Newsday Crossword hints and answers for March 17, 2025
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Across39
Down39
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Today’s Newsday Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
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Cities with harbors (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPORTS→
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Business TV channel (4)
Starts with C, ends with CCNBC→
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Minor error (4)
Starts with S, ends with PSLIP→
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Take __ (disassemble) (5)
Starts with A, ends with TAPART→
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Prefix for chute of medic (4)
Starts with P, ends with APARA→
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Bike wheel (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETIRE→
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"Lumps" that sweeten coffee (10)
Starts with S, ends with SSUGARCUBES→
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Plant's underground portion (4)
Starts with R, ends with TROOT→
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Brown photo tint (5)
Starts with S, ends with ASEPIA→
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Got into a chair (3)
Starts with S, ends with TSAT→
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Rural hotels (4)
Starts with I, ends with SINNS→
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Shun socially (4)
Starts with S, ends with BSNUB→
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Sound of a leaky faucet (4)
Starts with D, ends with PDRIP→
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Young boy (3)
Starts with L, ends with DLAD→
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Dairy drink portion that might be "skim" (11)
Starts with G, ends with KGLASSOFMILK→
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Without any warranty (4)
Starts with A, ends with SASIS→
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Family reunion group (3)
Starts with K, ends with NKIN→
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Hairdresser's shop (5)
Starts with S, ends with NSALON→
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Spreadsheet number, for short (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSTAT→
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Theater platform (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESTAGE→
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Lo-cal, on labels (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELITE→
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Ten Commandments mountain (5)
Starts with S, ends with ISINAI→
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Transmit by phone line (3)
Starts with F, ends with XFAX→
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Not on time (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELATE→
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Citrus drink (11)
Starts with O, ends with EORANGEJUICE→
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Hair arrangements, for short (3)
Starts with D, ends with SDOS→
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All finished (4)
Starts with D, ends with EDONE→
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Surf and __ (seafood/beef dinner) (4)
Starts with T, ends with FTURF→
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Furniture that seats three (4)
Starts with S, ends with ASOFA→
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Ocean east of Florida: Abbr. (3)
Starts with A, ends with LATL→
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Dinner course with lettuce (5)
Starts with S, ends with DSALAD→
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Higher than (4)
Starts with O, ends with ROVER→
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Topping for pancakes (10)
Starts with M, ends with PMAPLESYRUP→
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Homeowner's document (4)
Starts with D, ends with DDEED→
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Frozen waffle brand (4)
Starts with E, ends with OEGGO→
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Person dining (5)
Starts with E, ends with REATER→
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Hill-building insects (4)
Starts with A, ends with SANTS→
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__ year (2024 or 2028) (4)
Starts with L, ends with PLEAP→
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Flair for fashion (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESTYLE→
Down
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Fathers, informally (3)
Starts with P, ends with SPAS→
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Numbered musical work (4)
Starts with O, ends with SOPUS→
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Be furious (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERAGE→
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Mouse-catching devices (5)
Starts with T, ends with STRAPS→
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Thin cord (6)
Starts with S, ends with GSTRING→
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Computer's "brain": Abbr. (3)
Starts with C, ends with UCPU→
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Catches, as a criminal (4)
Starts with N, ends with SNABS→
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Bakery loaves (6)
Starts with B, ends with SBREADS→
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Fidel of Cuba (6)
Starts with C, ends with OCASTRO→
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Suburban lineup of stores (9)
Starts with S, ends with LSTRIPMALL→
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Roaring big cat (4)
Starts with L, ends with NLION→
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Metal in barbells (4)
Starts with I, ends with NIRON→
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Canaries and collies (4)
Starts with P, ends with SPETS→
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Sealants around windows (6)
Starts with C, ends with SCAULKS→
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Angler's worm (4)
Starts with B, ends with TBAIT→
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"No __, ands, or buts!" (3)
Starts with I, ends with SIFS→
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Rodeo rope (5)
Starts with L, ends with OLASSO→
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Just waking up (5)
Starts with A, ends with RASTIR→
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Prince William's mother (5)
Starts with D, ends with ADIANA→
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Major malfunction (5)
Starts with S, ends with USNAFU→
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Trojan War epic poem (5)
Starts with I, ends with DILIAD→
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State-run numbers game (5)
Starts with L, ends with OLOTTO→
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Joints of legs (5)
Starts with K, ends with SKNEES→
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Ethical norms (9)
Starts with S, ends with SSTANDARDS→
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Trot or gallop (4)
Starts with G, ends with TGAIT→
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Forgive, as an absence (6)
Starts with E, ends with EEXCUSE→
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"Where did __ wrong?" (3)
Starts with I, ends with OIGO→
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Tooth's outer layer (6)
Starts with E, ends with LENAMEL→
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Period since fast planes first took off (6)
Starts with J, ends with EJETAGE→
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Removes pencil marks (6)
Starts with E, ends with SERASES→
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Lunge towards (5)
Starts with F, ends with TFLYAT→
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Ginger ale or cola (4)
Starts with S, ends with ASODA→
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Appliance for baking (4)
Starts with O, ends with NOVEN→
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What shoes surround (4)
Starts with F, ends with TFEET→
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Group of women paid to putt: Abbr. (4)
Starts with L, ends with ALPGA→
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Showily imitative (4)
Starts with A, ends with YARTY→
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Fencing contest (4)
Starts with D, ends with LDUEL→
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Cut (off), as branches (3)
Starts with L, ends with PLOP→
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__-K (school for toddlers) (3)
Starts with P, ends with EPRE→
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.
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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 17, 2025?+
78 clues: 39 Across and 39 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Sally R. Stein.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Cities with harbors (PORTS); Business TV channel (CNBC); Minor error (SLIP).
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.
