of the ways
23 Down	33. Houston and New Orleans
24 Down	35. Hunk
25 Down	38. Ramble away
26 Down	39. Sound the alarm
27 Down	44. Chest: Prefix
28 Down	46. Break from the group, say
29 Down	49. Actress Alexander of "Get Out"
30 Down	50. "No doubt!"
31 Down	51. Saint ___ (Caribbean isle)
32 Down	52. Lay out
33 Down	54. Small songbird
34 Down	56. Scoreboard tally: Abbr.
35 Down	57. It's good for tricks
36 Down	58. Not just a
37 Down	59. The 1900s, e.g.: Abbr.

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. One side of a consumer "war""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'I'
Word pattern: P___I
Similar words: Pepsi Cola
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: Pepsi Cola is a trademarked cola
This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

PEPSI

2 Down: "2. Not put up resistance, say"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: A___T
Similar words: conform, adjust
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: make fit for
This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

ADAPT

3 Down: "3. Characters in "The Lord of the Rings""

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: escape, pass
Opposite of: malfunction
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

RUNES

4 Down: "4. Condition formally known as atopic dermatitis"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: E____A
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

ECZEMA

5 Down: "5. Starting line at a starting line"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 10 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: R________O
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

READYSETGO

6 Down: "6. Mental health org."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

APA

7 Down: "7. Word with extra or living"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: L___E
Similar words: turgid, with child
Opposite of: little
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a garment size for a large person
This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

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LARGE

8 Down: "8. Spinning ring, informally?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: P____M
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

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PRTEAM

9 Down: "9. Plan B, for seniors"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 12 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'L'
Word pattern: S__________L
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

Click to reveal the Down answer

SAFETYSCHOOL

10 Down: "10. It's on the right in the second row"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: T______N
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

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THREEPIN

11 Down: "11. Throw, maybe"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'G'
Similar words: carpet, carpeting
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

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RUG

12 Down: "12. Bolted some nuts down"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
Similar words: run through, eat up
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

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ATE

13 Down: "13. "___ Blues" (Beatles song)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'R'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

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YER

14 Down: "16. Derivative of sin"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
Similar words: cobalt, romaine lettuce
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

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COS

15 Down: "20. Dismayed reaction to a tag"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 12 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'K'
Word pattern: S__________K
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

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STICKERSHOCK

16 Down: "23. Contents of some sheets"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: R__N
Similar words: rain down, pelting
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

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RAIN

17 Down: "25. "Bloody" queen"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'I'
Word pattern: M___I
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

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MARYI

18 Down: "26. Job that requires a lot of memorization"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: A___R
Similar words: doer, histrion
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a theatrical performer
This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

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ACTOR

19 Down: "27. Figure in Michelangelo's "The Last Judgment""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'J' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: J___S
Similar words: Christ, Deliverer
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

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JESUS

20 Down: "30. Locales with many banks"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

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SKATEPARKS

21 Down: "31. Kind of bar that's hard to pass"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: L___O
Similar words: oblivion
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: the state of being disregarded or forgotten
This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

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LIMBO

22 Down: "32. It comes with a parting of the ways"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'U'
Word pattern: A___U
Similar words: arrivederci, good-by
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a farewell remark
This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

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ADIEU

23 Down: "33. Houston and New Orleans"

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: port, interface
Opposite of: starboard
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

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PORTS

24 Down: "35. Hunk"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'B'
Similar words: trap, tar
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a man who serves as a sailor
This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

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GOB

25 Down: "38. Ramble away"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'N' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: N______N
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 25

Answer:

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NATTERON

26 Down: "39. Sound the alarm"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'W' and ends with 'N'
Word pattern: W__N
Similar words: admonish, monish
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: notify of danger
This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

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WARN

27 Down: "44. Chest: Prefix"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 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 27

Answer:

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STETHO

28 Down: "46. Break from the group, say"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 6 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: G____O
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

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GOSOLO

29 Down: "49. Actress Alexander of "Get Out""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

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ERIKA

30 Down: "50. "No doubt!""

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 30

Answer:

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OHYES

31 Down: "51. Saint ___ (Caribbean isle)"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'L' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: L___A
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

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LUCIA

32 Down: "52. Lay out"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: S___D
Similar words: drop, pass
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: pass time in a specific way
This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

