NYT Crossword hints and answer for December 24, 2025
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Clues75
Across38
Down37
ConstructorElla Dershowitz
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
Whom you might say "hey" to every day (4)
Starts with S, ends with ISIRI→
5A
Collect (5)
Starts with A, ends with SAMASS→
10A
Indicator of an important email (4)
Starts with S, ends with RSTAR→
14A
One of many in a Swiss Army knife (4)
Starts with T, ends with LTOOL→
15A
"Name your ___" (5)
Starts with P, ends with EPRICE→
16A
Predator in a pod (4)
Starts with O, ends with AORCA→
17A
20A
Wheelchair access paths (5)
Starts with R, ends with SRAMPS→
21A
Spanish "Listen up!" (3)
Starts with O, ends with EOYE→
22A
"Shucks, you're too kind" (5)
Starts with A, ends with EAWGEE→
23A
As a P.S. (4)
Starts with A, ends with OALSO→
25A
Sharp quality (4)
Starts with E, ends with EEDGE→
27A
"Out of Africa" author actually named Karen Christentze von Blixen-Finecke (11)
Starts with I, ends with NISAKDINESEN→
30A
Knee parts, for short (4)
Starts with A, ends with SACLS→
32A
Wee winter workers (5)
Starts with E, ends with SELVES→
33A
It keeps the rain away (4)
Starts with T, ends with PTARP→
36A
Shout at a Real Madrid game (3)
Starts with G, ends with LGOL→
37A
Kosher barbecue option (7)
Starts with B, ends with BBEEFRIB→
39A
Kenan's partner in comedy (3)
Starts with K, ends with LKEL→
40A
Where Noah's Ark landed (6)
Starts with A, ends with TARARAT→
44A
48A
"Scream" queen Campbell (4)
Starts with N, ends with ENEVE→
49A
Jockey's handful (5)
Starts with R, ends with SREINS→
50A
Humans : Homo :: bees : ___ (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAPIS→
51A
Frees (of) (4)
Starts with R, ends with SRIDS→
53A
Includes online, in a way (3)
Starts with C, ends with SCCS→
54A
Blueprint (4)
Starts with P, ends with NPLAN→
55A
Some high-level H.S. classes (3)
Starts with A, ends with SAPS→
56A
Aids for minors buying liquor ... or a hint to 17-, 27- and 44-Across (7)
Starts with F, ends with SFAKEIDS→
59A
___ Faire (3)
Starts with R, ends with NREN→
61A
Shrub that sounds regretful (3)
Starts with R, ends with ERUE→
62A
Telethon contributions (7)
Starts with P, ends with SPLEDGES→
63A
Ironman race, familiarly (3)
Starts with T, ends with ITRI→
64A
Kind of oil in some edibles (3)
Starts with C, ends with DCBD→
65A
"How ___ It End?" (Taylor Swift song) (3)
Starts with D, ends with DDID→
66A
Lunch lady's hair holder (3)
Starts with N, ends with TNET→
67A
Fancy handbag inits. (3)
Starts with Y, ends with LYSL→
Down
1D
Recipe directive (4)
Starts with S, ends with RSTIR→
3D
Travel without an itinerary, say (4)
Starts with R, ends with MROAM→
4D
"Count me out" (7)
Starts with I, ends with SILLPASS→
5D
Org. for therapists (3)
Starts with A, ends with AAPA→
6D
Silly character on the "Sesame Street" segment "Elmo's World" (8)
Starts with M, ends with EMRNOODLE→
7D
"S.N.L." alum Bryant (4)
Starts with A, ends with YAIDY→
8D
Free copy of a film sent to awards show voters (8)
Starts with S, ends with RSCREENER→
9D
Perceive (3)
Starts with S, ends with ESEE→
10D
"That's very kind of you" (7)
Starts with S, ends with TSOSWEET→
11D
Class where you learn how to get a tan? (4)
Starts with T, ends with GTRIG→
12D
Pimples (4)
Starts with A, ends with EACNE→
18D
Cuba, por ejemplo (4)
Starts with I, ends with AISLA→
19D
Looks weighed down (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSAGS→
24D
Pesky biter, informally (7)
Starts with S, ends with RSKEETER→
26D
Patterns (7)
Starts with D, ends with SDESIGNS→
27D
Unwise (10)
Starts with I, ends with DILLADVISED→
28D
Procedure with frozen eggs, for short (3)
Starts with I, ends with FIVF→
29D
No-clothes college gathering (10)
Starts with N, ends with YNAKEDPARTY→
30D
"Really, we're still doing this?!" (5)
Starts with A, ends with NAGAIN→
31D
Convenient spot for a pint (9)
Starts with C, ends with BCORNERPUB→
34D
Orthodontists' offerings (9)
Starts with R, ends with SRETAINERS→
35D
Tricksy schemes (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPLOYS→
37D
Cooked rice, in Korean cuisine (3)
Starts with B, ends with PBAP→
38D
Ballpoint brand (3)
Starts with B, ends with CBIC→
41D
Clarinetist's need (4)
Starts with R, ends with DREED→
43D
Wiener schnitzel meat (4)
Starts with V, ends with LVEAL→
45D
Snogged (6)
Starts with N, ends with DNECKED→
46D
Cut into small cubes (5)
Starts with D, ends with DDICED→
47D
Coast Guard rank (6)
Starts with E, ends with NENSIGN→
52D
Cops near Alcatraz, for short (4)
Starts with S, ends with DSFPD→
54D
"Hey! Over here!" (4)
Starts with P, ends with TPSST→
55D
Rainbow's shape (3)
Starts with A, ends with CARC→
57D
___ Stroker, Tony Award-winning actress in "Oklahoma!" (3)
Starts with A, ends with IALI→
58D
Low mark (3)
Starts with D, ends with EDEE→
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How many clues are in the NYT Crossword for December 24, 2025?+
75 clues: 38 Across and 37 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Ella Dershowitz and edited by Will Shortz.
What are some answers in today’s NYT Crossword?+
For example: Whom you might say "hey" to every day (SIRI); Collect (AMASS); Indicator of an important email (STAR).
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