Our NYT Crossword Hints for June 25, 2024 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 25, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 6/25/24. 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. Necessary skill for an E.M.T.
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4A. T-shirt specification
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8A. ___ song (final act)
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12A. Lode load
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13A. Invader of Gaul in 451
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15A. Athlete declared a national treasure by Brazil after the 1958 World Cup
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16A. Parking area
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17A. Sloppily making out, in slang
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19A. Mild Dutch cheese
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21A. “___ la vista, baby!
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22A. Curtain hanger's need
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23A. Steep-roofed house
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25A. Pioneering computer game originally called Micropolis
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27A. Piece of jewelry consisting of a single line of diamonds
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30A. Newsroom V.I.P.s
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31A. The Dolphins, on scoreboards
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32A. "Is ___ children learning?" (Bushism)
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33A. Card game whose winning hands can be found hidden in 17-, 27-, 42- and 54-Across
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37A. "___ real question is ..."
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38A. Ingredient in vinaigrette
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39A. So cool!
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42A. Wildflower with a royal name
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47A. Paying attention
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48A. Vanilla/chocolate ice cream combos, e.g.
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49A. Affirmative vote
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50A. Provide, as with an ability
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53A. Colludes with, as a criminal
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54A. Sleek leather outerwear
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57A. "Huh?'
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58A. Those, in Spanish
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59A. Bowling venues
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60A. Part of an African elephant shaped like Africa
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61A. Match up, as two devices
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62A. Life of Riley
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63A. Actor who was cast in "Rocky III" after winning an “America’s Toughest Bouncer” competition
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1D. University that shares its name with an oral hygiene brand
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2D. Did some checking for errors
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3D. Taxing tasks?
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4D. Apt name for a worrier
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5D. Strong desire
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6D. Mosquito-borne virus in 2016 news
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7D. Michigan congresswoman Slotkin
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8D. Spec on some moisturizers
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9D. More exhausted
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10D. “Little Women” author
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11D. Constantly seeking validation, say
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13D. Same here
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14D. Stunt
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18D. Let's do this thing!
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20D. Actor Aykroyd
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24D. Salinger title heroine
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26D. Fingerprint or footprint, perhaps
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28D. Overhead compartment on an airplane
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29D. Betray by blabbing
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33D. Rap's Megan ___ Stallion
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34D. Gardener's device
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35D. Yang's counterpart
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36D. Cries at some football games
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37D. Tin in a cat owner's pantry
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39D. One-in-a-million find
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40D. Common knee injury for athletes
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41D. You might leave room for it
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42D. Seasick, say
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43D. One who historically didn't wear all black, despite popular depiction
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44D. "Go, go, go!," to Goya
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45D. Thwacks
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46D. Ad-___ (go off-script)
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47D. Wheels on a lorry
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51D. It had more freshman applicants in 2023 than any other U.S. university (145,910)
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52D. Squeaks (by)
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55D. Key used to exit?
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56D. "Good ___!" (compliment to a hitter)
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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