Our NYT Crossword Hints for November 5, 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 5, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 11/5/25. 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. Tijuana setting, informally
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5A. Many C-suite degs.
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9A. Cry of resignation
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14A. Scads
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15A. Ethel Barrymore was a great one to Drew
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16A. Stage name for Milton Marx
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17A. Lead-in to call or taxi
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18A. Indigenous Canadians of Labrador
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19A. Like a chill wind
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20A. Dead ringers?
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23A. Terminus of one BART line, in brief
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24A. Prop for a ball
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25A. Snagged
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26A. They may be betrayed by stammers and blushes
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32A. Tank top
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34A. The "weird sisters" of "Macbeth," e.g.
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35A. Guitar, slangily
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36A. The "weird sisters" of "Macbeth," e.g.
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37A. Part of a drum kit
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39A. Perfect for a salad, say
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40A. Purple-colored banknote of Canada
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41A. Boatloads
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42A. Some natural 29-Down
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43A. Placeholders for favorite sites
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47A. 1982 film inspired by Pong
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48A. Night school subj.
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49A. Vintage film channel
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52A. Someone comparable ... or what 20-, 26- and 43-Across may be, in different senses
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55A. 'Ave ___'
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57A. Magnanimous words at a bar
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58A. Setting of many Winter Olympics
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59A. Athletic shoe brand
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60A. Scotch order specification
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61A. Part of a scouting uniform
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62A. Blue Ribbon beer
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63A. Tailors
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64A. On the briny
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1D. Old poets
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2D. Hard to get to, in a way
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3D. LinkedIn link
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4D. Perched upon
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5D. Padded envelope
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6D. Thrill seeker's line
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7D. Astronaut ___ Lee Fisher, the first mother to fly into space
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8D. Vehicle built for wheelies, flips and spins
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9D. Rock that's hot, then cool
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10D. Idiosyncrasies
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11D. They cover all the bases
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12D. Jackanapes
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13D. Mess (with)
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21D. Make a lasting impression
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22D. Deep pass?
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27D. ___-chic (sustainable fashion)
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28D. Acknowledge
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29D. Dos, but not don'ts
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30D. World's fair, e.g.
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31D. Understands
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32D. URL letters
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33D. Field
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37D. Prop in a comedy club
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38D. Dinner order request on a first date, perhaps
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39D. ___ Stadium, former venue for D.C. United
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41D. Side by side
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42D. Guthrie of folk
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44D. Important course in business, law and medical school
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45D. Granny, in the South
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46D. Balance sheet heading
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50D. Thicket
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51D. "___ been somethin' I said!"
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52D. Chi-town paper, with “the”
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53D. Prop for a banjo
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54D. Kind of bean that pairs well with a nice Chianti, per Hannibal Lecter
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55D. Plot (out)
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56D. Simile's center
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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