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Monday, October 7, 2024

Mon Oct 07, 2024 NY Times Crossword Clues Hints

Across Clues :

1. Blueprint detail, 5. Carne ___ (grilled beef dish), 10. Put up with, 15. Italian currency before the euro, 16. ___ Jackson, N.F.L. M.V.P. in 2019 and 2023, 17. Century 21 rival, 18. Big name in car rentals, 19. For which 7-7-7 might be a jackpot, 21. Chocolate/coffee mix, 23. "A Boy Named ___," Johnny Cash's highest-charting single on the Billboard Hot 100, 24. Golf gaffes, 25. Something a loyal customer may redeem for a free drink, 27. Contact list no., 28. Grandson of Adam and Eve, 29. What adequate ventilation provides, 33. Fancy party, 36. Boxer who lit the cauldron at the 1996 Olympics, 38. ___-Wan Kenobi, 39. Repeatedly ... or what can precede both halves of the answers to 19-, 25-, 53- and 63-Across?, 44. Tour de France peak, 45. Strike caller, 46. Forgery and perjury, for two, 47. Gov. Kathy Hochul's domain, 51. The Gaels of the N.C.A.A., 52. Not let go to waste, 53. Taboo, 58. Political position, 61. 1,002, in Roman numerals, 62. "Peter, Peter, Pumpkin ___", 63. Historical drama, e.g., 66. Sugar servings: Abbr., 67. Ain't how it should be?, 68. Gillette razors, 69. Work endless hours, 70. Hosiery mishaps, 71. "Bye Bye Bye" band, 72. Fictional archaeologist with a fear of snakes, informally


Mon Oct 07, 2024 NY Times Crossword Clues Hints
Mon Oct 07, 2024 NY Times Crossword Clues Hints


Down Clues :

1. Closes loudly, as a door, 2. Try a different tack, 3. Woman's name that anagrams to I CARE, 4. Supersoft sweater material, 5. Gore and Green, 6. Tex-Mex dips, 7. Love, in Lyon, 8. Like the slang "totally tubular" and "da bomb", 9. Sleeve filler, 10. Zodiac symbol for Sagittarius, 11. On ___ of (representing), 12. "Let's do it!", 13. Like a damp cellar, 14. Former lovers, 20. Sparkling wine region, 22. Sleep disorder, 26. Filmmaker Ethan or Joel, 29. Good attribute for a darts player, 30. Rich soil, 31. New York theater award, 32. Comes out on top, 33. Superhero creator Lee, 34. Like unwashed hair, perhaps, 35. Little rascals, 36. Fixture at many a cash bar, 37. ChapStick target, 40. Expected, as a baby, 41. Environmental subj., 42. Golfer Palmer with an "army," informally, 43. Actor Paul of 2023's "The Holdovers", 48. Some piano maintenance, 49. Fancy scarves, 50. Miffed, with "off", 51. "Sure, but no guarantees", 53. Leaves out, 54. Intensely passionate, 55. "Them's fightin' words!", 56. Lukewarm, 57. "r u 4 real?", 58. Vacation rejuvenation destinations, 59. Beach bird, 60. Carpet store calculation, 64. Sweeping camera movement, 65. "Close this window" key

Break down the NYT Crosswords: October 07, 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. Blueprint detail. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPEC

    Possible Answer : spec, specification


  • The clue is 5. Carne ___ (grilled beef dish). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ASADA


  • The clue is 10. Put up with. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ABIDE

    Possible Answer : endure, bear, stomach, brook, put_up, stand, stay, support, stick_out, tolerate, abide, bide, digest, suffer


  • The clue is 15. Italian currency before the euro. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LIRA

    Possible Answer : Maltese_lira, Turkish_lira, Italian_lira, lira


  • The clue is 16. ___ Jackson, N.F.L. M.V.P. in 2019 and 2023. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LAMAR


  • The clue is 17. Century 21 rival. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: REMAX


  • The clue is 18. Big name in car rentals. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AVIS


  • The clue is 19. For which 7-7-7 might be a jackpot. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SLOTMACHINE


