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Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Today's Down Crossword NYT December 02, 2025 - Every Vertical Solution Explained

NYT Down Today December 02, 2025: Complete Vertical Clues Walkthrough

Quick Summary: Today's NYT Crossword has 38 Down clues. We have all the vertical answers plus helpful hints to make solving easier!

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About Today's Down Clues

NYT Down clues solutions for December 02, 2025 — NYT Down Clues - Tuesday, December 02, 2025

Down Clues Statistics
Detail	Information
Date	December 02, 2025
Day of Week	Tuesday
Total Down Clues	38 clues
Direction	Vertical (Top to Bottom)
Difficulty	Challenging

All Down Clues - Complete List

Here are all 38 Down clues for today's puzzle. These go vertically from top to bottom.

Complete Down Clues List
Number	Clue
1 Down	1. Nicki ___, "Starships" rapper
2 Down	2. Gas brand owned by BP
3 Down	3. Dessert item usually eaten moments after it's made
4 Down	4. Criticize unfairly
5 Down	5. 1960s antiwar grp.
6 Down	6. Hospital staffer, for short
7 Down	7. With 43-Down, seeking funding from investors ... or what you're doing in 4-, 9-, 15- and 38-Down?
8 Down	8. Suffix with Manhattan or Brooklyn
9 Down	9. Brought up the rear
10 Down	10. Prefix that's bigger than kilo-
11 Down	11. Bible figures invoked by O. Henry
12 Down	12. Love of Spanish?
13 Down	15. Grey Goose competitor
14 Down	20. Chicago-to-Indianapolis dir.
15 Down	22. Hairball hacker
16 Down	24. Subject of the Tenth Commandment
17 Down	28. Bit in a friendship bracelet
18 Down	29. Many a Mideast native
19 Down	30. 1970s sitcom title character who "can turn the world on with her smile"
20 Down	31. Superiors to cpls.
21 Down	32. Oaf
22 Down	33. What spicy food has
23 Down	34. Lay eyes on
24 Down	35. Clearasil target
25 Down	38. "Huh, better than I expected"
26 Down	40. Ring of light
27 Down	43. See 7-Down
28 Down	46. Top of the hour?
29 Down	47. Electric guitarist's accessory
30 Down	50. Communication system for almost two billion people
31 Down	51. Belief system for almost two billion people
32 Down	52. Top-tier
33 Down	53. Not drunk
34 Down	54. Dos cubed
35 Down	55. Business that's owned and managed by its members
36 Down	56. Frequently
37 Down	61. Prefix with conscious
38 Down	62. Communication syst. in which the letter Z is drawn with one's index finger

Detailed Hints and Answers for All Down Clues

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

Complete Down Solutions:

1 Down: "1. Nicki ___, "Starships" rapper"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'J'
Word pattern: M___J
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 1

Answer:

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MINAJ

2 Down: "2. Gas brand owned by BP"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: A___O
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 2

Answer:

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AMOCO

3 Down: "3. Dessert item usually eaten moments after it's made"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: S___E
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 3

Answer:

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SMORE

4 Down: "4. Criticize unfairly"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 14 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'T' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: T____________T
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 4

Answer:

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TAKEPOTSHOTSAT

5 Down: "5. 1960s antiwar grp."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
Similar words: Coyote State, South Dakota
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a state in north central United States
This is Down clue number 5

Answer:

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SDS

6 Down: "6. Hospital staffer, for short"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'C'
Word pattern: E___C
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 6

Answer:

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ERDOC

7 Down: "7. With 43-Down, seeking funding from investors ... or what you're doing in 4-, 9-, 15- and 38-Down?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'R' and ends with 'G'
Word pattern: R_____G
Similar words: rear, put forward
Opposite of: lower
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: the event of something being raised upward
This is Down clue number 7

Answer:

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RAISING

8 Down: "8. Suffix with Manhattan or Brooklyn"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'E'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 8

Answer:

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ITE

9 Down: "9. Brought up the rear"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 8 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: C______T
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 9

Answer:

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CAMELAST

10 Down: "10. Prefix that's bigger than kilo-"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: M__A
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 10

Answer:

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MEGA

11 Down: "11. Bible figures invoked by O. Henry"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'I'
Word pattern: M__I
Similar words: magus, Wise Men
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 11

Answer:

