NYT Crossword August 9 2025 Answers (8/9/25)

Our NYT Crossword August 9, 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 9, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 8/9/25, 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	Approach boldly
7A	Word with fixed or net
13A	Purple-hatted Nintendo character
15A	Mildew, e.g.
16A	Little Italian toasts
18A	One choice at a dry cleaner
19A	Say but not really mean
20A	English town known for its mineral water
22A	Historical event that acquired its name almost two decades after it ended, in brief
23A	Car once promoted with the slogan "It's Your Money … Demand Better," informally
24A	Joy of television
25A	Windjammer, e.g.
26A	33-Down platform, for short
27A	Deceived, maybe
28A	Retreats
29A	Move around from here to there
31A	Unhelpful response to "Why?"
32A	Rabbit food?
33A	Pats (down)
34A	Progresses slowly
35A	Something chewed over
38A	Sections of history
39A	Has legs
40A	Something to climb in a WWE match
41A	"Stop! We get it!"
42A	Rube
43A	Literature Nobelist who wrote "Siddhartha"
44A	People whose flag depicts the Lion of Judah
46A	Animal that sleeps while floating on its back
48A	University of California campus locale
49A	"The Ultimate Trivia Destination," per its website
50A	Moves in the shadows
51A	Parts of cassette players
1D	"Really, now!"
2D	Actress Lombard of classic Hollywood
3D	"Above the ___, as high as heaven itself?": Shak.
4D	Ejects
5D	Villainous group of science fiction
6D	___ Fridays
7D	Can't stand
8D	Dis
9D	"The only ___ is mediocrity": Martha Graham
10D	Ingredient in meringue cookies
11D	#1 on BBC's list of greatest 21st-century TV series
12D	Comics
14D	"This work is getting to be too much"
17D	Apple skins?
21D	Buildings that aren't water-resistant
24D	"La Cousine ___" (Balzac novel)
25D	Overly wise, say
27D	Feels thirsty
28D	Gives accolades
29D	Edges
30D	You can see right through them
31D	Phenomenon of experiencing something as strangely new even though one has experienced it before
32D	Designate, as funds
33D	Series of mental blocks?
35D	Retail giant that opened its first store in Seattle in 1983
36D	Persuade to pay more than originally intended
37D	Popular farm vehicles
39D	Falls short, say
40D	Lead-in to active
42D	American in Paris?
43D	Certain earring
45D	Poetic contraction
47D	Some courses for honor students, for short

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.