NYT Crossword July 29 2025 Answers (7/29/25)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for July 29 2025 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword July 29, 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 29, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 7/29/25, 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 "I give up!"
6A J.F.K.'s predecessor
9A Golden fruit that started the Trojan War, in myth
14A Permanent location?
15A Charged particle
16A Studied, with "over"
17A Chuckle + ___ = chortle
18A Prior to now
19A Singer Mary J. ___
20A Who said "Every great film should seem new every time you see it"
23A "That's my cue!"
24A Nickname for Eleanor
25A Sundry: Abbr.
27A Be an agent for, informally
30A Introspective rock genre
31A Hamlet's ill-fated love interest
35A Rejoinder to a doubter
37A Mount with four faces that all face southeast
38A Constantly pushing forward
39A Dads
40A Wide-eyed and eager
41A Argon or neon
44A Grilled Italian sandwich
46A Some fins
47A Catchy song, in modern lingo
48A Composer Coleman and others
49A They can be boosted or bruised
50A Setting of Switzerland's Glacier Express
52A File format for a profile pic
55A Western city hinted at seven times in this puzzle's circled letters
60A Burr in "Hamilton"
62A Ctrl-Alt-___
63A Think out loud
64A Adrien with Oscars
65A Miner matter
66A Birthplace of artist Leonardo
67A Flippant
68A Holiday party pour
69A Plein-air painter's prop
1D Bygone world power, for short
2D Prefix meaning "one-billionth"
3D Bulky slip-on
4D Italian film star Sophia
5D Main courses
6D El infierno figure
7D Modern lead-in to coin
8D Huge
9D "Be on the lookout" alert, in brief
10D Role for Erik Estrada on TV's "CHiPs" … as well as in real life
11D Stiffly demure
12D Toy brand with theme parks on three continents
13D Unspoiled paradise
21D Muppet who's made guest appearances on "Scrubs" and "The West Wing"
22D Suggestions
26D Quiet sound?
27D Inflexible
28D Low-cost, in ads
29D Handout at a busy restaurant
32D "___ will get you from A to B. Imagination can take you everywhere" (statement attributed to Einstein)
33D Humor with a twist
34D Protection
36D Thor and Odin
37D Dorm aides, for short
39D Forwent
42D What's touch and go?
43D Hunk of melted mozzarella, e.g.
44D Sport with mallets
45D Give the OK
47D Reason to wear a knee brace, perhaps
51D Old-timey photo filter
52D Zingers
53D Prefix with sail or glide
54D Cupid's Greek counterpart
56D Infamous Roman ruler
57D Options for martinis
58D A single time
59D Actor ___ Patrick Harris
61D Subway Series squad, on scoreboards

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.

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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.

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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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Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke has been an avid fan of word games and puzzles for over two decades. She loves to unscramble words, challenge herself to crossword puzzles and try out the latest word games. As a published author and database architect, it was natural for her to take her love for all things word games to the next level!

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