NYT Crossword February 4 2025 Answers (2/4/25)

Our guide to the NYT Crossword answers for February 4, 2025, is here to assist you if you’re stuck on any clues. The NYT Crossword is a daily puzzle renowned for testing solvers’ vocabulary and knowledge, featuring tricky clues and clever wordplay. It appears in both the print edition of The New York Times and online.

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1A Wandering soul NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Wandering (noun)

• Travelling aimlessly without a specific destination.

Answer:

[spoiler]NOMAD[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Wandering (adjective)

• Migratory; describing a path that is not fixed or follows an unpredictable course.

6A “Dónde ___ la biblioteca?” NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.

TESA

Answer:

[spoiler]ESTA[/spoiler]

10A Monster akin to a Japanese oni NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Japanese (adjective)

• Relating to Japan, its people, culture, or language.

Answer:

[spoiler]OGRE[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Japanese (noun)

• A native or resident of Japan; the language spoken by the Japanese, typically considered Altaic in origin.

14A “Your concerns matter to me” NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Matter (noun)

• A somewhat undefined issue or concern; a situation or event that is considered or reflected upon.

Answer:

[spoiler]ICARE[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Matter (verb)

• To be of significance or importance; to carry weight or influence.

15A Little crack NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Crack (noun)

• A highly addictive, purified form of cocaine that is smoked instead of snorted.
• A long, narrow gap or opening.

Answer:

[spoiler]QUIP[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Crack (verb)

• To break or fracture, typically on the surface.
• To experience a nervous breakdown.

16A Cook the surface of NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Cook (verb)

• To alter or manipulate with the intent to deceive.
• To prepare food for eating by applying heat.

Answer:

[spoiler]SEAR[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Cook (noun)

• An English navigator (1728-1779) who claimed the east coast of Australia for Britain and discovered various Pacific islands.
• A person who prepares and cooks food.

17A Noiseless? NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the following letters to solve today’s answer.

QUTIETEIUQ

Answer:

[spoiler]QUITEQUIET[/spoiler]

19A N.Y.C. home of Warhol’s “Campbell’s Soup Cans” NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Warhol (noun)

• An American artist (1930-1987) who was a prominent figure in the Pop Art movement.

Answer:

[spoiler]MOMA[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Campbell (noun)

• An American mythologist (1904-1987).

20A What one size might fit NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Size (noun)

• The current state or condition of something.
• A sticky substance used to fill pores in surfaces or stiffen fabrics.

Answer:

[spoiler]ALL[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Size (verb)

• To apply a sticky substance to a porous material, stiffening or glazing it.
• To adjust something to a particular size or make it suitable in size.

21A Completely wreck NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Completely (adverb)

• To the fullest extent or degree; entirely (often informally referred to as ‘wholly’).

Answer:

[spoiler]RUIN[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Wreck (noun)

• An accident that results in the destruction of a ship at sea.
• A severe accident, typically involving one or more vehicles.

22A Rock and roll, but not rhythm and blues NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Rhythm (noun)

• A period during which a repeating sequence of events takes place.
• Occurring at regular intervals.

Answer:

[spoiler]VERBS[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Blues (noun)

• A feeling of sadness or depression.
• A genre of folksong that originated among Black Americans in the early 20th century, characterized by a melancholy tone and the use of blue notes.

23A The Crimson Tide NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Crimson (verb)

• To turn red, typically due to embarrassment or shame.

Answer:

[spoiler]BAMA[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Crimson (adjective)

• Associated with violence or bloodshed.
• A color at the end of the spectrum, next to orange, resembling the hue of blood, cherries, tomatoes, or rubies.

25A View of Earth from heaven? NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Earth (noun)

• The third planet from the sun, the one we inhabit.
• A connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the ground, considered to be at zero voltage.

Answer:

[spoiler]ANGELANGLE[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Earth (verb)

• To connect to the ground or earth.
• To hide underground, like a hunted animal.

