Our NYT Crossword Hints for November 3, 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 3, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 11/3/25. 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.
-
1A. Fizzy pop
-
5A. Eve's mate
-
9A. Film that may have inspired "Sharknado"
-
13A. "Jurassic Park" beast, for short
-
14A. Yawning, say
-
16A. Land on the Tigris and Euphrates
-
17A. *PIN, e.g.
-
19A. Restaurant handout
-
20A. Tennis star Osaka
-
21A. Pint-size
-
23A. Pioneering computer engineer Lovelace
-
24A. Fleming who was the original host of "Jeopardy!"
-
26A. Stray feline
-
28A. Skull
-
32A. AMC's "Better Call ___"
-
33A. Guffaw, in internet lingo
-
34A. Abruptly call off one's plans
-
37A. Gooey goody
-
40A. *Overly eager personal injury lawyer, derisively
-
44A. Shade of purple
-
45A. "I suppose so"
-
46A. ___ Whitney, inventor of the cotton gin
-
47A. More than a snack
-
49A. Clairol product
-
52A. *Gangster a.k.a. Scarface
-
56A. "As I see it," to texters
-
57A. August birth sign, for the most part
-
58A. Give a talking-to
-
60A. Dispense carefully
-
64A. Red-hot flow
-
66A. Morning waker-upper
-
68A. French with
-
69A. Gotta run!
-
70A. Recording studio effect
-
71A. Gender-specific possessive
-
72A. Word made up of the four main compass points
-
73A. Aussie critters
-
1D. Slang for a huge fan
-
2D. Large toothed whale
-
3D. Roaring Twenties style, informally
-
4D. Guitarist, in slang
-
5D. Six-pack muscles
-
6D. Physicians, for short
-
7D. Enticing scent
-
8D. Olympics reward
-
9D. Singer Morrison of The Doors
-
10D. *Warning sign that might be seen on a chain-link fence
-
11D. Stand-up comic Sykes
-
12D. Diddly-___
-
15D. Secluded valleys
-
18D. Apple's digital assistant
-
22D. Line for Lassie
-
25D. Oom-pah band instrument
-
27D. Arizona city or Native American tribe
-
28D. Happy as a ___
-
29D. Egg-shaped tomato
-
30D. *Record art space
-
31D. Oodles
-
35D. Rocks, to a bartender
-
36D. Two-time Emmy winner Remini
-
38D. Depend (on)
-
39D. The E of HOMES
-
41D. Layer of the eye
-
42D. Emulates a tree frog or ballerina
-
43D. Masala ___ (Indian spiced tea)
-
48D. Not express, as a train
-
50D. Apple on a desk, perhaps
-
51D. Word before derby or coaster
-
52D. Koran's Almighty
-
53D. Depart
-
54D. Christopher who directed "The Dark Knight Rises"
-
55D. Thrill
-
59D. Classic teen sleuth Nancy
-
61D. Nutso
-
62D. Eight, in Spanish
-
63D. Some boxing wins, in brief
-
65D. Summer coolers, for short … or a hint to the answers to the starred clues
-
67D. Title for Doubtfire, Fields or Maisel
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.
Comments