NYT Crossword August 1 2025 Answers (8/1/25)

Our NYT Crossword August 1, 2025 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 August 1, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 8/1/25, 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	Stringy parts of oranges
6A	Regarding
10A	Longtime airer of the docuseries "American Greed"
14A	Offerings from a truck or cart
16A	Carrier lead-in to méxico
17A	Phish-monger?
18A	[Love ya!]
19A	"The devil take ___ soul!": Laertes
20A	Possible response to "Who's ready?"
21A	Start of a rally
22A	Direction in a grilling recipe
23A	Substack alternative
25A	Was out for a bit
28A	"Come on, stop dreaming"
29A	Insect that can reproduce with or without mating
30A	Oatmeal, e.g.
33A	Nano devices
34A	Hour, in Italy
35A	"See ya later!"
36A	Beginning of Taurus season
38A	Zapped, in a way
39A	Sale sign words
40A	Meals at which Elijah's cup is poured
41A	Ay, there's the rub!
43A	Bordering on inappropriate, in a way
44A	Needed a 41-Across
45A	Golf course part
47A	Nephew of Abraham
50A	Locale of the Sea of Serenity
51A	Literally, "grilled meat"
53A	Homeboys
54A	One way to the highway
55A	Opposite of post-
56A	Complimentary assortment in a hotel room's kitchenette, maybe
57A	Padding for a grade point average
1D	Alternative to "Hey!"
2D	Nagging desire
3D	It may come with breakfast in bed
4D	Sew what?
5D	Green poke bowl topping
6D	Evening meal during Ramadan
7D	Genre of "The Maltese Falcon" and "The Big Sleep"
8D	Bit of scattered Valentine's Day décor
9D	D.C. summer hrs.
10D	Finished with hair and makeup, say
11D	Exciting announcement from a musician
12D	"Well done!"
13D	Clinton's last defense secretary
15D	Riser's partner
21D	Olympic track event in which Kenya dominates
22D	Intuitive ability in the Marvel Universe
24D	Hero's journey, say
25D	Hit hard
26D	Dad, in Korean
27D	Job for a model
28D	Chess great Spassky
30D	Who's ahead and who's not in campaign coverage, so to speak
31D	Early Chromebook manufacturer
32D	Energy-efficient bulbs, for short
37D	Identify (as)
40D	Wise ones
41D	Black ___, nickname for Kobe Bryant
42D	What fell on Chicken Little's head
43D	Medieval characters
46D	Pod member
47D	One of the three landlocked countries with four-letter names, aside from Chad and Mali
48D	R&B/pop singer Aubrey
49D	"Look what I did!"
51D	"You cannot look at a sleeping ___ and feel tense": Jane Pauley
52D	Montevideo Mrs.

We also recommend trying your hand at the NYT Mini Crossword, which is definitely easier (on all days!) as it is a 5×5, compared to the full-sized crossword (which is 15×15, and the Sunday edition is 21×21!). 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.

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.

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.