Our NYT Crossword Answers Guide for February 11, 2025, is here to help if you’re stuck on a tricky clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily challenge that tests solvers’ knowledge and vocabulary, featuring clever wordplay and thought-provoking clues. As one of the most popular crosswords in the world, it appears both in The New York Times print edition and online.
NYT Crossword Answers for February 11, 2025
If you’re looking for help with today’s puzzle, we’ve listed all the crossword clues below. You can search for a specific clue and select it to reveal the answer, allowing you to find just the hints you need without accidentally seeing spoilers for other clues you’re still working on!
1A Best-selling pop group that includes the members V, RM and Suga NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Best-selling (adjective)
- Purchased in large quantities.
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Hint 2: Selling (noun)
- The act of exchanging goods for a specified price.
4A Legend-ary book? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Book (noun)
- A collection of bound pages forming a physical volume.
- A ledger used for recording financial transactions.
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Hint 2: Book (verb)
- Secure or reserve something in advance for someone.
- Arrange for someone to perform at an event.
9A “Saturday Night Fever” music NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Saturday (noun)
- The seventh and final day of the week, observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christian groups.
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Hint 2: Fever (noun)
- An elevated body temperature, often indicating infection.
- A state of heightened excitement or anticipation.
14A “What a relief!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Relief (noun)
- A sense of ease or comfort when a difficulty is lessened or removed.
- A sculptural technique where figures are carved to stand out from a background surface.
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15A Tranquility NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Tranquility (noun)
- A condition of calm and quiet.
- A peaceful state, undisturbed by turmoil.
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16A Oscar winner Tatum NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Winner (noun)
- Someone who has achieved multiple successes.
- The participant who emerges victorious in a competition.
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Hint 2: Tatum (noun)
- A blind American jazz pianist (1910–1956) whose innovations influenced many musicians.
- A U.S. biochemist (1909–1975) known for discovering how genes regulate specific chemical processes.
17A Emoji that means “I’m crazy about you!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Crazy (adjective)
- Experiencing madness or insanity.
- Irrational or completely illogical.
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Hint 2: Crazy (noun)
- A person who is mentally unstable and potentially dangerous.
19A Egg-shaped NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Egg-shaped (adjective)
- Having a rounded form similar to an egg.
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Hint 2: Shaped (adjective)
- Formed or moulded to fit a specific contour, often through effort or manipulation.
20A Chronicles NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- A sequential record of events arranged by year.
- Documents detailing the activities of an organisation or scholarly group.
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21A Language of Sri Lanka NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Language (noun)
- A structured method of communication using sounds or symbols.
- Verbal communication through spoken words.
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23A Like many breath fresheners NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Breath (noun)
- A brief pause or moment of rest.
- A subtle hint or indirect suggestion.
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Hint 2: Like (verb)
- Desire or have a preference for doing something.
- Regard, evaluate, or feel a certain way towards something.
24A Design detail NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Design (noun)
- A blueprint or guide created to assist in making something.
- A decorative or artistic creation.
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Hint 2: Design (verb)
- Create or develop a plan or concept.
- Plan or create a design in a structured, often visual form.
26A Garr of “Mr. Mom” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
RITE
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29A Natural balm NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Natural (adjective)
- Related by blood, as a parent and child.
- Driven by instinct or without conscious thought.
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Hint 2: Natural (noun)
- A musical symbol that cancels a previous sharp or flat.
- In craps, a roll of 7 or 11 on the first throw that instantly wins the bet.
30A Harmonica NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Harmonica (noun)
- A small rectangular instrument with free reeds placed in air holes, played by blowing into the chosen hole.
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32A Mayday plea NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mayday (noun)
- An internationally recognised distress signal used via radiotelephone (derived from the French “m’aider,” meaning “help me”).
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Hint 2: Plea (noun)
- A sincere request for assistance, typically directed to someone in authority.
- A formal response explaining why a legal case should be dismissed.
34A Assignments NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- TASKS (5 letters)
- DUTIES (6 letters)
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35A Like some harmony … or a hint to 17-, 30-, 47- and 59-Across NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Harmony (noun)
- A consensus of opinions.
- A balanced or harmonious state, where parts are in agreement with each other and the whole, such as in colours or sounds.
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Hint 2: Across (adverb)
- In a transverse direction.
