Our NYT Crossword Hints for August 27, 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 27, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 8/27/25. 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. It might be rigged
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5A. Genre for Blackpink or BTS
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9A. N.B.A. or M.L.B. V.I.P.s
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12A. "No way!"
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13A. ___ Sea, shrinking body of water that was once the world's third-largest lake
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14A. Rock's ___ Maiden
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15A. Wildlife that may nest on Hawaiian golf courses
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16A. Bag with handles
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17A. Some absurdist art
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21A. Poke bowl fish
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22A. "I'm so great!"
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27A. Highs ... that could appear four more times in this puzzle
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29A. Same here
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31A. Letters on some moisturizer bottles
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34A. Philosophy followed by Benjamin Franklin
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36A. Rascals
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37A. "Reputation" or "Midnights," for Taylor Swift
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38A. It's how the story goes
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39A. Ctrl+Z
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41A. Talking point
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43A. Expression of disapproval
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44A. Exhausted
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46A. State of confusion
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47A. Gary Oldman or Ian McKellen, e.g.
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48A. Devour
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48A. Devour
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50A. Extra
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53A. Ticket seller's take
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54A. Failing epically
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54A. Failing epically
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61A. Not at home
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62A. Foundation for a proposal?
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63A. Diving position with bent hips and straight legs
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64A. The Prancing Pony and the Admiral Benbow are fictional ones
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65A. Latin behold
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66A. All over
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68A. Goes on and on and on
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69A. Screw them!
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1D. S.F. transit option
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2D. "I'm standing right here, you know!"
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3D. One end of the day
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3D. One end of the day
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4D. Sister goddesses who personify destiny
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6D. Vessel's front
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7D. Statement in a courtroom
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8D. Statement in a courtroom
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9D. Contents of some boats
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10D. Router hookup
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11D. Trap
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14D. Creatives may jot them in a notebook
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19D. What have we here?
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20D. Key worker?
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24D. Apt letters missing from "c_ _tom_ _ _"
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25D. Like pea-soup fog
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26D. One aspect to consider in making a decision
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26D. One aspect to consider in making a decision
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27D. Who often brushes dirt off home plate
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30D. Honor _____ thieves
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31D. Flower part
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32D. Value
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33D. One orientation of a playing card during a magic trick
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33D. One orientation of a playing card during a magic trick
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35D. Saying "hmm ...," perhaps
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40D. Where to get some "Fresh Air"
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42D. "Come on, help me out"
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45D. Buttery confections
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49D. "___ Canto" (Ann Patchett novel)
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50D. Once more
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52D. Roman goddess of fertility
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56D. Quechua speaker
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57D. Prominent feature of an alpaca
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58D. Little
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59D. Scraped (out)
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60D. Hides a tear, say
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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