Newsday Crossword hints and answers for February 21, 2025
A hint and the answer for every clue, each behind its own button. Nothing is revealed until you tap.
Clues78
Across39
Down39
TitleGOOD MORNING?
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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They're white in Monopoly (4)
Starts with O, ends with SONES→
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"Shame on you!" (3)
Starts with T, ends with KTSK→
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Tech whiz (4)
Starts with G, ends with KGEEK→
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First-century tyrant (4)
Starts with N, ends with ONERO→
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Cry partner (3)
Starts with H, ends with EHUE→
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__ Frank House (Amsterdam museum) (4)
Starts with A, ends with EANNE→
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WC Fields quote start (13)
Starts with S, ends with YSTARTEVERYDAY→
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NBA extenders (3)
Starts with O, ends with SOTS→
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Fall away (3)
Starts with E, ends with BEBB→
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Whom a mystery award is named for (3)
Starts with P, ends with EPOE→
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"Turn up the heat!" (3)
Starts with B, ends with RBRR→
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Castro of Cuba (4)
Starts with R, ends with LRAUL→
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Three-time Pulitzer dramatist (5)
Starts with A, ends with EALBEE→
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Ballet exercise (4)
Starts with P, ends with EPLIE→
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Actor Zac (5)
Starts with E, ends with NEFRON→
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Prefix like atm- (3)
Starts with A, ends with RAER→
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Fanatic (5)
Starts with F, ends with DFIEND→
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Part 2 of quote (8)
Starts with O, ends with AOFFWITHA→
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Encouraging words (6)
Starts with L, ends with OLETSGO→
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Highly touted film (7)
Starts with M, ends with EMUSTSEE→
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Cubbies' crosstown rivals (6)
Starts with C, ends with XCHISOX→
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Part 3 of quote (8)
Starts with S, ends with DSMILEAND→
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Make good on (5)
Starts with R, ends with YREPAY→
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Discouraging word (3)
Starts with B, ends with OBOO→
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Caballero (5)
Starts with S, ends with RSENOR→
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Course conclusion (4)
Starts with E, ends with MEXAM→
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Slow tempo (5)
Starts with L, ends with OLENTO→
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Ostrich cousin (4)
Starts with K, ends with IKIWI→
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Pale of face (3)
Starts with W, ends with NWAN→
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DC donor (3)
Starts with P, ends with CPAC→
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Isn't missing (3)
Starts with H, ends with SHAS→
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Valvoline alternative (3)
Starts with S, ends with PSTP→
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Conclusion of quote (13)
Starts with G, ends with HGETITOVERWITH→
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Skip past (4)
Starts with O, ends with TOMIT→
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Mine, in part (3)
Starts with O, ends with ROUR→
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Skin-lotion stuff (4)
Starts with A, ends with EALOE→
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It borders Sonoma County (4)
Starts with N, ends with ANAPA→
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Liszt's __ Preludes (3)
Starts with L, ends with SLES→
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Half a magic duo (4)
Starts with P, ends with NPENN→
Down
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Employed full-time (7)
Starts with O, ends with FONSTAFF→
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Visit sites at your seat (7)
Starts with N, ends with FNETSURF→
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Significant stretch (3)
Starts with E, ends with AERA→
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Peevish (4)
Starts with S, ends with ESORE→
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Listless emotion (8)
Starts with T, ends with STHEBLAHS→
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Family vehicle (3)
Starts with S, ends with VSUV→
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Something worth saving (6)
Starts with K, ends with RKEEPER→
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'70s Motown star (4)
Starts with G, ends with EGAYE→
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Last of all (3)
Starts with E, ends with DEND→
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Facilitates (7)
Starts with E, ends with SENABLES→
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What may hold loyalty cards (7)
Starts with K, ends with GKEYRING→
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Sched. notation (3)
Starts with T, ends with ATBA→
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Sashimi topper (3)
Starts with R, ends with EROE→
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Snackworks.com brand (4)
Starts with O, ends with OOREO→
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Second try (4)
Starts with R, ends with OREDO→
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Needing refilling (3)
Starts with L, ends with WLOW→
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Pummels (7)
Starts with B, ends with NBEATSON→
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Barbecue spot (3)
Starts with P, ends with TPIT→
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I Am Not Spock author (5)
Starts with N, ends with YNIMOY→
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Seems to be (5)
Starts with F, ends with SFEELS→
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Penguin suit (3)
Starts with T, ends with XTUX→
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Floral necklace (3)
Starts with L, ends with ILEI→
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Stifles (8)
Starts with S, ends with SSMOTHERS→
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Water sport (4)
Starts with C, ends with WCREW→
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Honeycomb shape (7)
Starts with H, ends with NHEXAGON→
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Copacabana neighbor (7)
Starts with I, ends with AIPANEMA→
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Looney Tunes cowboy (3)
Starts with S, ends with MSAM→
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It's a scream (3)
Starts with E, ends with KEEK→
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Marley & Me actress (7)
Starts with A, ends with NANISTON→
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"Moving on..." (7)
Starts with N, ends with NNOWTHEN→
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Sign of a thaw (4)
Starts with D, ends with PDRIP→
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Don't explode, informally (6)
Starts with B, ends with LBECOOL→
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Back muscle (3)
Starts with L, ends with TLAT→
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37-Down tool (3)
Starts with O, ends with ROAR→
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Thin bread (4)
Starts with P, ends with APITA→
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Interchange (4)
Starts with S, ends with PSWAP→
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Piece of advice (3)
Starts with T, ends with PTIP→
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Vision, in product names (3)
Starts with V, ends with EVUE→
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Suffix in statistics (3)
Starts with I, ends with EILE→
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 February 21, 2025?+
78 clues: 39 Across and 39 Down. The puzzle was constructed by S.N..
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: They're white in Monopoly (ONES); "Shame on you!" (TSK); Tech whiz (GEEK).
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.
