Our NYT Crossword Hints for August 11, 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 11, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 8/11/25. 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. Improvises during a gig
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6A. Consider
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10A. Workers alongside R.N.s
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13A. Loved to bits
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15A. You are something __!
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16A. Yipes!
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17A. Independence Day banger
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19A. Tuna type in a poke bowl
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20A. Apt anagram of note
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21A. Tissue torn by some athletes, in brief
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22A. I couldn't ___ less!
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24A. Handle some personal baggage?
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25A. Rush hour snarl
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29A. Big gulp
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31A. Great Lake with the most consumable 26-Down
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32A. Dance in which the guest of honor is often raised in a chair
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33A. In good physical shape
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35A. 'Como ___ usted?'
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37A. Channel with a call to order?
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38A. Lego piece in the shape of a person or animal
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42A. Warm greeting to a spouse or partner
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44A. Chowed down
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45A. Herbal refreshments
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47A. Actor Levy of "Schitt's Creek"
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48A. Actor Damon of the "Bourne" movies
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50A. ___ Way, block in Lower Manhattan where a popular cookie originated
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52A. Religious faction
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55A. Recipient of two Golden Globe Best Actress nominations for Netflix's "GLOW"
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58A. Dry, like Champagne
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60A. Some hoppy brews, in brief
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61A. Thickness of wood or paper
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62A. Yesteryear
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63A. ___ Paulo Brazil
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64A. Cocktail party staple that may contain the ends of 17-, 25-, 38-, 42- and 55-Across
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68A. Tonsil-examining M.D.
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69A. Astronomically long time
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70A. Completed an alley-oop
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71A. Total jerk
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72A. This is not working!
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73A. Short-tempered
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1D. Vessels that may be propelled with poles
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2D. "Complete ___ Guides" (how-to series)
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3D. "Unless something changes …"
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4D. Typical hotel or library amenity
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5D. One of 60 in a min.
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6D. State with certainty
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7D. Reindeer relative
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8D. WNWs opposite
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9D. Gracias : Spanish :: ___ : French
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10D. Salutation in a breakup letter
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11D. Practice for opening night
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12D. Bit of Winter Olympics gear
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14D. "Shucks!"
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18D. 43560 square feet
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23D. German cry of annoyance
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26D. See 31-Across
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27D. Stinking to high heaven
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28D. Quite a few
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30D. Special talent
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34D. Attach with string
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36D. Sounds of realization
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38D. Parental term that is phonetically more difficult to say than "dada"
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39D. Citizens of Venice and Verona
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40D. Nasal irrigation devices
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41D. Attire
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43D. In single file
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46D. Craftiest animal in the Garden of Eden
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49D. PreCheck org.
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51D. Deep fryer liquids
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53D. Chorus from frogs
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54D. Small tower on a castle
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56D. Muppet who lives in a trash can
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57D. Gave a look?
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59D. Stereotypical name for a stuffed bear
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63D. ___ of Galilee
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65D. “Tee-___!” (giggle)
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66D. Dawn goddess
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67D. Conjunction that might start an objection
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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