NYT Crossword hints and answer for November 5, 2025
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Clues74
Across37
Down37
ConstructorChad Hazen and Jeff Chen
Today’s NYT Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Tijuana setting, informally (4)
Starts with B, ends with ABAJA→
5A
Many C-suite degs. (4)
Starts with M, ends with SMBAS→
9A
Cry of resignation (5)
Starts with I, ends with TIQUIT→
15A
Ethel Barrymore was a great one to Drew (4)
Starts with A, ends with TAUNT→
16A
Stage name for Milton Marx (5)
Starts with G, ends with OGUMMO→
17A
Lead-in to call or taxi (4)
Starts with R, ends with OROBO→
18A
Indigenous Canadians of Labrador (4)
Starts with I, ends with UINNU→
19A
Like a chill wind (5)
Starts with N, ends with YNIPPY→
20A
Dead ringers (13)
Starts with D, ends with SDOPPELGANGERS→
23A
Terminus of one BART line, in brief (3)
Starts with S, ends with OSFO→
24A
Prop for a ball (3)
Starts with T, ends with ETEE→
25A
Snagged (4)
Starts with T, ends with KTOOK→
26A
They may be betrayed by stammers and blushes (13)
Starts with S, ends with SSECRETCRUSHES→
32A
Tank top? (5)
Starts with H, ends with HHATCH→
34A
The "weird sisters" of "Macbeth," e.g. (4)
Starts with H, ends with SHAGS→
35A
Guitar, slangily (3)
Starts with A, ends with EAXE→
36A
The "weird sisters" of "Macbeth," e.g. (4)
Starts with T, ends with OTRIO→
37A
Part of a drum kit (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESNARE→
39A
Perfect for a salad, say (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERIPE→
40A
Purple-colored banknote of Canada (3)
Starts with T, ends with NTEN→
41A
Boatloads (4)
Starts with A, ends with NATON→
42A
Some natural 29-Down (5)
Starts with A, ends with SAFROS→
43A
Placeholders for favorite sites (13)
Starts with P, ends with SPAGEBOOKMARKS→
47A
1982 film inspired by Pong (4)
Starts with T, ends with NTRON→
48A
Night school subj. (3)
Starts with E, ends with LESL→
49A
Vintage film channel (3)
Starts with T, ends with MTCM→
52A
Someone comparable ... or what 20-, 26- and 43-Across may be, in different senses (13)
Starts with T, ends with UTHELIKESOFYOU→
55A
"Ave ___" (5)
Starts with M, ends with AMARIA→
57A
Magnanimous words at a bar (4)
Starts with O, ends with EONME→
58A
Setting of many Winter Olympics (4)
Starts with A, ends with SALPS→
59A
Athletic shoe brand (5)
Starts with A, ends with SASICS→
60A
Scotch order specification (4)
Starts with N, ends with TNEAT→
61A
Part of a scouting uniform (4)
Starts with V, ends with TVEST→
62A
Blue Ribbon beer (5)
Starts with P, ends with TPABST→
63A
Tailors (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSEWS→
64A
On the briny (4)
Starts with A, ends with AASEA→
Down
1D
Old poets (5)
Starts with B, ends with SBARDS→
2D
Hard to get to, in a way (5)
Starts with A, ends with FALOOF→
3D
LinkedIn link (10)
Starts with J, ends with GJOBPOSTING→
4D
Perched upon (4)
Starts with A, ends with PATOP→
5D
Padded envelope (6)
Starts with M, ends with RMAILER→
6D
Thrill seeker's line (6)
Starts with B, ends with EBUNGEE→
7D
Astronaut ___ Lee Fisher, the first mother to fly into space (4)
Starts with A, ends with AANNA→
8D
Vehicle built for wheelies, flips and spins (8)
Starts with S, ends with RSTUNTCAR→
9D
Rock that's hot, then cool (7)
Starts with I, ends with SIGNEOUS→
10D
Idiosyncrasies (6)
Starts with Q, ends with SQUIRKS→
11D
They cover all the bases (4)
Starts with U, ends with SUMPS→
12D
Jackanapes (3)
Starts with I, ends with PIMP→
13D
Mess (with) (3)
Starts with T, ends with YTOY→
21D
Make a lasting impression (4)
Starts with E, ends with HETCH→
22D
Deep pass? (5)
Starts with G, ends with EGORGE→
27D
___-chic (sustainable fashion) (3)
Starts with E, ends with OECO→
28D
Acknowledge (5)
Starts with T, ends with KTHANK→
29D
Dos, but not don'ts (10)
Starts with H, ends with SHAIRSTYLES→
30D
World's fair, e.g. (4)
Starts with E, ends with OEXPO→
31D
Understands (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSEES→
32D
URL letters (4)
Starts with H, ends with PHTTP→
37D
Prop in a comedy club (5)
Starts with S, ends with LSTOOL→
38D
Dinner order request on a first date, perhaps (8)
Starts with N, ends with SNOONIONS→
39D
___ Stadium, former venue for D.C. United (3)
Starts with R, ends with KRFK→
41D
Side by side (7)
Starts with A, ends with TABREAST→
42D
Guthrie of folk (4)
Starts with A, ends with OARLO→
44D
Important course in business, law and medical school (6)
Starts with E, ends with SETHICS→
45D
Granny, in the South (6)
Starts with M, ends with WMEEMAW→
46D
Balance sheet heading (6)
Starts with A, ends with SASSETS→
50D
Thicket (5)
Starts with C, ends with ECOPSE→
51D
"___ been somethin' I said!" (5)
Starts with M, ends with AMUSTA→
52D
Chi-town paper, with "the" (4)
Starts with T, ends with BTRIB→
53D
Prop for a banjo (4)
Starts with K, ends with EKNEE→
54D
Kind of bean that pairs well with a nice Chianti, per Hannibal Lecter (4)
Starts with F, ends with AFAVA→
55D
Plot (out) (3)
Starts with M, ends with PMAP→
56D
Simile's center (3)
Starts with A, ends with AASA→
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How many clues are in the NYT Crossword for November 5, 2025?+
74 clues: 37 Across and 37 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Chad Hazen and Jeff Chen and edited by Will Shortz.
What are some answers in today’s NYT Crossword?+
For example: Tijuana setting, informally (BAJA); Many C-suite degs. (MBAS); Cry of resignation (IQUIT).
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