  • The clue is 21. Chocolate/coffee mix. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MOCHA

    Possible Answer : mocha_coffee, mocha


  • The clue is 23. "A Boy Named ___," Johnny Cash's highest-charting single on the Billboard Hot 100. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SUE

    Possible Answer : action, Sue, Eugene_Sue, sue, process, litigate


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

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

    The answer: SHANKS

    Possible Answer : waist, stem, cannon, shank


  • The clue is 25. Something a loyal customer may redeem for a free drink. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STAMPCARD


  • The clue is 27. Contact list no.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TEL


  • The clue is 28. Grandson of Adam and Eve. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ENOS


  • The clue is 29. What adequate ventilation provides. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AIRFLOW

    Possible Answer : flow_of_air, airflow, air_flow


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

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

    The answer: SOIREE

    Possible Answer : soiree


  • The clue is 36. Boxer who lit the cauldron at the 1996 Olympics. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALI

    Possible Answer : Ali, Cassius_Marcellus_Clay, Muhammad_Ali, Cassius_Clay


  • The clue is 38. ___-Wan Kenobi. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OBI

    Possible Answer : obeah, obi


  • The clue is 39. Repeatedly ... or what can precede both halves of the answers to 19-, 25-, 53- and 63-Across?. Can you find the Answer?

    Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (16 letters)

    The answer: TIMEANDTIMEAGAIN


  • The clue is 44. Tour de France peak. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALP

    Possible Answer : alp


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

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

    The answer: UMP

    Possible Answer : umpire, ump


  • The clue is 46. Forgery and perjury, for two. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CRIMES

    Possible Answer : offense, criminal_offense, criminal_offence, offence, crime, law-breaking


  • The clue is 47. Gov. Kathy Hochul's domain. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NYSTATE


  • The clue is 51. The Gaels of the N.C.A.A.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IONA


  • The clue is 52. Not let go to waste. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: USE

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


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

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

    The answer: OFFLIMITS


  • The clue is 58. Political position. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STANCE

    Possible Answer : posture, stance, position


  • The clue is 61. 1,002, in Roman numerals. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: MII


  • The clue is 62. "Peter, Peter, Pumpkin ___". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EATER

    Possible Answer : feeder, eater


  • The clue is 63. Historical drama, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PERIODPIECE


  • The clue is 66. Sugar servings: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TSPS


  • The clue is 67. Ain't how it should be?. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ARENT


  • The clue is 68. Gillette razors. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ATRAS


  • The clue is 69. Work endless hours. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TOIL

    Possible Answer : moil, travail, labour, dig, grind, toil, fag, drudge, labor


  • The clue is 70. Hosiery mishaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SNAGS

    Possible Answer : rip, split, tear, snag, rub, hang-up, rent, hitch


  • The clue is 71. "Bye Bye Bye" band. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: NSYNC


  • The clue is 72. Fictional archaeologist with a fear of snakes, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: INDY


Down Clues and Answers:

  • The clue is 1. Closes loudly, as a door. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SLAMS

    Possible Answer: slam, jibe, sweep, mosh, shot, barb, shaft, dig, thrash, bang, slam_dance, flap_down, gibe

  • The clue is 2. Try a different tack. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PIVOT

    Possible Answer: pivot_man, pin, swivel, pivot

  • The clue is 3. Woman's name that anagrams to I CARE. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ERICA

    Possible Answer: erica, true_heath

  • The clue is 4. Supersoft sweater material. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: CASHMERE

    Possible Answer: Cashmere, cashmere, Jammu_and_Kashmir, Kashmir

  • The clue is 5. Gore and Green. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ALS

    Possible Answer: atomic_number_13, aluminium, ALS, aluminum, amyotrophic_lateral_sclerosis, AL, Lou_Gehrig's_disease, Camellia_State, Heart_of_Dixie, Al, Alabama

  • The clue is 6. Tex-Mex dips. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SALSAS

    Possible Answer: salsa

  • The clue is 7. Love, in Lyon. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AMOUR

    Possible Answer: involvement, intimacy, amour, affaire, liaison, affair

  • The clue is 8. Like the slang "totally tubular" and "da bomb". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DATED

