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NYT Crossword Answers – February 3, 2025
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1A Make reference to NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Reference (noun)
- A formal endorsement from a previous employer to a prospective employer, highlighting an individual’s qualifications and reliability.
- A cited work or excerpt from a publication.
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Hint 2: Reference (verb)
- To mention or refer to something.
5A Person with a twisted mind NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Twisted (adjective)
- Altered or misrepresented from its original meaning.
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Hint 2: Person (noun)
- A human being.
- A grammatical category used to classify pronouns, possessive determiners, and verb forms based on whether they refer to the speaker, the listener, or a third party.
10A Uncomfortable health class subject, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Uncomfortable (adjective)
- Causing or experiencing mental distress.
- Leading to or feeling physical discomfort.
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Hint 2: Health (noun)
- A state of well-being, free from illness.
- The overall condition of the body and mind.
14A Onetime “Jeopardy!” host Trebek NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Jeopardy (noun)
- A potential source of danger or risk of loss and misfortune.
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Hint 2: Onetime (adjective)
- Relating to a past time or former status.
15A Stared creepily NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
DELGO
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16A Dorito, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- The act of breaking off a small piece of something.
- A small, disk-shaped token used as currency in gambling.
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Hint 2: (Verb)
- To remove a fragment from a larger whole.
- To create a small cut or notch.
17A Obsolescent classroom wall fixture NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Classroom (noun)
- A designated room in a school where lessons are conducted.
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Hint 2: Obsolescent (adjective)
- Gradually becoming outdated or no longer in use.
19A Give a makeover NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Makeover (noun)
- A thorough transformation or renovation of something.
- A comprehensive beauty treatment, including hairstyle, cosmetics, and clothing, aimed at enhancing a person’s appearance.
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20A Gone up NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Gone (adjective)
- Depleted of energy or effectiveness; utterly exhausted.
- Belonging to the past; former.
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21A Drink of choice for Captain Jack Sparrow NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Captain (noun)
- The leader of a group.
- The pilot responsible for an airship.
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Hint 2: Captain (verb)
- To serve as the leader of a sports team.
22A Martial art that uses bamboo swords NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bamboo (noun)
- The strong, woody stems of bamboo plants, used in construction, crafts, and fishing poles.
- A type of tropical grass with hollow, woody stems, with mature canes often used in construction and furniture making.
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Hint 2: Martial (adjective)
- Suitable for or characteristic of a warrior.
- Relating to war or military life.
23A Chilly treat NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Chilly (noun)
- A type of extremely hot, finely tapering pepper known for its strong pungency.
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Hint 2: Chilly (adjective)
- Notably or uncomfortably cold.
- Lacking warmth or affection in demeanor.
25A Hopscotch locale NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hopscotch (noun)
- A children’s game where a stone is tossed into a drawn area, and the player hops through it and back to retrieve the stone.
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Hint 2: Locale (noun)
- The location or setting where an event or action takes place, especially a meeting.
27A Slimeball NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answer used in the past:
- CREEPO (6 letters)
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29A Rather warm, as a firelit room NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Warm (adjective)
- Easily stimulated or excited.
- Marked by intense enthusiasm.
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Hint 2: Warm (adverb)
- In a manner that is warm.
30A U.F.O. crew NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Crew (noun)
- A casual group of friends.
- A coordinated team of workers.
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Hint 2: Crew (verb)
- To work as a member of a crew.
31A Mouse’s bigger cousin NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cousin (noun)
- The child of your aunt or uncle.
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Hint 2: Mouse (verb)
- To move quietly or secretly.
- To control a computer’s mouse.
33A Burden NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Burden (verb)
- To load down with a heavy weight.
- To assign a task or responsibility.
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Hint 2: Burden (noun)
- The main message or theme of a speech or literary work.
- A weight or responsibility to be carried or conveyed.
34A Achieved, as a victory … or how you might describe 17-, 25-, 47 and 55-Across NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Describe (verb)
- To provide a detailed account or explanation.
- To identify or classify, especially in fields like botany or biology.
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37A Stadium chants NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Stadium (noun)
- A large, open-air structure designed for sports or entertainment events.
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38A “Wise” bird NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Wise (noun)
- A Jewish leader in the United States (born in Hungary, 1874–1949).
- A religious leader in the United States (born in Bohemia, 1819–1900) who unified Reform Jewish organizations.
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Hint 2: Wise (adjective)
- Unnecessarily forward or bold.
- Demonstrating knowledge gained from insider information.
39A Brand of motor oil NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Motor (adjective)
- Relating to the transmission of information from the central nervous system to the muscles.
- Capable of causing motion or movement.
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Hint 2: Motor (verb)
- To travel or be transported in a vehicle.
42A Frog sounds NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Frog (noun)
- A person of French origin.
- Any of several tailless, stout-bodied amphibians with long hind legs for jumping, found in both aquatic and terrestrial environments.
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Hint 2: Frog (verb)
- To hunt frogs for food.
44A Name on dictionaries NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Name (verb)
- To assign a specific (often proper) name to something or someone.
