NYT Crossword hints and answer for February 28, 2025
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Clues70
Across35
Down35
ConstructorMichael Lieberman
Today’s NYT Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Splashy government expenditure? (10)
Starts with P, ends with LPUBLICPOOL→
11A
Events subject to S.E.C. oversight, in brief (4)
Starts with I, ends with SIPOS→
15A
Question that might elicit more questions (10)
Starts with A, ends with EANYONEELSE→
16A
Accrue annual leaves? (4)
Starts with R, ends with ERAKE→
17A
"Whoa there, tiger!" (10)
Starts with E, ends with TEASYDOESIT→
18A
Achaean strongman of myth (4)
Starts with A, ends with XAJAX→
19A
Antediluvian (4)
Starts with A, ends with DAGED→
20A
Michael of fashion (4)
Starts with K, ends with SKORS→
21A
Red lights in D.C. (4)
Starts with N, ends with SNAYS→
22A
"The Marvels" director DaCosta (3)
Starts with N, ends with ANIA→
23A
Some overhead expenses? (7)
Starts with B, ends with SBEANIES→
26A
Podcaster's need (3)
Starts with M, ends with CMIC→
27A
Common ingredient in Scotch pie (4)
Starts with L, ends with BLAMB→
28A
Rescue from total ruin (7)
Starts with S, ends with ESALVAGE→
30A
Coconut cookie (8)
Starts with M, ends with NMACAROON→
34A
Connected (6)
Starts with T, ends with NTIEDIN→
35A
Self-doubter's words (5)
Starts with I, ends with TICANT→
36A
Big galoot (3)
Starts with O, ends with FOAF→
38A
Yearn for (5)
Starts with C, ends with ECRAVE→
39A
Star with Oscar nominations in five consecutive decades (6)
Starts with S, ends with PSTREEP→
41A
Goes pro? (8)
Starts with V, ends with SVOTESYES→
43A
Attracted a larger crowd than (7)
Starts with O, ends with WOUTDREW→
45A
Currency depicting statesman Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (4)
Starts with L, ends with ALIRA→
46A
___ gow (Chinese gambling game with dominoes) (3)
Starts with P, ends with IPAI→
47A
Ambles (7)
Starts with S, ends with SSTROLLS→
49A
Show with a "Point/Counterpoint" segment, in brief (3)
Starts with S, ends with LSNL→
52A
Creative pursuits (4)
Starts with A, ends with SARTS→
54A
Draped garment (4)
Starts with S, ends with ISARI→
55A
Fruit harvested by the ribeirinhos (4)
Starts with A, ends with IACAI→
56A
Subject of some grainy photographs? (4)
Starts with S, ends with OSILO→
57A
Pace quickener implemented by Major League Baseball in 2023 (10)
Starts with P, ends with KPITCHCLOCK→
60A
Casual tops (4)
Starts with T, ends with STEES→
61A
Work-from-home attire, perhaps (10)
Starts with A, ends with EATHLEISURE→
62A
Canadian gas brand (4)
Starts with E, ends with OESSO→
63A
People may visit them just for kicks (10)
Starts with S, ends with SSHOESTORES→
Down
1D
Jubilant song (5)
Starts with P, ends with NPAEAN→
2D
Caterpillar roll fish (5)
Starts with U, ends with IUNAGI→
3D
"... two if ___" (5)
Starts with B, ends with ABYSEA→
4D
W.N.B.A. star Jewell (4)
Starts with L, ends with DLOYD→
5D
Party-eschewing type: Abbr. (3)
Starts with I, ends with DIND→
6D
Business suit? (3)
Starts with C, ends with OCEO→
7D
Game that helps babies learn object permanence (8)
Starts with P, ends with OPEEKABOO→
8D
Kaitlin of "Hacks" (5)
Starts with O, ends with NOLSON→
9D
God of life and the afterlife (6)
Starts with O, ends with SOSIRIS→
10D
"Enjoy the spread!" (7)
Starts with L, ends with TLETSEAT→
11D
Birthplace of Zoroastrianism, today (4)
Starts with I, ends with NIRAN→
12D
Event with a casual dress code (9)
Starts with P, ends with YPAJAMADAY→
13D
"Fine, just tell me" (9)
Starts with O, ends with EOKAYIGIVE→
14D
Hot takes? (9)
Starts with S, ends with SSEXSCENES→
23D
Gives something to get something (7)
Starts with B, ends with SBARTERS→
24D
Rock genre (3)
Starts with E, ends with OEMO→
25D
Providers of fresh cuts (7)
Starts with S, ends with SSLICERS→
27D
Like Olympic tracks (5)
Starts with L, ends with DLANED→
29D
Subcompact Nissan offering (5)
Starts with V, ends with AVERSA→
30D
Staple ingredient in Japanese cuisine (9)
Starts with M, ends with EMISOPASTE→
31D
Premium computers (9)
Starts with A, ends with SACTUARIES→
32D
They show models' names (9)
Starts with C, ends with SCARTITLES→
33D
Sat ___ (locating aid) (3)
Starts with N, ends with VNAV→
37D
Hair-raising thing? (8)
Starts with F, ends with EFOLLICLE→
40D
Pooch-pampering places (7)
Starts with P, ends with SPETSPAS→
44D
Ghostly image (6)
Starts with W, ends with HWRAITH→
48D
Prefix meaning "straight" (5)
Starts with O, ends with OORTHO→
49D
Search high and low (5)
Starts with S, ends with RSCOUR→
50D
Iridescent material (5)
Starts with N, ends with ENACRE→
51D
Double-taps, say, as a post (5)
Starts with L, ends with SLIKES→
53D
Just all right (4)
Starts with S, ends with OSOSO→
55D
For another thing (4)
Starts with A, ends with OALSO→
58D
"___ Misstra Know-It-All" (1970s Stevie Wonder song) (3)
Starts with H, ends with SHES→
59D
Footnote abbr. (3)
Starts with C, ends with TCIT→
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How many clues are in the NYT Crossword for February 28, 2025?+
70 clues: 35 Across and 35 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Michael Lieberman and edited by Will Shortz.
What are some answers in today’s NYT Crossword?+
For example: Splashy government expenditure? (PUBLICPOOL); Events subject to S.E.C. oversight, in brief (IPOS); Question that might elicit more questions (ANYONEELSE).
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