Our NYT Crossword Hints for December 24, 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, December 24, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 12/24/25. 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. Whom you might say "hey" to every day
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5A. Collect
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10A. Indicator of an important email
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14A. One of many in a Swiss Army knife
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15A. "Name your ___!"
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16A. Predator in a pod
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17A. Salad topping that's actually from America and is rarely consumed in its namesake land
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20A. Wheelchair access paths
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21A. Spanish "listen up!"
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22A. "Shucks, you're too kind!"
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23A. As a P.S.
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25A. Sharp quality
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27A. "Out of Africa" author actually named Karen Christentze von Blixen-Finecke
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30A. Knee parts, for short
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32A. Wee winter workers
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33A. It keeps the rain away
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36A. Shout at a Real Madrid game
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37A. Kosher barbecue option
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39A. Kenan's partner in comedy
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40A. Where Noah's Ark landed
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42A. Grant
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44A. Observance celebrating a decision actually made on July 2 - the date when John Adams predicted it would be celebrated
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48A. "Scream" queen Campbell
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49A. Jockey's handful
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50A. Humans : Homo :: bees : ___
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51A. Frees (of)
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53A. Includes online, in a way
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54A. Blueprint
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55A. Some high-level H.S. classes
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56A. Aids for minors buying liquor ... or a hint to 17-, 27- and 44-Across
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59A. ___ faire
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61A. Shrub that sounds regretful
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62A. Telethon contributions
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63A. Ironman race, familiarly
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64A. Kind of oil in some edibles
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65A. "How ___ It End?" (Taylor Swift song)
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66A. Lunch lady's hair holder
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67A. Fancy handbag inits.
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1D. Recipe directive
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2D. Speck
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3D. Travel without an itinerary, say
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4D. Count me out
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5D. Org. for therapists
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6D. Silly character on the "Sesame Street" segment "Elmo's World"
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7D. "S.N.L." alum Bryant
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8D. Free copy of a film sent to awards show voters
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9D. Perceive
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10D. "That's very kind of you"
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11D. Class where you learn how to get a tan?
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12D. Pimples
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13D. Fury
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18D. Cuba, por ejemplo
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19D. Looks weighed down
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24D. Pesky biter, informally
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26D. Patterns
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27D. Unwise
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28D. Procedure with frozen eggs, for short
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29D. No-clothes college gathering
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30D. "Really, we're still doing this?!"
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31D. Convenient spot for a pint
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34D. Orthodontists' offerings
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35D. Tricksy schemes
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37D. Cooked rice, in Korean cuisine
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38D. Ballpoint brand
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41D. Clarinetist's need
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43D. Wiener schnitzel meat
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45D. Snogged
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46D. Cut into small cubes
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47D. Coast Guard rank
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52D. Cops near Alcatraz, for short
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54D. 'Hey! Over here!'
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55D. Rainbow's shape
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57D. ___ Stroker, Tony Award-winning actress in "Oklahoma!"
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58D. Low mark
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60D. Zilch
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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