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Need a little help? If today’s puzzle has you stumped, we’ve gathered all the clues from the February 20, 2025, edition below. Simply search for the clue that’s giving you trouble and click to reveal the answer. This way, you can get just the hint you need—without spoiling the rest of the puzzle. Happy solving!
1A Sound of hard impact NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Impact (noun)
- A forceful encounter between individuals or groups in conflict.
- A powerful influence or effect.
Answer:
[spoiler]BAM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Impact (verb)
- To exert influence or cause change.
- To compress, pack, or press together tightly.
4A “Hoo-wee!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Wee (verb)
- To pass urine.
Answer:
[spoiler]OHBABY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Wee (adjective)
- Very small (informal).
- Occurring very early.
7A With 8-Across, kind of bus associated with London NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Adjective)
- Related to homologous chromosomes paired during synapsis.
- Composed of or involving two parts, typically in pairs.
Answer:
[spoiler]DOUBLE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: (Noun)
- A stunt performer who substitutes for movie stars in risky scenes.
- A base hit that allows the batter to reach second base safely.
8A See 7-Across NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- An English dramatist and pamphleteer (1572–1632).
- Something built with multiple levels, often used in combinations.
Answer:
[spoiler]DECKER[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Answers used in the past:
- READY (5 letters)
- GASES (5 letters)
- DAYS (4 letters)
- FOR (3 letters)
- HOUR (4 letters)
- FROM (4 letters)
9A Sponsored posts in one’s newsfeed, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
SAD
Answer:
[spoiler]ADS[/spoiler]
1D Dessert described as “half-bread, half-cake” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Described (adjective)
- Expressed in words with clarity and detail.
Answer:
[spoiler]BABKA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
BBKAA
2D Having a full range of physical or mental abilities NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Physical (adjective)
- Driven by force, especially when overcoming resistance.
- Related to material objects or natural laws, excluding those specific to living organisms.
Answer:
[spoiler]ABLED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
DLEBA
3D Mike who played Austin Powers NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Played (adjective)
- Actively participated in a game.
Answer:
[spoiler]MYERS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Austin (noun)
- The capital city of Texas, located on the Colorado River and home to the University of Texas.
4D Quirky NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Quirky (adjective)
- Distinctively unconventional or unusual (informal).
Answer:
[spoiler]ODD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Answers used in the past:
- OFFBEAT (7 letters)
- ZANY (4 letters)
5D Garden tool used for weeding NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Garden (noun)
- A piece of land used for growing plants.
- A yard or lawn next to a house.
Answer:
[spoiler]HOE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Garden (adjective)
- Common or typical in nature.
6D Tampa Bay football player, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Football (noun)
- A sport involving two teams competing to move a ball (round or oval) toward the opposing goal by kicking, carrying, or propelling it.
- An inflated, oblong ball used in American football.
Answer:
[spoiler]BUC[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Player (noun)
- A person engaged in an activity.
- Someone who participates in or excels at a game.
