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Saturday, September 13, 2025

NYT Down Clues - September 13, 2025 - All Vertical Solutions

NYT Vertical Clues September 13, 2025 - All 38 Down Solutions with Detailed Hints

Welcome to today's complete NYT Down clues guide for September 13, 2025. We have all 38 vertical clues solved with detailed hints and explanations. Down clues run from top to bottom in the crossword grid.

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Down Clues - 38 Total Vertical Clues

Here are all the Down clues for today's NYT crossword puzzle. These clues run vertically from top to bottom in the grid.

Number Clue
1D Hollow, of a sort
2D Actor Kieran of "Succession"
3D Found darling
4D South Asian crepes
5D What are ahead of their times?
6D Prefix with point
7D Much of a comet, typically
8D The solution referred to in Sherlock Holmes's "seven-per-cent solution"
9D You and me both!
10D Stops lying, say
11D Jet-black stone
12D Much of Jupiter
13D Vegetable also called a Swedish turnip
14D DNA compound whose name includes the letters D, N and A
15D Pink-flowered tree
22D Basketball Hall-of-Famer Baylor
23D Who you would be in France?
24D Watermelon detritus
26D Fine
27D Out of it
28D Octet on a chessboard
29D Instant ___
30D Former Australian prime minister Malcolm
31D Home to the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden, in brief
32D "What's the alternative?"
33D Like about 4% of the citizens of Kansas
34D Soft, yellow fruit
35D Salsas, e.g.
36D "No acting up!"
37D Like paper napkins
38D Beer alternative to a 44-Across
40D Tilt
41D ___ test (home inspection component)
43D Yours, in Tours
44D Whose business is just around the block?
46D Chemistry class unit: Abbr.
47D "___ Beso"
48D Unprocessed

Complete Down Solutions with Hints

Below are all the answers for today's Down clues, along with helpful hints to understand each solution better.

1 Down: Hollow, of a sort

Answer: ALCOVE

  • Could mean: a small recess opening off a larger room
  • Similar to: bay

2 Down: Actor Kieran of "Succession"

Answer: CULKIN

  • Think about words related to culkin

3 Down: Found darling

Answer: ADORED

  • Could mean: love intensely
  • Similar to: adore
  • Example: he just adored his wife

4 Down: South Asian crepes

Answer: DOSAS

  • Think about words related to dosas

5 Down: What are ahead of their times?

Answer: EVES

  • Could mean: (Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
  • Similar to: Eve
  • Could mean: the day before

6 Down: Prefix with point

Answer: MID

  • Could mean: used in combination to denote the middle
  • Example: midmorning

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7 Down: Much of a comet, typically

Answer: ICE

  • Could mean: water frozen in the solid state
  • Similar to: water ice
  • Example: Americans like ice in their drinks

8 Down: The solution referred to in Sherlock Holmes's "seven-per-cent solution"

Answer: COCAINE

  • Could mean: a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive
  • Similar to: cocain

9 Down: You and me both!

Answer: PEOPLE

  • Could mean: (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
  • Example: old people
  • Could mean: the body of citizens of a state or country

10 Down: Stops lying, say

Answer: RISES

  • Could mean: a growth in strength or number or importance
  • Similar to: rise
  • Could mean: the act of changing location in an upward direction

11 Down: Jet-black stone

Answer: ONYX

  • Could mean: a chalcedony with alternating black and white bands; used in making cameos

12 Down: Much of Jupiter

Answer: GAS

  • Could mean: the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container
  • Similar to: gaseous state
  • Could mean: a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely

13 Down: Vegetable also called a Swedish turnip

Answer: RUTABAGA

  • Could mean: the large yellow root of a rutabaga plant used as food
  • Similar to: swede
  • Similar to: swedish turnip

14 Down: DNA compound whose name includes the letters D, N and A

Answer: ADENINE

  • Could mean: (biochemistry) purine base found in DNA and RNA; pairs with thymine in DNA and with uracil in RNA
  • Similar to: A

