NYT Crossword hints and answer for July 22, 2025
Hints that get gradually more specific, then the answer if you need it. Nothing is revealed until you tap.
Clues76
Across39
Down37
ConstructorJeremy Newton
Today’s NYT 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
1A
Someone getting the red-carpet treatment, in brief (3)
Starts with V, ends with PVIP→
4A
Lather on a latte (4)
Starts with F, ends with MFOAM→
8A
Chew (on) (4)
Starts with G, ends with WGNAW→
12A
Purple smoothie berry (4)
Starts with A, ends with IACAI→
14A
Utah ski resort (4)
Starts with A, ends with AALTA→
15A
Direction when things go bad (5)
Starts with S, ends with HSOUTH→
16A
Big ask ... or a hint to this puzzle's shaded squares? (9)
Starts with T, ends with RTALLORDER→
18A
Black tea variety (5)
Starts with P, ends with EPEKOE→
19A
Ultra-vibrant colors (5)
Starts with N, ends with SNEONS→
20A
"Come again??," casually (7)
Starts with S, ends with ESCUSEME→
22A
In competition (for) (5)
Starts with V, ends with GVYING→
25A
Inits. of the first female presidential candidate for a major party (3)
Starts with H, ends with CHRC→
26A
County at one end of the River Thames (5)
Starts with E, ends with XESSEX→
29A
Deep-sea predator (4)
Starts with O, ends with AORCA→
31A
Phenomena leading some to believe that we are not alone (4)
Starts with U, ends with SUFOS→
35A
Sore, as joints (4)
Starts with A, ends with YACHY→
36A
Ruin, as the end of a movie (5)
Starts with S, ends with LSPOIL→
37A
Accessory for Batman or Robin (4)
Starts with C, ends with ECAPE→
38A
Quartet minus one (4)
Starts with T, ends with OTRIO→
39A
"What a ___!" ("Nonsense!") (5)
Starts with C, ends with KCROCK→
40A
Was certain of (4)
Starts with K, ends with WKNEW→
41A
Posting at the start of a drive-thru (4)
Starts with M, ends with UMENU→
42A
Wanders here and there (5)
Starts with R, ends with SROVES→
43A
Storybook baddie (4)
Starts with O, ends with EOGRE→
44A
Females in flocks (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEWES→
45A
Company whose business is picking up? (4)
Starts with U, ends with RUBER→
46A
"Such a pity!" (5)
Starts with S, ends with DSOSAD→
47A
Planetary body, to poets (3)
Starts with O, ends with BORB→
49A
Playground comeback to "You have no idea!" (5)
Starts with D, ends with ODOTOO→
51A
Powerhouse competitors in women's Olympic gymnastics (7)
Starts with T, ends with ATEAMUSA→
55A
Wreak ___ (cause chaos) (5)
Starts with H, ends with CHAVOC→
58A
Superb grade (5)
Starts with A, ends with SAPLUS→
59A
Eagerly obtained ... or a hint to the contents of this puzzle's shaded squares? (9)
Starts with S, ends with PSCOOPEDUP→
63A
Place for umbrellas (5)
Starts with B, ends with HBEACH→
64A
Some hoppy drinks at happy hour, in brief (4)
Starts with I, ends with SIPAS→
65A
Hollywood icon Hayworth (4)
Starts with R, ends with ARITA→
66A
Informal hangout at which attendees may jam or gossip (4)
Starts with S, ends with HSESH→
67A
It's your destiny (4)
Starts with F, ends with EFATE→
68A
Fresh on the scene (3)
Starts with N, ends with WNEW→
Down
1D
Big winery fixture (3)
Starts with V, ends with TVAT→
2D
Volunteer's confident cry (4)
Starts with I, ends with NICAN→
3D
Ashen-faced (4)
Starts with P, ends with EPALE→
4D
Iranian language from which we get "turban" (5)
Starts with F, ends with IFARSI→
5D
Obsolete (3)
Starts with O, ends with DOLD→
6D
Took a side? (3)
Starts with A, ends with EATE→
7D
Planet whose evening temperatures plunge to -200°F (4)
Starts with M, ends with SMARS→
8D
Enjoys immensely (14)
Starts with G, ends with RGOESCUCKOOOVER→
9D
Heat in the microwave (4)
Starts with N, ends with ENUKE→
10D
Basic building block (4)
Starts with A, ends with MATOM→
11D
"This roller coaster is awes-o-o-o-ome!" (4)
Starts with W, ends with EWHEE→
13D
Words that express a deep-felt affection (14)
Starts with I, ends with HILOVEYOUSOMUCH→
15D
Part of a cowgirl's boot (4)
Starts with S, ends with RSPUR→
17D
Jet-black stone (4)
Starts with O, ends with XONYX→
21D
Supplies for making sidewalk art (6)
Starts with C, ends with SCHALKS→
23D
"Easy peasy!" (6)
Starts with N, ends with BNOPROB→
24D
Shook it to the beat (7)
Starts with G, ends with DGROOVED→
26D
Directions on the cake in "Alice in Wonderland" (5)
Starts with E, ends with EEATME→
27D
Fastener with threads (5)
Starts with S, ends with WSCREW→
28D
What starry skies and star pupils do (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESHINE→
30D
Roman orator who said "Silence is one of the great arts of conversation" (6)
Starts with C, ends with OCICERO→
32D
Vampire bat feature (5)
Starts with F, ends with SFANGS→
33D
Work of Puccini or Bellini (5)
Starts with O, ends with AOPERA→
34D
Stitched (up) (5)
Starts with S, ends with DSEWED→
36D
Outfits for E.R. staff (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSCRUBS→
46D
Ivory or Dove (4)
Starts with S, ends with PSOAP→
48D
Be in a big hurry (4)
Starts with R, ends with HRUSH→
50D
The items over there (5)
Starts with T, ends with ETHOSE→
51D
Kept ___ on (monitored) (4)
Starts with T, ends with STABS→
52D
Weapon for a duel (4)
Starts with E, ends with EEPEE→
53D
"Ah, such is life!" (4)
Starts with A, ends with SALAS→
54D
"Keep dreaming, pal!" (4)
Starts with A, ends with FASIF→
56D
Father of Thor in both myth and the Marvel Universe (4)
Starts with O, ends with NODIN→
57D
Just adorable (4)
Starts with C, ends with ECUTE→
60D
Tax prep pro (3)
Starts with C, ends with ACPA→
61D
Something to feed a steed (3)
Starts with O, ends with TOAT→
62D
Pussy foot? (3)
Starts with P, ends with WPAW→
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How many clues are in the NYT Crossword for July 22, 2025?+
76 clues: 39 Across and 37 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Jeremy Newton and edited by Will Shortz.
What are some answers in today’s NYT Crossword?+
For example: Someone getting the red-carpet treatment, in brief (VIP); Lather on a latte (FOAM); Chew (on) (GNAW).
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