Our NYT Crossword Hints for October 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, October 3, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 10/3/25. 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.
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1A. Smooths out some rough edges
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6A. Content commonly consumed by commuters
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14A. One end of a lap
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15A. Service to foster parents?
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16A. Like Miss Piggy and Captain Kirk, by birth
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17A. Path to the Oscars
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18A. Condition that may be treated with SSRIs
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19A. "Bygones will be bygone, ___ fadin' into gray" (Taylor Swift lyric)
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20A. They help you get a grip
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21A. Slapdash
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23A. Diploma equivalent, for short
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24A. Poet who wrote "This is the way the world ends / Not with a bang but a whimper"
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25A. Animals whose name sounds like a letter that doesn't appear in its name
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27A. Graduates in green-and-black regalia, in brief
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30A. Stops on a world tour, say
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31A. Something placed by a confident person
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32A. Choo-choo train sound
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33A. Professional juggling act?
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36A. Pest control targets
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37A. When repeated, a nonverbal "Can you hear me?"
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38A. On deck
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39A. “May I help you?”
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40A. Vans alternative
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41A. Staggering blows?
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42A. Set unit
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43A. Alfresco dining spot
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45A. Stuffed
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48A. Word after trumpet or tiger
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49A. Welcoming
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51A. Ones who are quick to complain
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53A. Modern-day home of the oldest discovered library in the world
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54A. "If you don't believe me …"
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55A. Fished off the coast of Maine, maybe
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56A. Something raised during Oktoberfest
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57A. Sprang
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1D. Not listen to, as on Spotify
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2D. "Apparently we weren't done with these"
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3D. Some push notifications
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4D. Bad internet connections?
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5D. The first one was issued in 1936, for short
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6D. "Hold on - we're working as fast as we can"
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7D. Chances
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8D. Boxing Day mo.
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9D. More than wants
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10D. Stinging the eyes, say
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11D. Ones easily fooled
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12D. Cherry, but not strawberry
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13D. 7-5 and 6-0, e.g.
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15D. Forgets to proorfeed, say
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19D. Can't get enough of something
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22D. One under a mare's care
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23D. Lose it
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26D. Net
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27D. Luxurious European gambling mecca
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28D. Reality shows?
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29D. One of 1,665 in the Eiffel Tower
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30D. What comes before we go?
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32D. One skilled at withholding details
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34D. Besties, maybe
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35D. Stage character who says "How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is / To have a thankless child!"
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40D. Stickler, of a sort
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42D. Ridged rod in construction
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44D. Who ___?
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45D. Not a striking personality?
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46D. British bum
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47D. Kiddo
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48D. National symbol of England
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50D. Self-___
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52D. What a wave might mean
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53D. Vast amount
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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