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SPEND

33 Down: "54. Small songbird"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
Similar words: boob, bosom
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

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TIT

34 Down: "56. Scoreboard tally: Abbr."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'P' and ends with 'S'
Similar words: platinum, Pt
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

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PTS

35 Down: "57. It's good for tricks"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
Similar words: A-one, superstar
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

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ACE

36 Down: "58. Not just a"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

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THE

37 Down: "59. The 1900s, e.g.: Abbr."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

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CEN

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

Fill-in-the-blank clues: These are usually the easiest Down entries
Prefixes and suffixes: Common word parts often run vertically
Abbreviations: Look for clues with "Abbr." or shortened forms
Plural indicators: Words ending in 'S' are common in Down
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.

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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May 27, 2020 NYT Clues Solutions | XWordHint

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Puzzle Overview & Difficulty
Across Clues (35 clues)
Down Clues (43 clues)
Category Breakdown
Complete Puzzle Statistics
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Puzzle Overview & Difficulty Analysis

Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Difficulty Level: Medium Tuesday Puzzle

Total Clues: 78 (35 Across, 43 Down)

Average Word Length: 4.7 letters

May 27, 2020 NYT Clues Solutions

May 27, 2020 Across Hints: NYT Wednesday Crossword Answers

No.	Clue	Letters
1A	1. Frasier's producer on "Frasier"	3
2A	4. Pass on, as knowledge	6
3A	10. Unruly hair	3
4A	13. Nondairy spread	4
5A	15. Yellow Teletubby	6
6A	16. Power group	3
7A	17. "Your fins are nice" and "You're a graceful swimmer"?	15
8A	20. "___ luck!"	5
9A	21. It can get you out of a place it rhymes with	4
10A	22. Butcher's stock	4
11A	23. Done some lassoing?	11
12A	26. Theater opening	6
13A	29. ___ Mahal	3
14A	30. Witty remark	4
15A	31. Big-bottomed fruit	4
16A	35. Sporty Mazda	5
17A	39. One might end with .com	3
18A	40. Relinquished ... or a hint to 17-, 23-, 51- and 62-Across	7
19A	42. Really bother	3
20A	43. "Wouldja look at that!"	5
21A	45. Early 2000s sitcom set near Houston	4
22A	46. "OK, have it your way!"	4
23A	47. Suffix with pay	3
24A	49. Bikini blasts, informally	6
25A	51. Is unable to pronounce the name of a deodorant brand?	11
26A	56. San ___, Calif.	4
27A	57. Convince with smooth talk	4
28A	58. Very big	5
29A	62. Actress Sandra emoting?	15
30A	65. ___ Paulo, Brazil	3
31A	66. Standard things	6
32A	67. Lady in Arthurian romance	4
33A	68. Sister channel of HBO and Cinemax	3
34A	69. Department store department	6
35A	70. Where you might find a slop bucket	3

Let's Solve the Across Clues Together!

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

Clue 1 Across: "1. Frasier's producer on "Frasier""

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: ROZ

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Across: "4. Pass on, as knowledge"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that transmit (knowledge or skills)
Words that mean the same thing: leave, lend, channel
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: IMPART

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Across: "10. Unruly hair"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that cleaning implement consisting of absorbent material fastened to a handle; for cleaning floors
Words that mean the same thing: mop up, swab, wipe up
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: MOP

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Across: "13. Nondairy spread"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute for butter
Words that mean the same thing: oleomargarine, marge, margarin
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: OLEO

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Across: "15. Yellow Teletubby"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: LAALAA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Across: "16. Power group"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that an agency in the department of justice that enforces laws and regulations for the admission of foreign-born persons to the united states
Words that mean the same thing: in, atomic number 49, Immigration and Naturalization Service
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: INS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Across: "17. "Your fins are nice" and "You're a graceful swimmer"?"

Quick Info: This answer has 15 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: FISHCOMPLIMENTS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Across: "20. "___ luck!""

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

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: LOTSA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Across: "21. It can get you out of a place it rhymes with"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that (criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
Words that mean the same thing: bail bond, bond
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: BAIL

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Across: "22. Butcher's stock"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
Words that mean the same thing: heart, substance, sum
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: MEAT

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Across: "23. Done some lassoing?"

