Our NYT Crossword Hints for February 28, 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 28, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 2/28/25. 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. Splashy government expenditure?
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11A. Events subject to S.E.C. oversight, in brief
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15A. Question that might elicit more questions
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16A. Accrue annual leaves?
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17A. "Whoa there, tiger!"
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18A. Achaean strongman of myth
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19A. Antediluvian
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20A. Michael of fashion
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21A. Red lights in D.C.
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22A. "The Marvels" director DaCosta
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23A. Some overhead expenses?
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26A. Podcaster's need
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27A. Common ingredient in Scotch pie
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28A. Rescue from total ruin
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30A. Coconut cookie
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34A. Connected
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35A. Self-doubter's words
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36A. Big galoot
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38A. Yearn for
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39A. Star with Oscar nominations in five consecutive decades
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41A. Goes pro?
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43A. Attracted a larger crowd than
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45A. Currency depicting statesman Mufasa Kemal Atatürk
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46A. ___ gow (Chinese gambling game with dominoes)
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47A. Ambles
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49A. Show with a "Point/Counterpoint" segment, in brief
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52A. Creative pursuits
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54A. Draped garment
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55A. Fruit harvested by the ribeirinhos
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56A. Subject of some grainy photographs?
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57A. Pace quickener implemented by Major League Baseball in 2023
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60A. Casual tops
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61A. Work-from-home attire, perhaps
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62A. Canadian gas brand
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63A. People may visit them just for kicks
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1D. Jubilant song
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2D. Caterpillar roll fish
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3D. "... two if ___"
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4D. W.N.B.A. star Jewell
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5D. Party-eschewing type: Abbr.
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6D. Business suit?
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7D. Game that helps babies learn object permanence
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8D. Kaitlin of "Hacks"
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9D. God of life and the afterlife
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10D. "Enjoy the spread!"
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11D. Birthplace of Zoroastrianism, today
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12D. Event with a casual dress code
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13D. "Fine, just tell me"
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14D. Hot takes?
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23D. Gives something to get something
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24D. Rock genre
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25D. Providers of fresh cuts
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27D. Like Olympic tracks
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29D. Subcompact Nissan offering
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30D. Staple ingredient in Japanese cuisine
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31D. Premium computers
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32D. They show models' names
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33D. Sat ___ (locating aid)
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37D. Hair-raising thing?
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40D. Pooch-pampering places
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42D. Up to
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44D. Ghostly image
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48D. Prefix meaning “straight”
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49D. Search high and low
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50D. Iridescent material
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51D. Double-taps, say, as a post
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53D. Just all right
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55D. For another thing
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58D. "___ Misstra Know-It-All" (1970s Stevie Wonder song)
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59D. Footnote abbr
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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