    Possible Answer: go_steady, see, go_out, date_stamp, dated, date

  • The clue is 9. Sleeve filler. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ARM

    Possible Answer: arm, limb, weapon, weapon_system, branch, build_up, subdivision, gird, fortify, sleeve

    Possible Opposite Answer : disarm

  • The clue is 10. Zodiac symbol for Sagittarius. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ARCHER

    Possible Answer: archer, Archer, Sagittarius_the_Archer, Sagittarius, bowman

  • The clue is 11. On ___ of (representing). Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: BEHALF

    Possible Answer: behalf

  • The clue is 12. "Let's do it!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IMIN

  • The clue is 13. Like a damp cellar. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DANK

    Possible Answer: clammy, dank

  • The clue is 14. Former lovers. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: EXES

    Possible Answer: X, ex-husband, ex, ex-wife, x

  • The clue is 20. Sparkling wine region. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ASTI

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

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

    The answer: APNEA

    Possible Answer: apnea

  • The clue is 26. Filmmaker Ethan or Joel. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: COEN

  • The clue is 29. Good attribute for a darts player. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AIM

    Possible Answer: target, propose, calculate, aspire, point, design, place, aim, bearing, take, shoot_for, intent, purpose, direct, heading, take_aim, intention, purport, train, drive, object, objective, get, draw_a_bead_on

  • The clue is 30. Rich soil. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LOAM

    Possible Answer: loam

  • The clue is 31. New York theater award. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OBIE

  • The clue is 32. Comes out on top. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: WINS

    Possible Answer: acquire, succeed, advance, pull_ahead, winnings, profits, make_headway, get_ahead, gain, come_through, win, gain_ground, deliver_the_goods, bring_home_the_bacon

    Possible Opposite Answer : fall_back, fail, losings, lose

  • The clue is 33. Superhero creator Lee. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: STAN

  • The clue is 34. Like unwashed hair, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OILY

    Possible Answer: sebaceous, unctuous, buttery, greasy, oily, smarmy, oleaginous, soapy, fulsome

  • The clue is 35. Little rascals. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IMPS

    Possible Answer: scallywag, pixie, scalawag, imp, rapscallion, monkey, pixy, rascal, brownie, elf, gremlin, scamp, hob

  • The clue is 36. Fixture at many a cash bar. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ATM

    Possible Answer: automatic_teller_machine, asynchronous_transfer_mode, cash_machine, automated_teller_machine, automated_teller, ATM, automatic_teller, atm, cash_dispenser, standard_atmosphere, atmosphere, standard_pressure

  • The clue is 37. ChapStick target. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: LIP

    Possible Answer: sass, mouth, backtalk, sassing, back_talk, brim, lip, rim

  • The clue is 40. Expected, as a baby. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: DUE

    Possible Answer: due, ascribable, imputable, referable

    Possible Opposite Answer : undue

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

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

    The answer: ECOL

  • The clue is 42. Golfer Palmer with an "army," informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ARNIE

  • The clue is 43. Actor Paul of 2023's "The Holdovers". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: GIAMATTI

  • The clue is 48. Some piano maintenance. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TUNING

    Possible Answer: tune_up, tuning, tune

    Possible Opposite Answer : untune

  • The clue is 49. Fancy scarves. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ASCOTS

    Possible Answer: ascot

  • The clue is 50. Miffed, with "off". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TEED

    Possible Answer: tee, tee_up

  • The clue is 51. "Sure, but no guarantees". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: IFICAN

  • The clue is 53. Leaves out. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: OMITS

    Possible Answer: drop, leave_out, neglect, pretermit, overleap, omit, except, exclude, leave_off, miss, overlook, take_out

    Possible Opposite Answer : attend_to, include

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

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

    The answer: FIERY

    Possible Answer: impassioned, perfervid, fiery, igneous, ardent, fervent, flaming, fervid, torrid

  • The clue is 55. "Them's fightin' words!". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ITSON

  • The clue is 56. Lukewarm. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TEPID