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15 Down: Pink-flowered tree

Answer: MIMOSA

  • Could mean: evergreen Australasian tree having white or silvery bark and young leaves and yellow flowers
  • Similar to: silver wattle
  • Similar to: Acacia dealbata

22 Down: Basketball Hall-of-Famer Baylor

Answer: ELGIN

  • Think about words related to elgin

23 Down: Who you would be in France?

Answer: VOUS

  • Think about words related to vous

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24 Down: Watermelon detritus

Answer: RINDS

  • Could mean: the natural outer covering of food (usually removed before eating)
  • Similar to: rind

26 Down: Fine

Answer: AOKAY

  • Think about words related to aokay

27 Down: Out of it

Answer: DAZED

  • Could mean: to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light
  • Similar to: dazzle
  • Similar to: bedazzle

28 Down: Octet on a chessboard

Answer: RANKS

  • Could mean: a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
  • Similar to: rank
  • Example: the entrance was guarded by ranks of policemen

29 Down: Instant ___

Answer: RAMEN

  • Think about words related to ramen

30 Down: Former Australian prime minister Malcolm

Answer: TURNBULL

  • Think about words related to turnbull

31 Down: Home to the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Sculpture Garden, in brief

Answer: MOMA

  • Think about words related to moma

32 Down: "What's the alternative?"

Answer: HOWELSE

  • Think about words related to howelse

33 Down: Like about 4% of the citizens of Kansas

Answer: TOPEKAN

  • Think about words related to topekan

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34 Down: Soft, yellow fruit

Answer: PAWPAW

  • Could mean: tropical American shrub or small tree having huge deeply palmately cleft leaves and large oblong yellow fruit
  • Similar to: papaya
  • Similar to: papaia

35 Down: Salsas, e.g.

Answer: DANCES

  • Could mean: an artistic form of nonverbal communication
  • Similar to: dance
  • Could mean: a party of people assembled for dancing

36 Down: "No acting up!"

Answer: BEGOOD

  • Think about words related to begood

37 Down: Like paper napkins

Answer: ONEUSE

  • Think about words related to oneuse

38 Down: Beer alternative to a 44-Across

Answer: PORTER

  • Could mean: a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
  • Could mean: someone who guards an entrance
  • Similar to: doorkeeper

40 Down: Tilt

Answer: JOUST

  • Could mean: a combat between two mounted knights tilting against each other with blunted lances
  • Similar to: tilt
  • Could mean: joust against somebody in a tournament by fighting on horseback

41 Down: ___ test (home inspection component)

Answer: RADON

  • Could mean: a radioactive gaseous element formed by the disintegration of radium; the heaviest of the inert gasses; occurs naturally (especially in areas over granite) and is considered a hazard to health
  • Similar to: Rn
  • Similar to: atomic number 86

43 Down: Yours, in Tours

Answer: ATOI

  • Think about words related to atoi

44 Down: Whose business is just around the block?

Answer: LEGO

  • Could mean: (trademark) a child's plastic construction set for making mechanical models
  • Similar to: Lego set

46 Down: Chemistry class unit: Abbr.

Answer: MOL

  • Could mean: the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
  • Similar to: gram molecule
  • Similar to: mole

Find more clues like this in our crossword collection.

47 Down: "___ Beso"

Answer: ESO

  • Think about words related to eso

48 Down: Unprocessed

Answer: RAW

  • Could mean: informal terms for nakedness
  • Similar to: altogether
  • Similar to: birthday suit

Tips for Solving Down Clues

  1. Start with shorter words: 3-letter and 4-letter Down clues are often easier to solve first
  2. Use crossing letters: Down clues intersect with Across clues, giving you helpful letters
  3. Look for patterns: Common endings like -ING, -ED, or -ER can help with vertical words
  4. Consider word breaks: Vertical phrases might break naturally at certain points
  5. Check theme connections: Down clues often relate to the puzzle's overall theme

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Today's Down Clues Statistics

  • Total Down clues: 38
  • Puzzle date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
  • Difficulty: Standard NYT level
  • Grid orientation: Vertical (top to bottom)

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About Today's Down Clues

NYT Down clues solutions for September 13, 2025
Today's NYT Down Clues - All 38 Vertical Solutions

This complete guide to NYT Down clues for September 13, 2025 includes all 38 vertical answers. Down clues are an essential part of the crossword grid, running from top to bottom and intersecting with Across clues to create the complete puzzle solution.

