NYT Crossword December 24 2025 Answers (12/24/25)

Our NYT Crossword December 24, 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 December 24, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 12/24/25, 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	Whom you might say "hey" to every day
5A	Collect
10A	Indicator of an important email
14A	One of many in a Swiss Army knife
15A	"Name your ___"
16A	Predator in a pod
17A	Salad topping that's actually from America and is rarely consumed in its namesake land
20A	Wheelchair access paths
21A	Spanish "Listen up!"
22A	"Shucks, you're too kind"
23A	As a P.S.
25A	Sharp quality
27A	"Out of Africa" author actually named Karen Christentze von Blixen-Finecke
30A	Knee parts, for short
32A	Wee winter workers
33A	It keeps the rain away
36A	Shout at a Real Madrid game
37A	Kosher barbecue option
39A	Kenan's partner in comedy
40A	Where Noah's Ark landed
42A	Grant
44A	Observance celebrating a decision actually made on July 2 - the date when John Adams predicted it would be celebrated
48A	"Scream" queen Campbell
49A	Jockey's handful
50A	Humans : Homo :: bees : ___
51A	Frees (of)
53A	Includes online, in a way
54A	Blueprint
55A	Some high-level H.S. classes
56A	Aids for minors buying liquor ... or a hint to 17-, 27- and 44-Across
59A	___ Faire
61A	Shrub that sounds regretful
62A	Telethon contributions
63A	Ironman race, familiarly
64A	Kind of oil in some edibles
65A	"How ___ It End?" (Taylor Swift song)
66A	Lunch lady's hair holder
67A	Fancy handbag inits.
1D	Recipe directive
2D	Speck
3D	Travel without an itinerary, say
4D	"Count me out"
5D	Org. for therapists
6D	Silly character on the "Sesame Street" segment "Elmo's World"
7D	"S.N.L." alum Bryant
8D	Free copy of a film sent to awards show voters
9D	Perceive
10D	"That's very kind of you"
11D	Class where you learn how to get a tan?
12D	Pimples
13D	Fury
18D	Cuba, por ejemplo
19D	Looks weighed down
24D	Pesky biter, informally
26D	Patterns
27D	Unwise
28D	Procedure with frozen eggs, for short
29D	No-clothes college gathering
30D	"Really, we're still doing this?!"
31D	Convenient spot for a pint
34D	Orthodontists' offerings
35D	Tricksy schemes
37D	Cooked rice, in Korean cuisine
38D	Ballpoint brand
41D	Clarinetist's need
43D	Wiener schnitzel meat
45D	Snogged
46D	Cut into small cubes
47D	Coast Guard rank
52D	Cops near Alcatraz, for short
54D	"Hey! Over here!"
55D	Rainbow's shape
57D	___ Stroker, Tony Award-winning actress in "Oklahoma!"
58D	Low mark
60D	Zilch

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.