NYT Crossword May 16 2025 Answers (5/16/25)

Our NYT Crossword May 16, 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 May 16, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 5/16/25, 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	One shooting for the stars?
10A	Carnival treat
15A	One-stop shopping spot
16A	Ancient Greek marketplace
17A	"Words fail me ..."
18A	___ Walcott, 1992 Literature Nobelist from St. Lucia
19A	The "1" of 3-1-4, say
20A	Stave (off)
21A	Place
22A	Second sight
23A	Who said "Where id is, there shall ego be"
25A	Chase, as some flies
27A	"You bet!"
29A	Cry from a captive
31A	Pool owner's problem
34A	Noted stratovolcano that last erupted in 1707-08
35A	___ Unseld, 1969 N.B.A. M.V.P.
36A	Mad scientist's creation
40A	Nonprofit grp. founded during W.W. II
41A	"Absolutamente!"
42A	"Roots" surname
43A	Decorative work with bricks
45A	Essential
47A	Like some stories and ships
48A	It might grab a bite to eat
50A	Capture … or abandon
53A	Course finale
55A	Bias
56A	Bursting (with)
57A	Superfast puzzle solver, of a sort
58A	"Bravo, me!"
60A	Like a person getting a massage, usually
61A	Sarcastic reply when someone quotes "Star Trek"
62A	Given to fidgeting
63A	Big gain with no pain
1D	Something said before a click
2D	River through Santa Fe National Forest
3D	Flabbergasted
4D	W.C.s
5D	Ballpark fig.
6D	Tennis's Graf
7D	Remains overhead, say
8D	She outwitted Sherlock in "A Scandal in Bohemia"
9D	Aid for a hypnotist
10D	Wee bits
11D	Certain hiring bias
12D	Announcer's call before a potential buzzer beater
13D	Unsigned athlete
14D	Its milk is a source of chhurpi (Nepalese cheese)
24D	___ vu
26D	"Check it out!"
27D	Soy : Spanish :: ___ : English:
28D	Actress Thompson of "Selma"
30D	Indications of passing time
31D	One whose voice is a muted trombone in "Peanuts"
32D	Tough draw
33D	It crawls around the web
34D	"Just so u know ..."
37D	Earth
38D	Radioactive element whose name is derived from the Greek for "unstable"
39D	Success in a game of Battleship
44D	Mary-Kate and Ashley
45D	They may grab a bite to eat
46D	Chaotic
49D	Top of a schedule, usually
50D	Only Catholic U.S. president besides J.F.K.
51D	Lit
52D	Cultural attraction in L.A., with "the"
54D	It's a long shot
56D	Move, informally
57D	Bookkeeper, for short
59D	Flee

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.