NYT Crossword May 25 2024 Answers (5/25/24)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for May 25 2024 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword May 25, 2024 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 25, 2024 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 5/25/24, 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!

Looking for answers to another NYT Crossword puzzle? Check out our archive of NYT Crossword Answers. Our NYT Crossword Hints for May 25, 2024 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Old currency of Massachusetts
7A Sub-Saharan menaces
13A Creatures with a "third eye" sensitive to ultraviolet light
15A Shaded circle
16A It falls on the eve of Christmas Eve
18A Result of getting doubles in Monopoly
19A Palm off (on)
20A Feather beds?
22A Apt name for a spelling champ
23A "Anne of Green Gables" author ___ Maud Montgomery
24A Text acronym
25A "The King and I" setting
26A Terminal approx.
27A Beverage at une brasserie
28A Streaks overhead
29A Architects, so to speak
31A Wield influence
32A Outfielder's flashy feat
33A Time-saving tricks
34A Lover of literature
35A Break
38A Causes to chafe
39A Name of two ancient kings of Phrygia, the first of whom is the famous one
40A Shock, in a way
41A "Where ___?"
42A Like some broadcasts and cardboard boxes
43A Piece of the pie
44A Rearrange to fit, jocularly
46A Red sauce
48A Bargain hunters, of a sort
49A Highly significant, as a stretch of time
50A Treat often served in a glass cup
51A Big bands
1D ___ ball
2D Grow too old
3D Reggaetón, e.g.
4D Sap
5D Apartment, in real estate lingo
6D "Top Gun" nickname
7D Cuba's José ___ International Airport
8D God who duels Percy Jackson, in children's literature
9D ___ de Glace, largest glacier in the French Alps
10D Vocally negative fans, in sports slang
11D Eagerly listening
12D Sub stack?
14D Drag through Hollywood
17D Spies use them for disguise
21D Setting for the classic film line "I don't have to show you any stinkin' badges!"
24D Seating choice
25D Religiously mandated surname for Sikh men
27D Resists, with "at"
28D Cien divided by veinte
29D Strong scents
30D Tiny arachnids
31D Stop for the day
32D It might tell you what's on tap
33D Break
35D Lacking social sensitivity
36D Total jerk, slangily
37D Potpourri assortment
39D Shot with English
40D GI, e.g.
42D ___ Brown, former editor of Vanity Fair and The New Yorker
43D Holey footwear
45D Staff
47D Time to take stock?

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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