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

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for May 5 2025 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword May 5, 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 5, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 5/5/25, 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 Pester
6A Words to live by
11A Legal ___ (writing paper)
14A Undefeated boxer Ali
15A Stadium employee who checks your tickets
16A Sports figure informally called a "ribbie"
17A The DeLorean in "Back to the Future," e.g.
19A Hosp. surgery sites
20A Nikon F2, for one
21A Chicago airport named for a W.W. II ace
22A Apple desktop computer
23A More achy
26A Farmers' market setups
28A Furniture item that's usually next to a drill
32A Disney film featuring Dwayne Johnson as the voice of Maui
33A Had but didn't divulge, as information
34A Purple "superfood"
37A What's left after chopping down a tree
40A The "L" of 20-Across
41A Hoedown settings
43A Big name in farming equipment
45A Information for a loan officer
49A ___ de Lempicka, Art Deco painter
50A "Such a shame!"
52A China's most-grown crop
53A Open, as a tube of toothpaste
56A Got together
58A "Who am ___ judge?"
59A "I've known them forever!"... or what 17-, 28- and 45-Across can collectively claim?
62A Up there in years
63A Carne ___ (taqueria option)
64A Unwelcome sound in a crowded subway car
65A Garment at a merch table
66A Wander from the group
67A Considers, as a court case
1D Secondary social media accounts, informally
2D Nervous people might chew on them
3D Numbskull
4D Cry at a soccer stadium
5D Candied vegetable at Thanksgiving
6D The "M" of T.M.I.
7D Govt. org. known for its constructive criticism?
8D Feeling while walking in a desert
9D Religious pillars
10D Unrefined metal
11D Companion who might wear a corsage or boutonniere
12D Skin scrape
13D ___ golf (sport with baskets)
18D Main arteries
22D Asthmatics' devices
24D "Jog my memory ..."
25D Ambient music pioneer Brian
27D Must-haves during heat waves, for short
29D QB miscue: Abbr.
30D ___ Arabia
31D Some hosp. staffers
34D As easy as ___
35D Proof of purchase for an auto owner
36D 406, for the entire state of Montana
38D Enero o abril
39D Business that may offer "pawdicures"
42D One-named singer of "Chandelier," 2014
44D Australian hopper, for short
46D Most factual
47D Plane's parking spot
48D Manufacturer of pianos and motorcycles
51D Interior designer's focus
52D Prison outbreak
54D Final passage of a symphony
55D Not at home
57D Some U.F.C. bout enders
59D Once existed
60D "Boo-___!" (triumphant shout)
61D Pre-A.D., in dating

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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  1. ECH

    Does not show today’s clue only starts at yesterdays clues.

    1. Shaun Savage (Admin)

      Not sure what you mean, these are the right clues for May 5th.