NYT Crossword May 25 2026 Answers (5/25/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for May 25 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword May 25, 2026 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, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 5/25/26, 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, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Jokes (around)
5A Not very spicy
9A Super 8 or Red Roof Inn
14A Paper cut?
15A Big name in laptops
16A Public relations concern
17A Steamy segment in a movie
19A Fruit that makes your lips pucker
20A Tennis skirt feature
21A Lack of light
23A Locale for a plastic flamingo
26A Yoga studio essential
27A De-tension center?
30A Variety of chili that can reach a Scoville score of 1+ million
36A European ski destination
38A Volcanic spew
39A Sample collected by Ancestry.com
40A Daily Planet reporter Lois
41A Show the ropes
43A "___ sesame!"
44A Comfortable
46A Anguish
47A Manage, as a bar
48A California national park known for its dryness
51A Pigs' digs
52A Number starting a countdown
53A Sitting on
55A Bring dishonor upon
60A "I'm sleepy" signals
64A Ancient Mexican empire
65A 1980s hit with the lyric "Me mind on fire, me soul on fire" ... or how one might describe 17-, 30- and 48-Across?
68A Back of a car or front of an elephant
69A Orchestral woodwind
70A Place of buzziness?
71A Most watches have three of these
72A Japanese electronics giant
73A An estimated 25% of modern phone calls
1D Seaweed in an underwater forest
2D Revered figure
3D Go off the deep end?
4D Incredible bargain
5D Kraft ___ & Cheese
6D Lead-in to maker or breaker
7D Give, but expect back
8D Experienced during sleep
9D Frothy drink often served with boba
10D A ladybug landing on you is considered a good one
11D Opposite of wild
12D Alter ___ (other selves)
13D Camera shop purchase
18D Adult male deer
22D A hardened criminal might have a long one
24D "Yeah, yeah"
25D Missing part of the Great Sphinx of Giza
27D Leafy lunch order
28D Piece of armadillo armor
29D Common sleep disorder
31D Item worn over the shoulders
32D "The ___ thickens ..."
33D Vocal cords, informally
34D Happening
35D Singer Newman with the hit "You've Got a Friend in Me"
37D Chair or pew
42D Coke or Pepsi
45D Gimmicky routines
49D Dried poblanos used in mole sauce
50D Toy on a string
54D Trails
55D Relaxing soak
56D Book just after Ezekiel, alphabetically
57D Flabbergast
58D Patch up
59D Drifter in search of work
61D What to do with egg whites when making meringue
62D Luminous stellar explosion
63D Women in ___ (educational advocacy group)
66D Colossal quantity
67D "Yoo-hoo!"

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We also recommend trying your hand at the NYT Mini Crossword, which is definitely easier (on all days!) as it is 5×5, compared to the full‑sized New York Times Crossword (which is 15×15, and the Sunday edition is 21×21!). If you want something in between, the NYT Midi Crossword offers between a 9×9 and 11×11 grid with a medium‑level challenge that bridges the gap between the Mini and the full puzzle—making it a great option for players looking to level up. 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

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