Newsday Crossword hints and answers for December 29, 2025
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Clues76
Across35
Down41
TitleI'M BESIDE MYSELF
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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Five-series TV franchise (3)
Starts with C, ends with ICSI→
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Allotted space (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAREA→
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Lincoln in-law (4)
Starts with T, ends with DTODD→
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Something filled with bills (3)
Starts with A, ends with MATM→
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__ toast (soup partner) (5)
Starts with M, ends with AMELBA→
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Copy center supply (5)
Starts with T, ends with RTONER→
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Floor plan, e.g. (3)
Starts with M, ends with PMAP→
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*Without delay (11)
Starts with I, ends with YIMMEDIATELY→
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Hash-brown brand (6)
Starts with O, ends with AOREIDA→
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Spectators (8)
Starts with A, ends with EAUDIENCE→
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*City near Disney World (9)
Starts with K, ends with EKISSIMMEE→
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Tie at anchor (4)
Starts with M, ends with RMOOR→
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Mediterranean hot spot (4)
Starts with E, ends with AETNA→
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Arabian Nights name (3)
Starts with A, ends with IALI→
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Learned person (4)
Starts with S, ends with ESAGE→
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Show to be an abettor (9)
Starts with I, ends with EIMPLICATE→
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Encouraging word (3)
Starts with O, ends with EOLE→
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*Least bright (7)
Starts with D, ends with TDIMMEST→
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Monthly or quarterly (3)
Starts with M, ends with GMAG→
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Happening after most others (9)
Starts with L, ends with TLATEONSET→
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As far as (4)
Starts with U, ends with OUPTO→
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Core muscle group (3)
Starts with A, ends with SABS→
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Sorority letters (4)
Starts with E, ends with SETAS→
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Really long time (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAGES→
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*Needing pruning (9)
Starts with U, ends with DUNTRIMMED→
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Parental role (8)
Starts with N, ends with RNURTURER→
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Centers (6)
Starts with N, ends with INUCLEI→
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*Faint lights (11)
Starts with G, ends with SGLIMMERINGS→
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Cloud computing giant (3)
Starts with I, ends with MIBM→
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Yosemite landmark, for short (5)
Starts with E, ends with PELCAP→
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Animal tale (5)
Starts with F, ends with EFABLE→
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Final name in ''A Christmas Carol'' (3)
Starts with T, ends with MTIM→
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Spielberg's saved soldier (4)
Starts with R, ends with NRYAN→
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Pringles rival (4)
Starts with L, ends with SLAYS→
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''Saison'' including Juillet (3)
Starts with E, ends with EETE→
Down
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Commando garb (4)
Starts with C, ends with OCAMO→
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Sharply clear (5)
Starts with S, ends with KSTARK→
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Designer from Canton (5)
Starts with I, ends with IIMPEI→
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Surrounded by (6)
Starts with A, ends with TAMIDST→
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Stay put (6)
Starts with R, ends with NREMAIN→
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Street often near Pine (3)
Starts with E, ends with MELM→
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Nautical adverb (5)
Starts with A, ends with MABEAM→
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Serving as a symbol (7)
Starts with T, ends with CTOTEMIC→
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Informal bridge bid (5)
Starts with O, ends with OONENO→
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GM's former battery brand (5)
Starts with D, ends with ODELCO→
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Major appliance (5)
Starts with D, ends with RDRYER→
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Both, in music (4)
Starts with A, ends with EADUE→
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Mai __ (3)
Starts with T, ends with ITAI→
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High principles (6)
Starts with I, ends with SIDEALS→
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''Got it'' (4)
Starts with I, ends with EISEE→
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Hurts badly (5)
Starts with M, ends with SMAIMS→
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Luminous (3)
Starts with L, ends with TLIT→
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Nearest star (3)
Starts with S, ends with LSOL→
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Copying (3)
Starts with A, ends with AALA→
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Come into (3)
Starts with G, ends with TGET→
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Title like Sra. (3)
Starts with M, ends with EMME→
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First pope (5)
Starts with P, ends with RPETER→
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Band booster (3)
Starts with A, ends with PAMP→
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Dermal decoration (3)
Starts with T, ends with TTAT→
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Self-regard (3)
Starts with E, ends with OEGO→
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DMV datum (3)
Starts with D, ends with BDOB→
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Cover, in a way (6)
Starts with I, ends with EINSURE→
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Coiner of ''Kodak'' (7)
Starts with E, ends with NEASTMAN→
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D-Day landers (4)
Starts with U, ends with CUSMC→
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Feeling pins and needles (6)
Starts with T, ends with YTINGLY→
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Keeps happy (6)
Starts with A, ends with SAMUSES→
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Fire up (5)
Starts with A, ends with RANGER→
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Small ravine (5)
Starts with G, ends with YGULLY→
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Novelist Jong (5)
Starts with E, ends with AERICA→
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Soft ball brand (4)
Starts with N, ends with FNERF→
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Ordeal (5)
Starts with T, ends with LTRIAL→
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Favored few (5)
Starts with E, ends with EELITE→
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Payment option (5)
Starts with D, ends with TDEBIT→
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Plate leaner (3)
Starts with U, ends with PUMP→
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Hidden theme of the five starred clues' answers (4)
Starts with I, ends with EIMME→
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ESPN media partner (3)
Starts with N, ends with ANBA→
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.
Done for today? Try LA Times Crossword, NYT Crossword, USA Today Crossword, all with hints first and answers behind a reveal.
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Newsday Crossword FAQ
How many clues are in the Newsday Crossword for December 29, 2025?+
76 clues: 35 Across and 41 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Winston Emmons.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Five-series TV franchise (CSI); Allotted space (AREA); Lincoln in-law (TODD).
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.
