Our NYT Crossword Hints for October 6, 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 6, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 10/6/25. 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. Wished, as a goodbye
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5A. English Lit or Intermediate French
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10A. Reckless
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14A. One perched on a lily pad
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15A. Yankees slugger Judge
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16A. Sound heard in a cave
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17A. Fancy one-handed basketball shot
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19A. Enter
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20A. H.S. senior's exam
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21A. Serious theatrical work
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22A. Concur
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23A. __ splicing
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25A. Good-looking companion on the red carpet, say
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27A. Language spoken in Kathmandu
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29A. Destiny
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30A. Org. looking for alien life
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31A. Whoopi's role in 1985's "The Color Purple"
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33A. Bowler or sombrero
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36A. Punch in the mouth, slangily
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40A. "Sure is!"
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41A. Ralph who ran for president four times
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42A. Falco of 'The Sopranos'
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43A. Popular brand of hiking sandals
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44A. Raked in
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47A. Cat's little pink paws, cutesily
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51A. Feel sorry for
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52A. Multinational currency since 2002
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53A. Blokes
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55A. Airer of "Euphoria" and "The Last of Us"
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58A. Loads
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59A. What a dog desires from the dinner table ... or a hint to 17-, 25-, 36- and 47-Across
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61A. Tilt-a-Whirl or Teacups
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62A. Wipe the slate clean
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63A. As well
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64A. Goes steady with
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65A. Where shipwreck victims might be marooned
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66A. "Cold one"
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1D. Closest pals always
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2D. Song for a diva
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3D. "Stay seated"
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4D. Sunny-side-up item
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5D. Place for privacy in a library
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6D. ___ Croft, "Tomb Raider" character
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7D. Welcoming feature of a bakery
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8D. Sun phenomenon that can cause radio blackouts
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9D. TV show with the most Emmy nominations of all time, familiarly (350+)
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10D. Music genre for Bob Marley
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11D. Nut for a squirrel
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12D. Backed (away from)
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13D. Beehive production
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18D. Fashion designer Mode in "The Incredibles"
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22D. Performed on the stage
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24D. "Beowulf" or the "Iliad"
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26D. Street name in the center of town
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27D. Hawaiian goose
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28D. Skaters who do lifts and twizzles
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30D. "___ Blue"
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32D. Language suffix
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33D. Secret compartment, informally
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34D. The "A" in DNA
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35D. Most common English word
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37D. Where pants may need patching
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38D. Source of much igneous rock
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39D. Left the area
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43D. Steakhouse options named for a letter
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45D. Fruit left on teachers' desks, perhaps
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46D. Stand up
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47D. Rips
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48D. Protruding bellybutton type
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49D. Gradually wear away, as soil
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50D. Sandbar
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54D. Church area next to the chancel
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56D. Big name in noise-canceling headphones
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57D. Stench
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59D. Architect I.M. __
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60D. Just lovely, informally
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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