Our NYT Crossword Hints for February 15, 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, February 15, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 2/15/25. 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. Weaving technique named after a city in the Levant
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7A. Straight-shooting
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13A. "Pretty, pretty please?!"
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15A. Big name in flatware
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16A. Pirate's lack, stereotypically
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18A. Bit of attire supposedly named for its original bright red cloth
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19A. Elba of "Hijack"
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20A. Part of a fancy place setting
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22A. ___ Taylor, head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals starting in 2019
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23A. Really bright
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24A. Musician/composer Andersson of Abba
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25A. Threads that are hard to find?
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26A. Letter that starts the most words in the dictionary
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27A. Classic candy brand discontinued in 2018
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28A. Things put into decks
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29A. "I feel bad enough already"
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31A. Disregard
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32A. Go all in
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33A. Solid red ball
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34A. Occupy, as a desk
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35A. That's unreal!
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38A. Paul who plays a little role in the Marvel Universe
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39A. Small egg producer
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40A. 100%
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41A. Abbreviated ending
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42A. "Ya got me"
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43A. Wise guys?
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44A. 1964 Hitchcock thriller
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46A. Quick pic
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48A. New Year's Day?
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49A. Abandon, as plans
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50A. Plagued (by), as guilt
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51A. Got the lead out?
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1D. Out of this world?
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2D. Swallows
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3D. London and Budapest have had them since 1863 and 1896, respectively
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4D. Order from an impassioned drill instructor
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5D. Sylvia ___, so-called "Grand Dame of British Cinema"
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6D. Gold fish
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7D. In a grand style
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8D. Sole
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9D. Salty drink
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10D. Comestible mentioned in "That's Amore"
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11D. Thoughtful types
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12D. Traffic controllers?
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14D. Here on earth
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17D. They beg to differ
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21D. They cover top stories
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24D. Place for subs
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25D. Whaler's haul
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27D. Giuseppe ___, 2010s-'20s Italian P.M.
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28D. Bit of color
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29D. Acted in a grandfatherly way, maybe
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30D. Tired, in a way
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31D. What solving a Saturday Times crossword might earn you, informally
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32D. Thimphu native: Var.
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33D. Ground-breaking event
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35D. ’00s
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36D. Like shrimp étouffée
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37D. Tried out
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39D. It may go across the board
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40D. Ribbons, but not medals
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42D. Wine's partner
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43D. Kick-start
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45D. Silent approval
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47D. Stereotypical tattoo on a poker player's arm
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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