Our NYT Crossword Hints for August 25, 2023 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily crossword 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 paper and is also available online.
NYT Crossword Hints, August 25, 2023
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 8/25/23. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
- Quarters
- Acquiesce
- Places to rub elbows?
- King or queen, e.g.
- Band whose fans are known as "ARMY"
- Give credit to, in a way
- Providers of some allergy shots
- Reacts to shocking news
- ___ fries (Krusty Krab menu item)
- Literally, "tables"
- Maker of the world's best-selling flip phone
- Actor Nick
- "Easy!"
- Embrace something embarrassing
- Spelling Bee feature
- Like some regions that experience midnight sun
- Converse parts
- Flag
- Extremely close to home
- "That ___ funny!"
- Structure in an apse
- Stockpile
- Spice used as a breath freshener
- Note-taking spot?
- Really impresses
- Backs out suddenly
- Portmanteau in 2010s fandom
- Opposite of plain
- Binary, e.g.
- Certain business adviser, in brief
- House channel
- N.F.L. cornerback Apple
- Creme de la creme
- Rulers' divisions?
- Palindromic adverb
- Welcomes
- Worst place imaginable
- Classic shout-out
- First African-born naturalized citizen in Congress
- 'It's on me'
- Gotta run!
- Bolt
- Like Tibet's Potala Palace
- Swiss chocolatier
- Pretend to be someone else
- Certain page with blanks
- En __
- A large one might have more sides
- Most populous majority-Hispanic county in the U.S.
- Gas used in semiconductor chip manufacturing
- Adage for getting through tough times
- Nickname that drops An
- Event with no cover charge, perhaps
- What ties can get you into, for short
- Shuck it!
- Dish flavored with tamarind paste and fish sauce
- Heads outside?
- Mulligan
- Little ___
- Big name in wine
- Flat-bottomed boat
- Selling point
- Most common last name in Brazil
- Insomniac's accrual
- Small grouse
- Bad mood
- Headlines
- Didn't cover for
- It's passable
- Like something wicked and dark?
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.

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.

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.
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