Our NYT Crossword Hints for July 29, 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 29, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 7/29/25. 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. "I give up!"
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6A. J.F.K.'s predecessor
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9A. Golden fruit that started the Trojan War, in myth
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14A. Permanent location?
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15A. Charged particle
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16A. Studied with over
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17A. Chuckle + ___ = chortle
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18A. Prior to now
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19A. Singer Mary J. ___
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20A. Who said "Every great film should seem new every time you see it"
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23A. That's my cue!
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24A. Nickname for Eleanor
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25A. Sundry: Abbr.
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27A. Be an agent for, informally
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30A. Introspective rock genre
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31A. Hamlet's ill-fated love interest
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35A. Rejoinder to a doubter
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37A. Mount with four faces that all face southeast
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38A. Constantly pushing forward
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39A. Dads
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40A. Wide-eyed and eager
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41A. Argon or neon
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44A. Grilled Italian sandwich
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46A. Some fins
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47A. Catchy song, in modern lingo
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48A. Composer Coleman and others
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49A. They can be boosted or bruised
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50A. Setting of Switzerland's Glacier Express
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52A. File format for a profile pic
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55A. Western city hinted at seven times in this puzzle's circled letters
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60A. Burr in "Hamilton"
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62A. Ctrl Alt ___
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63A. Think out loud
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64A. Adrien with Oscars
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65A. Miner matter
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66A. Birthplace of artist Leonardo
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67A. Flippant
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68A. Holiday party pour
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69A. Plein-air painter's prop
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1D. Bygone world power, for short
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2D. Prefix meaning 'one billionth'
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3D. Bulky slip-on
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4D. Italian film star Sophia
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5D. Main courses
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6D. El infierno figure
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7D. Modern lead-in to coin
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8D. Huge
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9D. "Be on the lookout" alert, in brief
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10D. Role for Erik Estrada on TV's "CHiPs" … as well as in real life
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11D. Stiffly demure
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12D. Toy brand with theme parks on three continents
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13D. Unspoiled paradise
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21D. Muppet who's made guest appearances on "Scrubs" and "The West Wing"
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22D. Suggestions
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26D. Quiet sound?
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27D. Inflexible
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28D. Low-cost, in ads
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29D. Handout at a busy restaurant
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32D. "___ will get you from A to B. Imagination can take you everywhere" (statement attributed to Einstein)
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33D. Humor with a twist
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34D. Protection
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36D. Thor and Odin
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37D. Dorm aides, for short
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39D. Forwent
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42D. What's touch and go?
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43D. Hunk of melted mozzarella, e.g.
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44D. Sport with mallets
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45D. Give the OK
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47D. Reason to wear a knee brace, perhaps
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51D. Old-timey photo filter
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52D. Zingers
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53D. Prefix with sail or glide
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54D. Cupid's Greek counterpart
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56D. Infamous Roman ruler
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57D. Options for martinis
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58D. A single time
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59D. Actor ___ Patrick Harris
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61D. Subway Series squad, on scoreboards
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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