Our NYT Crossword Hints for May 25, 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, May 25, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 5/25/25. 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. Woodworking byproduct
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8A. Most-awarded musician at the American Music Awards
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13A. OutKast, for one
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19A. Angioplasty tube
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20A. Mammal with a prehensile snout
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21A. Something to run
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22A. Like floppy disks and typewriters
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23A. Gaming company whose logo is known as "the Fuji"
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24A. Must
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25A. Melittologist's study
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26A. Army bosses, informally
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28A. Exam in which using notes is allowed
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28A. Exam in which using notes is allowed
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30A. Inventor's pride
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30A. Inventor's pride
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33A. 'Sorta?'
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34A. "The Last Judgment" is found in one in the Sistine Chapel
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35A. Search around, as a truffle-hunting pig
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36A. I'm so frustrated!
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38A. Thereabouts
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40A. Going on to say
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43A. Harry Houdini and David Blaine, for two
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43A. Harry Houdini and David Blaine, for two
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46A. Escalator part
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50A. Beheader of Medusa
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52A. Guaranteed
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53A. Magazine with an annual Person of the Year issue
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54A. 53-Across, reversed
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55A. Praise highly
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58A. Gal of Hollywood
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60A. Groove on
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61A. "Not too shabby!"
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63A. Synagogue greeting
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66A. Cotton and flax, for two
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68A. Set down
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69A. Theoretical paths depicted by the circled squares
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73A. Snazzily dressed gent
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74A. Musical sections
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77A. Wellness product derived from an Australian bird
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78A. Cappuccino topper
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81A. Fat stack of cash
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82A. "Hang loose" sign
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86A. City destroyed in Genesis
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88A. Manhattan neighborhood that's adjacent to the East Village
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89A. Whatever
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91A. Like the subject of a photograph, ideally
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94A. Cyclist, e.g.
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96A. Grandmother's nickname
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97A. Brand known as "The San Francisco Treat"
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97A. Brand known as "The San Francisco Treat"
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100A. Has trouble swallowing
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101A. Roman who opposed Julius Caesar
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103A. "All right!"
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104A. Senators’ home
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106A. Battle of Normandy city
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108A. "Defending Our Nation. Securing the Future" org.
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110A. Not breaking, as an actor
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110A. Not breaking, as an actor
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115A. Lightweight Apple laptop
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115A. Lightweight Apple laptop
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117A. Color-coated candies
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118A. Healthful smoothie ingredient
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119A. Slant skyward
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120A. Brand that merged with BP
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122A. Compound used to make synthetic rubber
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125A. Witches
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126A. Have a night on the town
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127A. Oprah delivered them for Rosa Parks and Toni Morrison
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128A. Peckish and peevish
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129A. Bender
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130A. Spot of madness, metaphorically
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1D. Fencing discipline
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2D. Perplexed
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3D. "Can I speak to your manager?"
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3D. "Can I speak to your manager?"
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4D. Barb and Star Go to Vista ___ Mar (2021 comedy)
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5D. All-purpose truck, informally
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6D. Programs to, as a thermostat
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7D. Molasses, to a contestant on "The Great British Bake Off"
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8D. Put on
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9D. Mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen
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10D. Many Dogfish Head brews
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11D. Tree with "noble" and "grand" varieties
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12D. ZZ Top and Green Day, for two
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13D. Magritte who painted "The Son of Man"
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14D. Spots for some rockers
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15D. Making hotel reservations in advance
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15D. Making hotel reservations in advance
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16D. Certain parents, to their tots
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17D. Loosen
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18D. Baking soda target
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19D. Kind of salad with bacon and hard-boiled eggs
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27D. GPS suggestions (Abbr.)
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29D. Buzzed
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31D. Top-notch
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32D. "X-Men" character portrayed by Anna Paquin
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33D. "Ain't that the truth!"
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33D. "Ain't that the truth!"
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37D. Some tough H.S. classes
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39D. No longer burdened by
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40D. Mammals with prehensile feet
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41D. Showcase at an expo
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42D. Taught by repetition
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44D. "Stay in touch"
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45D. Rita ___, "Let You Love Me" singer
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47D. Habitats for hermit crabs and sea stars
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48D. Qatari ruler
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49D. Parts of a coatrack
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51D. Annual Austin music festival, in brief
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56D. However, in shorthand
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57D. Flat-headed crew driver?
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59D. Small row
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62D. What spinach leaves and beets can be used as
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64D. Its symbol is omega
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65D. Moves a cursor (over)
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67D. Many an evangelical
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67D. Many an evangelical
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70D. Best place to go in London?
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71D. Holiday that celebrates the end of Ramadan
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72D. Spill over
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74D. Metaphor for a late bloomer
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75D. "Mi ___ es su ___"
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76D. T. follower
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79D. Nickname alternative to Teddy
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80D. What disbudding prevents the growth of
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83D. Negatively charged particles
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84D. Fast-food chain that's headquartered in Louisville
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85D. Floor covering in many a living room
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85D. Floor covering in many a living room
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87D. Mullally who played the ex-wife of her real-life husband on "Parks and Recreation"
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90D. Certain social media update
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90D. Certain social media update
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92D. Loved, loved, loved, with "up"
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93D. Be late in the theater?
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95D. Canine in "Hi and Lois"
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98D. Leathery-skinned hopper
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99D. Unable to progress
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102D. Coatrack, in many a lodge
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105D. What might be given for crying out loud?
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106D. Frank who directed "It Happened One Night"
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107D. Follow, as an impulse
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109D. A few bucks?
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111D. Govt. bond
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112D. Strand at a chalet, say
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113D. Like a bowling alley or Olympic pool
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114D. Runs out of power
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115D. "___ obliged!"
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116D. Craftsperson's online marketplace
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117D. Tie up as a boat
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121D. "Miracle" product from inventor Joy Mangano
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123D. "Well done, torero!"
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124D. Sound from a kid with a roll of bubble wrap
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.
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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.
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