    Possible Answer: half-hearted, tepid, lukewarm, halfhearted

  • The clue is 57. "r u 4 real?". Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SRSLY

  • The clue is 58. Vacation rejuvenation destinations. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: SPAS

    Possible Answer: watering_place, watering_hole, health_spa, health_club, spa, resort_hotel

  • The clue is 59. Beach bird. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: TERN

    Possible Answer: tern

  • The clue is 60. Carpet store calculation. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: AREA

    Possible Answer: orbit, arena, surface_area, area, sphere, country, region, expanse, field, domain

  • The clue is 64. Sweeping camera movement. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: PAN

    Possible Answer: tear_apart, Pan, genus_Pan, pan, pan_out, trash, goat_god, pan_off, cooking_pan

  • The clue is 65. "Close this window" key. Can you find the Answer?

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

    The answer: ESC

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Saturday, December 20, 2025

NYT Across Crossword December 20, 2025 - Master All 32 Left-to-Right Clues

Across Clues NYT December 20, 2025 - Today's Complete Horizontal Solutions

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 32 Across clues. We have all the horizontal answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Across Clues

NYT Across clues solutions for December 20, 2025
NYT Across Clues - Saturday, December 20, 2025
Across Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date December 20, 2025
Day of Week Saturday
Total Across Clues 32 clues
Direction Horizontal (Left to Right)
Difficulty Challenging

All Across Clues - Complete List

Here are all 32 Across clues for today's puzzle. These go horizontally from left to right.

Complete Across Clues List
Number Clue
1 Across 1. Sampras rival during the 1990s
2 Across 7. Get on board
3 Across 13. Let off steam, perhaps
4 Across 14. Perry Como or Bing Crosby
5 Across 15. Frustrated and making poor decisions, informally
6 Across 16. #1 on Wired magazine's list of the 10 most influential video games of the 2010s
7 Across 17. "Aren't we all hoity-toity?!"
8 Across 19. Generate clippings, say
9 Across 20. First name in hog riding
10 Across 21. Established fact
11 Across 22. Let go of
12 Across 23. Body layer
13 Across 25. Events at which to release one's inner geek
14 Across 27. Makers of frightening but (thankfully) rare marine attacks
15 Across 29. Source of half the world's sugar during the late 1800s
16 Across 30. Higher power?
17 Across 31. They're stoked
18 Across 32. Word with blue or open
19 Across 33. Speak, as thou might
20 Across 34. Kind of beard that follows the jawline
21 Across 36. Dunderheaded
22 Across 40. "You ___?"
23 Across 41. Punted
24 Across 43. Foe of the Iroquois during the Beaver Wars
25 Across 44. Org. that's gone to the dogs?
26 Across 45. [womp, womp]
27 Across 47. Major magazine pieces
28 Across 49. Delicatessen offering
29 Across 50. Loser of the 2025 World Series
30 Across 51. Where to follow local customs, it's said
31 Across 52. Underhanded
32 Across 53. Beach shade

Detailed Hints and Answers for All Across Clues

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

Complete Across Solutions:

1 Across: "1. Sampras rival during the 1990s"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: A____I
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer AGASSI

2 Across: "7. Get on board"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'K'
  • Word pattern: E____K
  • Similar words: ship, enter
  • Opposite of: disembark
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: go on board
  • This is Across clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer EMBARK

3 Across: "13. Let off steam, perhaps"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'V' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: V____D
  • Similar words: vent, air
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: give expression or utterance to
  • This is Across clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer VENTED

4 Across: "14. Perry Como or Bing Crosby"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: C_____R
  • Similar words: balladeer
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a singer of popular ballads
  • This is Across clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer CROONER

5 Across: "15. Frustrated and making poor decisions, informally"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: O____T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 5

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ONTILT

6 Across: "16. #1 on Wired magazine's list of the 10 most influential video games of the 2010s"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: F______E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer FORTNITE

7 Across: "17. "Aren't we all hoity-toity?!""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 11 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: W_________H
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer WELLLADIDAH

8 Across: "19. Generate clippings, say"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'W'
  • Similar words: haymow, mop
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a loft in a barn where hay is stored
  • This is Across clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer MOW

