Our NYT Crossword Hints for February 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, February 27, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 2/27/25. 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. Leftover bits
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6A. They might be kept on someone suspicious
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10A. Pupil : aperture :: ___ : diaphragm
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14A. Jason who plays Aquaman
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15A. On task
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16A. Pro wrestler John
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17A. Like a filthy flue
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18A. Pants in which you may carry a glove
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18A. Pants in which you may carry a glove
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20A. Actor ___ Jackson Jr.
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22A. Meals at boot camps
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23A. Pants in which you may carry a pen
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23A. Pants in which you may carry a pen
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26A. Husband of Sif, in Norse myth
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27A. Try to win over
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28A. Absolutely dominate
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29A. Pass it on
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31A. Small handful
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32A. Didn't cook one's food
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34A. Oven option
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35A. What the U's in this puzzle's solution represent
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37A. Stick in a bucket?
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40A. Describe in a story
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41A. Me?!
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42A. Salsa ___
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43A. Pest that can be a pet
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46A. Fish whose most plentiful species are the "Atlantic" and "Pacific"
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47A. Matches or watches
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48A. Pants in which you may carry a key
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48A. Pants in which you may carry a key
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50A. Script divisions
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52A. Mirage image
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53A. Pants in which you may carry a phone
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53A. Pants in which you may carry a phone
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55A. Big name in commercial trucks
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59A. Juneau's is roughly nine times New York City's
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60A. Delicacy
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61A. Snakelike, in a way
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62A. Apt surname for Scarlett?
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63A. Mars, by another name
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64A. Herb with a silent H
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1D. X-communicates?
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2D. Kid-lit character whose name rhymes with his book's title character
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3D. Brooding genre
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4D. Shook one's defender, in sports lingo
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4D. Shook one's defender, in sports lingo
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5D. States something with authority
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6D. Salt Lake ___, broadcasting home for radio's "Music & the Spoken Word" since 1929
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7D. Book you won't get lost in?
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8D. 2000s HBO series about a polygamous family
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8D. 2000s HBO series about a polygamous family
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9D. Broccoli feature
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10D. Skating performance
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11D. Grounds
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12D. Word before peace or planet
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13D. Back talk
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19D. Compact Volkswagens
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21D. Chop —
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23D. Nest piece
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24D. Tomato type
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25D. Bad comment to hear from your surgeon
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29D. Hearty slow-cooker meals
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30D. Creative class
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33D. Ring call, for short
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35D. Greek goddess of spring
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35D. Greek goddess of spring
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36D. Previous
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37D. ___ Mouse
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37D. ___ Mouse
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38D. Sulfur property
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39D. Vanilla holders
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40D. Certain young parent
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42D. Made a sudden turn
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44D. Some of these include coupons
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45D. Strong desire
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47D. Make a basket, maybe
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48D. "Dubliners" author
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49D. ___ out (intimidate, as by appearing very confident)
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50D. Mark for life
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51D. Spanish title: Abbr.
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54D. Crew item
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56D. Word with May or D
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57D. Bark beetle's target
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58D. Manhattan component
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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