38A 2007 quadruple-platinum Alicia Keys album NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Platinum (noun)
- A dense, valuable metallic element that is grey-white and highly resistant to corrosion. It is found in certain nickel and copper ores and also occurs naturally in some deposits.
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Hint 2: Quadruple (adjective)
- Four times larger or more numerous.
- Comprising four units or components.
42A Freezes, as a winter window NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Winter (verb)
- To pass the winter season in a particular place or manner.
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Hint 2: Winter (noun)
- The coldest season of the year, occurring between the winter solstice and the vernal equinox in the northern hemisphere.
47A Obsessive bodybuilder NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Obsessive (adjective)
- Marked by or involving an intense fixation or obsession.
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Hint 2: Obsessive (noun)
- An individual who is preoccupied with obsessions.
50A Betting setting NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Betting (adjective)
- Focused on seeking pleasure, particularly through games of chance.
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Hint 2: Setting (noun)
- The surrounding context or environment where something takes place.
- The arrangement of scenery and props used to depict the location of a play or film.
51A Tower town NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Tower (verb)
- Appear immense or occupy a dominant position.
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Hint 2: Tower (noun)
- A strong, small boat built for towing or pushing larger vessels.
- Any structure that resembles the shape of a column or tower.
52A Asunción assent NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Asunción (noun)
- The capital and main port city of Paraguay.
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Hint 2: Assent (noun)
- Agreement with a statement or proposal, often to take action.
53A Film producer Ponti NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Producer (noun)
- An individual who manufactures or creates something.
- A person who secures funding and oversees the production and presentation of a show, film, or other similar projects.
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Hint 2: Film (verb)
- Create a film or photograph of something.
- Capture or record an event on film.
54A Go with the flow NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Flow (noun)
- A continuous movement resembling that of a stream.
- The regular monthly discharge of blood from the uterus in nonpregnant women, occurring from puberty to menopause.
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Hint 2: Flow (verb)
- Move or fall in a specific direction or manner.
- Progress or move smoothly, like a stream.
56A Fragrant fir NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fragrant (adjective)
- Having a pleasing or pleasant smell.
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Hint 2: Fir (noun)
- Any evergreen tree of the genus Abies, typically found in upland regions.
- The wood of a fir tree, which is nonresinous.
57A Kitchen cutter NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cutter (noun)
- A type of boat used for transport between a ship and the shore.
- A person who cuts or carves stone.
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Hint 2: Kitchen (noun)
- A room designed and equipped for preparing food.
59A Returns, as graded papers NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Graded (adjective)
- Organised in a sequence based on levels or ranks.
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Hint 2: Papers (noun)
- Written documents that convey information, particularly of an official nature.
62A Best effort NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Effort (noun)
- Diligent and focused activity aimed at achieving a goal.
- The application of physical or mental energy; hard work.
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Hint 2: Best (noun)
- A Canadian physiologist (born in the United States) who worked with F.G. Banting on research that led to the discovery of insulin (1899–1978).
- The person who stands out as the most outstanding or excellent, surpassing all others.
63A Bring to bear NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bring (verb)
- Impart a particular quality to something or someone.
- Cause something to happen or occur as a result.
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Hint 2: Bear (verb)
- Endure or tolerate something or someone unpleasant.
- Carry or have something on one’s person.
64A Average grade NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Average (adjective)
- Lacking exceptional qualities or status; commonly found.
- Positioned around the middle of a scale of measurement or evaluation.
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Hint 2: Average (verb)
- Calculate the mean value of a set of data.
- Reach or result in an average, without significant loss or gain.
65A “I’m outta here!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- TATA (4 letters)
- LATER (5 letters)
- ITSBEENREAL (11 letters)
- GOTTAGO (7 letters)
- PEACE (5 letters)
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66A Units of paper NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Paper (noun)
- The physical product produced by a newspaper publisher.
- An essay, particularly one written as part of an assignment.
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Hint 2: Paper (verb)
- Apply wallpaper to a surface.
- Cover something with paper.
67A Joseph of ice cream fameNYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cream (noun)
- A thick liquid toiletry that soothes and moisturises the skin when applied.
- The finest or most exceptional people or things in a group.
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Hint 2: Cream (verb)
- Defeat decisively in a competition or fight.
- Remove something from the surface.
1D Nassau’s nation NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Nassau (noun)
- The capital city of the Bahamas.