Quick Info: This answer has 11 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: THROWNALOOP

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Across: "26. Theater opening"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: ACTONE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Across: "29. ___ Mahal"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: TAJ

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Across: "30. Witty remark"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a witty saying
Words that mean the same thing: epigram, wisecrack, gag
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: QUIP

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Across: "31. Big-bottomed fruit"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that sweet juicy gritty-textured fruit available in many varieties
Words that mean the same thing: Pyrus communis, pear tree
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: PEAR

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Across: "35. Sporty Mazda"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: MIATA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Across: "39. One might end with .com"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that the address of a web page on the world wide web
Words that mean the same thing: universal resource locator, uniform resource locator
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: URL

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Across: "40. Relinquished ... or a hint to 17-, 23-, 51- and 62-Across"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that do without or cease to hold or adhere to
Words that mean the same thing: forfeit, throw overboard, waive
The opposite would be: postdate, claim
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: FORGONE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Across: "42. Really bother"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Words that mean the same thing: mystify, shake up, bewilder
The opposite would be: reassure
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: VEX

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Across: "43. "Wouldja look at that!""

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: ILLBE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Across: "45. Early 2000s sitcom set near Houston"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: REBA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Across: "46. "OK, have it your way!""

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that money extracted as a penalty
Words that mean the same thing: very well, ok, hunky-dory
The opposite would be: coarse
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: FINE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Across: "47. Suffix with pay"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that leaf or strip from a leaf of the talipot palm used in india for writing paper
Words that mean the same thing: olla
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: OLA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Across: "49. Bikini blasts, informally"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: NTESTS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Across: "51. Is unable to pronounce the name of a deodorant brand?"

Quick Info: This answer has 11 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: CANTSAYSURE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Across: "56. San ___, Calif."

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: JOSE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Across: "57. Convince with smooth talk"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
Words that mean the same thing: play false, C. P. Snow, Charles Percy Snow
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: SNOW

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Across: "58. Very big"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that excessively fat
Words that mean the same thing: rotund, corpulent, weighty
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: OBESE

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Across: "62. Actress Sandra emoting?"

Quick Info: This answer has 15 letters. It's a expert clue about celebrity/entertainment.

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: OHCRYINGOUTLOUD

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Across: "65. ___ Paulo, Brazil"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: SAO

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Across: "66. Standard things"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: USUALS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Across: "67. Lady in Arthurian romance"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a town in north central oklahoma
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: ENID

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Across: "68. Sister channel of HBO and Cinemax"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that explosive consisting of a yellow crystalline compound that is a flammable toxic derivative of toluene
Words that mean the same thing: trinitrotoluene
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: TNT

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 34 Across: "69. Department store department"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a young woman
Words that mean the same thing: omit, fille, young lady
The opposite would be: hit, have
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: MISSES

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 35 Across: "70. Where you might find a slop bucket"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that an infection of the sebaceous gland of the eyelid
Words that mean the same thing: stye, pigsty, eye infection
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: STY

Great job if you got it right!

May 27, 2020 Down Hints: NYT Wednesday Crossword Guide

No.	Clue	Letters
1D	1. "That's hilarious!," in a text	4
2D	2. A little of this, a little of that	4
3D	3. Avidity	4
4D	4. U.N. workers' grp.	3
5D	5. Title dance in a 1999 #3 hit	5
6D	6. Tree of the custard apple family	5
7D	7. Gambler's aggressive bet	5
8D	8. Berate	6
9D	9. Bit of Highlands headgear	3
10D	10. Actor Sal of "Rebel Without a Cause"	5
11D	11. Ready as needed	5
12D	12. "Hey ... over here!"	4
13D	14. "Come on now -- you flatter me too much!"	6
14D	18. Lyricist Sammy	4
15D	19. Smiling Face With Heart-Eyes, e.g.	5
16D	24. Seized vehicle, for short	4
17D	25. Like a horse that can no longer be ridden	4
18D	26. Here, in Honduras	4
19D	27. What a bobby pin might help make	4
20D	28. Much change may come from this	4
21D	32. Slip up	3
22D	33. Word with old, new or school	3
23D	34. Stick up	3
24D	36. Commercial name that becomes another commercial name if you move its first letter to the end	4
25D	37. Rental for an outdoor reception	4
26D	38. Fires	4
27D	40. Sensed	4
28D	41. When repeated, Mork's farewell	4
29D	44. Slip-up	5
30D	46. Weak	6
31D	48. St. Francis of ___	6
32D	50. Home run pace	4
33D	51. "Give My Regards to Broadway" composer	5
34D	52. Natty neckwear	5
35D	53. Year, in old Rome	5
36D	54. Hatha and Bikram, for two	5
37D	55. Bulging with muscles, in modern lingo	5
38D	56. Che's "Weekend Update" co-host on "S.N.L."	4
39D	59. Many millennia	4
40D	60. Something not worn on casual Friday	4
41D	61. Small whirlpool	4
42D	63. "Dee-lish!"	3
43D	64. ___ Constitution	3

