NYT Crossword May 26 2025 Answers (5/26/25)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for May 26 2025 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword May 26, 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 26, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 5/26/25, 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 Ran, as colors in the wash
5A One of four on most molars
9A Fee
13A Overhaul
14A Where India and Indonesia are
15A Choir member
16A 1999 sports drama co-starring Al Pacino
19A Fiber-rich fruits
20A The "p" of r.p.m.
21A Preps for a sports competition
22A Sinusitis doc
23A What the "E" stands for in 22-Across
24A Born and ___
25A 1973 marital drama co-starring Elizabeth Taylor
30A T-bone or porterhouse
31A Unexpected blessing
32A Super Mario Bros. console
35A Take care of, as a bar
36A Firmly declares
38A "___ we forget ..."
39A Texting tech, in brief
40A TLC or ZZ Top, e.g.
41A Around, as in dates
42A 2003 fantasy comedy co-starring Lindsay Lohan
45A Not at home
47A ___ Raisman, six-time medalist in Olympic gymnastics
48A Mimic
49A Security devices
51A Point of no return?
52A Oft-used plaything on snow days
53A 1970s-'80s TV staple ... or a hint to 16-, 25- and 42-Across
56A Subsequently
57A Locale of an arch and sole
58A Meanie
59A Actress Gilbert
60A The Venus de Milo's missing body parts
61A Like some fiber-rich cereals
1D Body part connecting the cerebrum to the spinal cord
2D Stretches out
3D "Grand" ice cream brand
4D Hound, in two ways
5D Stalactite site
6D ___ experience
7D Topic for an evangelical preacher
8D History
9D Melodious yellow bird
10D Tune from way back
11D Counterpart of sit
12D Santa's bagful
17D Tablet debut of 2010
18D City-related
19D Thanksgiving or Easter spreads
23D "A mouse!"
26D Bunch of dollar bills, say
27D Kindle download, e.g.
28D Scatter, as seeds
29D MS-___ (early PC platform)
32D "Look at this guy spouting useless trivia!"
33D Aid for getting out of a computer jam
34D Didn't go
36D "What ___ you up to these days?"
37D By way of
38D 52, in old Rome
40D "Go ahead, ask"
41D Sob
42D Hot breakfast bowlful
43D Billionaires' boats
44D Get out of Dodge
45D "Hi," in Hilo
46D Show indecision
49D Quantities: Abbr.
50D Seat with cushions
51D Chemistry 101 topic
52D Gaming company that created Sonic the Hedgehog
54D Not against
55D Pursue romantically

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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