9 Across: "20. First name in hog riding"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer EVEL

10 Across: "21. Established fact"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: G___N
  • Similar words: dedicate, minded
  • Opposite of: starve
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an assumption that is taken for granted
  • This is Across clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer GIVEN

11 Across: "22. Let go of"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: F__E
  • Similar words: fervour, flack
  • Opposite of: hire
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the event of something burning (often destructive)
  • This is Across clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer FIRE

12 Across: "23. Body layer"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'A'
  • Word pattern: D___A
  • Similar words: dermis, corium
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the deep vascular inner layer of the skin
  • This is Across clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer DERMA

13 Across: "25. Events at which to release one's inner geek"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: N_______S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer NERDFESTS

14 Across: "27. Makers of frightening but (thankfully) rare marine attacks"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: O___S
  • Similar words: Orcinus orca, killer
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ORCAS

15 Across: "29. Source of half the world's sugar during the late 1800s"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: B___S
  • Similar words: beetroot, Beta vulgaris
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer BEETS

16 Across: "30. Higher power?"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: S___R
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SOLAR

17 Across: "31. They're stoked"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: C___S
  • Similar words: ember, char
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 17

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer COALS

18 Across: "32. Word with blue or open"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: S___S
  • Similar words: sky, toss
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
  • This is Across clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SKIES

19 Across: "33. Speak, as thou might"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S___T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SAYST

20 Across: "34. Kind of beard that follows the jawline"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 9 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: C_______P
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer CHINSTRAP

21 Across: "36. Dunderheaded"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'K'
  • Word pattern: T___K
  • Similar words: boneheaded, chummy
  • Opposite of: thinly
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the location of something surrounded by other things
  • This is Across clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer THICK

22 Across: "40. "You ___?""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'G'
  • Word pattern: R__G
  • Similar words: ring, phone
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: sound loudly and sonorously
  • This is Across clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer RANG

23 Across: "41. Punted"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: P___D
  • Similar words: punt, pole
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: propel with a pole
  • This is Across clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer POLED

24 Across: "43. Foe of the Iroquois during the Beaver Wars"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: E__E
  • Similar words: Lake Erie
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ERIE

25 Across: "44. Org. that's gone to the dogs?"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'C'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer AKC

26 Across: "45. [womp, womp]"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 11 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: S_________E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 26

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SADTROMBONE

27 Across: "47. Major magazine pieces"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 8 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: F______S
  • Similar words: characteristic, feature article
  • Opposite of: lack
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a prominent attribute or aspect of something
  • This is Across clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer FEATURES

28 Across: "49. Delicatessen offering"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: R____N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer REUBEN

29 Across: "50. Loser of the 2025 World Series"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 7 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: T_____O
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer TORONTO

30 Across: "51. Where to follow local customs, it's said"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: I____E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer INROME

31 Across: "52. Underhanded"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: S____Y
  • Similar words: underhand, underhanded
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: marked by deception
  • This is Across clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SNEAKY

32 Across: "53. Beach shade"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: S____N
  • Similar words: burn, sunburn
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer SUNTAN

Expert Strategies for Solving Across Clues

Master the horizontal clues with these professional tips:

Why Start with Across Clues?

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

Across Clue Patterns to Recognize

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

Time-Saving Across Techniques

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Across Clues

What are Across clues in crossword puzzles?

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

Should I solve Across or Down clues first?

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

How many Across clues are in today's puzzle?

Today's NYT crossword has 32 Across clues.

Are Across clues easier than Down clues?

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

How do Across clues interact with Down clues?

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

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

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Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Today's 5×5 NYT Mini December 03, 2025 - Instant Answers Plus Learning Hints

NYT Mini Crossword Answers Today December 03, 2025 - All 20 Clues Solved & Expert Hints

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

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About Today's Puzzle

NYT Mini Crossword solutions for December 03, 2025
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date December 03, 2025
Grid Size 5 x 5 squares
Total Clues 20 clues
Across Clues 10 clues
Down Clues 10 clues
Average Solve Time Under 1 minute

Today's NYT Mini Crossword Grid Layout

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

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

How to Solve This Puzzle Fast

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

Quick Facts About This Puzzle

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

Across Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from left to right in the puzzle.

