Our NYT Crossword Hints for August 1, 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, August 1, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 8/1/25. 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. Stringy parts of oranges
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6A. Regarding
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10A. Longtime airer of the docuseries "American Greed"
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14A. Offerings from a truck or cart
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16A. Carrier lead-in to méxico
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17A. Phish-monger?
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18A. "Love ya!"
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19A. "The devil take ___ soul!": Laertes
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20A. Possible response to "Who's ready?"
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21A. Start of a rally
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22A. Direction in a grilling recipe
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23A. Substack alternative
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25A. Was out for a bit
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28A. "Come on, stop dreaming"
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29A. Insect that can reproduce with or without mating
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30A. Oatmeal, e.g.
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33A. Nano devices
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34A. Hour, in Italy
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35A. "See ya later!"
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36A. Beginning of Taurus season
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38A. Zapped, in a way
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39A. Sale sign words
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40A. Meals at which Elijah's cup is poured
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41A. Ay, there's the rub!
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43A. Bordering on inappropriate, in a way
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44A. Needed a 41-Across
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45A. Golf course part
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47A. Nephew of Abraham
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50A. Locale of the Sea of Serenity
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51A. Literally, "grilled meat"
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53A. Homeboys
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54A. One way to the highway
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55A. Opposite of "post"
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56A. Complimentary assortment in a hotel room's kitchenette, maybe
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57A. Padding for a grade point average
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1D. Alternative to "Hey!"
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2D. Nagging desire
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3D. It may come with breakfast in bed
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4D. Sew what?
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5D. Green poke bowl topping
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6D. Evening meal during Ramadan
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7D. Genre of "The Maltese Falcon" and "The Big Sleep"
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8D. Bit of scattered Valentine's Day décor
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9D. D.C. summer hrs
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10D. Finished with hair and makeup, say
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11D. Exciting announcement from a musician
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12D. Well done!
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13D. Clinton's last defense secretary
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15D. Riser's partner
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21D. Olympic track event in which Kenya dominates
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22D. Intuitive ability in the Marvel Universe
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24D. Hero's journey, say
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25D. Hit hard
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26D. Dad, in Korean
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27D. Job for a model
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28D. Chess great Spassky
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30D. Who's ahead and who's not in campaign coverage, so to speak
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31D. Early Chromebook manufacturer
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32D. Energy-efficient bulbs, for short
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37D. Identify (as)
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40D. Wise ones
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41D. Black ___, nickname for Kobe Bryant
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42D. What fell on Chicken Little's head
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43D. Medieval characters
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46D. Pod member
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47D. One of the three landlocked countries with four-letter names, aside from Chad and Mali
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48D. R&B/pop singer Aubrey
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49D. 'Look what I did!'
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51D. "You cannot look at a sleeping ___ and feel tense": Jane Pauley
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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.
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