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MAGI

12 Down: "12. Love of Spanish?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: A__R
Similar words: Cupid
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: (Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros
This is Down clue number 12

Answer:

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AMOR

13 Down: "15. Grey Goose competitor"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 14 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'A'
Word pattern: B____________A
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 13

Answer:

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BELVEDEREVODKA

14 Down: "20. Chicago-to-Indianapolis dir."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'E'
Similar words: sou'-sou'-east, south southeast
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: the compass point midway between south and southeast
This is Down clue number 14

Answer:

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SSE

15 Down: "22. Hairball hacker"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'T'
Similar words: khat, guy
Opposite of: keep down
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 15

Answer:

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CAT

16 Down: "24. Subject of the Tenth Commandment"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: E__Y
Similar words: begrudge, invidia
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 16

Answer:

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ENVY

17 Down: "28. Bit in a friendship bracelet"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: B__D
Similar words: beadwork, beading
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a small ball with a hole through the middle
This is Down clue number 17

Answer:

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BEAD

18 Down: "29. Many a Mideast native"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'B'
Word pattern: A__B
Similar words: Arabian
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 18

Answer:

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ARAB

19 Down: "30. 1970s sitcom title character who "can turn the world on with her smile""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'M' and ends with 'Y'
Word pattern: M__Y
Similar words: Madonna, The Virgin
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 19

Answer:

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MARY

20 Down: "31. Superiors to cpls."

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'S'
Word pattern: S__S
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 20

Answer:

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SGTS

21 Down: "32. Oaf"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'D'
Word pattern: C__D
Similar words: oaf, gawk
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a compact mass
This is Down clue number 21

Answer:

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CLOD

22 Down: "33. What spicy food has"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'B' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: B__E
Similar words: insect bite, prick
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a wound resulting from biting by an animal or a person
This is Down clue number 22

Answer:

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BITE

23 Down: "34. Lay eyes on"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: S__T
Similar words: recognize, smirch
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 23

Answer:

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SPOT

24 Down: "35. Clearasil target"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: A__E
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 24

Answer:

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ACNE

25 Down: "38. "Huh, better than I expected""

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

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NOTSOBAD

26 Down: "40. Ring of light"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'H' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: H__O
Similar words: gloriole, aureole
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 26

Answer:

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HALO

27 Down: "43. See 7-Down"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 7 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'L'
Word pattern: C_____L
Similar words: majuscule, Das Kapital
Opposite of: lowercase
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 27

Answer:

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CAPITAL

28 Down: "46. Top of the hour?"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'X' and ends with 'I'
Similar words: dozen, twelve
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
This is Down clue number 28

Answer:

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XII

29 Down: "47. Electric guitarist's accessory"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'P'
Similar words: ampere, A
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 29

Answer:

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AMP

30 Down: "50. Communication system for almost two billion people"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'G' and ends with 'L'
Word pattern: G___L
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 30

Answer:

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GMAIL

31 Down: "51. Belief system for almost two billion people"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'I' and ends with 'M'
Word pattern: I___M
Similar words: Muslimism, Islamism
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 31

Answer:

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ISLAM

32 Down: "52. Top-tier"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'E' and ends with 'E'
Word pattern: E___E
Similar words: elite group, elect
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 32

Answer:

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ELITE

33 Down: "53. Not drunk"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 5 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'S' and ends with 'R'
Word pattern: S___R
Similar words: serious, drab
Opposite of: playful
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: cause to become sober
This is Down clue number 33

Answer:

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SOBER

34 Down: "54. Dos cubed"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'O' and ends with 'O'
Word pattern: O__O
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 34

Answer:

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OCHO

35 Down: "55. Business that's owned and managed by its members"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'C' and ends with 'P'
Word pattern: C__P
Similar words: hencoop, chicken coop
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: a farm building for housing poultry
This is Down clue number 35

Answer:

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COOP

36 Down: "56. Frequently"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 4 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'T'
Word pattern: A__T
This is an abbreviation or acronym
This is Down clue number 36

Answer:

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ALOT

37 Down: "61. Prefix with conscious"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

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

Answer:

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ECO

38 Down: "62. Communication syst. in which the letter Z is drawn with one's index finger"

Helpful hints for this Down clue:

This word has 3 letters going top to bottom
It starts with 'A' and ends with 'L'
This is an abbreviation or acronym
Definition: the sign language used in the United States
This is Down clue number 38

Answer:

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ASL

Expert Strategies for Solving Down Clues

Master the vertical clues with these professional tips:

Why Start with Down Clues?