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Hint 2: Nation (noun)
- A politically organised group of people governed as a single entity.
- The citizens or inhabitants of a particular country or region.
2D Title setting for a Christie mystery NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Christie (noun)
- A prolific English author known for her detective stories (1890–1976).
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Hint 2: Setting (noun)
- The surrounding context and environment where something takes place.
- The arrangement of scenery and props used to depict the location in a play or film.
3D Ireland’s longest river NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ireland (noun)
- A republic made up of 26 of the 32 counties on the island of Ireland, which gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1921.
- The island that includes both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
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Hint 2: River (noun)
- A large natural watercourse, typically larger than a creek.
4D In a fitting way NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fitting (adjective)
- Appropriate and in harmony with the spirit of the person or occasion.
- Exactly right or suitable.
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Hint 2: Fitting (noun)
- The process of trying on clothes to ensure they fit properly.
- The act of making something suitable or adjusting it to circumstances.
5D Some souvenirs NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answer used in the past:
- TSHIRTS (7 letters)
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6D Ballad NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ballad (noun)
- A narrative poem, often of folk origin.
- A storytelling song featuring a recurring refrain.
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7D Star pitcher NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Pitcher (noun)
- The role on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball to the batter.
- The player who performs the act of pitching in baseball.
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Hint 2: Star (verb)
- Highlight or mark with an asterisk.
- Take the leading role in a performance.
8D Six-line poem NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Line (noun)
- A logical course of reasoning intended to prove a truth or falsehood.
- A small indentation or fold in a smooth surface.
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Hint 2: Line (verb)
- Draw marks or lines on a surface.
- Align with or form a line along something.
9D Dire fate NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fate (verb)
- Determine or assign in advance.
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Hint 2: Fate (noun)
- The ultimate force believed to predetermine events, often personified as a woman.
- An event or series of events that are bound to happen in the future.
10D Kind of fertilization NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fertilization (noun)
- The process of enriching soil with fertilizer or manure to make it fertile.
- The creation of a new organism through the physical union of male and female gametes, such as sperm and ova in animals or pollen and ovule in plants.
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Hint 2: Kind (adjective)
- Pleasant, helpful, or conducive to comfort.
- Tolerant and forgiving, especially in the face of provocation.
11D Good standing for a sailor? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sailor (noun)
- A type of stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown.
- A member of a ship’s crew.
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Hint 2: Standing (noun)
- A ranking or list of scores that shows the relative positions of competitors in a sporting event.
- One’s social, financial, or professional status or reputation.
12D Purring pet NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Pet (adjective)
- Preferred above all others and given special treatment.
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Hint 2: Pet (noun)
- A cherished or beloved individual.
- A medical imaging technique that uses computerized radiography to examine metabolic activity in tissues, particularly the brain (often referred to as PET scan).
13D Cheer from the stands NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cheer (verb)
- Make someone feel happier or more optimistic.
- Become happy or cheerful.
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Hint 2: Cheer (noun)
- The quality of being cheerful and lifting others’ spirits.
- A shout or expression of approval.
18D Like movies, by reviewers NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Like (verb)
- Desire or choose to do something.
- Consider, evaluate, or have a particular feeling or attitude toward something.
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Hint 2: Like (adjective)
- Similar or resembling; sharing characteristics, often used in combination.
- Conforming exactly in every aspect.
22D “___ du lieber!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
CAH
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24D Alone NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Alone (adverb)
- Without the presence of anyone or anything else.
- Without the inclusion or involvement of others.
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Hint 2: Alone (adjective)
- Without companions or companionship.
- Exclusive of anyone or anything else.
25D Some littermates NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
IESPPPU
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27D Backstabber NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- A person who works or provides workers during a strike.
- An individual regarded as despicable or contemptible.
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Hint 2: (Verb)
- Replace someone on strike by doing their job.
- Reveal information about someone, often in a betraying manner.
28D Connections NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- TIES (4 letters)
- BONDS (5 letters)
- LINKS (5 letters)
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30D Sound from a litter box NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sound (noun)
- A distinct unit of speech sound in phonetics, regardless of whether it is a phoneme in a particular language.
- The subjective experience of hearing a noise or sound.
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Hint 2: Sound (adjective)
- Logically coherent or valid.
- Having legal validity or force.