Remember, solving Down clues becomes easier when you work them together with Across clues, as the intersecting letters provide valuable hints for both directions.

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Friday, July 19, 2024

June 02, 2024 NYT Clues Answers

NYT Crossword and Answers - June 02, 2024

Welcome to NYT Puzzle and answers. The New York Times Crossword is a most popular puzzles. Here are the clues and answers for today puzzle:

Across:

  • 1. One way to order coffee: BLACK
  • 6. Nike competitor: ASICS
  • 11. Supporting character in costume?: MASCOT
  • 17. Relieves: SOOTHES
  • 19. Kiwi or cassowary: RATITE
  • 21. VCR medium: TVTAPE
  • 22. "RUFFALO" and "TWAIN"?: QUOTATIONMARKS
  • 24. Make comfier over time, as clothes: WEARIN
  • 25. Receptacle for remains: URN
  • 26. Meat-and-pastry dish: POTPIE
  • 27. Attempt to pull apart: RIPAT
  • 29. Number that looks like 16-Down in binary code: TWO
  • 30. Not eliminated yet: INIT
  • 32. Support for a swing: TEE
  • 33. HARLO and SMAR?: CUTOFFJEANS
  • 36. Drinker's structure made from stacked cans: BEERAMID
  • 39. Famed San Francisco theater, with "the": CASTRO
  • 40. Like loose gemstones: UNSET
  • 41. "Sign me up!": IMIN
  • 42. "___ All That," 2021 rom-com remake: HES
  • 43. Rip-offs at the movies: STUBS
  • 45. Norse goddess of death: HEL
  • 46. LORD and KEMP?: JUMPINGJACKS
  • 51. Camera type, for short: SLR
  • 52. Only: MERE
  • 53. Flavoring for ouzo or sambuca: ANISE
  • 54. Stops: DESISTS
  • 56. Words of decree: ITISSO
  • 58. ___ check: MIC
  • 59. Diego Rivera's "The Allegory of California," for one: MURAL
  • 60. Metal coatings: PATINAS
  • 63. *O'NEIL* and *ROGERS*?: STARBUCKS
  • 66. CEEEEENA and LENNNNNON?: LONGJOHNS
  • 70. Cutting tool with a reinforced spine: BACKSAW
  • 72. ___ fritas (Cuban French fries): PAPAS
  • 73. Cry of surprise upon discovering the culprit: YOU
  • 74. Sole survivor in "Reservoir Dogs": MRPINK
  • 77. Reply to a doubter: YESIDID
  • 79. Baseball award given to Shohei Ohtani in '23: ALMVP
  • 81. Votes of confidence: YEAS
  • 82. Place for a stirrup: EAR
  • 85. WILDERODDENBERRY?: SPLICEDGENES
  • 87. Standard to exceed, metaphorically: BAR
  • 88. Like security systems: ARMED
  • 90. Solar wind particle: ION
  • 91. Glow: AURA
  • 92. Go with the flow: ADAPT
  • 94. Part of a flight in which seatbelts must be worn: ASCENT
  • 96. Portrayer of the show creator in "The Truman Show": EDHARRIS
  • 100. S-O-L-O and L-A-N-G-E?: DASHEDHOPES
  • 102. "Pshaw!": BAH
  • 103. "Great" child detective: NATE
  • 104. When repeated, nickname for Time's 2023 Person of the Year: TAY
  • 105. Younger Jetson kid: ELROY
  • 106. Have the nerve: DARETO
  • 109. Moo goo ___ pan: GAI
  • 110. "Got it now": AHISEE
  • 112. RU$$ELL and BLA$$?: TWODOLLARBILLS
  • 115. ___-than-thou: HOLIER
  • 116. Peaceful: SERENE
  • 117. Set one's sights: TOOKAIM
  • 118. Something found beneath an arch: INSOLE
  • 119. Leaders of the fam, with "the": RENTS
  • 120. "Lovergirl" singer Marie: TEENA

