Newsday Crossword hints and answers for March 12, 2025
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Clues78
Across35
Down43
TitleWHAT'S THE DEAL
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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Arabian Nights' Ali __ (4)
Starts with B, ends with ABABA→
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Nativity scene trio (4)
Starts with M, ends with IMAGI→
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Slangy affirmative (4)
Starts with Y, ends with HYEAH→
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Moses' brother (5)
Starts with A, ends with NAARON→
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Software buyer (4)
Starts with U, ends with RUSER→
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Hesitant refusal (4)
Starts with U, ends with OUMNO→
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Short-term loan (15)
Starts with B, ends with GBRIDGEFINANCING→
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Stick around (4)
Starts with S, ends with YSTAY→
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Container for roses (4)
Starts with V, ends with EVASE→
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Measure for land (4)
Starts with A, ends with EACRE→
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Mares and fillies (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSHES→
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It's south of Pa. (3)
Starts with W, ends with AWVA→
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Fine-glass French figurine (15)
Starts with B, ends with LBACCARATCRYSTAL→
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Orderly display (5)
Starts with A, ends with YARRAY→
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Chimp or orangutan (3)
Starts with A, ends with EAPE→
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Highway: Abbr. (3)
Starts with R, ends with ERTE→
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Call __ evening (leave a party) (4)
Starts with I, ends with NITAN→
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Cable channel of Congress (5)
Starts with C, ends with NCSPAN→
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Swiss capital (4)
Starts with B, ends with NBERN→
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Deep, as a voice (3)
Starts with L, ends with WLOW→
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Mineral deposit (3)
Starts with O, ends with EORE→
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Surrendered, informally (5)
Starts with C, ends with DCAVED→
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Single red gems in rings (15)
Starts with S, ends with SSOLITAIRERUBIES→
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Mystery man (3)
Starts with M, ends with XMRX→
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Great anger (4)
Starts with F, ends with YFURY→
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Italian "Bye!" (4)
Starts with C, ends with OCIAO→
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Nintendo game consoles (4)
Starts with W, ends with SWIIS→
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Dishonest imitation (4)
Starts with S, ends with MSHAM→
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Salad greens trimmed (15)
Starts with H, ends with EHEARTSOFLETTUCE→
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Poker pot starter (4)
Starts with A, ends with EANTE→
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Misplace (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELOSE→
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Richards of the Rolling Stones (5)
Starts with K, ends with HKEITH→
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"Don't change it" mark (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSTET→
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Clumsy person (4)
Starts with C, ends with DCLOD→
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Chooses, with "for" (4)
Starts with O, ends with SOPTS→
Down
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The Simpsons son (4)
Starts with B, ends with TBART→
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Solo for a soprano (4)
Starts with A, ends with AARIA→
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Airport screening procedure (8)
Starts with B, ends with NBODYSCAN→
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Director Lee (3)
Starts with A, ends with GANG→
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The Lion King king (6)
Starts with M, ends with AMUFASA→
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Without any guarantee (4)
Starts with A, ends with SASIS→
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Bit of heredity (4)
Starts with G, ends with EGENE→
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Nest egg acronym (3)
Starts with I, ends with AIRA→
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Southwestern plants (6)
Starts with Y, ends with SYUCCAS→
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Mideast ruler (4)
Starts with E, ends with REMIR→
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Vampire novelist Rice (4)
Starts with A, ends with EANNE→
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Large pig (3)
Starts with H, ends with GHOG→
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Muscles under pecs (3)
Starts with A, ends with SABS→
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At any time (4)
Starts with E, ends with REVER→
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Maritime force (4)
Starts with N, ends with YNAVY→
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Stable bale (3)
Starts with H, ends with YHAY→
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Small songbird (4)
Starts with W, ends with NWREN→
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Flees, informally (5)
Starts with B, ends with SBAILS→
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__ Detoo of Star Wars (5)
Starts with A, ends with OARTOO→
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Inch forward like an infant (5)
Starts with C, ends with LCRAWL→
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Get gradually narrower (5)
Starts with T, ends with RTAPER→
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Tax expert's designation (3)
Starts with C, ends with ACPA→
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Fountain attraction of Rome (5)
Starts with T, ends with ITREVI→
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Up __ (cornered) (5)
Starts with A, ends with EATREE→
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Gives temporarily (5)
Starts with L, ends with SLENDS→
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Try to persuade (4)
Starts with C, ends with XCOAX→
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__ Lanka (3)
Starts with S, ends with ISRI→
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Small bit of progress (8)
Starts with B, ends with PBABYSTEP→
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Mongrel dog (3)
Starts with C, ends with RCUR→
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Turkish inn (6)
Starts with I, ends with TIMARET→
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Jogging gait (4)
Starts with T, ends with TTROT→
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Submitted Form 1040 online (6)
Starts with E, ends with DEFILED→
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Deceptive scheme (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERUSE→
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Tenth of a dime (4)
Starts with C, ends with TCENT→
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"Just had lunch" (4)
Starts with I, ends with EIATE→
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Fiber from sheep (4)
Starts with W, ends with LWOOL→
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"Assuming that's true..." (4)
Starts with I, ends with OIFSO→
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French octet (4)
Starts with H, ends with THUIT→
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Play divisions (4)
Starts with A, ends with SACTS→
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"Not so good" (3)
Starts with M, ends with HMEH→
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Contains (3)
Starts with H, ends with SHAS→
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UT's largest city (3)
Starts with S, ends with CSLC→
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Boxing result, for short (3)
Starts with T, ends with OTKO→
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 March 12, 2025?+
78 clues: 35 Across and 43 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Guilherme Gilioli.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Arabian Nights' Ali __ (BABA); Nativity scene trio (MAGI); Slangy affirmative (YEAH).
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.
