Our NYT Crossword Hints for July 7, 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 7, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 7/7/25. 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. Highly successful, on Broadway
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6A. Redding who sang "The Dock of the Bay"
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10A. Opposite of "right"
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14A. ___ Copland, the so-called "Dean of American Composers"
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15A. Halloween cover-up
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16A. Spanish other
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17A. Player facing the leadoff batter
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20A. Like a wallflower
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21A. "How sweet ___!"
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22A. Michelle ___, women's soccer star with 107 international goals
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23A. "Ask Me Another" airer
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24A. Band for news radio?
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27A. One might read "FASTCAR"
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31A. Kind of acid in proteins
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32A. Wriggly
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33A. Quiet nook in a church
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37A. "That's not fair, Your Honor!"
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39A. Rust-causing agent
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41A. Mountain in Greece
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42A. Archaeological site
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44A. Hot drink enjoyed by a campfire, perhaps
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45A. Long-running student quiz show
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47A. Mantra for many foodies
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51A. Amaze
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52A. Sneeze sound
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53A. Japanese buckwheat noodles
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55A. Suffix with book or fool
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58A. Not yet decided ... or an "artful" description for the last words of 17-, 27- and 45-Across?
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62A. German "a"
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63A. God: Sp.
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64A. Aquafina competitor
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65A. Told untruths
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66A. Convention center event
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67A. Takes a breather
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1D. Lowest (voice)
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2D. Swearing-in words
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3D. Loud skirmish
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4D. "___ he's a jolly good fellow..."
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5D. Walking stealthily
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6D. Hyatt alternative
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7D. Weekend event often held in a garage or on a front lawn
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8D. Spectrum or Verizon Fios, in brief
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9D. Go down a bunny hill, e.g.
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10D. Philosopher John who wrote "Two Treatises of Government"
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11D. Heavens
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12D. "___ Jacques" (nursery song)
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13D. Middle part of the body
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18D. Response similar to "You're too kind"
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19D. London art gallery
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23D. Stealthy Japanese warrior
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25D. Karl or Moses of basketball
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26D. River of Hades
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27D. Japanese computer brand
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28D. Singer Tori
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29D. Penpoints
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30D. Singer Clark with the 1965 #1 hit "Downtown"
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33D. Pueblo material
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34D. Flamenco guitarist ___ de Lucía
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35D. Wintry forecast
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36D. ''And others,'' in a footnote
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38D. Cousin of an alligator, informally
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40D. Restaurant request on a hot day
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43D. "OK, that's enough out of me, sorry"
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45D. Refrigerate
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46D. Kaplan of "Welcome Back Kotter"
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47D. Three-legged support
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48D. Play part after an intermission, often
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49D. "To ___ own self be true"
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50D. Found a text hilarious
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54D. Very
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55D. Wading bird
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56D. Wood strip beneath a mattress
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57D. Roosters' mates
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59D. Poem of adulation
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60D. Veto
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61D. N.Y.C.'s Madison ___
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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