Down:

  • 1. Title spy in a Robert Ludlum series: BOURNE
  • 2. Canadian dollar coin: LOONIE
  • 3. QB stat: Abbr.: ATT
  • 4. Cause to crack: CHAP
  • 5. High-fat weight-loss diet, for short: KETO
  • 6. Golfer Palmer, familiarly: ARNIE
  • 7. "Ditto!": SAME
  • 8. Give ___ go: ITA
  • 9. Wispy cloud: CIRRUS
  • 10. Half of a Caribbean nation: STKITTS
  • 11. Workweek inits.: MTWTF
  • 12. Roman farewell: AVE
  • 13. The "S" of New York City's SIR train line: STATEN
  • 14. Auto refreshes?: CARWASHES
  • 15. Classic novel set in rural Nebraska: OPIONEERS
  • 16. See 29-Across: TEN
  • 17. Kind of kick in football: SQUIB
  • 18. Easy mark: SITTINGDUCK
  • 20. Gamers' games: ESPORTS
  • 23. Subjective piece: OPED
  • 28. Run ___ of: AFOUL
  • 31. Strong poker holding, informally: TRIPS
  • 33. Wine vessels: CASKS
  • 34. Thin sauce: JUS
  • 35. Pope who met with Attila the Hun: STLEO
  • 37. French female friend: AMIE
  • 38. Max's counterpart: MIN
  • 39. Looney Tunes turtle: CECIL
  • 42. Gets to vote: HASASAY
  • 44. Takes along: BRINGS
  • 46. Sticky situations: JAMS
  • 47. Mole or mile: UNIT
  • 48. Glam rock?: MICA
  • 49. Preserves in slices, as meat: JERKS
  • 50. Big name in motor oil: STP
  • 52. Soybean product: MISO
  • 55. First sultan of both Syria and Egypt: SALADIN
  • 57. Cap worn by dervishes: TAJ
  • 59. Person cleaning a horse's stable: MUCKER
  • 61. The weather is a classically bland one: TOPIC
  • 62. Neck and neck: INADEADHEAT
  • 64. Certain baseball stats: RBIS
  • 65. Severe social media punishment: BAN
  • 67. Music for the masses?: HYMN
  • 68. Nine, in Italian: NOVE
  • 69. Has dinner: SUPS
  • 71. Anderson who directed "Asteroid City": WES
  • 72. One in plane clothes: PILOT
  • 74. "That's on me": MYBAD
  • 75. Novel fund-raising idea?: READATHON
  • 76. Glides over the coast, say: PARASAILS
  • 78. Favorably interprets: SPINS
  • 79. Tourist destination in northern India: AGRA
  • 80. Pick up: LEARN
  • 83. Titular character in a Menotti opera: AMAHL
  • 84. Some vacation destinations: RESORTS
  • 86. "Obviously": DUH
  • 88. Did a great job on, in modern slang: ATE
  • 89. What's generated by solar panels: DCPOWER
  • 93. Rehab therapy, informally: PHYSIO
  • 95. Friend of Winnie-the-Pooh: EEYORE
  • 96. Rap's ___ Sweatshirt: EARL
  • 97. Sleeve style with slanted seams: RAGLAN
  • 98. Padova's home: ITALIA
  • 99. Not-so-good vibration?: SEISM
  • 101. Big name in tractors: DEERE
  • 102. Farmers' rolls: BALES
  • 106. "I forbid it": DONT
  • 107. Leisurely gait: TROT
  • 108. Instrument with a vowel-heavy name: OBOE
  • 110. Tuna type: AHI
  • 111. Fish often served with kabayaki sauce: EEL
  • 113. Cubs' home: DEN
  • 114. Nickname for Isaac: IKE