- To list or identify individually by name.
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Hint 2: Name (noun)
- A family lineage traced through male descent.
- A defamatory or insulting word or phrase.
47A Need for playing pool NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Playing (noun)
- The act of performing a role in a drama.
- Engaging in a game, sport, or other recreational activity.
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Hint 2: Pool (noun)
- A collection or accumulation that resembles a pool of liquid.
- An association of companies formed for a specific purpose.
49A Overthrow NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Overthrow (noun)
- The disruption or disturbance of the mind or body.
- The removal or end of a ruler or institution, typically by force.
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Hint 2: Overthrow (verb)
- To bring about the downfall of a ruler or leader.
- To rule against or reject.
50A Slender instruments NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Slender (adjective)
- Having a delicate or slim build.
- Extremely narrow in width.
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51A Female name that’s a body part spelled backward NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Backward (adverb)
- In a way or direction opposite to what is usual or normal.
- Moving toward a previous time or past.
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Hint 2: Backward (adjective)
- Delayed in intellectual development.
- Directed or positioned toward the back or rear.
53A Strategically taps the ball into the infield NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Infield (noun)
- The part of a baseball field enclosed by three bases and home plate.
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Hint 2: Taps (noun)
- A military signal indicating it is time to turn out the lights.
54A Slimming surgery, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Surgery (noun)
- A hospital room designed for conducting surgical procedures.
- A medical operation involving an incision, performed to repair damage or treat disease in the body.
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Hint 2: Short (adjective)
- Insufficient in quantity to meet a requirement.
- Characterized by rude or abrupt behavior.
55A Recreational rock climbers NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Recreational (adjective)
- Done for enjoyment or as a leisure activity.
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Hint 2: Rock (verb)
- To move back and forth or side to side.
- To cause something to move in a back-and-forth motion.
57A “Q ___ queen” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Queen (noun)
- A female monarch or sovereign ruler.
- A female cat.
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Hint 2: Queen (verb)
- To ascend to the position of a queen.
- To promote a pawn to a queen in chess.
58A “Remember the ___!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Remember (verb)
- To retain something in your mind for attention or consideration.
- To retrieve information from memory or have a recollection of it.
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59A “___ dat” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Verb)
- To make something even, aligned, balanced, or concentric.
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Hint 2: (Adjective)
- Precisely fitted or level.
- Genuine; sincerely felt or expressed.
60A Captain Hook’s right-hand man NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Right-hand (adjective)
- Designed for use with the right hand.
- Positioned to the right or facing right.
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Hint 2: Captain (noun)
- The leader of a group or team.
- The pilot responsible for commanding an airship.
61A Poet whose first two initials stand for “Thomas” and “Stearns” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Thomas (noun)
- A U.S. clockmaker who pioneered mass production (1785–1859).
- A Welsh poet (1914–1953).
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62A IDs written on applications, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Written (adjective)
- Composed or scripted for a film, play, or broadcast.
- Recorded or documented in writing using various methods.
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Hint 2: Short (adjective)
- Lacking the required amount or quantity.
- Characterized by brusque or abrupt behavior.
1D Trip in a taxi NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Trip (verb)
- To become intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
- To set something into motion or cause action.
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Hint 2:Trip (noun)
- A mechanism that functions as a switch.
- A misstep that may lead to a fall, either threatening or causing it.
2D Not allowed NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answer used in the past:
- VERBOTEN (8 letters)
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3D Enticing ad promotions NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Enticing (adjective)
- Extremely appealing and capable of stimulating hope or desire.
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4D Besides NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Besides (adverb)
- As well as; in addition.
- Adding another point; anyhow.
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5D Weep loudly NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Loudly (adverb)
- In a way that draws attention.
- At a relatively high volume.
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Hint 2:Weep (verb)
- To shed tears due to sadness, anger, or pain.
6D Lab assistant often depicted with a hunched back NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hunched (adjective)
- With the back and shoulders curved; not upright.
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Hint 2: Depicted (adjective)
- Represented visually through sketches, designs, or lines.
7D Name on a mailbox at the North Pole NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mailbox (noun)
- A personal box for receiving mail.
- A public box for depositing mail.
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Hint 2: Name (verb)
- To assign a specific (usually proper) name.
- To create or provide a list of names; to mention individually.
8D ___ the Frog NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Frog (noun)
- A person of French heritage.
- Any tailless, stout-bodied amphibian with long hind limbs for jumping, found in both aquatic and terrestrial environments.
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Hint 2: Frog (verb)
- To hunt frogs for consumption.
9D Abnormal NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Abnormal (adjective)
- Not typical or usual; deviating from what is considered normal or standard.
- Diverging from the usual in areas like intelligence or development.
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10D Makes an oopsie NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- GOOFS (5 letters)
- ERRS (4 letters)
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11D Washington’s M.L.B. team, informally NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Informally (adverb)
- Using casual or colloquial language.
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Hint 2: Washington (noun)
- A state in the northwestern United States, located on the Pacific.
- An American educator born a slave, who became educated and founded Tuskegee University in Alabama (1856–1915).
