Our NYT Crossword Hints for February 26, 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 26, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 2/26/25. 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. "___ Ever" (Elvis song in "G.I. Blues")
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6A. Stepped (on)
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10A. Hits up on Slack, say
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13A. Eggplant is a commonly used one
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14A. Contents of some shots
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15A. Sandwich in a soft tortilla
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16A. D to F, e.g., in music
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18A. Certain trekker
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19A. Cleverly understanding
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20A. #50 on a table
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21A. City that was home for the Wright brothers
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23A. Bun contents
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25A. Frequent filler for a po' boy
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26A. Area of frenetic dancing
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29A. Not so hot
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30A. "Stan" rapper
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31A. Not feel so hot
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32A. Yale Bulldogs, by another name
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36A. Alert
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37A. Serious mix-up
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39A. Numismatic rating
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40A. Donkey Kong Country console, for short
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41A. Munchkin
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42A. Word with sound or side
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44A. 1/13 or 2/13
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46A. Exotic pet store offerings
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47A. Writer's starting point
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50A. Indian tourist site
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51A. Stunt performer on "Jackass"
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52A. Some OT enders
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53A. It may be induced
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57A. Field of Jean-Luc Godard
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58A. Preppy fabric
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61A. Powerful server
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62A. Competitive poker?
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63A. Warrant
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64A. Pixar's Remy, for one
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65A. Slip into
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66A. Fruit that may be poached
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1D. Aid in seeking a record contract
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2D. "Sure, you can include me"
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3D. "___ ask!"
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4D. Inspiration for a seafood chain
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5D. Tune
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6D. "Ammo" for a modern-day cannon
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7D. It may be a handful
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8D. Bruins’ Bobby
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9D. Creepy crawler
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10D. Steamed
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11D. Rank achieved by Jay Gatsby in "The Great Gatsby"
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12D. Quick trips by car
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15D. What a stereotypical bartender asks after a horse walks into a bar
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17D. "It's been ages!"
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22D. ___ last resort
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24D. Donkey Kong, e.g.
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25D. Award since 1956
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26D. Kitten cries
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27D. Arab League member
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28D. Engender
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31D. Title sitcom character voiced by Paul Fusco
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33D. Concern for a bank
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34D. People in Disney's "The Emperor's New Groove"
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35D. A bar for "Cheers" and a coffee shop for "Friends"
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38D. Who ___?
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43D. Pelt
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45D. Fall to 0% battery
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46D. For sure!
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47D. "Dune" actor Isaac
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48D. Seat of New York's Oneida County
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49D. Part of a doctrine
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52D. Charges
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54D. Side dish that's commonly fried
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55D. Yom Kippur War leader
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56D. They may be dark or graphic
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59D. Org. with the Acid Rain Program
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60D. One who looks at slides?
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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