28A Newly decorated NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Decorated (adjective)

• Enhanced with something meant to improve its appearance or make it more distinguished.

Answer:

[spoiler]REDONE[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Newly (adverb)

• Very recently; just happened.

30A First-rate NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: First-rate (adverb)

• Extremely well.

Answer:

[spoiler]TOPTIER[/spoiler]

Hint 2: First-rate (adjective)

• Of the highest quality.

31A Grandma NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Grandma (noun)

• The mother of your father or mother.

Answer:

[spoiler]NAN[/spoiler]

32A Guy’s name that’s old slang for “OK” NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Slang (verb)

• To deceive or trick.
• To insult or abuse using coarse language.

Answer:

[spoiler]JAKE[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Slang (noun)

• A distinctive language used by a particular group, such as thieves.
• Informal language made up of words and expressions deemed inappropriate for formal settings; often harsh or vulgar.

33A Podcaster’s income stream NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Stream (noun)

• Something that moves continuously, similar to a flowing stream.
• A steady flow of a fluid, typically caused by natural forces.

Answer:

[spoiler]ADS[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Stream (verb)

• To rain heavily.
• To flow freely and abundantly.

34A Gymnastic feats … or what the two halves of the answers to 17-, 25-, 49- and 58-Across do? NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Gymnastic (adjective)

• Energetically active.

Answer:

[spoiler]BACKFLIPS[/spoiler]

38A TNT’s sister channel NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Sister (noun)

• A female who shares the same parents as another person.
• A female member of a sorority, labour union, or other group.

Answer:

[spoiler]TBS[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Channel (verb)

• To transmit or act as a medium for transmission.
• To send something from one person or place to another.

41A Blue feeling NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Feeling (noun)

• The overall atmosphere of a place or situation and its impact on people.
• An intuitive sense or understanding of something.

Answer:

[spoiler]FUNK[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Blue (adjective)

• A colour between green and violet on the spectrum, resembling the hue of a clear, unclouded sky.
• Morally strict or disciplined.

42A Animal hidden in this clue, if you read it aloud NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Hidden (adjective)

• Not visible or accessible to view.
• Intended to avoid detection.

Answer:

[spoiler]EWE[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Aloud (adverb)

• Spoken with a relatively high volume.
• Expressed using the voice, not silently.

44A Warm drink served from a tokkuri NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Drink (verb)

• To make a toast to.
• To be captivated or engrossed by; to pay close attention to.

Answer:

[spoiler]HOTSAKE[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Drink (noun)

• Any liquid that is safe to consume.
• The act of swallowing a liquid.

46A Hyundai electric cars NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Electric (adjective)

• Powered by or involving electricity in its use, production, transmission, or operation.
• Emotionally charged or thrilling, as if influenced by electricity.

Answer:

[spoiler]IONIQS[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Electric (noun)

• A car that operates using electricity as its power source.

49A “There are ways to leave”? NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Ways (noun)

• A sloping path leading to the water, typically used for shipbuilding or repair.

Answer:

[spoiler]EXITSEXIST[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Leave (verb)

• To keep something unchanged or undisturbed; to refrain from taking it.
• To withdraw from an association or participation.

51A Dog that’s not a purebred NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Purebred (noun)

• An animal with a documented pedigree, typically one with unmixed lineage, especially in horses.

Answer:

[spoiler]MUTT[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Purebred (adjective)

• Bred over many generations from members of a recognized breed or strain.

53A Railroad station NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Railroad (noun)

• An organization responsible for operating a system of train transportation, serving passengers or freight.
• A track providing a path for trains.

Answer:

[spoiler]DEPOT[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Railroad (verb)

• To force or coerce through threats or crude methods.
• To equip with railroad tracks.

54A Post-it, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Post-It (noun)

• A brand of adhesive notepaper that sticks to surfaces and can be removed without causing damage.

Answer:

[spoiler]NOTE[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Post (noun)

• A position or role within an organization.
• A U.S. manufacturer of breakfast cereals and Postum, active from 1854 to 1914.

