Newsday Crossword hints and answers for October 19, 2025
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Clues140
Across67
Down73
TitleEYE RHYMES: Which aren't spoken ones
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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Guy who writes jingles (5)
Starts with A, ends with NADMAN→
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Noncommittal reply (4)
Starts with I, ends with YIMAY→
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Statistics (4)
Starts with D, ends with ADATA→
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Freddy Krueger's addr. (5)
Starts with E, ends with TELMST→
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Really mad (5)
Starts with I, ends with EIRATE→
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Remove, as rinds (4)
Starts with P, ends with EPARE→
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British prep school (4)
Starts with E, ends with NETON→
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Supermodel Campbell (5)
Starts with N, ends with INAOMI→
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Gets champagne bottles open (10)
Starts with W, ends with SWORKSCORKS→
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Deluge didn't recede (10)
Starts with F, ends with DFLOODSTOOD→
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Natural talent (8)
Starts with A, ends with EAPTITUDE→
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Court great Shaq (5)
Starts with O, ends with LONEAL→
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Get-up-and go (6)
Starts with E, ends with YENERGY→
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MLB postseason group (4)
Starts with N, ends with SNLDS→
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Grain husks (5)
Starts with B, ends with SBRANS→
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Extended family (4)
Starts with C, ends with NCLAN→
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Talks back to (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSASSES→
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Choral program (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSONGS→
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Baker's dozen (8)
Starts with T, ends with NTHIRTEEN→
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Tex-Mex truck fare (5)
Starts with T, ends with STACOS→
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Opt for a honking fowl (11)
Starts with C, ends with ECHOOSEGOOSE→
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Hunters' org. (3)
Starts with N, ends with ANRA→
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Anvil metal (4)
Starts with I, ends with NIRON→
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Shortly (4)
Starts with S, ends with NSOON→
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"What's __ for me?" (4)
Starts with I, ends with TINIT→
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Fertile soil (4)
Starts with L, ends with MLOAM→
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Debate side (3)
Starts with C, ends with NCON→
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Person fond of shamrocks (11)
Starts with C, ends with RCLOVERLOVER→
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Brief break (5)
Starts with P, ends with EPAUSE→
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Space under a desk (8)
Starts with K, ends with EKNEEHOLE→
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Specialty angler (5)
Starts with E, ends with REELER→
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Longest river of India (6)
Starts with G, ends with SGANGES→
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Homecoming visitors (5)
Starts with A, ends with SALUMS→
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Fashion designer Bill (5)
Starts with B, ends with SBLASS→
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Anheuser partner (5)
Starts with B, ends with HBUSCH→
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"Are we done here?" (6)
Starts with C, ends with OCANIGO→
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Get out of bed (5)
Starts with A, ends with EARISE→
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In a gleeful manner (8)
Starts with E, ends with YELATEDLY→
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Fluctuates wildly (5)
Starts with Y, ends with SYOYOS→
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Beginner with basil (11)
Starts with S, ends with ESPICENOVICE→
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Parisian assent (3)
Starts with O, ends with IOUI→
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orm a clump (4)
Starts with C, ends with TCLOT→
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Small squabble (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSPAT→
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Band's bookings (4)
Starts with G, ends with SGIGS→
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Fishing decoy (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELURE→
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Spy novelist Deighton (3)
Starts with L, ends with NLEN→
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Fireplace made of dirt (11)
Starts with E, ends with HEARTHHEARTH→
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Continuous watch (5)
Starts with V, ends with LVIGIL→
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It's south of Salt Lake City (8)
Starts with O, ends with HOREMUTAH→
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Share an opinion (5)
Starts with A, ends with EAGREE→
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Criticized harshly (6)
Starts with B, ends with DBASHED→
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Keep __ (persist) (4)
Starts with A, ends with TATIT→
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Italian autos (5)
Starts with F, ends with SFIATS→
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Batting ploy (4)
Starts with B, ends with TBUNT→
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Brawl souvenir (6)
Starts with S, ends with RSHINER→
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Rigoletto composer (5)
Starts with V, ends with IVERDI→
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Governess of Brit lit (8)
Starts with J, ends with EJANEEYRE→
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Bonus for Visa users (10)
Starts with C, ends with DCARDREWARD→
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T-bone thief (10)
Starts with S, ends with KSTEAKSNEAK→
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"__ unto my feet": Psalms (5)
Starts with A, ends with PALAMP→
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"In my opinion..." (4)
Starts with I, ends with YISAY→
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Big handbag (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETOTE→
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Socially smooth (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESUAVE→
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Verb form (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETENSE→
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It means "distant" (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETELE→
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Studied closely (4)
Starts with E, ends with DEYED→
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Abbey sections (5)
Starts with A, ends with SAPSES→
Down
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Japanese audio brand (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAIWA→
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Let go of (4)
Starts with D, ends with PDROP→
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Retail outlet (4)
Starts with M, ends with TMART→
