NYT Crossword June 28 2025 Answers (6/28/25)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for June 28 2025 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword June 28, 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 28, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 6/28/25, 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 Fire-breathing antagonist of Mario in the Mario universe
7A Exercise with Yang and Wu styles
13A Colorful treat on a stick
14A Killed time
15A Bit of unisex attire
16A Shot
17A The travels of Marco Polo, e.g.
18A Works up a sweat
19A Stars' org.
20A Word after full or free
21A Layer of gold?
22A Part of a ship that resembles a fin
23A "Bed-in for Peace" activist
24A Full of dense fog
25A Hungarian has 18 of them (yikes!)
26A Deer stalking aid?
29A Shook hands, say
32A They focus on subjects of interest
34A Sap sucker
37A Thwarts
38A Philosophy associated with 7-Across
39A Unveil, with "out"
40A Crushing, in a way
41A Home of the Atlantis and Peppermill casinos
42A Enter into a spreadsheet
43A Whines
44A Flier whose smallest species is called the dwarf bittern
45A Sweet wine of California
47A Big name in power ballads
48A It's a start
49A They have many faces
50A So far
51A Hullabaloo
1D Places to order les cassoulets
2D Light winds
3D "It's over"
4D Put into words
5D Metaphor for a tedious tract of time
6D Dungeons & Dragons, e.g., for short
7D Drop for the time being
8D Some tools for saddlers
9D Court promise
10D Doubles
11D [I'm so mischievous!]
12D Depictions of Arcadia
14D Midsummer head decorations
16D Turtle-shelled flunky of 1-Across
18D Receiver of a four-star review
21D Boast from a prankster
22D Actress Gillan of "Doctor Who"
24D Leaves mixed up?
25D Hands over
27D Not needing elaboration
28D Shade of green
30D Record qualifier
31D Offer of support in a #1 Bill Withers hit
33D Most likely to succeed?
34D "You made it!"
35D Chop-chop
36D Took too much of
40D State for "The Shawshank Redemption"
41D Tomb raider's acquisition
43D Form a lump
44D Wedding presider of Greek mythology
46D Org. with toxicologists
47D It can keep the beat, in brief

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.

Christine Mielke

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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