Our guide to the NYT Crossword for February 6, 2025, is here to help you solve today’s puzzle if you’re stuck on any clues. The NYT Crossword is a daily challenge that tests solvers’ vocabulary and knowledge, renowned for its tricky clues and clever wordplay. It appears in The New York Times’ print edition and is also available online.
NYT Crossword Answers – February 6, 2025
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1A Damsel in distress in Donkey Kong NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Damsel (noun)
- A young, unmarried woman
Answer:
[spoiler]PAULINE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Distress (noun)
- Emotional or psychological suffering
- The act of seizing and holding property as collateral for a debt or claim
8A Preschool timeouts NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Preschool (noun)
- An educational setting for children who are too young to attend elementary school
Answer:
[spoiler]NAPS[/spoiler]
12A Lawn covering NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Covering (noun)
- The act of hiding something by blocking its view
- The process of applying a layer or material
Answer:
[spoiler]DEW[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Lawn (noun)
- A cultivated area of grass that is regularly mowed
15A Sources of fine wool NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fine (noun)
- A monetary penalty imposed for an offence
Answer:
[spoiler]ALPACAS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Fine (adverb)
- An expression of agreement, often used at the start of a sentence
- In a subtle or delicate way
16A Ijeoma ___, author of 2018’s “So You Want to Talk About Race” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Author (noun)
- A person who creates, initiates, or brings something into existence
- A professional writer of books, stories, articles, or similar works
Answer:
[spoiler]OLUO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Author (verb)
- To create or write as the originator of something
17A Air quality org. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Quality (noun)
- In music, the unique characteristic of a complex sound, such as a voice or instrument
- A level or measure of excellence or value
Answer:
[spoiler]EPA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Quality (adjective)
- Of exceptional or superior standard
- Of high social standing or rank
18A Identity? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Identity (noun)
- An operator that preserves the element it is applied to
- Complete or exact sameness
Answer:
[spoiler]RUSSETPOTATO[/spoiler]
20A Mingle NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mingle (verb)
- To mix or blend together in a disordered way
- To combine or bring together with something else
Answer:
[spoiler]MIX[/spoiler]
21A Strikes down NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Down (noun)
- The English physician who first described Down’s syndrome (1828-1896)
- Soft, fine feathers
Answer:
[spoiler]SMITES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Down (adjective)
- Fully understood
- Moving or extending from a higher to a lower position
22A Catherine ___, surviving wife of King Henry VIII NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Surviving (adjective)
- Continuing to exist
Answer:
[spoiler]PARR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Catherine (noun)
- Empress of Russia who expanded the empire’s territory (1729-1796)
- The first wife of Henry VIII, whose divorce from him marked the beginning of the English Reformation (1485-1536)
23A Platform that might update while you sleep NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Platform (noun)
- A type of woman’s shoe with a thick, high sole
- Any military structure or vehicle equipped with weapons
Answer:
[spoiler]IOS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Update (verb)
- To bring something up to the latest technological standards or provide the most recent data
- To refresh or provide with current information
24A Closure NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Closure (noun)
- An obstruction in a pipe or tube
- A rule used to limit or end debate in a deliberative body
Answer:
[spoiler]END[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Closure (verb)
- To end debate by requesting a vote
25A Deport? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Deport (verb)
- To deliver someone to the authorities of another country
- To expel an individual from a country
Answer:
[spoiler]WILMINGTON[/spoiler]
28A Eschew carbs, maybe NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Eschew (verb)
- To deliberately avoid or stay away from
- To intentionally refrain from
Answer:
[spoiler]DIET[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Maybe (adverb)
- Possibly or by chance
30A NASA probe named for a Roman goddess NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Goddess (noun)
- A female deity or divine being
Answer:
[spoiler]JUNO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Probe (noun)
- An investigation into unfamiliar or questionable activities
- A slender, flexible surgical instrument with a blunt end, used for exploring wounds or body cavities
31A “No problemo” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- ICANDOTHAT (10 letters)
- SURE (4 letters)
- AOK (3 letters)
Answer:
[spoiler]DENADA[/spoiler]
32A Balance NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Balance (noun)
- A wheel that controls the movement rate in a machine, particularly in a timepiece, by oscillating against the hairspring
- In mathematics, the symmetry or equality of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
Answer:
[spoiler]OFFSET[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Balance (verb)
- To hold or carry in a stable, equal position
- To bring something into a state of equilibrium or stability
34A Drags (in) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
PORES
Answer:
[spoiler]ROPES[/spoiler]
35A Arrange? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Arrange (verb)
- To plan, organise, and execute an event
- To organise or put things into a proper or systematic order
Answer:
[spoiler]OZARKS[/spoiler]
37A Canine? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Canine (noun)
- Any of several carnivorous mammals with non-retractable claws and often long muzzles
- A pointed, conical tooth located between the incisors and premolars (two in each jaw)
Answer:
[spoiler]PADRES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Canine (adjective)
- Relating to a pointed, conical tooth
- Pertaining to or characteristic of animals in the Canidae family
39A Diminish, as trust NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Diminish (verb)
- To decrease in size, scope, or extent
- To reduce the authority, dignity, or reputation of something or someone
Answer:
[spoiler]ERODE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Trust (noun)
- Absolute confidence in a person, plan, or thing