31D Decides NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
POST
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33D Web page code NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Web (noun)
- A network of interconnected websites offering text, graphics, sound, and animation through the hypertext transfer protocol.
- A complex trap designed to ensnare or entangle a victim.
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Hint 2: Web (verb)
- Create or form a web, as though weaving it.
36D Berry in bowls NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Berry (noun)
- A rock singer from the United States, born in 1931.
- Any small, juicy, edible fruit, often used in desserts or for making jams, jellies, and preserves.
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Hint 2: Berry (verb)
- Harvest or gather berries.
37D Like cabernet, but not chardonnay NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Chardonnay (noun)
- A variety of white wine grape.
- A dry white table wine made from Chardonnay grapes, similar to Chablis.
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Hint 2: Cabernet (noun)
- A high-quality Bordeaux-style red wine.
38D Band aid NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Band (noun)
- An informal group or association of people or organizations.
- A cord-like tissue that connects two larger parts of an anatomical structure.
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Hint 2: Band (verb)
- Attach a ring to someone’s foot for identification purposes.
- Bind or tie together using a band.
39D ___ generis NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
UIS
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40D Player of one of the Barbies in “Barbie” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Player (noun)
- An individual who participates in an activity.
- A person skilled in or actively involved in a game.
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41D Many a military school NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Military (noun)
- The armed forces of a nation.
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Hint 2: Military (adjective)
- Related to or carried out by members of the armed forces, as opposed to civilians.
- Characteristic of soldiers or the military.
43D Toothbrush brand NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Toothbrush (noun)
- Slang for a mustache.
- A small brush with a long handle used for cleaning teeth.
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Hint 2: Brand (noun)
- A name or trademark given to a product or service.
- A mark of shame or disgrace.
44D Big name in fashion NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fashion (verb)
- Create or form something from components, often in an improvised manner.
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Hint 2: Fashion (noun)
- The way something is done or occurs.
- A characteristic or customary practice.
45D Intertwined NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
CLEANED
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46D Hotel clerk’s handout NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Handout (noun)
- A written announcement given to the press to support or replace an oral presentation.
- The act of providing money, food, or clothing to someone in need.
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Hint 2: Hotel (noun)
- A building where travelers can pay for accommodation, meals, and other services.
48D Disputed ability, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Disputed (adjective)
- Open to disagreement or debate.
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Hint 2: Ability (noun)
- The possession of necessary qualities, especially mental skills, to accomplish something.
- The capacity to perform or achieve something, enabling accomplishment or success.
49D Come-___ look NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Come (verb)
- Originate from or be related by blood or kinship.
- Accumulate in number or quantity.
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Hint 2: Come (noun)
- The thick white fluid containing sperm that is ejaculated from the male genital tract.
53D Flings NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- TOSSES (6 letters)
- HURLS (5 letters)
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55D Carpet measurement NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Measurement (noun)
- The process of assigning numerical values to phenomena based on a specific rule.
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Hint 2: Carpet (noun)
- A floor covering made from thick, heavy fabric, typically with a nap or pile.
- A natural object that resembles or evokes the appearance of a carpet.
56D Real estate ad abbr. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Estate (noun)
- A significant social class or group, historically possessing distinct political rights, particularly in the United Kingdom.
- Large property, especially in rural areas, owned and used by the proprietor.
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Hint 2: Real (adjective)
- Representing the true or authentic nature of something.
- Able to be considered as fact or truth.
57D Father figures NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Father (noun)
- A term used to address priests, especially in the Roman Catholic or Orthodox Catholic Churches; “Padre” is often used in military contexts.
- A male parent, or a form of address to one’s father.
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Hint 2: Father (verb)
- To create offspring through reproduction.
58D Add years to one’s life NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Years (noun)
- A long duration of time.
- The later stages of life.
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Hint 2: Life (noun)
- The experience of existence; the sequence of human events and activities.
- The state or condition of being alive.
60D Can NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Gladdened (adjective)
- Made happy or joyful.
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Hint 2: Enwrap (verb)
- Completely cover or surround with something, as if by wrapping.
61D Largest union in the U.S., for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Union (noun)
- The process of healing where the edges of a wound or broken bones grow together.
- The act of bringing together a male and female for reproduction.
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Hint 2: Union (adjective)
- Relating to the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War.
- Pertaining to trade unions.