Across Clues List
Number Clue
1 Across 64. Language in which "maunga roa" means "long mountain"
2 Across 57. Removes forcibly
3 Across 66. TV's Griffith, Kaufman or Samberg
4 Across 27. College football rival of Michigan, for short
5 Across 40. Remain unresolved
6 Across 38. Linseed oil source
7 Across 47. One of a trio encountered by Ricitos de Oro
8 Across 20. Words after "happily ever after"
9 Across 44. 2008 hit by Katy Perry, per 68-Across
10 Across 14. Plant-based spread

Hints and Answers for Across Clues

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

1 Across: "64. Language in which "maunga roa" means "long mountain""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: M___I

Answer:

Click to reveal MAORI

2 Across: "57. Removes forcibly"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: E____S

Answer:

Click to reveal EJECTS

3 Across: "66. TV's Griffith, Kaufman or Samberg"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ANDY

4 Across: "27. College football rival of Michigan, for short"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'U'
  • This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal OSU

5 Across: "40. Remain unresolved"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: P__D

Answer:

Click to reveal PEND

6 Across: "38. Linseed oil source"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'X'
  • Word pattern: F__X

Answer:

Click to reveal FLAX

7 Across: "47. One of a trio encountered by Ricitos de Oro"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'O'
  • This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal OSO

8 Across: "20. Words after "happily ever after""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: T____D

Answer:

Click to reveal THEEND

9 Across: "44. 2008 hit by Katy Perry, per 68-Across"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 12 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: A__________D

Answer:

Click to reveal AGIRLIKISSED

10 Across: "14. Plant-based spread"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'O'
  • Word pattern: O__O

Answer:

Click to reveal OLEO

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 12. Store with iconic blue totes
2 Down 5. Like Picard vis-à-vis Kirk
3 Down 18. Advice
4 Down 9. Obama-era immigration program, informally
5 Down 13. Like certain thoughts and pockets
6 Down 10. Novelist Patchett
7 Down 30. Superlatively contemptible
8 Down 8. Kind of strategy
9 Down 49. Cold call?
10 Down 7. Jean-Paul Sartre's "___ Chemins de la Liberté"

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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

1 Down: "12. Store with iconic blue totes"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal IKEA

2 Down: "5. Like Picard vis-à-vis Kirk"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: B____R

Answer:

Click to reveal BALDER

3 Down: "18. Advice"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: I___T

Answer:

Click to reveal INPUT

4 Down: "9. Obama-era immigration program, informally"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal DACA

5 Down: "13. Like certain thoughts and pockets"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 4 letters
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: D__P

Answer:

Click to reveal DEEP

6 Down: "10. Novelist Patchett"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'N'
  • This is a short form or acronym

Answer:

Click to reveal ANN

7 Down: "30. Superlatively contemptible"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 6 letters
  • It starts with 'V' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: V____T

Answer:

Click to reveal VILEST

8 Down: "8. Kind of strategy"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal EXIT

9 Down: "49. Cold call?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal ACHOO

10 Down: "7. Jean-Paul Sartre's "___ Chemins de la Liberté""

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'S'
  • Another word like this: LE

Answer:

Click to reveal LES

How to Solve the NYT Mini Crossword Faster

Here are the best tips from expert solvers:

Step-by-Step Strategy

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

Letter Tips That Really Help

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

Time Goals to Aim For

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

Puzzle Numbers and Facts

Today's Puzzle by the Numbers
Total Clues: 20 clues to solve
Grid Size: 5 boxes across, 5 boxes down
Total Squares: 25 squares to fill
Average Time: Most people solve in 1 minute 10 seconds
Difficulty: A bit tricky

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Common Questions About NYT Mini Crossword

When can I play the NYT Mini?

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

How fast should I be able to solve it?

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

Do I need to pay to play?

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

What makes a good Mini solver?

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

Are the puzzles harder on certain days?

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

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

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