NYT Crossword February 28 2025 Answers (2/28/25)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for February 28 2025 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword February 28, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily puzzle that tests solvers’ knowledge and vocabulary. It’s one of the most popular crosswords in the world, known for its challenging clues and clever wordplay. The puzzle is published in the print edition of The New York Times and is also available online.

NYT Crossword February 28, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 2/28/25, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

Looking for answers to another NYT Crossword puzzle? Check out our archive of NYT Crossword Answers. Our NYT Crossword Hints for February 28, 2025 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Splashy government expenditure?
11A Events subject to S.E.C. oversight, in brief
15A Question that might elicit more questions
16A Accrue annual leaves?
17A "Whoa there, tiger!"
18A Achaean strongman of myth
19A Antediluvian
20A Michael of fashion
21A Red lights in D.C.
22A "The Marvels" director DaCosta
23A Some overhead expenses?
26A Podcaster's need
27A Common ingredient in Scotch pie
28A Rescue from total ruin
30A Coconut cookie
34A Connected
35A Self-doubter's words
36A Big galoot
38A Yearn for
39A Star with Oscar nominations in five consecutive decades
41A Goes pro?
43A Attracted a larger crowd than
45A Currency depicting statesman Mufasa Kemal Atatürk
46A ___ gow (Chinese gambling game with dominoes)
47A Ambles
49A Show with a "Point/Counterpoint" segment, in brief
52A Creative pursuits
54A Draped garment
55A Fruit harvested by the ribeirinhos
56A Subject of some grainy photographs?
57A Pace quickener implemented by Major League Baseball in 2023
60A Casual tops
61A Work-from-home attire, perhaps
62A Canadian gas brand
63A People may visit them just for kicks
1D Jubilant song
2D Caterpillar roll fish
3D "... two if ___"
4D W.N.B.A. star Jewell
5D Party-eschewing type: Abbr.
6D Business suit?
7D Game that helps babies learn object permanence
8D Kaitlin of "Hacks"
9D God of life and the afterlife
10D "Enjoy the spread!"
11D Birthplace of Zoroastrianism, today
12D Event with a casual dress code
13D "Fine, just tell me"
14D Hot takes?
23D Gives something to get something
24D Rock genre
25D Providers of fresh cuts
27D Like Olympic tracks
29D Subcompact Nissan offering
30D Staple ingredient in Japanese cuisine
31D Premium computers
32D They show models' names
33D Sat ___ (locating aid)
37D Hair-raising thing?
40D Pooch-pampering places
42D Up to
44D Ghostly image
48D Prefix meaning "straight"
49D Search high and low
50D Iridescent material
51D Double-taps, say, as a post
53D Just all right
55D For another thing
58D "___ Misstra Know-It-All" (1970s Stevie Wonder song)
59D Footnote abbr.

We also recommend trying your hand at the NYT Mini Crossword, which is definitely easier (on all days!) as it is a 5×5, compared to the full-sized crossword (which is 15×15, and the Sunday edition is 21×21!). New crosswords are released at 10PM ET on weekdays and 6PM ET on weekends.

The New York Times crossword was first published in The New York Times in 1942 and has been a daily feature ever since. It is known for its high level of difficulty and for its clever, often playful, clues and themes. The puzzles range in size from 15x15 grids on weekdays to larger 21x21 grids on Sundays, with varying levels of difficulty.

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The New York Times crossword is created by a team of skilled puzzle constructors and editors, who work to ensure that each puzzle is both entertaining and challenging for solvers. The puzzles are often themed, with clues and answers related to a particular subject or concept, and they frequently feature wordplay and puns.

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Solving the New York Times crossword has become a beloved pastime for many, and there are even competitions and clubs devoted to crossword puzzle solving. The New York Times crossword is available in print in the newspaper and online, and it has a dedicated following of loyal solvers who eagerly await each day's puzzle.

If you’re still struggling to solve your NYT crosswords, consider practicing with the Eugene Sheffer and Thomas Joseph dailies first. If you’re looking for similarly challenging crosswords, we recommend the WSJ Crossword and LA Times Crossword.

Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke has been an avid fan of word games and puzzles for over two decades. She loves to unscramble words, challenge herself to crossword puzzles and try out the latest word games. As a published author and database architect, it was natural for her to take her love for all things word games to the next level!

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