NYT Crossword July 22 2025 Answers (7/22/25)

Our NYT Crossword July 22, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily puzzle 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 New York Times and is also available online.

NYT Crossword July 22, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 7/22/25, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

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#	Clue
1A	Someone getting the red-carpet treatment, in brief
4A	Lather on a latte
8A	Chew (on)
12A	Purple smoothie berry
14A	Utah ski resort
15A	Direction when things go bad
16A	Big ask ... or a hint to this puzzle's shaded squares?
18A	Black tea variety
19A	Ultra-vibrant colors
20A	"Come again??," casually
22A	In competition (for)
25A	Inits. of the first female presidential candidate for a major party
26A	County at one end of the River Thames
29A	Deep-sea predator
31A	Phenomena leading some to believe that we are not alone
35A	Sore, as joints
36A	Ruin, as the end of a movie
37A	Accessory for Batman or Robin
38A	Quartet minus one
39A	"What a ___!" ("Nonsense!")
40A	Was certain of
41A	Posting at the start of a drive-thru
42A	Wanders here and there
43A	Storybook baddie
44A	Females in flocks
45A	Company whose business is picking up?
46A	"Such a pity!"
47A	Planetary body, to poets
49A	Playground comeback to "You have no idea!"
51A	Powerhouse competitors in women's Olympic gymnastics
55A	Wreak ___ (cause chaos)
58A	Superb grade
59A	Eagerly obtained ... or a hint to the contents of this puzzle's shaded squares?
63A	Place for umbrellas
64A	Some hoppy drinks at happy hour, in brief
65A	Hollywood icon Hayworth
66A	Informal hangout at which attendees may jam or gossip
67A	It's your destiny
68A	Fresh on the scene
1D	Big winery fixture
2D	Volunteer's confident cry
3D	Ashen-faced
4D	Iranian language from which we get "turban"
5D	Obsolete
6D	Took a side?
7D	Planet whose evening temperatures plunge to -200°F
8D	Enjoys immensely
9D	Heat in the microwave
10D	Basic building block
11D	"This roller coaster is awes-o-o-o-ome!"
13D	Words that express a deep-felt affection
15D	Part of a cowgirl's boot
17D	Jet-black stone
21D	Supplies for making sidewalk art
23D	"Easy peasy!"
24D	Shook it to the beat
26D	Directions on the cake in "Alice in Wonderland"
27D	Fastener with threads
28D	What starry skies and star pupils do
30D	Roman orator who said "Silence is one of the great arts of conversation"
32D	Vampire bat feature
33D	Work of Puccini or Bellini
34D	Stitched (up)
36D	Outfits for E.R. staff
46D	Ivory or Dove
48D	Be in a big hurry
50D	The items over there
51D	Kept ___ on (monitored)
52D	Weapon for a duel
53D	"Ah, such is life!"
54D	"Keep dreaming, pal!"
56D	Father of Thor in both myth and the Marvel Universe
57D	Just adorable
60D	Tax prep pro
61D	Something to feed a steed
62D	Pussy foot?

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.