NYT Across Today November 15, 2025: Complete Horizontal Clues Walkthrough
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
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | November 15, 2025 |
| Day of Week | Saturday |
| Total Across Clues | 35 clues |
| Direction | Horizontal (Left to Right) |
| Difficulty | Tricky |
All Across Clues - Complete List
Here are all 35 Across clues for today's puzzle. These go horizontally from left to right.
| Number | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1 Across | 1. Unable to move while holding a sleeping baby, in slang |
| 2 Across | 11. Branded T-shirts, pens, phone chargers, etc. |
| 3 Across | 15. Many a role for Keanu Reeves or Bruce Willis |
| 4 Across | 16. Something you should avoid |
| 5 Across | 17. Production company behind TV's "Grey's Anatomy," named for its founder |
| 6 Across | 18. Not had by |
| 7 Across | 19. Assists after a breakdown |
| 8 Across | 20. It's used for hair therapy |
| 9 Across | 22. Racket |
| 10 Across | 23. That way |
| 11 Across | 24. Subject of "the talk" |
| 12 Across | 25. Swear off, with "of" |
| 13 Across | 27. Offering on a sushi menu |
| 14 Across | 28. How one might react during a scary movie |
| 15 Across | 30. Win dough? |
| 16 Across | 34. "No duh!," in modern lingo |
| 17 Across | 35. Kidney-related |
| 18 Across | 36. ___ Trung Thu, harvest festival in Southeast Asia |
| 19 Across | 37. Chick of jazz |
| 20 Across | 38. Gem with a "black" variety |
| 21 Across | 39. "One …" |
| 22 Across | 41. Game show figure |
| 23 Across | 43. Twist targets, informally |
| 24 Across | 44. Currency of Qatar |
| 25 Across | 45. Sail on the front of a foremast |
| 26 Across | 46. Trophy |
| 27 Across | 49. Fantasy monster whose name is an anagram of another fantasy monster |
| 28 Across | 50. Westminster Abbey has one named after King Henry VII |
| 29 Across | 53. ___ platter |
| 30 Across | 54. Fine |
| 31 Across | 56. Bad way to be caught |
| 32 Across | 58. Source of umami in Japanese cuisine |
| 33 Across | 59. Boisterously joyful |
| 34 Across | 60. Pot filler |
| 35 Across | 61. "Darn tootin'!" |
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:
- November 20 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- November 25 2020 NYT Clues Solutions
- October 30 2019 NYT Clues Solutions
- December 29 2021 NYT Clues Solutions
Complete Across Solutions:
1 Across: "1. Unable to move while holding a sleeping baby, in slang"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 10 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: N________D
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 1
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
NAPTRAPPED
2 Across: "11. Branded T-shirts, pens, phone chargers, etc."
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: S__G
- Similar words: droop, booty
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: valuable goods
- This is Across clue number 2
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
SWAG
3 Across: "15. Many a role for Keanu Reeves or Bruce Willis"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 10 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: A________O
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 3
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
ACTIONHERO
4 Across: "16. Something you should avoid"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'N' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: N__O
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 4
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
NONO
5 Across: "17. Production company behind TV's "Grey's Anatomy," named for its founder"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 10 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: S________D
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 5
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
SHONDALAND
6 Across: "18. Not had by"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: O__O
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 6
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
ONTO
7 Across: "19. Assists after a breakdown"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: T__S
- Similar words: towage, tow
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 7
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
TOWS
8 Across: "20. It's used for hair therapy"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 6 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'H' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: H____L
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 8
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
HOTOIL
9 Across: "22. Racket"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 3 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'D' and ends with 'N'
- Similar words: rumpus, cacophony
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a loud harsh or strident noise
- This is Across clue number 9
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
DIN
10 Across: "23. That way"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 3 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'N'
- Similar words: yonder
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: distant but within sight (`yon' is dialectal)
- This is Across clue number 10
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
YON
11 Across: "24. Subject of "the talk""
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 3 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'X'
- Similar words: sexual practice, sexual urge
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: activities associated with sexual intercourse
- This is Across clue number 11
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
SEX
12 Across: "25. Swear off, with "of""
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 6 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: R____T
- Similar words: rue, atone
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: turn away from sin or do penitence
- This is Across clue number 12
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
REPENT
13 Across: "27. Offering on a sushi menu"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 3 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'I'
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 13
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
AHI
14 Across: "28. How one might react during a scary movie"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 8 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'I' and ends with 'R'
- Word pattern: I______R
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 14
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
INTERROR
15 Across: "30. Win dough?"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 10 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: P________Y