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

Down Clue Patterns to Recognize

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

Time-Saving Down Techniques

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Down Clues

What are Down clues in crossword puzzles?

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

Should I solve Down or Across clues first?

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

How many Down clues are in today's puzzle?

Today's NYT crossword has 38 Down clues.

Are Down clues easier than Across clues?

Neither direction is inherently easier. The difficulty depends on the specific clues and your knowledge. However, Down clues often contain helpful prefixes, suffixes, and word parts that can be easier to guess.

How do Down clues interact with Across clues?

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

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

May 11, 2024 NYT Clues Solutions | XWordHint

Quick Navigation - Table of Contents

Puzzle Overview & Difficulty
Across Clues (33 clues)
Down Clues (33 clues)
Category Breakdown
Complete Puzzle Statistics
Pro Solving Tips

Puzzle Overview & Difficulty Analysis

Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024

Difficulty Level: Moderate Wednesday Puzzle

Total Clues: 66 (33 Across, 33 Down)

Average Word Length: 5.7 letters

May 11, 2024 NYT Clues Solutions

May 11, 2024 Saturday NYT - Complete Across Solutions

No.	Clue	Letters
1A	1. One with a short term in office?	6
2A	7. Raphael painted a fresco of him having an audience with Pope Leo I	6
3A	13. Cons, for fans	7
4A	15. Asked for the fish, say	6
5A	16. Quick way to make dough	8
6A	18. "Path" of progress	6
7A	19. Ring-shaped bone that supports the skull	5
8A	20. Certifiable, so to speak	3
9A	22. Small pieces of jewelry	5
10A	23. Show bias	4
11A	24. Cheerios alternatives	5
12A	26. Environmental writer ___ Leopold	4
13A	27. ___ Meyer's Clean Day (household brand)	3
14A	28. Like some meditation and breathwork	7
15A	30. Get into	3
16A	31. Detail	11
17A	33. Was treated unfairly, informally	11
18A	34. Measures of one's worth	11
19A	35. The N.B.A.'s Hornets, on scoreboards	3
20A	36. Ones that are tired before they've even moved?	7
21A	37. H.M.O. designation, for short	3
22A	40. Meal makeup, maybe	4
23A	42. Burgess ___ (rock bed noted for its fossils)	5
24A	43. Split ___ (Uber option)	4
25A	44. Look	5
26A	46. Latin for "mouths"	3
27A	47. Mythical rock singer	5
28A	48. Having aged out	6
29A	50. "OMG, me too!"	8
30A	52. Country whose flag features a machete and half of a gearwheel	6
31A	53. Forerunner of a streaming playlist	7
32A	54. Brought in	6
33A	55. Line around the Equator?	6

Let's Solve the Across Clues Together!

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

Clue 1 Across: "1. One with a short term in office?"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that an advanced student or graduate in medicine gaining supervised practical experience (`houseman' is a british term)
Words that mean the same thing: medical intern, interne, houseman
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: INTERN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Across: "7. Raphael painted a fresco of him having an audience with Pope Leo I"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that king of the huns; the most successful barbarian invader of the roman empire (406-453)
Words that mean the same thing: Attila the Hun, Scourge of God, Scourge of the Gods
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: ATTILA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Across: "13. Cons, for fans"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: MEETUPS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Across: "15. Asked for the fish, say"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that cry like a cat
Words that mean the same thing: meow, mew
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: MEOWED

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Across: "16. Quick way to make dough"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: CASHGRAB

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Across: "18. "Path" of progress"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that an encroachment or intrusion
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: INROAD

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Across: "19. Ring-shaped bone that supports the skull"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that (greek mythology) a titan who was forced by zeus to bear the sky on his shoulders
Words that mean the same thing: book of maps, atlas vertebra, telamon
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: ATLAS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Across: "20. Certifiable, so to speak"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that roused to anger; - mark twain
Words that mean the same thing: sore, brainsick, excited
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: MAD

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Across: "22. Small pieces of jewelry"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a man who is virile and sexually active
Words that mean the same thing: constellate, rivet, stud poker
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: STUDS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Across: "23. Show bias"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical
Words that mean the same thing: list, inclination, slant
The opposite would be: rich, fat
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: LEAN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Across: "24. Cheerios alternatives"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: TATAS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Across: "26. Environmental writer ___ Leopold"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: ALDO

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Across: "27. ___ Meyer's Clean Day (household brand)"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a form of address for a married woman
Words that mean the same thing: Mrs., Mister, Mr.
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: MRS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Across: "28. Like some meditation and breathwork"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that of or relating to tantrism
Words that mean the same thing: Tantrik
The word looks like this: _______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: TANTRIC

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Across: "30. Get into"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a spanish gentleman or nobleman
Words that mean the same thing: assume, get into, father
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
Ready for the answer? Click here!

