Newsday Crossword hints and answers for November 12, 2025
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Clues78
Across35
Down43
TitleGOING TO EXTREMES
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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Student's stadium sign (5)
Starts with H, ends with MHIMOM→
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Adversity (3)
Starts with W, ends with EWOE→
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Unwind from work (4)
Starts with R, ends with TREST→
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Nebraskan urbanite (6)
Starts with O, ends with NOMAHAN→
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Period of history (3)
Starts with E, ends with AERA→
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Wheel shaft (4)
Starts with A, ends with EAXLE→
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Casino key customer (10)
Starts with H, ends with RHIGHROLLER→
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Lost power, as a battery (4)
Starts with D, ends with DDIED→
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NFL tiebreakers (3)
Starts with O, ends with SOTS→
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"__company, three's..." (4)
Starts with T, ends with STWOS→
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Wasn't feeling well (5)
Starts with A, ends with DAILED→
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Upper-class lifestyle (11)
Starts with H, ends with YHIGHSOCIETY→
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Ape or monkey (6)
Starts with S, ends with NSIMIAN→
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Most important "numero" (3)
Starts with U, ends with OUNO→
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Strong aroma (4)
Starts with O, ends with RODOR→
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DVD player light (5)
Starts with L, ends with RLASER→
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Healthful resort (3)
Starts with S, ends with ASPA→
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Searches everywhere (15)
Starts with L, ends with WLOOKSHIGHANDLOW→
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From ancient times (3)
Starts with O, ends with DOLD→
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Capital of Vietnam (5)
Starts with H, ends with IHANOI→
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Ireland, to the Irish (4)
Starts with E, ends with EEIRE→
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Eccentric (3)
Starts with O, ends with DODD→
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Short of breath (6)
Starts with W, ends with DWINDED→
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Alaskan winter weather system (11)
Starts with A, ends with WALEUTIANLOW→
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Makes a jump (5)
Starts with L, ends with SLEAPS→
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Des Moines' state (4)
Starts with I, ends with AIOWA→
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Landing-hr. approximation (3)
Starts with E, ends with AETA→
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Behind schedule (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELATE→
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Needing replenishing (10)
Starts with R, ends with WRUNNINGLOW→
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Baker's appliance (4)
Starts with O, ends with NOVEN→
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Employ (3)
Starts with U, ends with EUSE→
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Fill with love (6)
Starts with E, ends with RENAMOR→
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Take care of (4)
Starts with T, ends with DTEND→
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Auto fuel (3)
Starts with G, ends with SGAS→
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Great distress (5)
Starts with A, ends with YAGONY→
Down
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Sounds from Santa (4)
Starts with H, ends with OHOHO→
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Fake, as leatherette: Abbr. (4)
Starts with I, ends with TIMIT→
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Newsstand display, for short (4)
Starts with M, ends with SMAGS→
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"Now I get it!" (3)
Starts with O, ends with HOHH→
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First First Lady (6)
Starts with M, ends with AMARTHA→
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From Cardiff (5)
Starts with W, ends with HWELSH→
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Metallic rock (3)
Starts with O, ends with EORE→
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Something to whisper into (3)
Starts with E, ends with REAR→
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Half-diameters (5)
Starts with R, ends with IRADII→
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Banish (5)
Starts with E, ends with EEXILE→
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Frozen rain (5)
Starts with S, ends with TSLEET→
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Bear in a crib (5)
Starts with T, ends with YTEDDY→
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Futile, as a situation (5)
Starts with N, ends with NNOWIN→
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Captain's diary (3)
Starts with L, ends with GLOG→
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Oak seed (5)
Starts with A, ends with NACORN→
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Japanese "bar" food (5)
Starts with S, ends with ISUSHI→
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__-day (vitamin dose, often) (4)
Starts with O, ends with AONEA→
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Song for a single singer (4)
Starts with S, ends with OSOLO→
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Revered star (4)
Starts with I, ends with LIDOL→
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State of mind (4)
Starts with M, ends with DMOOD→
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Be a bother to (3)
Starts with I, ends with KIRK→
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Singer Ronstadt (5)
Starts with L, ends with ALINDA→
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Long __ (way back) (3)
Starts with A, ends with OAGO→
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Lost traction (4)
Starts with S, ends with DSLID→
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Read closely, with "over" (4)
Starts with P, ends with EPORE→
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Extremely amazed (4)
Starts with A, ends with DAWED→
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Photographs (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSHOTS→
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"__ but known!" (4)
Starts with H, ends with IHADI→
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Family room (3)
Starts with D, ends with NDEN→
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"Amazing!" (5)
Starts with W, ends with EWOWIE→
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"Lemme do it!" (6)
Starts with I, ends with AIWANNA→
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Dole out (5)
Starts with A, ends with TALLOT→
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Exit the premises (5)
Starts with L, ends with ELEAVE→
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All gone, as goulash (5)
Starts with E, ends with NEATEN→
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Topple over (5)
Starts with U, ends with DUPEND→
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Top sudoku digits (5)
Starts with N, ends with SNINES→
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Chaney of silent horror films (3)
Starts with L, ends with NLON→
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Ticklish Muppet (4)
Starts with E, ends with OELMO→
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Bugs Bunny or Bart Simpson (4)
Starts with T, ends with NTOON→
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Out of whack (4)
Starts with A, ends with YAWRY→
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Floor decor (3)
Starts with R, ends with GRUG→
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Nation n. of Mexico (3)
Starts with U, ends with AUSA→
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Comedian's joke (3)
Starts with G, ends with GGAG→
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 November 12, 2025?+
78 clues: 35 Across and 43 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Steve Faiella.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Student's stadium sign (HIMOM); Adversity (WOE); Unwind from work (REST).
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.