12D ___-squat (a whole lot of nothing) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Nothing (noun)
- A quantity that holds no significance or value.
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Hint 2: Squat (adjective)
- Having a low centre of gravity; built close to the ground.
- Short and stocky, often with short legs and heavy musculature.
13D Give the heebie-jeebies NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- A mental image of a disturbing experience.
- A person who is unpleasantly odd or eccentric.
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Hint 2: (Verb)
- To frighten or intimidate, often leading to a violent reaction.
18D Door opener NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Opener (noun)
- A person who unfastens, unwraps, or opens something.
- A tool used to open sealed containers, such as bottles or cans.
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Hint 2: Door (noun)
- The opening in a wall that allows entry or exit from a room or building; the area a door can close.
- Anything that provides a means of access or escape.
22D Reeves of “The Matrix” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Matrix (noun)
- The substance in the body where tissue cells are embedded.
- An environment or structure in which something originates or develops (derived from the Latin word for womb).
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24D Go down the slopes with a chute NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Chute (noun)
- A rescue device that inflates with air to slow your fall.
- A sloping channel through which objects can move downward.
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Hint 2: Chute (verb)
- To jump from an airplane and descend using a parachute.
26D Drew funny little pictures NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Funny (noun)
- A story or account of an amusing event, often ending with a punchline.
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Hint 2: Funny (adjective)
- Unusual or different from what is expected.
- Not as anticipated or predictable.
28D Lass NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Lass (noun)
- An unmarried girl or young woman.
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32D One end to a boxing match, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Boxing (noun)
- The act of enclosing something in a box or package.
- A form of fighting using the fists.
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Hint 2: Match (noun)
- A person who is of equal standing or ability to another in a group.
- A small, thin stick of wood or cardboard tipped with a combustible substance, igniting through friction.
34D “Phew!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- IMADEIT (7 letters)
- CLOSECALL (9 letters)
- THANKGOODNESS (13 letters)
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35D Warms up NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answer used in the past:
- THAWS (5 letters)
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36D “Gro-o-oss!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the following letters to solve today’s answer:
WEW
Answer:
37D Black-and-white dessert that’s sliced NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Black-and-white (adjective)
- Lacking color or unable to produce colors.
- Referring to a situation divided into clear, opposing categories.
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Hint 2: Sliced (adjective)
- Prepared by cutting into pieces.
- (For meat) cut into portions for serving.
39D Pot smokers NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Pot (noun)
- Slang for a protruding abdomen (paunch).
- A plumbing fixture used for defecation and urination.
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Hint 2: Pot (verb)
- To plant something in a pot.
40D Experimental effort NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Experimental (adjective)
- Based on observation or experimentation.
- Pertaining to or involving an experiment.
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Hint 2: Effort (noun)
- Diligent and purposeful activity aimed at achieving a goal.
- The application of physical or mental energy; hard work.
41D Pushes down, as with the thumb NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Thumb (verb)
- To flip through a book or other written material.
- To feel or manipulate with the fingers.
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Hint 2: Thumb (noun)
- A convex molding with a cross-section resembling a quarter circle or ellipse.
- The thick, short innermost digit of the hand.
42D Style for Picasso NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Picasso (noun)
- A highly productive and influential Spanish artist who lived in France (1881–1973).
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Hint 2: Style (verb)
- To assign an identifying term.
- To adapt or present in a particular fashion or style.
43D Use TikTok, say NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Say (verb)
- To express or convey using specific wording or form.
- To give instructions or direct someone authoritatively.
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Hint 2: Say (noun)
- The opportunity to speak.
45D Spanish newborn NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Newborn (noun)
- A baby from birth up to four weeks old.
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Hint 2: Newborn (adjective)
- Recently created or come into existence.
- Just born.
46D Small gushes NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Small (adjective)
- Not large, but adequate in size or amount.
- Lowercase.
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Hint 2: Small (noun)
- A clothing size for a person of smaller stature.
- The narrow part of the back.
47D Coke and Pepsi, but not Sprite NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sprite (noun)
- A small, playful being with human-like form and magical abilities.
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Hint 2: Coke (noun)
- Slang terms for cocaine.
- A trademarked brand of cola (Coca-Cola).
48D Oahu neighbor NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Neighbor (verb)
- To live or be situated next to someone.
- To be located near or adjacent to something.
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Hint 2: Neighbor (noun)
- A nearby object of the same type.
- A person who lives or is situated close to another.
52D Tickle Me ___ NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Tickle (verb)
- To experience a sudden, intense sensation or emotion.
- To lightly touch a body part, stimulating surface nerves and causing discomfort, laughter, or spasmodic movements.
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Hint 2: Tickle (noun)
- The action of tickling.
- A skin sensation often caused by light stroking.
55D Sweetie NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sweetie (noun)
- A person who is loved or cherished by another.
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56D One of three in an ellipsis NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ellipsis (noun)
- The omission or suppression of parts of words or sentences.
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Hint 2: Three (adjective)
- A number that is one greater than two.