Our NYT Crossword Hints for June 23, 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, June 23, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 6/23/25. 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. 'That was ages ___!'
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4A. Classic dog name
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8A. Break down in tears
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11A. IPod ___ (old music provider)
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13A. Bra or purse part
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14A. Not fake:
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15A. “Can it!”
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17A. Voting no
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18A. Devious fellow
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19A. ___ Juan, Puerto Rico
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20A. Insect in a nest
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21A. Quite a long time
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23A. "Nothing for me, thanks"
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25A. Locale for a goatee
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28A. Off-road ride, for short
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30A. Acknowledgment to a 31-Down operator
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32A. Pep rally sound
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33A. "Zip it!"
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36A. Like some mobile purchases
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38A. "What ___ you saying?"
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39A. Onstage comment to the audience
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40A. Shut it!
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43A. "Ransom" rapper ___ Tecca
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44A. Held back, as a news story
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45A. Final chapter
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46A. Quite frequently
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47A. Stephen Vincent ___, "John Brown's Body" poet
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49A. Stamp for a notary public
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51A. Nut that contains caffeine
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53A. Early web portal
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55A. Reprimands
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59A. Hollywood's Driver or Sandler
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60A. "Button it!"
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62A. Fuzzy green stuff on some trees
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63A. Scorpion pose or cobra pose
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64A. Samoa’s capital
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65A. Ballet, beadwork or bonsai
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66A. "In the middle of the night I call your name / Oh ___ / Oh ___" (John Lennon lyric)
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67A. Someone who might use a fake passport
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1D. 'No ifs, __ or buts!'
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2D. Sprinter Devers, three-time gold medal winner at the Olympics
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3D. The first "O" of "YOLO"
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4D. Org. to which to report a phone scam
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5D. Rubs the wrong way
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6D. ___ Lama (Tibetan leader)
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7D. Hosp. scan that's better for claustrophobes
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8D. Upper-house legislative proposal
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9D. Grains often found on top of an apple crisp
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10D. Dot on a radar screen
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12D. From days of yore
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13D. Encrypted messaging software
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14D. Breakfast items for Rocky in "Rocky"
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16D. Yorkie-___ (dog hybrid)
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22D. Vapor from a teapot
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24D. Underwater tracking aid
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25D. Nursery item with slatted sides
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26D. Fruit of the Loom rival
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27D. "That was so fun"
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29D. Salsa ___ (green sauce)
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31D. See 30-Across
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33D. What to eat ice cream with
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34D. Menial workers
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35D. Hanukkah coins
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37D. Groups of spin doctors, informally
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41D. Popular vitamin brand or its recommended dosage
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42D. Texas city in the book and film "Friday Night Lights"
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46D. "Welcome to Honolulu!"
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48D. Trunk of the body
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50D. Coolers of condos, e.g.
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51D. __ Sutra
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52D. Bad thing to find in a refrigerator
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54D. Air mattress problem
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56D. Pair that can be licked or locked
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57D. Faucet annoyance
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58D. *"Don't go anywhere!"
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61D. ___-Caps (candy brand)
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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