NYT Crossword April 25 2026 Answers (4/25/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for April 25 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword April 25, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily puzzle that tests solvers’ knowledge and vocabulary. It’s one of the most popular crosswords in the world, known for its challenging clues and clever wordplay. The puzzle is published in the print edition of The New York Times and is also available online.

NYT Crossword April 25, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 4/25/26, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

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# Clue
1A Showy insect with dark eyespots on its wings
7A Land bordering the Sea of Azov
13A Tired expression
14A Start of an old request for advice
15A Optional button while paying via app
16A Image editor, informally?
17A "The Rise of Skywalker" role
18A What power tools should be designed for
20A Curved shape
21A "___ Mía" (2014 Latin pop hit)
23A Suffix akin to -ess
24A "There you have it!"
25A Mobster's weapon
26A Source of many an explosive news story
27A Get one over on
28A "So that's how it's gonna be, I guess"
31A Air traveler's connection
32A Helpful pointer, say?
33A Indigenous land, informally
34A Drink from a small cup
35A War of 1812 treaty locale
39A Dwindle
40A Feminist writer ___ Mae Brown
42A Apple or orange, e.g.
43A Gambling site, in brief
44A Heart of downtown
47A Oregon senator Wyden
48A One of the B vitamins
50A Sore spots for gardeners, perhaps
52A Spider-Man foe with metal "tentacles," familiarly
53A Driving necessity
54A Down-low joints
55A Gently suggests, as an idea
1D "You've got a friend in me"
2D "Kids these days ..." speakers
3D Focus of an employee's first semiannual check-in, perhaps
4D When a "sports equinox" (in which all four major U.S. leagues have games) typically occurs: Abbr.
5D The thing here
6D Big acronym in purifying filters
7D Quit
8D "As men in ___ strike those that wish them best": Iago
9D Choler
10D Guy's carryall
11D Make secret, in a way
12D "Moving on ..."
14D Often-regretted behavior on social media, once
16D Conclusion of three men's World Cup finals
19D Be validated for vocalizing one's opinion
22D Give designs to
24D "West Side Story" song that precedes the rumble
26D Big name in hosiery
27D Cloud up
28D Word on either side of "à"
29D Big accomplishment, so to speak
30D Kept under wraps
36D Book boo-boos
37D Creature of the internet
38D Columns on a language learner's conjugation chart
39D Actress honored with a SAG Lifetime Achievement Award in 2025
41D Consumed, quaintly
44D Computer store purchases
45D Signs
46D Give a hoot?
49D Cathcart's rank in "Catch-22": Abbr.
51D Big cheese with bread, for short

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We also recommend trying your hand at the NYT Mini Crossword, which is definitely easier (on all days!) as it is 5×5, compared to the full‑sized New York Times Crossword (which is 15×15, and the Sunday edition is 21×21!). If you want something in between, the NYT Midi Crossword offers between a 9×9 and 11×11 grid with a medium‑level challenge that bridges the gap between the Mini and the full puzzle—making it a great option for players looking to level up. New crosswords are released at 10PM ET on weekdays and 6PM ET on weekends.

The New York Times crossword was first published in The New York Times in 1942 and has been a daily feature ever since. It is known for its high level of difficulty and for its clever, often playful, clues and themes. The puzzles range in size from 15x15 grids on weekdays to larger 21x21 grids on Sundays, with varying levels of difficulty.

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The New York Times crossword is created by a team of skilled puzzle constructors and editors, who work to ensure that each puzzle is both entertaining and challenging for solvers. The puzzles are often themed, with clues and answers related to a particular subject or concept, and they frequently feature wordplay and puns.

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Solving the New York Times crossword has become a beloved pastime for many, and there are even competitions and clubs devoted to crossword puzzle solving. The New York Times crossword is available in print in the newspaper and online, and it has a dedicated following of loyal solvers who eagerly await each day's puzzle.

If you’re still struggling to solve your NYT crosswords, consider practicing with the Eugene Sheffer and Thomas Joseph dailies first. If you’re looking for similarly challenging crosswords, we recommend the WSJ Crossword and LA Times Crossword.

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