Now Let's Solve the Down Clues!

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

Clue 1 Down: "1. "That's hilarious!," in a text"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: ROFL

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Clue 2 Down: "2. A little of this, a little of that"

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

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The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: OLIO

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Clue 3 Down: "3. Avidity"

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

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This could be something that vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
Words that mean the same thing: spice up, piquantness, spice
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: ZEST

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Clue 4 Down: "4. U.N. workers' grp."

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

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This could be something that the united nations agency concerned with the interests of labor
Words that mean the same thing: International Labor Organization, International Labour Organization
The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: ILO

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Clue 5 Down: "5. Title dance in a 1999 #3 hit"

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

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This could be something that a latin american dance similar in rhythm to the rumba
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: MAMBO

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Clue 6 Down: "6. Tree of the custard apple family"

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

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This could be something that small tree native to the eastern united states having oblong leaves and fleshy fruit
Words that mean the same thing: papaw tree, Asimina triloba, pawpaw
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: PAPAW

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Clue 7 Down: "7. Gambler's aggressive bet"

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

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The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: ALLIN

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Clue 8 Down: "8. Berate"

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

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The word looks like this: ______
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The answer is: RAILAT

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Clue 9 Down: "9. Bit of Highlands headgear"

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

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This could be something that a woolen cap of scottish origin
Words that mean the same thing: tam-o'-shanter, tammy
The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: TAM

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Clue 10 Down: "10. Actor Sal of "Rebel Without a Cause""

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

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The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: MINEO

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Clue 11 Down: "11. Ready as needed"

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

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The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: ONTAP

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Clue 12 Down: "12. "Hey ... over here!""

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

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The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: PSST

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Clue 13 Down: "14. "Come on now -- you flatter me too much!""

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

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The word looks like this: ______
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The answer is: OHSTOP

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Clue 14 Down: "18. Lyricist Sammy"

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

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The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: CAHN

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Clue 15 Down: "19. Smiling Face With Heart-Eyes, e.g."

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

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The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: EMOJI

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Clue 16 Down: "24. Seized vehicle, for short"

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

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The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: REPO

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Clue 17 Down: "25. Like a horse that can no longer be ridden"

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

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This could be something that someone who doesn't understand what is going on
Words that mean the same thing: halting, crippled, halt
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: LAME

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Clue 18 Down: "26. Here, in Honduras"

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

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The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: AQUI

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Clue 19 Down: "27. What a bobby pin might help make"

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

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This could be something that a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
Words that mean the same thing: wave, Robert Curl, Robert Floyd Curl Jr.
The opposite would be: uncoil
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The answer is: CURL

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Clue 20 Down: "28. Much change may come from this"

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

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This could be something that unstratified soil deposited by a glacier; consists of sand and clay and gravel and boulders mixed together
Words that mean the same thing: money box, boulder clay, trough
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: TILL

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Clue 21 Down: "32. Slip up"

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

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This could be something that to make a mistake or be incorrect
Words that mean the same thing: mistake, slip, drift
The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: ERR

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Clue 22 Down: "33. Word with old, new or school"

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

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This could be something that how long something has existed
Words that mean the same thing: senesce, eld, long time
The opposite would be: rejuvenate
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The answer is: AGE

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Clue 23 Down: "34. Stick up"

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

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This could be something that take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
Words that mean the same thing: soak, fleece, plume
The opposite would be: undercharge
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The answer is: ROB