Friday, April 17, 2026

NYT Mini Puzzle Trivia Week 3 April 17, 2026 - Solved

Quick NYT Mini Crossword April 17, 2026 (Trivia Week 3) - Solutions

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 April 17, 2026
NYT Mini Crossword Grid - Friday, April 17, 2026
Puzzle Statistics
Detail Information
Date April 17, 2026
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 Trivia Week {week_num} 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 5. Make an all-out effort
2 Across 61. Chewy Japanese noodle
3 Across 1. 12-12, say
4 Across 26. Multitude
5 Across 51. Negative Nancy or Debbie Downer
6 Across 62. "___ supuesto!" ("Of course!," in Spanish)
7 Across 20. Settle a bill
8 Across 18. Get to the point?
9 Across 10. 50, on a table
10 Across 44. Voting, e.g.

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: "5. Make an all-out effort"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 5 letters
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'G'
  • Word pattern: G___G

Answer:

Click to reveal GOBIG


2 Across: "61. Chewy Japanese noodle"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal UDON


3 Across: "1. 12-12, say"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal TIED


4 Across: "26. Multitude"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal HOST


5 Across: "51. Negative Nancy or Debbie Downer"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 8 letters
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: N______R

Answer:

Click to reveal NAYSAYER


6 Across: "62. "___ supuesto!" ("Of course!," in Spanish)"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal POR


7 Across: "20. Settle a bill"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 8 letters
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'P'
  • Word pattern: S______P

Answer:

Click to reveal SQUAREUP


8 Across: "18. Get to the point?"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal TAPER


9 Across: "10. 50, on a table"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'N'
  • Another word like this: tin can

Answer:

Click to reveal TIN


10 Across: "44. Voting, e.g."

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 9 letters
  • It starts with 'C' and ends with 'Y'
  • Word pattern: C_______Y

Answer:

Click to reveal CIVICDUTY

Down Clues - 10 Total

These clues go from top to bottom in the puzzle.

Down Clues List
Number Clue
1 Down 43. Big fight
2 Down 38. Opium product used by Anna Karenina and Victor Frankenstein
3 Down 32. BlackBerrys, e.g., for short
4 Down 25. Discussion guider
5 Down 53. Mythical lover
6 Down 31. Bend it like Beckham!
7 Down 12. Safety devices for trapeze artists
8 Down 37. 1/86,400 of a day: Abbr.
9 Down 34. Seriously, in modern slang
10 Down 50. Sacrifice in some chess gambits

Hints and Answers for Down Clues

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


1 Down: "43. Big fight"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 3 letters
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'W'
  • Another word like this: run-in

Answer:

Click to reveal ROW


2 Down: "38. Opium product used by Anna Karenina and Victor Frankenstein"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 8 letters
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'M'
  • Word pattern: L______M

Answer:

Click to reveal LAUDANUM


3 Down: "32. BlackBerrys, e.g., for short"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal PDAS


4 Down: "25. Discussion guider"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal FACILITATOR


5 Down: "53. Mythical lover"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal EROS


6 Down: "31. Bend it like Beckham!"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal KNEE


7 Down: "12. Safety devices for trapeze artists"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal NETS


8 Down: "37. 1/86,400 of a day: Abbr."

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal SEC


9 Down: "34. Seriously, in modern slang"

Helpful hints:

  • This word has 7 letters
  • It starts with 'D' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: D_____S

Answer:

Click to reveal DEADASS


10 Down: "50. Sacrifice in some chess gambits"

Helpful hints:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal PAWN

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: Easy

Common Questions About Trivia Week 3

When can I play the Trivia Week 3 Mini?

The Trivia Week 3 puzzle is available at 10 PM Eastern Time the night before.

How fast should I be able to solve Trivia Week 3?

Most people solve the Trivia Week 3 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 Trivia Week 3?