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 15
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
PRIZEMONEY
16 Across: "34. "No duh!," in modern lingo"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'I'
- Word pattern: O__I
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 16
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
OBVI
17 Across: "35. Kidney-related"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 5 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: R___L
- Similar words: nephritic
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: of or relating to the kidneys
- This is Across clue number 17
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
RENAL
18 Across: "36. ___ Trung Thu, harvest festival in Southeast Asia"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 3 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 18
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
TET
19 Across: "37. Chick of jazz"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 5 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'A'
- Word pattern: C___A
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 19
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
COREA
20 Across: "38. Gem with a "black" variety"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: O__L
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 20
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
OPAL
21 Across: "39. "One …""
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 10 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: F________L
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 21
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
FIRSTOFALL
22 Across: "41. Game show figure"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 8 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'T'
- Word pattern: P______T
- Similar words: panellist
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a member of a panel
- This is Across clue number 22
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
PANELIST
23 Across: "43. Twist targets, informally"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 3 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'A' and ends with 'S'
- Similar words: abdominal, BA
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 23
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
ABS
24 Across: "44. Currency of Qatar"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 6 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'S'
- Word pattern: R____S
- Similar words: Qatari riyal, riyal
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: the basic unit of money in Saudi Arabia
- This is Across clue number 24
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
RIYALS
25 Across: "45. Sail on the front of a foremast"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 3 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'J' and ends with 'B'
- Similar words: balk, gybe
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 25
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
JIB
26 Across: "46. Trophy"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 3 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'P'
- Similar words: cupful, loving cup
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 26
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
CUP
27 Across: "49. Fantasy monster whose name is an anagram of another fantasy monster"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 3 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'C'
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 27
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
ORC
28 Across: "50. Westminster Abbey has one named after King Henry VII"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 6 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'C' and ends with 'L'
- Word pattern: C____L
- Similar words: chapel service
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: a place of worship that has its own altar
- This is Across clue number 28
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
CHAPEL
29 Across: "53. ___ platter"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'P' and ends with 'U'
- Word pattern: P__U
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 29
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
PUPU
30 Across: "54. Fine"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'O' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: O__Y
- Similar words: all right, fine
- Opposite of: disapprove
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: an endorsement
- This is Across clue number 30
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
OKAY
31 Across: "56. Bad way to be caught"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 10 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'F' and ends with 'D'
- Word pattern: F________D
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 31
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
FLATFOOTED
32 Across: "58. Source of umami in Japanese cuisine"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'M' and ends with 'O'
- Word pattern: M__O
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 32
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
MISO
33 Across: "59. Boisterously joyful"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 10 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'R' and ends with 'G'
- Word pattern: R________G
- Similar words: cavort, frolicky
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: play boisterously
- This is Across clue number 33
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
ROLLICKING
34 Across: "60. Pot filler"
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 4 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'S' and ends with 'W'
- Word pattern: S__W
- Similar words: grizzle, brood
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- Definition: agitation resulting from active worry
- This is Across clue number 34
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
STEW
35 Across: "61. "Darn tootin'!""
Helpful hints for this Across clue:
- This word has 10 letters going left to right
- It starts with 'Y' and ends with 'Y'
- Word pattern: Y________Y
- This is an abbreviation or acronym
- This is Across clue number 35
Answer: Click to reveal the Across answer
YESINDEEDY
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
- Fill-in-the-blank clues: These are usually the easiest Across entries
- Common phrases: Many idioms run horizontally
- Abbreviations: Look for clues with "Abbr." or shortened forms
- Plural indicators: Words ending in 'S' are common in Across
- 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.
