Our NYT Crossword Hints for July 22, 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, July 22, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 7/22/25. 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. Someone getting the red-carpet treatment, in brief
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4A. Lather on a latte
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8A. Chew (on)
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12A. Purple smoothie berry
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14A. Utah ski resort
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15A. Direction when things go bad
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16A. Big ask ... or a hint to this puzzle's shaded squares?
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18A. Black tea variety
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19A. Ultra-vibrant colors
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20A. "Come again??," casually
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22A. In competition (for)
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25A. Inits. of the first female presidential candidate for a major party
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26A. County at one end of the River Thames
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29A. Deep-sea predator
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31A. Phenomena leading some to believe that we are not alone
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35A. Sore, as joints
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36A. Ruin as the end of a movie
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37A. Accessory for Batman or Robin
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38A. Quartet minus one
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39A. "What a ___!" ("Nonsense!")
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40A. Was certain of
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41A. Posting at the start of a drive-thru
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42A. Wanders here and there
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43A. Storybook baddie
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44A. Females in flocks
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45A. Company whose business is picking up?
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46A. Such a pity
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47A. Planetary body, to poets
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49A. Playground comeback to "You have no idea!"
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51A. Powerhouse competitors in women's Olympic gymnastics
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55A. Wreak ____ (cause chaos)
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58A. Superb grade
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59A. Eagerly obtained ... or a hint to the contents of this puzzle's shaded squares?
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63A. Place for umbrellas
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64A. Some hoppy drinks at happy hour, in brief
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65A. Hollywood icon Hayworth
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66A. Informal hangout at which attendees may jam or gossip
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67A. It's your destiny
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68A. Fresh on the scene
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1D. Big winery fixture
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2D. Volunteer's confident cry
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3D. Ashen-faced
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4D. Iranian language from which we get "turban"
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5D. Obsolete
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6D. Took a side?
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7D. Planet whose evening temperatures plunge to -200°F
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8D. Enjoys immensely
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9D. Heat in the microwave
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10D. Basic building block
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11D. "This roller coaster is awes-o-o-o-ome!"
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13D. Words that express a deep-felt affection
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15D. Part of a cowgirl's boot
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17D. Jet-black stone
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21D. Supplies for making sidewalk art
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23D. Easy peasy!
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24D. Shook it to the beat
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26D. Directions on the cake in "Alice in Wonderland"
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27D. Fastener with threads
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28D. What starry skies and star pupils do
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30D. Roman orator who said "Silence is one of the great arts of conversation"
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32D. Vampire bat feature
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33D. Work of Puccini or Bellini
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34D. Stitched up
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36D. Outfits for E.R. staff
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46D. Ivory or Dove
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48D. Be in a big hurry
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50D. The items over there
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51D. Kept ___ on (monitored)
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52D. Weapon for a duel
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53D. "Ah, such is life!"
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54D. "Keep dreaming, pal!"
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56D. Father of Thor in both myth and the Marvel Universe
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57D. Just adorable
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60D. Tax prep pro
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61D. Something to feed a steed
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62D. Pussy foot
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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