Newsday Crossword hints and answers for April 17, 2025
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Clues76
Across37
Down39
TitleIN ROTATION
Today’s Newsday Crossword clues, hints & answers
Every clue from this puzzle with a hint and the answer behind separate buttons, so you only see what you need. Click a clue for its own page.
Across
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Joe of Goodfellas (5)
Starts with P, ends with IPESCI→
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Audibly (5)
Starts with A, ends with DALOUD→
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Hot feeling (3)
Starts with I, ends with EIRE→
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Of a hipbone (5)
Starts with I, ends with CILIAC→
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First of 23 popes (5)
Starts with J, ends with IJOHNI→
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Saturated soil (3)
Starts with M, ends with DMUD→
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Umber, beige, etc. (11)
Starts with E, ends with SEARTHCOLORS→
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Unfamiliar (3)
Starts with O, ends with DODD→
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GPS determination (3)
Starts with R, ends with ERTE→
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Theme of the puzzle (4)
Starts with O, ends with SORBS→
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Digital dough (6)
Starts with E, ends with YEMONEY→
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Pop singer Neil (6)
Starts with S, ends with ASEDAKA→
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Perfect report card (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAAAA→
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Botanical bug catcher (12)
Starts with V, ends with PVENUSFLYTRAP→
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Had a yen (for) (5)
Starts with A, ends with DACHED→
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Naval commandos (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSEALS→
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Mineral source (3)
Starts with O, ends with EORE→
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Gardener's gear (4)
Starts with H, ends with SHOES→
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To the max (5)
Starts with F, ends with YFULLY→
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Radar image (4)
Starts with B, ends with PBLIP→
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Significant period (3)
Starts with E, ends with AERA→
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Buenos __ (5)
Starts with A, ends with SAIRES→
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Grand parties (5)
Starts with G, ends with SGALAS→
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1960s astronauts (12)
Starts with M, ends with NMERCURYSEVEN→
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Parcel (out) (4)
Starts with M, ends with EMETE→
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Bit of promotional hype (6)
Starts with I, ends with GITSBIG→
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Creme-filled cereal (6)
Starts with O, ends with SOREOOS→
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Italian wine center (4)
Starts with A, ends with IASTI→
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Obamacare initials (3)
Starts with A, ends with AACA→
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Pal of Pooh (3)
Starts with R, ends with OROO→
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3 Musketeers and Milky Way (11)
Starts with M, ends with SMARSCANDIES→
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Tempe sch. (3)
Starts with A, ends with UASU→
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Robin Hood pal __-Dale (5)
Starts with A, ends with AALANA→
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Navel formation (5)
Starts with O, ends with EOUTIE→
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Don't forbid (3)
Starts with L, ends with TLET→
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Vocal range (5)
Starts with T, ends with RTENOR→
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Homes among branches (5)
Starts with N, ends with SNESTS→
Down
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Berth places (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPIERS→
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Gladden greatly (5)
Starts with E, ends with EELATE→
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Fathered, as foals (5)
Starts with S, ends with DSIRED→
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Tree rescuee (3)
Starts with C, ends with TCAT→
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Unfortunate athlete's admission (7)
Starts with I, ends with DICHOKED→
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Do __ on (psych out) (4)
Starts with A, ends with BAJOB→
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Texted amusement (4)
Starts with L, ends with SLOLS→
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Shout of surprise (3)
Starts with O, ends with OOHO→
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In an imaginary manner (8)
Starts with U, ends with YUNREALLY→
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Perturbs (7)
Starts with D, ends with SDISMAYS→
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Gambler's boast (9)
Starts with I, ends with LIMONAROLL→
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Mannerless (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERUDE→
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Whirling current (4)
Starts with E, ends with YEDDY→
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Juice blend starter (4)
Starts with C, ends with NCRAN→
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Muffin morsel (3)
Starts with O, ends with TOAT→
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Broad sts. (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAVES→
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Excessive interest (5)
Starts with U, ends with YUSURY→
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Serbian tennis great (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSELES→
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Disloyal (5)
Starts with F, ends with EFALSE→
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Solo song (4)
Starts with A, ends with AARIA→
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Perks (up) (4)
Starts with P, ends with SPEPS→
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"Pardon me..." (4)
Starts with A, ends with MAHEM→
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Innermost part (4)
Starts with C, ends with ECORE→
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"I can explain..." (9)
Starts with H, ends with THEARMEOUT→
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Deep discount event (8)
Starts with F, ends with EFIRESALE→
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Proscriptions (4)
Starts with B, ends with SBANS→
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Coin-operated cafeteria of yore (7)
Starts with A, ends with TAUTOMAT→
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Sign up for (7)
Starts with G, ends with NGETINON→
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Head honcho (3)
Starts with C, ends with OCEO→
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Resume, for short (4)
Starts with V, ends with AVITA→
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Worms and flies (5)
Starts with B, ends with SBAITS→
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Close a deal (5)
Starts with I, ends with TICEIT→
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Atmospheric elements (5)
Starts with G, ends with SGASES→
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Verbalized (4)
Starts with O, ends with LORAL→
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Gained altitude (4)
Starts with R, ends with EROSE→
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__ other (uniquely) (4)
Starts with A, ends with OASNO→
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Lingering mark (4)
Starts with S, ends with RSCAR→
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Scrammed (3)
Starts with R, ends with NRAN→
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To be paid (3)
Starts with D, ends with EDUE→
How to solve the Newsday Crossword
Fill the 15x15 grid so every Across and Down answer matches its clue. The title at the top hints at the theme. Our answer pages list every clue in order with its answer behind a reveal button, and link to a page for each individual clue.
Want the full method? Read our Newsday Crossword strategy and tips, or check how to play the Newsday Crossword on the hub.
Newsday Crossword tips for tomorrow
- Use the title. Newsday puzzles are titled, and the title nearly always explains the theme entries.
- Know the pseudonyms. Puzzles by "Lester Ruff" are easier; "Anna Stiga" is Stan again, backwards, and tougher.
- Expect the Stumper to be brutal. Saturday clues are deliberately vague. Fill short words first and let crossings carry you.
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Newsday Crossword FAQ
How many clues are in the Newsday Crossword for April 17, 2025?+
76 clues: 37 Across and 39 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Prasanna Keshava.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Joe of Goodfellas (PESCI); Audibly (ALOUD); Hot feeling (IRE).
Who makes the Newsday Crossword?+
It is edited by Stan Newman, who also constructs many of the puzzles under pseudonyms.
Where can I find past Newsday Crossword answers?+
Every puzzle in our archive has its own page with all answers and a page per clue.