56A Good name for a long-term investor? NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Long-term (adjective)

• Pertaining to or lasting over a significant period of time.

Answer:

[spoiler]IRA[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Investor (noun)

• A person who allocates capital with the aim of earning financial returns.

57A ___ fees NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (Noun)

• A person who exploits something or someone for selfish or unethical purposes.
• A person who consumes drugs.

Answer:

[spoiler]USER[/spoiler]

58A Spite over an incomplete mobile payment? NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Incomplete (adjective)

• Not finished or fully done.
• Not total or whole; unfinished.

Answer:

[spoiler]VENMOVENOM[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Payment (noun)

• The act of giving money in exchange for goods or services.
• An act of reciprocation or returning something in kind.

61A Eat in style NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Eat (verb)

• To consume food, typically used for animals.
• To deplete resources or materials.

Answer:

[spoiler]DINE[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Style (verb)

• To assign or label with an identifying term.
• To align with a specific fashion or style.

62A Olympic equipment with body contact detection technology NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Detection (noun)

• The act of discovering or noticing something.
• The awareness that something has happened or a particular state exists.

Answer:

[spoiler]EPEE[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Technology (noun)

• The field focused on applying scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.
• Machinery and equipment developed through engineering or other applied sciences.

63A Dwindle, as support NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Support (noun)

• Financial assistance provided to make a project feasible.
• A military operation aimed at reinforcing a force or assisting in its mission.

Answer:

[spoiler]ERODE[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Support (verb)

• To defend or advocate for something or someone.
• To tolerate or endure something or someone unpleasant.

64A Oft-unwanted bread pieces NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Unwanted (adjective)

• Not desired or sought after.
• Not needed or required.

Answer:

[spoiler]ENDS[/spoiler]

65A Teri of “After Hours” NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Hours (noun)

• An unspecified length of time.
• A designated period for work.

Answer:

[spoiler]GARR[/spoiler]

Hint 2: After (adverb)

• Occurring at a time following a reference point.

66A One section of a big band, informally NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Section (noun)

• A distinct part of a larger work, such as a written or musical composition.
• A specific division within a large organization.

Answer:

[spoiler]SAXES[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Section (verb)

• To divide into parts or segments.

1D Face covering with an opening around the eyes NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Around (adverb)

• Indicating movement to or through various places, or in no specific direction.
• In or toward a reversed position or direction.

Answer:

[spoiler]NIQAB[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Covering (noun)

• The act of hiding something by blocking its view.
• The process of applying something over a surface.

2D Eye-related NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Related (adjective)

• Connected logically, causally, or through shared characteristics.
• Connected by kinship, common origin, or marriage.

Answer:

[spoiler]OCULAR[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Eye (noun)

• The organ responsible for vision.
• A central area within a larger region.

3D Guys whose profession sounds redundant NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Redundant (adjective)

• Exceeding what is necessary, desired, or required.
• The repetition of the same idea using different words.

Answer:

[spoiler]MAILME[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Profession (noun)

• A public declaration (whether true or false) of a belief or opinion.
• The formal acceptance of a particular religion or faith.

4D “Making money is ___ and working is ___ and good business is the best ___”: Andy Warhol NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Working (adjective)

• Actively involved in paid employment.
• Referring to a machine that is operational or capable of performing.

Answer:

[spoiler]ART[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Working (noun)

• A mine or quarry that is currently in use or has been previously worked.

5D State animal of Illinois NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Illinois (noun)

• A state located in the Midwest, in the north-central United States.
• A member of the Algonquian-speaking people originally from Illinois and surrounding regions.

Answer:

[spoiler]DEER[/spoiler]

Hint 2: State (verb)

• To express or indicate using a symbol, formula, or other means.
• To place before something.

6D Like donkeys and zebras NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Like (verb)

• To prefer or desire to do something.
• To feel or think about something in a particular way; to consider or evaluate.

Answer:

[spoiler]EQUINE[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Like (adjective)

• Resembling or similar; sharing some of the same characteristics, often used in combination.
• Exactly matching or conforming in all respects.

