Our NYT Crossword Hints for November 14, 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, November 14, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 11/14/25. 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. Eating plan that attempts to mimic Stone Age conditions
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10A. It's different from randomness, mathematically
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15A. Unsolved mysteries
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16A. Pasta shape similar to ziti
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17A. Despite its name, it's not alcoholic
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18A. Subscription prices
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19A. Celery unit
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20A. Pineapple and Cranberry, for two, in N.Y.C.
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22A. Material for a certain pocket
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23A. Shape of a charm that Simone Biles wears on a necklace
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25A. "Toy Story" antagonist
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27A. Where to set a cocktail garnish
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28A. Command that initiates a chase
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31A. "Avengers: ___" (film in Marvel's Infinity Saga)
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33A. Resource used in 67-Across
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34A. ___ paneer (classic vegetarian Indian dish)
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36A. Be in one's good ___
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37A. Ooze
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39A. Live
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41A. Board game that begins with players choosing college versus career
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42A. "I canNOT handle this right now"
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44A. One option in a subscription service
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46A. "I told you!"
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47A. They form when snow melts and refreezes
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49A. Created unpleasant driving conditions, in a way
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51A. ___ supuesto (“Of course,” in Spanish)
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52A. Insta post
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53A. Needing a 34-inch inseam, maybe
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54A. Roman Empire invader
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56A. Verb in each of the first three sentences of the Gettysburg Address
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58A. British natural historian Attenborough
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61A. They're the subject of more than 200 million catalogs a year
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63A. Common things in processed foods
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66A. Iranian money
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67A. Video game in which users build tools from raw resources
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68A. Fruit that can be used to add highlights to your hair
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69A. Liner notes?
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1D. Cool, in streaming slang
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2D. Honeybee genus
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3D. Fast time
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4D. Captivate
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5D. Wild cats whose name comes from Nahuatl
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6D. Aesthetic associated with classical literature and vintage fashion
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7D. "God ___ Woman" (hit by Ariana Grande)
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8D. Fish that can be 12 feet long
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9D. Fly that causes sleeping sickness
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10D. Lifeguard's skill, for short
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11D. Whole bunch
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12D. "How to Be an ___" (book by Ibram X. Kendi)
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13D. Nonrecurring payment
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14D. Bit on a bun
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21D. Beyoncé song subtitled "(Put a Ring on It)"
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24D. Be unchill?
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26D. Inits. for the old East Germany
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28D. Teen drama that revolves around "the scandalous lives of Manhattan's elite"
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29D. Ingredient that resembles soil in "dirt pudding"
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30D. Squad that trains athletes for the pros
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32D. Lass
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35D. Understand?
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38D. Group of whales
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40D. Lean to one side
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43D. Little rest
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45D. Shut again, as a gate
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48D. Beats it
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50D. Horror character known as the Mistress of the Dark
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55D. Ring in many Renaissance paintings
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57D. Actress Falco of "The Sopranos"
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59D. ___ Bunin, 1933 Literature Nobelist from Russia
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60D. Adroit
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62D. ID whose lowest possibility is 001-01-0001
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64D. Cellular data plan?
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65D. It's badly in need of a pick-me-up
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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