Our NYT Crossword Hints for March 24, 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 24, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 3/24/25. 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. Messy pile
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5A. Loops in on an email thread
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8A. Odysseus' faithful dog
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13A. Major or Minor in astronomy?
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14A. ___ Gold (pretzel brand)
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16A. Bracelet bits
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17A. Londoner or Liverpudlian, informally
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18A. Buckeye's home
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19A. Japanese noodle dish
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20A. Something you might step on before or after a shower
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23A. What backup dancers often move in
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24A. Casual affirmative
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25A. Sleep cycle inits.
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28A. K-pop group with an "army" of followers
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29A. The Air Force's F-16 or F-22, for example
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31A. Tiki bar cocktail with a rhyming name
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33A. Set of ethical standards
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36A. Jones or James of jazz
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39A. Zodiac sign whose symbol roars
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40A. Matures
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41A. Person who has reached near-mythical status
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46A. Swim meet event
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47A. ___ Lanka
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48A. Org. for Arnold Palmer
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51A. Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby
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52A. Vehicle in a light rail system
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55A. Arctic abodes
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57A. Here, there and everywhere … or where to find 20-, 33- and 41-Across's ends?
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60A. Brief walk-on movie appearance
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62A. Character in "Frankenstein" films who doesn't appear in the Mary Shelley novel
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63A. Severe wind
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64A. Chris of Captain America fame
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65A. Fruit from a palm
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66A. Norse god of war
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67A. Has staying power
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68A. Cryptography org.
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69A. Views
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1D. Commotion
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2D. Knight-___ (medieval character wandering in search of adventure)
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3D. The way things stand
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4D. Routes
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5D. Bing Crosby or Nat King Cole
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6D. Pacific salmon
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7D. Like seaweed or raw octopus
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8D. President Lincoln
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9D. Not imaginary
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10D. Call of Duty handle, e.g.
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11D. Poem of praise
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12D. Nine-digit ID
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15D. Prescription specification
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21D. Color of two stripes on the flag de España
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22D. Attire for a G.I. who doesn't want to be seen
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26D. Loosen up
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27D. Go wide of the mark
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30D. Able to reach the highest shelf, say
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32D. Apple tablet?
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33D. Vote-by-___ (absentee option)
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34D. Gymnast Suni ___
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35D. Small parts of a big organization, in an idiom
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36D. Resident of 123 Sesame Street
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37D. Echelon
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38D. "The Boys" and "The Bear," for two
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42D. Deficit after all things considered
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43D. Greek sandwich in pita bread
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44D. Country between Djibouti and Sudan on the coast of the Red Sea
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45D. Near, to a poet
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48D. Greasy hair ointment
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49D. Hockey player who wears a mask
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50D. Utah's state trees
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53D. Enthusiastic, as a fan
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54D. Rap's ___ Thee Stallion
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56D. Toy bricks
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58D. Gave for a while
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59D. Goes bad, as fruit
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60D. Cartoon collectible
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61D. Filmmaker DuVernay
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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