NYT Crossword hints and answer for April 2, 2025
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Clues74
Across35
Down39
ConstructorDaniel Bodily
Today’s NYT 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
1A
Instrument depicted in Manet's "Young Flautist" (4)
Starts with F, ends with EFIFE→
5A
Threat to a king, maybe (4)
Starts with P, ends with NPAWN→
9A
Join up with at church? (3)
Starts with W, ends with DWED→
12A
Something that's often clicked (4)
Starts with I, ends with NICON→
13A
Scout camp craft (5)
Starts with C, ends with ECANOE→
14A
Kerchak or Kala in Disney's "Tarzan" (3)
Starts with A, ends with EAPE→
15A
"Sweet!" (4)
Starts with N, ends with TNEAT→
16A
Frame, apron, molding, etc. (10)
Starts with W, ends with MWINDOWTRIM→
18A
Maker of the world's largest quantum computer (3)
Starts with I, ends with MIBM→
19A
Put on TV again (5)
Starts with R, ends with RREAIR→
20A
___ Gabbard, the first Hindu member of Congress (5)
Starts with T, ends with ITULSI→
21A
Like some photos of yesteryear (10)
Starts with S, ends with DSEPIATONED→
24A
Pans' partner (4)
Starts with P, ends with SPOTS→
25A
Trick-taking card game (6)
Starts with H, ends with SHEARTS→
26A
Clairvoyant (6)
Starts with O, ends with EORACLE→
28A
Nutritional fig. (3)
Starts with R, ends with ARDA→
29A
Collected hot wheels? (9)
Starts with C, ends with DCARJACKED→
32A
Rocket ___, character in "Guardians of the Galaxy" (7)
Starts with R, ends with NRACCOON→
34A
Means of fiscal savings (9)
Starts with B, ends with TBUDGETCUT→
38A
___ Hangtime (arcade classic) (3)
Starts with N, ends with ANBA→
41A
Parmesan shelfmate (6)
Starts with A, ends with OASIAGO→
42A
Cleans vigorously (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSCOURS→
45A
Absolutely chew (out) (4)
Starts with R, ends with MREAM→
46A
What the glass slipper was on Cinderella's foot (10)
Starts with P, ends with TPERFECTFIT→
50A
Sits on one's hands (5)
Starts with I, ends with SIDLES→
52A
Seethes (5)
Starts with B, ends with SBOILS→
53A
Groovy, with "out" (3)
Starts with F, ends with RFAR→
54A
Armchair athlete, e.g. (10)
Starts with S, ends with FSPORTSBUFF→
56A
Knighted, one-named rock star (4)
Starts with B, ends with OBONO→
57A
Approximate weight of the Liberty Bell (3)
Starts with T, ends with NTON→
58A
Ring or rink (5)
Starts with A, ends with AARENA→
59A
Beethoven's birthplace (4)
Starts with B, ends with NBONN→
60A
Broke bread (3)
Starts with A, ends with EATE→
61A
Newsman Chuck (4)
Starts with T, ends with DTODD→
62A
What's the catch? (4)
Starts with S, ends with GSNAG→
Down
1D
With 44-Down, go out with a bang ... or a hint to 16-, 21-, 29-, 34-, 46- and 54-Across (6)
Starts with F, ends with HFINISH→
2D
Brew that generally has a higher-than-usual alcohol content (7)
Starts with I, ends with RICEBEER→
3D
Soft mattress topper (7)
Starts with F, ends with DFOAMPAD→
4D
Fangorn Forest denizen (3)
Starts with E, ends with TENT→
5D
Get a closer shot (5)
Starts with P, ends with NPANIN→
6D
Tennis's Agassi (5)
Starts with A, ends with EANDRE→
7D
Try to win (3)
Starts with W, ends with OWOO→
8D
Wetland creature (4)
Starts with N, ends with TNEWT→
9D
Dark wizard (7)
Starts with W, ends with KWARLOCK→
10D
Romans, e.g. (7)
Starts with E, ends with EEPISTLE→
11D
Transferred at death (7)
Starts with D, ends with DDEMISED→
13D
Word that means both "hello" and "goodbye" (4)
Starts with C, ends with OCIAO→
16D
Licks, say (4)
Starts with W, ends with SWETS→
17D
Rap star who called himself "Makaveli" (5)
Starts with T, ends with CTUPAC→
19D
Lab course participant? (3)
Starts with R, ends with TRAT→
22D
___ Flatow, longtime host of public radio's "Science Friday" (3)
Starts with I, ends with AIRA→
23D
Sensei's school (4)
Starts with D, ends with ODOJO→
27D
Didn't stick around, say (3)
Starts with R, ends with NRAN→
29D
New Deal program in which workers planted more than 3.5 billion trees, in brief (3)
Starts with C, ends with CCCC→
30D
Prefix with pressure (3)
Starts with A, ends with UACU→
32D
Issuance from a govt. agency (3)
Starts with R, ends with GREG→
34D
Grounds keeper? (7)
Starts with B, ends with ABARISTA→
35D
Took a hit, say (7)
Starts with U, ends with TUSEDPOT→
36D
Start a long-distance call, in bygone days (7)
Starts with D, ends with EDIALONE→
37D
Controller controller (5)
Starts with G, ends with RGAMER→
38D
"___ to worry …" (3)
Starts with N, ends with TNOT→
39D
Goofball (7)
Starts with B, ends with NBUFFOON→
40D
Huffington of The Huffington Post (7)
Starts with A, ends with AARIANNA→
42D
Condé Nast women's magazine (4)
Starts with S, ends with FSELF→
43D
Adds as a secondary recipient, for short (3)
Starts with C, ends with SCCS→
44D
See 1-Down (6)
Starts with S, ends with GSTRONG→
47D
Receded (5)
Starts with E, ends with DEBBED→
48D
Like some tables and trips (5)
Starts with R, ends with DROUND→
49D
Org. that oversees the World Cup (4)
Starts with F, ends with AFIFA→
51D
"Pronto!" (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSTAT→
55D
Packed house letters (3)
Starts with S, ends with OSRO→
56D
Airsoft gun ammo (3)
Starts with B, ends with SBBS→
How to solve the NYT Crossword
Fill the grid so that every Across and Down answer matches its clue. Numbered squares mark where answers begin. Theme answers, usually the longest entries, share a twist that the puzzle's title or a revealer clue explains. Thursday puzzles are known for rebus squares and other tricks that bend the normal rules.
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How many clues are in the NYT Crossword for April 2, 2025?+
74 clues: 35 Across and 39 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Daniel Bodily and edited by Will Shortz.
What are some answers in today’s NYT Crossword?+
For example: Instrument depicted in Manet's "Young Flautist" (FIFE); Threat to a king, maybe (PAWN); Join up with at church? (WED).
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