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Clue 24 Down: "36. Commercial name that becomes another commercial name if you move its first letter to the end"

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

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The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: AVIS

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Clue 25 Down: "37. Rental for an outdoor reception"

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

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This could be something that a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
Words that mean the same thing: camp, collapsible shelter, encamp
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: TENT

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Clue 26 Down: "38. Fires"

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

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This could be something that an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
Words that mean the same thing: axis vertebra, bloc, Axis
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: AXES

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Clue 27 Down: "40. Sensed"

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

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This could be something that a fabric made of compressed matted animal fibers
Words that mean the same thing: felt up, matte up, find
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: FELT

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Clue 28 Down: "41. When repeated, Mork's farewell"

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

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The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: NANU

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Clue 29 Down: "44. Slip-up"

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

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This could be something that an embarrassing mistake
Words that mean the same thing: pratfall, bloomer, bungle
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: BONER

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Clue 30 Down: "46. Weak"

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

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This could be something that pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
Words that mean the same thing: faint, sapless, infirm
The word looks like this: ______
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The answer is: FEEBLE

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Clue 31 Down: "48. St. Francis of ___"

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

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The word looks like this: ______
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The answer is: ASSISI

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Clue 32 Down: "50. Home run pace"

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

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This could be something that a slow pace of running
Words that mean the same thing: pony, clip, jog
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: TROT

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Clue 33 Down: "51. "Give My Regards to Broadway" composer"

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

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This could be something that united states songwriter and playwright famous for his patriotic songs (1878-1942)
Words that mean the same thing: George Michael Cohan, George M. Cohan
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: COHAN

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Clue 34 Down: "52. Natty neckwear"

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

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This could be something that a cravat with wide square ends; secured with an ornamental pin
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: ASCOT

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Clue 35 Down: "53. Year, in old Rome"

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

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The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: ANNUS

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Clue 36 Down: "54. Hatha and Bikram, for two"

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

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This could be something that hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility that is achieved through the three paths of actions and knowledge and devotion
Words that mean the same thing: yoga
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: YOGAS

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Clue 37 Down: "55. Bulging with muscles, in modern lingo"

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

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The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: SWOLE

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Clue 38 Down: "56. Che's "Weekend Update" co-host on "S.N.L.""

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

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The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: JOST

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Clue 39 Down: "59. Many millennia"

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

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This could be something that the longest division of geological time
Words that mean the same thing: eon, aeon
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: EONS

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Clue 40 Down: "60. Something not worn on casual Friday"

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

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This could be something that a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
Words that mean the same thing: courting, courtship, causa
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: SUIT

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Clue 41 Down: "61. Small whirlpool"

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

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This could be something that founder of christian science in 1866 (1821-1910)
Words that mean the same thing: whirlpool, whirl, Mary Morse Baker Eddy
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: EDDY

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Clue 42 Down: "63. "Dee-lish!""

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

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The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: YUM

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Clue 43 Down: "64. ___ Constitution"

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

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This could be something that north american republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in north america plus alaska in northwest north america and the hawaiian islands in the pacific ocean; achieved independence in 1776
Words that mean the same thing: the States, USA, America
The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: USS

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Category Breakdown

Category	Number of Clues	Percentage
General Knowledge	54	69.2%
Short Answer	16	20.5%
Celebrity/Entertainment	3	3.8%
Sports	1	1.3%
Movies/Film	1	1.3%
History	1	1.3%
Abbreviation	1	1.3%
Music	1	1.3%

Complete Puzzle Statistics

Metric	Value
Across Clues	35
Down Clues	43
Total Clues	78
Average Answer Length	4.7 letters
Shortest Answer	3 letters
Longest Answer	15 letters

Fun Tips to Solve Crossword Puzzles!

Start with short words first - they're usually easier!
Look for clues with blanks to fill in - these are like fill-in-the-blank questions at school
When letters cross, they must be the same in both words - this helps you check if you're right!
Today is Wednesday, and these puzzles are usually medium level
Most clues today are about general knowledge
The average word today has about 4 letters
Remember: It's okay to take breaks and come back later with fresh eyes!
Ask someone for help if you need it - crosswords are more fun with friends!

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Last Updated: September 24, 2025 at 09:37 PM

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