Newsday Crossword hints and answers for October 2, 2025
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Clues76
Across35
Down41
TitleSCIENCE PAPER
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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Reliable fixers (4)
Starts with P, ends with SPROS→
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Bridges of fame (4)
Starts with J, ends with FJEFF→
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SALT treaty subjects (4)
Starts with A, ends with SABMS→
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Green shade (4)
Starts with L, ends with ELIME→
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Brass without buttons (5)
Starts with B, ends with EBUGLE→
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Swear off (4)
Starts with Q, ends with TQUIT→
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Sharp criticism (10)
Starts with A, ends with EACIDTONGUE→
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Word on a Northern Sky map (4)
Starts with U, ends with AURSA→
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They work with seals (8)
Starts with N, ends with SNOTARIES→
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Two-sharp key (6)
Starts with D, ends with RDMAJOR→
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Exploration organization (4)
Starts with N, ends with ANASA→
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DNA collector (3)
Starts with F, ends with IFBI→
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Sleeper, for instance (3)
Starts with C, ends with RCAR→
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Center ice, in hockey (11)
Starts with N, ends with ENEUTRALZONE→
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Get a load of (5)
Starts with A, ends with SAMASS→
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Pool hall cry (8)
Starts with R, ends with PRACKEMUP→
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Meat sauce (4)
Starts with R, ends with URAGU→
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Mischievous caper (5)
Starts with P, ends with KPRANK→
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Cherry and ruby (4)
Starts with R, ends with SREDS→
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How some court cases are won (8)
Starts with O, ends with LONAPPEAL→
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Stone's center (5)
Starts with L, ends with OLONGO→
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Walk in the park (11)
Starts with B, ends with SBASEONBALLS→
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DC server (3)
Starts with S, ends with NSEN→
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Written tribute (3)
Starts with O, ends with EODE→
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Possible sales opportunity (4)
Starts with L, ends with DLEAD→
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Hyundai alterative (6)
Starts with S, ends with USUBARU→
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Sousaphone ancestors (8)
Starts with S, ends with SSAXTUBAS→
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Pyramid topper (4)
Starts with A, ends with XAPEX→
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Theme of the puzzle (10)
Starts with L, ends with TLITMUSTEST→
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Soccer announcer's shout (4)
Starts with G, ends with LGOAL→
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Measures taken by builders (5)
Starts with A, ends with SAREAS→
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Residencia (4)
Starts with C, ends with ACASA→
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Hand fee (4)
Starts with A, ends with EANTE→
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Border collie's concerns (4)
Starts with R, ends with SRAMS→
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Go after (4)
Starts with H, ends with THUNT→
Down
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Strategic agenda (4)
Starts with P, ends with NPLAN→
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PR portion (4)
Starts with R, ends with ORICO→
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Don't count (4)
Starts with O, ends with TOMIT→
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Roomy ride (5)
Starts with S, ends with NSEDAN→
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Summer cruise port (6)
Starts with J, ends with UJUNEAU→
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Coop group (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEGGS→
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Seasonal bug (3)
Starts with F, ends with UFLU→
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Customer reactions (8)
Starts with F, ends with KFEEDBACK→
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Turquoise kin (4)
Starts with A, ends with AAQUA→
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Dubai's __ Khalifa (world's tallest building) (4)
Starts with B, ends with JBURJ→
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Sushi seasoning (4)
Starts with M, ends with OMISO→
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Brigadier symbol (4)
Starts with S, ends with RSTAR→
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Capital southwest of Helena (5)
Starts with B, ends with EBOISE→
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It means "across" (5)
Starts with T, ends with STRANS→
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Exploit to the fullest (4)
Starts with M, ends with KMILK→
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Gridiron great Tarkenton (4)
Starts with F, ends with NFRAN→
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Chocolate alternative (5)
Starts with C, ends with BCAROB→
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Frigidaire alternative (5)
Starts with A, ends with AAMANA→
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Sitar tunes (5)
Starts with R, ends with SRAGAS→
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Song sounds (5)
Starts with T, ends with ATRALA→
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Naught (4)
Starts with Z, ends with OZERO→
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Warning signs (5)
Starts with O, ends with SOMENS→
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Gentle push (5)
Starts with N, ends with ENUDGE→
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Seiko's printer brand (5)
Starts with E, ends with NEPSON→
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Condo manager (4)
Starts with S, ends with ESUPE→
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Swinging steadily (8)
Starts with P, ends with RPENDULAR→
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Broccoli __ (turnip cousin) (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERABE→
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Inferior (4)
Starts with P, ends with RPOOR→
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Steps toward JDs (5)
Starts with L, ends with SLSATS→
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Camel cousins (6)
Starts with L, ends with SLLAMAS→
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High-end hybrid (5)
Starts with L, ends with SLEXUS→
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What we got "cockatoo" from (5)
Starts with D, ends with HDUTCH→
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Heroic history (4)
Starts with S, ends with ASAGA→
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Well-versed in (4)
Starts with U, ends with NUPON→
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Needing to knock off (4)
Starts with B, ends with TBEAT→
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Bus bar (4)
Starts with A, ends with EAXLE→
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Check the flow of (4)
Starts with S, ends with MSTEM→
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Bridges of fame (4)
Starts with B, ends with UBEAU→
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Affinity grp. (4)
Starts with A, ends with NASSN→
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How some may say "Now!" (4)
Starts with S, ends with TSTAT→
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Shelter of a sort (3)
Starts with I, ends with AIRA→
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 October 2, 2025?+
76 clues: 35 Across and 41 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Bruce Key.
What are some answers in today’s Newsday Crossword?+
For example: Reliable fixers (PROS); Bridges of fame (JEFF); SALT treaty subjects (ABMS).
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.