No! The Trivia Week 3 NYT Mini is completely free. You don't need a subscription like the big crossword.

What makes a good Trivia Week 3 solver?

Good Trivia Week 3 solvers know common short words, can spot wordplay quickly, and use crossing letters well. Practice helps a lot!

Are the puzzles harder during Trivia Week 3?

Trivia Week 3 puzzles can vary in difficulty. Saturdays are often the hardest, while Mondays are the easiest.


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Last Updated: April 17, 2026 at 05:38 AM

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Friday, September 19, 2025

NYT Across Crossword September 19, 2025 - Master All 35 Left-to-Right Clues

NYT Crossword Across September 19, 2025: All 35 Horizontal Answers & Strategic Tips

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 35 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 September 19, 2025
NYT Across Clues - Friday, September 19, 2025
Across Clues Statistics
Detail Information
Date September 19, 2025
Day of Week Friday
Total Across Clues 35 clues
Direction Horizontal (Left to Right)
Difficulty Challenging

All Across Clues - Complete List

Here are all 35 Across clues for today's puzzle. These go horizontally from left to right.

Complete Across Clues List
Number Clue
1 Across 1. Take over
2 Across 6. Engage in magniloquence
3 Across 10. A double might get you some, for short
4 Across 14. Fly me to the moon!
5 Across 16. Actress Chaplin
6 Across 17. Ancient creepy-crawlies
7 Across 18. It "smiles on the frowning night," in "Romeo and Juliet"
8 Across 19. ___ milk
9 Across 20. ___ Seymour, third wife of King Henry VIII
10 Across 21. Added (on)
11 Across 23. One of four for a bat or a cat
12 Across 24. "Moulin Rouge" co-star, 1952
13 Across 25. Not with it
14 Across 30. With (it)
15 Across 31. In tandem
16 Across 32. Way out in space
17 Across 34. Biker role in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show"
18 Across 36. Pull-up target, for short
19 Across 37. Let it all out, in a way
20 Across 39. Nutmeg-flavored quaff, informally
21 Across 40. Ribbed silk material
22 Across 43. The "A" in STEAM
23 Across 44. "I, personally, wouldn't boast about that"
24 Across 47. Bring the receipts for, as they say
25 Across 48. Figs. on a 4-point scale
26 Across 49. Tennis star Stephens who won the 2017 U.S. Open
27 Across 51. Berth place
28 Across 52. A.L. East team, on scoreboards
29 Across 55. Car whose name means "listen" in Latin
30 Across 56. Ordered clubs, for example
31 Across 59. Quickly assembles, with "up"
32 Across 60. Frees
33 Across 61. "Gotcha"
34 Across 62. Editor's marking
35 Across 63. According to experiments, they can't "sleep" in space

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. Take over"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: A___T
  • Similar words: assume, take up
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: choose and follow; as of theories
  • This is Across clue number 1

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ADOPT


2 Across: "6. Engage in magniloquence"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'G'
  • Word pattern: B__G
  • Similar words: vaunt, swash
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: an instance of boastful talk
  • This is Across clue number 2

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer BRAG


3 Across: "10. A double might get you some, for short"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: R__S
  • Similar words: run batted in, rbi
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a run that is the result of the batter's performance
  • This is Across clue number 3

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer RBIS


4 Across: "14. Fly me to the moon!"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 10 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: L________E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 4

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer LUNARPROBE


5 Across: "16. Actress Chaplin"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer OONA


6 Across: "17. Ancient creepy-crawlies"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 10 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: T________S
  • Similar words: trilobite
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 6

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer TRILOBITES


7 Across: "18. It "smiles on the frowning night," in "Romeo and Juliet""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'M' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: M__N
  • Similar words: forenoon, morning
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: the time period between dawn and noon
  • This is Across clue number 7

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer MORN


8 Across: "19. ___ milk"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'O' and ends with 'T'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 8

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer OAT


9 Across: "20. ___ Seymour, third wife of King Henry VIII"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer JANE


10 Across: "21. Added (on)"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: T____D
  • Similar words: put together, alternate
  • Opposite of: disassemble
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: fasten with tacks
  • This is Across clue number 10

