Our NYT Crossword Hints for March 17, 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, March 17, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 3/17/25. 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. Small amounts, as of hair gel
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5A. Victor ___, author of "Les Misérables"
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9A. Ankle bones
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14A. Prefix with "science" or "potent"
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15A. "Now!," in a rush order
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16A. Some fast-food sandwiches
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17A. Emmy-winning actress for "Hacks"
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19A. Chile de ___ (very spicy pepper)
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20A. Seed used to flavor ouzo
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21A. Tiny computer unit
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23A. Double-reed woodwind
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24A. Only person in the arts ever to be named Time's Person of the Year
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28A. Belief systems
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32A. Twerp
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33A. Numbers with four digits
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35A. What a subject and a verb should do
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40A. With 41-Across, former "S.N.L." regular who played Gemma and Cathy Anne
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41A. See 40 Across
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42A. '___ la vista!'
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43A. Reduces, as profits
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46A. Unit of corn or wisdom
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48A. ___ Congeniality (pageant title)
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49A. She played Serena on "Gossip Girl"
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54A. Take in, as a salary
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55A. ___-Caps candy
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56A. Very very
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61A. Say hello to
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63A. Slogan that celebrates a young woman's confidence and independence ... or a hint to 17-, 24-, 40-/41- and 49-Across
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66A. Face shapes
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67A. Eight, in Ensenada
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68A. Have a meal by candlelight, say
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69A. Small sample
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70A. Gas in some lighted signs
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71A. Split ___ (hair problem)
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1D. Rapper ___ Cat
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2D. "You said it, brother!"
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3D. ___ B'rith (Jewish organization)
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4D. Sloth and gluttony, for two
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5D. Nonkosher meat
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6D. 2015 and 2019 Women's World Cup soccer champs
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7D. In mixed-up condition
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8D. Choices
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9D. Carrier whose former terminal at J.F.K. is now a hotel
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10D. -->
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11D. Companion of a priest and a minister in many a joke
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12D. Parody
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13D. Part of an atoll
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18D. It comes between "ready" and "go"
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22D. Swim-bike-run race, for short
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25D. On vacation, say
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26D. Yang's counterpart
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27D. Accommodates, as on a bus
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28D. Scratch that
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29D. Former stadium for the Mets
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30D. Slip-on shoes, familiarly
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31D. Hearts or clubs
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34D. Quench
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36D. Gloomy, as news
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37D. Rice-A-___
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38D. Docs treating tonsillitis
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39D. Inflated ones can be bruised
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41D. Bear market order
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43D. Give rise to
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44D. Bill
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45D. Shirt that's sometimes tie-dyed
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47D. Chicago trains
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49D. Sired
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50D. Stage before pupa in metamorphosis
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51D. Regions
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52D. Prepared to be knighted
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53D. 'Uh-huh'
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57D. Vein of ore
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58D. Mattress size smaller than a full
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59D. Tear to pieces
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60D. Greek war god
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62D. When doubled, it's a fly
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64D. Letter after pi
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65D. Chaney who played Quasimodo
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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