7D Taking action against NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Taking (adjective)

• Extremely attractive; captivating interest.

Answer:

[spoiler]SUING[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Taking (noun)

• The act of someone picking up or acquiring something.

8D Cause for overtime NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Overtime (noun)

• Extra playing time beyond regulation to break a tie.
• Work performed beyond the standard working hours.

Answer:

[spoiler]TIE[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Cause (noun)

• Any entity that brings about an effect or is responsible for events or outcomes.
• A legal proceeding in which an individual seeks a remedy through the court system.

9D Like the names of the track athletes Usain Bolt and Lisa Lightfoot NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Names (noun)

• Verbal insults or abuse; a crude alternative to a proper argument.

Answer:

[spoiler]APT[/spoiler]

10D Actress Emily of “Hannah Montana” NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Actress (noun)

• A female who performs as an actor.

Answer:

[spoiler]OSMENT[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Montana (noun)

• A state located in the northwestern United States, bordering Canada.

11D Only U.S. state whose Wikipedia article has a “(U.S. state)” disambiguator NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Disambiguator (noun)

• In computer science, a natural language processing tool that determines the intended meaning of a word or phrase by analyzing its linguistic context.

Answer:

[spoiler]GEORGIA[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Article (noun)

• A distinct section of a legal document, such as a statute, contract, or will.
• In grammar, a determiner that indicates the specificity of a noun phrase.

12D Went on and on NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Answer used in the past:

• YAMMERED (8 letters)

Answer:

[spoiler]RAMBLED[/spoiler]

13D Writers’ blocks? NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Writer (noun)

• A person who writes books, stories, articles, or similar works professionally, for payment.
• Someone capable of writing who has produced written material.

Answer:

[spoiler]ERASERS[/spoiler]

18D Actor Ke Huy ___ of “Everything Everywhere All at Once” NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Actor (noun)

• A person who takes action and accomplishes tasks.
• A performer in theatre or other dramatic productions.

Answer:

[spoiler]QUAN[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Everywhere (adverb)

• In or to all places.

22D Puff piece? NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Puff (verb)

• To inhale or take in air.
• To blow air forcefully and loudly.

Answer:

[spoiler]VAPEPEN[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Puff (noun)

• A brief, light gust of air.
• A slow inhalation, such as when smoking tobacco.

24D Not much, as of mayonnaise NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Mayonnaise (noun)

• A condiment made from egg yolks, oil, and vinegar.

Answer:

[spoiler]ADAB[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Much (adverb)

• Frequently or in large amounts.
• To a great extent, though not entirely, often used before a noun phrase.

26D Abbr. that might go after a list of authors NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: After (adverb)

• Occurring at a time following a reference point.

Answer:

[spoiler]ETAL[/spoiler]

Hint 2: After (adjective)

• Positioned further towards the rear.

27D Norse god capable of shape-shifting into animals NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Shifting (adjective)

• Unstable, particularly in reference to soil.
• Changing in position or direction.

Answer:

[spoiler]LOKI[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Shifting (noun)

• The act of moving from one location to another.

29D Not eating anything NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Eating (noun)

• The act of consuming food.

Answer:

[spoiler]ONAFAST[/spoiler]

32D One hub for Delta and American Airlines, in brief NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Delta (noun)

• A low, triangular region of alluvial deposits where a river branches out before entering a larger body of water.
• An object with the shape of an equilateral triangle.

Answer:

[spoiler]JFK[/spoiler]

Hint 2: American (noun)

• The form of English spoken in the United States.
• A native or resident of a country in North, Central, or South America.

35D Common crudités veggie NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Crudités (noun)

• Raw vegetables, cut into bite-sized pieces and typically served with a dip.

Answer:

[spoiler]CUKE[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Veggie (noun)

• The edible parts of various herbaceous plants, including seeds, roots, stems, leaves, bulbs, tubers, or nonsweet fruits.

