NYT Crossword June 23 2025 Answers (6/23/25)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for June 23 2025 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword June 23, 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 June 23, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 6/23/25, 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 "That was ages ___"
4A Classic dog name
8A Break down in tears
11A iPod ___ (old music provider)
13A Bra or purse part
14A Not fake
15A Can it!
17A Voting no
18A Devious fellow
19A __ Juan, Puerto Rico
20A Insect in a nest
21A Quite a long time
23A "Nothing for me, thanks"
25A Locale for a goatee
28A Off-road ride, for short
30A Acknowledgment to a 31-Down operator
32A Pep rally sound
33A Zip it!
36A Like some mobile purchases
38A "What ___ you saying?"
39A Onstage comment to the audience
40A Shut it!
43A "Ransom" rapper ___ Tecca
44A Held back, as a news story
45A Final chapter
46A Quite frequently
47A Stephen Vincent ___, "John Brown's Body" poet
49A Stamp for a notary public
51A Nut that contains caffeine
53A Early web portal
55A Reprimands
59A Hollywood's Driver or Sandler
60A Button it!
62A Fuzzy green stuff on some trees
63A Scorpion pose or cobra pose
64A Samoa's capital
65A Ballet, beadwork or bonsai
66A "In the middle of the night I call your name / Oh ___ / Oh ___" (John Lennon lyric)
67A Someone who might use a fake passport
1D "No ifs, ___ or buts"
2D Sprinter Devers, three-time gold medal winner at the Olympics
3D The first "O" of YOLO
4D Org. to which to report a phone scam
5D Rubs the wrong way
6D ___ Lama (Tibetan leader)
7D Hosp. scan that's better for claustrophobes
8D Upper-house legislative proposal
9D Grains often found on top of an apple crisp
10D Dot on a radar screen
12D From days of yore
13D Encrypted messaging software
14D Breakfast items for Rocky in "Rocky"
16D Yorkie-___ (dog hybrid)
22D Vapor from a teapot
24D Underwater tracking aid
25D Nursery item with slatted sides
26D Fruit of the Loom rival
27D "That was so fun!"
29D Salsa ___ (green sauce)
31D See 30-Across
33D What to eat ice cream with
34D Menial workers
35D Hanukkah coins
37D Groups of spin doctors, informally
41D Popular vitamin brand or its recommended dosage
42D Texas city in the book and film "Friday Night Lights"
46D "Welcome to Honolulu!"
48D Trunk of the body
50D Coolers of condos, e.g.
51D ___ Sutra
52D Bad thing to find in a refrigerator
54D Air mattress problem
56D Pair that can be licked or locked
57D Faucet annoyance
58D "Don't go anywhere!"
61D ___-Caps (candy brand)

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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