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer TACKED


11 Across: "23. One of four for a bat or a cat"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'G'
  • Word pattern: F__G
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon
  • This is Across clue number 11

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer FANG


12 Across: "24. "Moulin Rouge" co-star, 1952"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: G___R
  • Similar words: Dennis Gabor
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 12

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer GABOR


13 Across: "25. Not with it"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 14 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: B____________S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 13

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer BEHINDTHETIMES


14 Across: "30. With (it)"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'I' and ends with 'N'
  • Word pattern: I__N
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 14

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer INON


15 Across: "31. In tandem"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'J' and ends with 'D'
  • Word pattern: J____D
  • Similar words: get together, unite
  • Opposite of: disjoin
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: become part of; become a member of a group or organization
  • This is Across clue number 15

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer JOINED


16 Across: "32. Way out in space"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'D'
  • Similar words: cod, seedcase
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 16

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer POD


17 Across: "34. Biker role in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

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

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer EDDIE


18 Across: "36. Pull-up target, for short"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'L' and ends with 'T'
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a broad flat muscle on either side of the back
  • This is Across clue number 18

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer LAT


19 Across: "37. Let it all out, in a way"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: E___E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: give expression or emotion to
  • This is Across clue number 19

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer EMOTE


20 Across: "39. Nutmeg-flavored quaff, informally"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'N' and ends with 'G'
  • Similar words: peg
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
  • This is Across clue number 20

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer NOG


21 Across: "40. Ribbed silk material"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'F' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: F____E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: a ribbed woven fabric of silk or rayon or cotton
  • This is Across clue number 21

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer FAILLE


22 Across: "43. The "A" in STEAM"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: A__S
  • Similar words: artistry, humanities
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 22

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ARTS


23 Across: "44. "I, personally, wouldn't boast about that""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 14 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'W' and ends with 'K'
  • Word pattern: W____________K
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 23

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer WEIRDFLEXBUTOK


24 Across: "47. Bring the receipts for, as they say"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: P___E
  • Similar words: rise, show
  • Opposite of: disprove
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: be shown or be found to be
  • This is Across clue number 24

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer PROVE


25 Across: "48. Figs. on a 4-point scale"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'G' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: G__S
  • Similar words: GPA
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 25

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer GPAS


26 Across: "49. Tennis star Stephens who won the 2017 U.S. Open"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 6 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 SLOANE


27 Across: "51. Berth place"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'P' and ends with 'R'
  • Word pattern: P__R
  • Similar words: dock, wharfage
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 27

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer PIER


28 Across: "52. A.L. East team, on scoreboards"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 3 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'B' and ends with 'S'
  • Similar words: genus Bos
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 28

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer BOS


29 Across: "55. Car whose name means "listen" in Latin"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'A' and ends with 'I'
  • Word pattern: A__I
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 29

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer AUDI


30 Across: "56. Ordered clubs, for example"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 10 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'H'
  • Word pattern: R________H
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 30

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ROYALFLUSH


31 Across: "59. Quickly assembles, with "up""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: R__S
  • Similar words: equipage, swindle
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 31

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer RIGS


32 Across: "60. Frees"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 10 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'T' and ends with 'E'
  • Word pattern: T________E
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 32

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer TURNSLOOSE


33 Across: "61. "Gotcha""

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 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 33

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer ISEE


34 Across: "62. Editor's marking"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 4 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
  • Word pattern: S__T
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • Definition: printing: cancel
  • This is Across clue number 34

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer STET


35 Across: "63. According to experiments, they can't "sleep" in space"

Helpful hints for this Across clue:

  • This word has 5 letters going left to right
  • It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'S'
  • Word pattern: Y___S
  • This is an abbreviation or acronym
  • This is Across clue number 35

Answer:

Click to reveal the Across answer YOYOS

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 35 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.


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Last Updated: September 19, 2025 at 04:41 AM

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