36D Toy set that can be used to build roller coasters NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Roller (noun)

• A large, heavy sea wave that moves towards the shore.
• A mechanical device with a cylindrical tube around which hair is wound to curl it.

Answer:

[spoiler]KNEX[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Build (verb)

• To create by assembling materials and parts.
• To construct or establish something abstract, such as an idea or system.

37D Do some strokes NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (Noun)

• The act of swimming.

Answer:

[spoiler]SWIM[/spoiler]

Hint 2: (Verb)

• To be covered by or immersed in a liquid.
• To remain afloat, either on or beneath the surface of a liquid, without sinking.

38D Nickname for filmdom’s Jeffrey Lebowski NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Filmdom (noun)

• The collective people involved in the film industry.

Answer:

[spoiler]THEDUDE[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Nickname (noun)

• An informal or shortened version of a person’s given name.
• A descriptive or affectionate name given to a place or thing.

39D Pens NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Answers used in the past:

• CORRALS (7 letters)
• WRITES (6 letters)
• STIES (5 letters)

Answer:

[spoiler]BOXESIN[/spoiler]

40D Fixed regular allowance NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Allowance (noun)

• An amount added or deducted based on qualifying conditions.
• A reserve fund set aside from profits to account for changes in the value of a company’s assets.

Answer:

[spoiler]STIPEND[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Allowance (verb)

• To allocate a fixed amount, such as for food.

43D Start to fall? NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Start (verb)

• To initiate or launch something.
• To bulge or protrude outward.

Answer:

[spoiler]EQUINOX[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Start (noun)

• The designated time for something to begin.
• A line marking the beginning point of a race or game.

45D Mall units NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Mall (noun)

• A commercial complex featuring a variety of shops, often with restaurants and ample parking, representing major retailers; a modern adaptation of the traditional marketplace.
• A public space designated for pedestrian use.

Answer:

[spoiler]STORES[/spoiler]

46D Molecule that shares its formula with another NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Molecule (noun)

• In nontechnical terms, a small piece of anything.
• In physics and chemistry, the smallest structural unit of an element or compound.

Answer:

[spoiler]ISOMER[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Another (adjective)

• Referring to one of various alternatives; some other.

47D Palindromic Italian number NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Number (verb)

• To organize into a group.
• To determine the quantity or amount of something.

Answer:

[spoiler]OTTO[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Number (noun)

• An issue or edition of a publication released periodically.
• The characteristic of a sum or total, representing an indefinite quantity of units or individuals.

48D Walked purposefully NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the following letters to solve today’s answer:

ROEDTS

Answer:

[spoiler]STRODE[/spoiler]

50D Word with tube or circle NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Word (noun)

• The divine expression of God; the second person of the Trinity, incarnate in Jesus.
• Information regarding recent and significant events.

Answer:

[spoiler]INNER[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Word (verb)

• To express something in words or articulate it.

52D Tones down NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Down (noun)

• The English physician who first identified Down’s syndrome (1828-1896).
• Soft, fine feathers.

Answer:

[spoiler]TAMES[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Down (adjective)

• Fully understood.
• Moving or extending from a higher to a lower position.

55D Holidays that aren’t typically federal holidays NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the following letters to solve today’s answer:

EESV

Answer:

[spoiler]EVES[/spoiler]

58D Chillax NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (Noun)

• The edible seeds, roots, stems, leaves, bulbs, tubers, or nonsweet fruits of various herbaceous plants.

Answer:

[spoiler]VEG[/spoiler]

59D Org. that regulates “forever chemicals” NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Forever (adverb)

• Without pause or end.
• For an infinite duration.

Answer:

[spoiler]EPA[/spoiler]

60D Historic stretch NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Historic (adjective)

• Relating to the past, especially events or people of significance or fame.
• Important in history.

Answer:

[spoiler]ERA[/spoiler]

Hint 2: Stretch (noun)

• An exercise aimed at extending the limbs and muscles to their fullest range.
• The act of physically reaching or extending outward.