The answer is: DON

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Across: "31. Detail"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: LITTLETHING

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Across: "33. Was treated unfairly, informally"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: GOTTHESHAFT

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Across: "34. Measures of one's worth"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: TOTALASSETS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Across: "35. The N.B.A.'s Hornets, on scoreboards"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

The answer is: CHA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Across: "36. Ones that are tired before they've even moved?"

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

Here's how to solve it:

The word looks like this: _______
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The answer is: NEWCARS

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Clue 21 Across: "37. H.M.O. designation, for short"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a person who helps in identifying or preventing or treating illness or disability
Words that mean the same thing: health professional, angel dust, caregiver
The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: PCP

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Clue 22 Across: "40. Meal makeup, maybe"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about food & drink.

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that annual grass of europe and north africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: `oats')
Words that mean the same thing: oat
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: OATS

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Clue 23 Across: "42. Burgess ___ (rock bed noted for its fossils)"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a sedimentary rock formed by the deposition of successive layers of clay
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: SHALE

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Clue 24 Across: "43. Split ___ (Uber option)"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that an agenda of things to do
Words that mean the same thing: menu, do, get along
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: FARE

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Clue 25 Across: "44. Look"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that how something is done or how it happens
Words that mean the same thing: panache, elan, vogue
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: STYLE

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Clue 26 Across: "46. Latin for "mouths""

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a mouth or mouthlike opening
Words that mean the same thing: bone, os, OS
The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: ORA

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Clue 27 Across: "47. Mythical rock singer"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived
Words that mean the same thing: temptress, Delilah, femme fatale
The word looks like this: _____
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The answer is: SIREN

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Clue 28 Across: "48. Having aged out"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Across: "50. "OMG, me too!""

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Across: "52. Country whose flag features a machete and half of a gearwheel"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a republic in southwestern africa on the atlantic ocean; achieved independence from portugal in 1975 and was the scene of civil war until 1990
Words that mean the same thing: Republic of Angola
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: ANGOLA

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Across: "53. Forerunner of a streaming playlist"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Across: "54. Brought in"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that gather, as of natural products
Words that mean the same thing: draw, reap, harvest
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: REAPED

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Across: "55. Line around the Equator?"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Down Clues Decoded - Saturday NYT Crossword May 11, 2024

No.	Clue	Letters
1D	1. "No, you're the one getting worked up!"	6
2D	2. Less cluttered	6
3D	3. Model X and Model Y	6
4D	4. Top-five boy's name every year from 2004 to 2010, per the Social Security Administration	5
5D	5. Many are Persian	4
6D	6. Gross home?	3
7D	7. Self-doubting question	3
8D	8. Place left of the units	4
9D	9. Mexican sandwich	5
10D	10. "That seems ill-advised"	8
11D	11. Pacesetter on a long, frigid journey	7
12D	12. Appends	6
13D	14. 2000s sitcom about a woman with amnesia	11
14D	17. Proof of past trauma	11
15D	21. East African city whose name means "house of peace"	11
16D	24. Squeals	7
17D	25. "Pull up a chair"	7
18D	28. Captain of industry	5
19D	29. Group messages, e.g.	5
20D	31. Auction listing	3
21D	32. Some coding statements	3
22D	33. Fitness class often put on by a farm	8
23D	34. Comment with a point, say	7
24D	35. Partner in a picture	6
25D	37. Persona non grata	6
26D	38. Slimeball	6
27D	39. Gift for writers	6
28D	41. Single-masted sailboat	5
29D	43. "Rocks"	5
30D	45. Publication that once had the slogan "Si ___ lit ___ lit ___"	4
31D	47. Engage in a hot exchange	4
32D	49. Pop back and forth?	3
33D	51. Personalized Nintendo avatar	3

Now Let's Solve the Down Clues!

