Our NYT Crossword Hints for August 9, 2025 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily crossword 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 paper and is also available online.
NYT Crossword Hints, August 9, 2025
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 8/9/25. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
- 1A. Approach boldly
- 7A. Word with fixed or net
- 13A. Purple-hatted Nintendo character
- 15A. Mildew, e.g.
- 16A. Little Italian toasts
- 18A. One choice at a dry cleaner
- 19A. Say but not really mean
- 20A. English town known for its mineral water
- 22A. Historical event that acquired its name almost two decades after it ended, in brief
- 23A. Car once promoted with the slogan "It's Your Money … Demand Better," informally
- 24A. Joy of television
- 25A. Windjammer, e.g.
- 26A. 33-Down platform, for short
- 27A. Deceived, maybe
- 28A. Retreats
- 29A. Move around from here to there
- 31A. Unhelpful response to Why?
- 32A. Rabbit food?
- 33A. Pats down
- 34A. Progresses slowly
- 35A. Something chewed over
- 38A. Sections of history
- 39A. Has legs
- 40A. Something to climb in a WWE match
- 41A. "Stop! We get it!"
- 42A. Rube
- 43A. Literature Nobelist who wrote "Siddhartha"
- 44A. People whose flag depicts the Lion of Judah
- 46A. Animal that sleeps while floating on its back
- 48A. University of California campus locale
- 49A. "The Ultimate Trivia Destination," per its website
- 50A. Moves in the shadows
- 51A. Parts of cassette players
- 1D. 'Really now?'
- 2D. Actress Lombard of classic Hollywood
- 3D. "Above the ___, as high as heaven itself?": Shak.
- 4D. Ejects
- 5D. Villainous group of science fiction
- 6D. __ Fridays
- 7D. Cant stand
- 8D. Dis
- 9D. "The only ___ is mediocrity": Martha Graham
- 10D. Ingredient in meringue cookies
- 11D. #1 on BBC's list of greatest 21st-century TV series
- 12D. Comics
- 14D. "This work is getting to be too much"
- 17D. Apple skins?
- 21D. Buildings that aren't water-resistant
- 24D. "La Cousine ___" (Balzac novel)
- 25D. Overly wise, say
- 27D. Feels thirsty
- 28D. Gives accolades
- 29D. Edges
- 30D. You can see right through them
- 31D. Phenomenon of experiencing something as strangely new even though one has experienced it before
- 32D. Designate, as funds
- 33D. Series of mental blocks?
- 35D. Retail giant that opened its first store in Seattle in 1983
- 36D. Persuade to pay more than originally intended
- 37D. Popular farm vehicles
- 39D. Falls short, say
- 40D. Lead-in to active
- 42D. American in Paris?
- 43D. Certain earring
- 45D. Poetic contraction
- 47D. Some courses for honor students, for short
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.
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