Our NYT Crossword Hints for April 3, 2025 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 3, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 4/3/25. 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. Wane
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4A. "First Blood" tough guy
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9A. One sharing the credits?
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9A. One sharing the credits?
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12A. Soft drink rival of Mug
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15A. Brand of beverage sourced from the Alps
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16A. Fifth-century invader of Europe
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17A. Big attraction at MoMA
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17A. Big attraction at MoMA
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19A. Xenomorphs in "Alien vs. Predator," e.g.
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20A. Solution to a computer problem, often
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21A. Majestic
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23A. Foggy state
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24A. "Er ... well ... gee …"
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26A. Lead-in to many a side thought, informally
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27A. Where an angler may show off a great catch
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28A. Stop at the side of the road
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28A. Stop at the side of the road
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31A. Coll. military program
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32A. App with reels, informally
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34A. Hounds with fine, silky hair
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36A. Idea that's dead on arrival
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36A. Idea that's dead on arrival
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39A. Tight-fitting caps
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42A. Heavyweight athletes
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47A. Egg tart filling
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47A. Egg tart filling
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48A. Using cursive and writing thank you notes, e.g.
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48A. Using cursive and writing thank you notes, e.g.
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51A. A few
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52A. Lofty space
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54A. Triple jump component
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55A. "___ beaucoup d'amour"
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56A. Went off the path
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59A. Broadway's Lin-___ Miranda
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61A. Org. established by Congress in 2001
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62A. Ill-fated ... or a hint to six squares in this puzzle
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65A. Cover
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66A. Country singer Tucker
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67A. Cook in a wok, perhaps
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68A. Dallas-to-Nashville dir.
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69A. Unpleasant forecast
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70A. #23 of 24
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1D. Market checkout option, for short
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2D. Country ruled by the al-Khalifa royal family since 1783
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3D. Summer refreshers
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4D. Words on a U-Haul storage container
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5D. Prefix with fauna
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6D. Certain "Top Gun" jets
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7D. Bangkok bank deposit
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8D. Ready to pour
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9D. Vocally encourage
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10D. Places for prongs
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11D. Band with the 2000 11x platinum album "No Strings Attached"
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11D. Band with the 2000 11x platinum album "No Strings Attached"
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13D. 1980s arcade game with a cube-jumping character
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13D. 1980s arcade game with a cube-jumping character
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14D. Full house letters
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18D. ___ honor
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22D. Olympic skater Lipinski
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23D. Printer resolution spec
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25D. Show with the most-watched episode in scripted TV history
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25D. Show with the most-watched episode in scripted TV history
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29D. Young newt
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30D. Get on
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33D. Andy's toy sibling
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35D. Smash hits: Abbr.
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37D. Painting material
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38D. Agent Smith's foe in "The Matrix"
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39D. Sticks one's nose where it doesn't belong
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40D. Online investment firm founded in 1991
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40D. Online investment firm founded in 1991
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41D. 1998 Sarah McLachlan hit
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43D. Patriotic chant
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44D. Gets promoted
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45D. Brunch fare
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46D. Brief moment
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47D. Corner piece
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49D. Certain "Top Gun" jet
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50D. Practice taekwondo, say
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53D. Fluid-filled sacs
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57D. List abbr
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58D. Great ___
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60D. Contacts info: Abbr.
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63D. Ingredient in an old-fashioned
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64D. Agnus __
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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