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

Clue 1 Down: "1. "No, you're the one getting worked up!""

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Down: "2. Less cluttered"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that clean or organized
Words that mean the same thing: bang-up, dandy, bully
The word looks like this: ______
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The answer is: NEATER

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Down: "3. Model X and Model Y"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a unit of magnetic flux density equal to one weber per square meter
Words that mean the same thing: Tesla, Nikola Tesla, tesla
The word looks like this: ______
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The answer is: TESLAS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Down: "4. Top-five boy's name every year from 2004 to 2010, per the Social Security Administration"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Down: "5. Many are Persian"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
Words that mean the same thing: carpeting, carpet, rug
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: RUGS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Down: "6. Gross home?"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Down: "7. Self-doubting question"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Down: "8. Place left of the units"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
Words that mean the same thing: decade, X, 10
The word looks like this: ____
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The answer is: TENS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Down: "9. Mexican sandwich"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Down: "10. "That seems ill-advised""

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Down: "11. Pacesetter on a long, frigid journey"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Down: "12. Appends"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Down: "14. 2000s sitcom about a woman with amnesia"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Down: "17. Proof of past trauma"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Down: "21. East African city whose name means "house of peace""

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Down: "24. Squeals"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that disclosing information or giving evidence about another
Words that mean the same thing: tittle-tattle, let the cat out of the bag, palaver
The opposite would be: keep quiet
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TATTLES

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Down: "25. "Pull up a chair""

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Down: "28. Captain of industry"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a person of exceptional importance and reputation
Words that mean the same thing: heavyweight, behemoth, colossus
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: TITAN

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Down: "29. Group messages, e.g."

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that an informal conversation
Words that mean the same thing: chat, schmooze, chitchat
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: CHATS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Down: "31. Auction listing"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
Words that mean the same thing: mass, flock, caboodle
The word looks like this: ___
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The answer is: LOT

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Down: "32. Some coding statements"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Down: "33. Fitness class often put on by a farm"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Down: "34. Comment with a point, say"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Down: "35. Partner in a picture"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Down: "37. Persona non grata"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a person who is rejected (from society or home)
Words that mean the same thing: Ishmael, outcast, castaway
The word looks like this: ______
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: PARIAH

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Down: "38. Slimeball"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Down: "39. Gift for writers"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Down: "41. Single-masted sailboat"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a sailing vessel with a single mast set about one third of the boat's length aft of the bow
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SLOOP

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Down: "43. "Rocks""

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
Words that mean the same thing: clenched fist, fist
The word looks like this: _____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: FISTS

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Down: "45. Publication that once had the slogan "Si _ lit _ lit ___""

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Down: "47. Engage in a hot exchange"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that the fourth of the seven canonical hours; about noon
The word looks like this: ____
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: SEXT

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Down: "49. Pop back and forth?"

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

Here's how to solve it:

This could be something that an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
Words that mean the same thing: daddy, pop, pa
The word looks like this: ___
Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
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The answer is: DAD

Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Down: "51. Personalized Nintendo avatar"

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

Here's how to solve it:

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

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Category Breakdown

Category	Number of Clues	Percentage
General Knowledge	48	72.7%
Short Answer	10	15.2%
Geography	3	4.5%
Literature	2	3.0%
Abbreviation	1	1.5%
Food & Drink	1	1.5%
Celebrity/Entertainment	1	1.5%

Complete Puzzle Statistics

Metric	Value
Across Clues	33
Down Clues	33
Total Clues	66
Average Answer Length	5.7 letters
Shortest Answer	3 letters
Longest Answer	11 letters

Fun Tips to Solve Crossword Puzzles!

Start with short words first - they're usually easier!
Look for clues with blanks to fill in - these are like fill-in-the-blank questions at school
When letters cross, they must be the same in both words - this helps you check if you're right!
Today is Saturday, and these puzzles are usually moderate level
Most clues today are about general knowledge
The average word today has about 5 letters
Remember: It's okay to take breaks and come back later with fresh eyes!
Ask someone for help if you need it - crosswords are more fun with friends!

Disclaimer: Crossword clues are property of The New York Times. This educational content is designed to help puzzle enthusiasts improve their solving skills.

Last Updated: August 25, 2025 at 07:38 PM

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