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Mr. Bean portrayer (8)
Starts with A, ends with NATKINSON→
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Cadbury competitor (7)
Starts with N, ends with SNESTLES→
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Small Apples (5)
Starts with I, ends with SIPODS→
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Female zebra (4)
Starts with M, ends with EMARE→
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Genesis construction (3)
Starts with A, ends with KARK→
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"What's it gonna be?" (7)
Starts with Y, ends with OYESORNO→
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Trial contingent (7)
Starts with D, ends with EDEFENSE→
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Road reference (5)
Starts with A, ends with SATLAS→
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Plane or level (4)
Starts with T, ends with LTOOL→
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What makes "mist" "moist" (3)
Starts with A, ends with OANO→
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Catch in a trap (7)
Starts with E, ends with EENSNARE→
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Dormant (6)
Starts with L, ends with TLATENT→
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Secure, as a steamship (4)
Starts with M, ends with RMOOR→
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Unhealthful haze (4)
Starts with S, ends with GSMOG→
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Well-kept (4)
Starts with T, ends with YTIDY→
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Cows' mouthfuls (4)
Starts with C, ends with SCUDS→
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Remove from a stock exchange (6)
Starts with D, ends with TDELIST→
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Keeps annoying (4)
Starts with N, ends with SNAGS→
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Legendary trailblazer (5)
Starts with B, ends with EBOONE→
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Carol performers (5)
Starts with C, ends with RCHOIR→
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Lollipop part (5)
Starts with S, ends with KSTICK→
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Brother in Exodus (5)
Starts with A, ends with NAARON→
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"Who'd like a teacake?" (11)
Starts with S, ends with ESCONEANYONE→
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Strong push (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESHOVE→
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Powder in a printer (5)
Starts with T, ends with RTONER→
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Adequate cash (11)
Starts with E, ends with HENOUGHDOUGH→
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Wipe clean (5)
Starts with E, ends with EERASE→
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Designates (5)
Starts with N, ends with SNAMES→
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Puts on ice (5)
Starts with C, ends with SCOOLS→
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Hands over (5)
Starts with G, ends with SGIVES→
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Sportscast replay speed (5)
Starts with S, ends with OSLOMO→
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Ren Faire weapon (5)
Starts with L, ends with ELANCE→
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Gulps quickly (5)
Starts with C, ends with SCHUGS→
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Historical artifact (5)
Starts with R, ends with CRELIC→
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Rent out (5)
Starts with L, ends with ELEASE→
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Mary-Kate or her twin (5)
Starts with O, ends with NOLSEN→
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Scrapbooker's buy (5)
Starts with P, ends with EPASTE→
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Cats lyrics source (5)
Starts with E, ends with TELIOT→
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Nacho dips, for short (5)
Starts with G, ends with SGUACS→
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B'nai __ (5)
Starts with B, ends with HBRITH→
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Bounty captain (5)
Starts with B, ends with HBLIGH→
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Prefix meaning "ring" (5)
Starts with C, ends with OCYCLO→
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Early Web user (5)
Starts with A, ends with RAOLER→
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Beat __ to your door (5)
Starts with A, ends with HAPATH→
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Online party notice (5)
Starts with E, ends with EEVITE→
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Novelist Alison (5)
Starts with L, ends with ELURIE→
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Defer (to) (5)
Starts with Y, ends with DYIELD→
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Nursery rhyme dieter (5)
Starts with S, ends with TSPRAT→
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Very mean bosses (5)
Starts with O, ends with SOGRES→
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Literary spoof (6)
Starts with S, ends with ESATIRE→
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"Pay attention!" (8)
Starts with L, ends with PLISTENUP→
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Poetic muse (7)
Starts with E, ends with EEUTERPE→
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Salon supply (7)
Starts with H, ends with EHAIRDYE→
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Quaint exclamation (4)
Starts with E, ends with DEGAD→
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Accomplished performer (7)
Starts with A, ends with EARTISTE→
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Actress Redgrave (7)
Starts with V, ends with AVANESSA→
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Treat from Mars (6)
Starts with M, ends with SMANDMS→
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Barracks bed (4)
Starts with B, ends with KBUNK→
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Untamed (5)
Starts with F, ends with LFERAL→
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Emulated rams (5)
Starts with B, ends with DBAAED→
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"Get lost!" (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSCAT→
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In good health (4)
Starts with H, ends with EHALE→
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It borders Pakistan (4)
Starts with I, ends with NIRAN→
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Floral vessel (4)
Starts with V, ends with EVASE→
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Ballet leap (4)
Starts with J, ends with EJETE→
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Roll call count (4)
Starts with Y, ends with SYEAS→
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Great review (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERAVE→
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__ by (barely manages) (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEKES→
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Verbal cleverness (3)
Starts with W, ends with TWIT→
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Rubber mouse or squeaky squirrel (3)
Starts with T, ends with YTOY→
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How many clues are in the Newsday Crossword for October 19, 2025?+
140 clues: 67 Across and 73 Down. The puzzle was constructed by S.N..
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Guy who writes jingles (ADMAN); Noncommittal reply (IMAY); Statistics (DATA).
Who makes the Newsday Crossword?+
It is edited by Stan Newman, who also constructs many of the puzzles under pseudonyms.
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