NYT Crossword hints and answer for March 1, 2025
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Clues68
Across33
Down35
ConstructorRyan Judge
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
Like some healthful spice blends (8)
Starts with S, ends with ESALTFREE→
9A
Exam usually spoken of with a two-syllable acronym (4)
Starts with L, ends with TLSAT→
13A
Incan emperor captured by Pizarro's forces (9)
Starts with A, ends with AATAHUALPA→
15A
End of the title of a popular radio show (4)
Starts with O, ends with YOPRY→
16A
In-tents dining experience? (10)
Starts with S, ends with RSTREETFAIR→
18A
Floppy (4)
Starts with L, ends with PLIMP→
19A
Rush uncontrollably (6)
Starts with H, ends with EHURTLE→
20A
A hot one can be dangerous (3)
Starts with M, ends with CMIC→
22A
Not from Scotland? (3)
Starts with N, ends with ENAE→
23A
Taylor-Joy of "The Queen's Gambit" (4)
Starts with A, ends with AANYA→
24A
Court division (3)
Starts with S, ends with TSET→
27A
M.L.B. M.V.P. with both the Los Angeles Angels and Dodgers (6)
Starts with O, ends with IOHTANI→
29A
"By all means!" (3)
Starts with Y, ends with SYES→
30A
___ Aran, protagonist in Nintendo's Metroid (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSAMUS→
32A
Author Shaw (5)
Starts with I, ends with NIRWIN→
33A
Snack items that can go to your head (11)
Starts with P, ends with SPOTBROWNIES→
35A
Sensible guide (11)
Starts with R, ends with BRULEOFTHUMB→
36A
High-calorie burger toppings (11)
Starts with B, ends with SBACONSTRIPS→
37A
Hunter's garb originally made of seal or caribou skin (5)
Starts with P, ends with APARKA→
38A
Embitters (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSOURS→
39A
Key ___ (3)
Starts with F, ends with BFOB→
42A
World peace grp. (6)
Starts with U, ends with OUNESCO→
44A
Northern California's ___ River (3)
Starts with E, ends with LEEL→
45A
"Hulk" actor Eric (4)
Starts with B, ends with ABANA→
46A
Foreign policy grp. (3)
Starts with N, ends with CNSC→
47A
Muscle that sounds encouraging, informally (3)
Starts with T, ends with ITRI→
49A
Performed exactly as expected, in a way (6)
Starts with P, ends with DPARRED→
51A
"Parasite" co-star ___ Woo-shik (4)
Starts with C, ends with ICHOI→
53A
Lobby, e.g. (10)
Starts with C, ends with ACOMMONAREA→
56A
Next in line, if you will (4)
Starts with H, ends with RHEIR→
57A
Means of children's instruction (9)
Starts with S, ends with SSIMONSAYS→
59A
Splashy footwear? (8)
Starts with G, ends with SGALOSHES→
Down
1D
"___ away" (RuPaul catchphrase) (6)
Starts with S, ends with YSASHAY→
2D
Make harmonious (6)
Starts with A, ends with EATTUNE→
3D
Lenny & ___ (California-based cookie brand) (6)
Starts with L, ends with SLARRYS→
4D
Variable representing an angle, in math (5)
Starts with T, ends with ATHETA→
5D
Provide power to (4)
Starts with F, ends with LFUEL→
6D
Deems perfect, perhaps (9)
Starts with R, ends with NRATESATEN→
7D
Supernatural descendant of Cain, in "Beowulf" (3)
Starts with E, ends with FELF→
8D
Green grp. (3)
Starts with E, ends with AEPA→
9D
Text that's usually not literally true (3)
Starts with L, ends with LLOL→
10D
Emulate Arachne (8)
Starts with S, ends with BSPINAWEB→
11D
Some high-end suits (7)
Starts with A, ends with SARMANIS→
14D
Objective (3)
Starts with A, ends with MAIM→
17D
Subcompact Kia (3)
Starts with R, ends with ORIO→
21D
They build the latissimus dorsi and biceps brachii (7)
Starts with C, ends with SCHINUPS→
25D
Make stick out, in a way (6)
Starts with E, ends with SEMBOSS→
26D
Familiar injury in football and soccer (7)
Starts with T, ends with ETURFTOE→
28D
Takes a little off (5)
Starts with T, ends with STRIMS→
30D
One putting on a show (7)
Starts with S, ends with TSOLOACT→
31D
"You're totally right" (6)
Starts with S, ends with ESOTRUE→
33D
Circles on the ice (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPUCKS→
34D
Big sucker? (9)
Starts with W, ends with LWHIRLPOOL→
35D
Change you don't see very often (8)
Starts with R, ends with NRARECOIN→
36D
Wailer of folklore (7)
Starts with B, ends with EBANSHEE→
37D
Strong and lively, as language (6)
Starts with P, ends with YPUNCHY→
39D
Actress Fawcett (6)
Starts with F, ends with HFARRAH→
40D
Feature of Mike Wazowski from "Monsters, Inc." (6)
Starts with O, ends with EONEEYE→
41D
Really freakin' awesome (6)
Starts with B, ends with SBADASS→
43D
Supernatural descendant of Cain, in "Beowulf" (3)
Starts with O, ends with CORC→
45D
Horn family (5)
Starts with B, ends with SBRASS→
48D
Safari platform (3)
Starts with I, ends with SIOS→
50D
Word often found near Roman numerals (4)
Starts with A, ends with OANNO→
52D
Org. with collectors (3)
Starts with I, ends with SIRS→
54D
Russian fighter jet (3)
Starts with M, ends with GMIG→
55D
Combat sport, for short (3)
Starts with M, ends with AMMA→
How to solve the NYT Crossword
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How many clues are in the NYT Crossword for March 1, 2025?+
68 clues: 33 Across and 35 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Ryan Judge and edited by Will Shortz.
What are some answers in today’s NYT Crossword?+
For example: Like some healthful spice blends (SALTFREE); Exam usually spoken of with a two-syllable acronym (LSAT); Incan emperor captured by Pizarro's forces (ATAHUALPA).
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