Our NYT Crossword Hints for April 25, 2026 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily crossword 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 paper and is also available online.
NYT Crossword Hints April 25, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 4/25/26. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
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1A. Showy insect with dark eyespots on its wings
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7A. Land bordering the Sea of Azov
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13A. Tired expression?
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14A. Start of an old request for advice
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15A. Optional button while paying via app
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16A. Image editor, informally?
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17A. "The Rise of Skywalker" role
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18A. What power tools should be designed for
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20A. Curved shape
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21A. "___ Mía" (2014 Latin pop hit)
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23A. Suffix akin to -ess
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24A. "There you have it!"
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25A. Mobster's weapon
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26A. Source of many an explosive news story
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27A. *Get one over on
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28A. "So that's how it's gonna be, I guess"
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31A. Air traveler's connection
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32A. Helpful pointer, say?
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33A. Indigenous land, informally
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34A. Drink from a small cup
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35A. War of 1812 treaty locale
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39A. Dwindle
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40A. Feminist writer ___ Mae Brown
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42A. Apple or orange, e.g.
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43A. Gambling site, in brief
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44A. Heart of downtown
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47A. Oregon senator Wyden
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48A. One of the B vitamins
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50A. Sore spots for gardeners, perhaps
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52A. Spider-Man foe with metal "tentacles," familiarly
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53A. Driving necessity
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54A. Down-low joints
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55A. Gently suggests, as an idea
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1D. "You've got a friend in me"
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2D. "Kids these days ..." speakers
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3D. Focus of an employee's first semiannual check-in, perhaps
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4D. When a "sports equinox" (in which all four major U.S. leagues have games) typically occurs: Abbr.
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5D. The thing here
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6D. Big acronym in purifying filters
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7D. "... — quit!"
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8D. "As men in ___ strike those that wish them best": Iago
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9D. Choler
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10D. Guy's carryall
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11D. Make secret, in a way
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12D. “Moving on . . .”
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14D. Often-regretted behavior on social media, once
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16D. Conclusion of three men's World Cup finals
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19D. Be validated for vocalizing one's opinion
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22D. Give designs to
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24D. "West Side Story" song that precedes the rumble
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26D. Big name in hosiery
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27D. Cloud up
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28D. Word on either side of -à-
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29D. Big accomplishment, so to speak
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30D. Kept under wraps
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36D. Book boo-boos
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37D. Creature of the internet
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38D. Columns on a language learner's conjugation chart
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39D. Actress honored with a SAG Lifetime Achievement Award in 2025
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41D. Consumed, quaintly
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44D. Computer store purchases
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45D. Signs
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46D. Give a hoot
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49D. Cathcart's rank in "Catch-22": Abbr.
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51D. Big cheese with bread, 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.
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