- A group of independent organisations formed to restrict competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service
40A Sense of foreboding NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Foreboding (adjective)
- Having a sense of ominous prophecy
Answer:
[spoiler]UNEASE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Foreboding (noun)
- A feeling of impending doom or evil
- An ominous or unfavorable sign
42A Self-obsession NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Obsession (noun)
- An irrational drive to perform repetitive or trivial actions, even against one’s will
- An unhealthy, compulsive focus on something or someone
Answer:
[spoiler]EGOISM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Self (noun)
- The awareness of one’s own identity
- A person regarded as a unique individual
44A Darth Sidious, e.g., in the “Star Wars” universe NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Universe (noun)
- All that is stated or assumed within a particular discussion
- In statistics, the complete set of items from which samples can be selected
Answer:
[spoiler]SITH[/spoiler]
45A Machine learning fodder NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Machine (noun)
- A four-wheeled motor vehicle, typically powered by an internal combustion engine
- A group that oversees and controls the operations of a political party
Answer:
[spoiler]DATA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Machine (verb)
- To produce something using machinery
- To shape, mold, or finish something using machinery
49A Hiking? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hiking (noun)
- A lengthy walk, typically taken for exercise or enjoyment
Answer:
[spoiler]KAMEHAMEHA[/spoiler]
51A Abraham Van Helsing and John Seward in “Dracula”: Abbr. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Abraham (noun)
- The first patriarch of the Old Testament and the father of Isaac; God promised him the land of Canaan for his descendants (the Hebrews); God tested his faith by asking him to sacrifice his son
Answer:
[spoiler]DRS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Dracula (noun)
- A group of tropical American species, often classified under the genus Masdevallia, known for their small, peculiar, and often eerie flowers with hanging stems and movable lips
- A fictional vampire character from the gothic horror novel by Bram Stoker
52A Zelda console, in brief NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Console (noun)
- A small table attached to or placed against a wall
- A housing unit for electronic devices, such as radios or televisions
Answer:
[spoiler]NES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Console (verb)
- To provide moral or emotional support or comfort
53A ___ Lum a.k.a. Awkwafina NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
ROAN
Answer:
[spoiler]NORA[/spoiler]
54A Sources of soft wool NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Wool (noun)
- A fabric made from the fleece of sheep
- The outer coat of sheep and yaks
Answer:
[spoiler]LLAMAS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Soft (adjective)
- Not bright or harsh
- (In music) played in a quiet, subdued tone
57A Purge NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Purge (noun)
- The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements through cleansing
- The act of clearing oneself or someone else of a stigma or accusation
Answer:
[spoiler]RID[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Purge (verb)
- To cleanse or rinse with a liquid
- To expel the contents of the stomach through vomiting
58A Fledge? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fledge (verb)
- To adorn with feathers
- To grow or develop feathers
Answer:
[spoiler]GULFOFMEXICO[/spoiler]
60A Tire inflation abbr. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Inflation (noun)
- A steady and gradual rise in prices
- A lack of elegance resulting from being pompous or inflated with vanity
Answer:
[spoiler]PSI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Tire (verb)
- To become exhausted or fatigued from overuse or excessive strain
- To lose interest or become bored with someone or something
61A Leave a review of, as an Airbnb NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Leave (verb)
- To keep something unchanged or undisturbed, or to refrain from taking it
- To withdraw oneself from an association or participation
Answer:
[spoiler]RATE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Leave (noun)
- The time period during which one is absent from work or duty
- The act of departing in a polite manner
62A Banquet hiree NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Banquet (verb)
- To host or provide a feast or banquet
- To participate in a feast or banquet
Answer:
[spoiler]CATERER[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Banquet (noun)
- A formal dinner event with many guests
- A well-prepared and highly enjoyable meal
63A Fuji, e.g.: Abbr. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fuji (noun)
- Shrubby Japanese cherry tree having pale pink blossoms an extinct volcano in south central Honshu that is the highest peak in Japan; last erupted in 1707; famous for its symmetrical snow-capped peak; a sacred mountain and site for pilgrimages
Answer:
[spoiler]MTN[/spoiler]
64A “What ___?” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Skidder (noun)
- A person who slips or slides because of loss of traction
- A tractor used to haul logs over rough terrain
Answer:
[spoiler]ELSE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Cavy (noun)
- Short-tailed rough-haired South American rodent
65A Most hip NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
OCELOTS
Answer:
[spoiler]COOLEST[/spoiler]
1D Deconstructed, in a way NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
DRAPES
Answer:
[spoiler]PARSED[/spoiler]
2D Kamala Harris and Thurgood Marshall vis-à-vis Howard University NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Vis-à-vis (noun)
- A person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
- Small sofa that seats two people
Answer:
[spoiler]ALUMNI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: University (noun)
- A large and diverse institution of higher learning created to educate for life and for a profession and to grant degrees
- Establishment where a seat of higher learning is housed, including administrative and living quarters as well as facilities for research and teaching
3D Benefit NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Benefit (verb)
- Be beneficial for
- Derive a benefit from
Answer:
[spoiler]UPSIDE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Benefit (noun)
- Something that aids or promotes well-being
- A performance to raise money for a charitable cause
4D Stick it out NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1:Stick (noun)
- Marijuana leaves rolled into a cigarette for smoking
- A lever used by a pilot to control the ailerons and elevators of an airplane
Answer:
[spoiler]LAST[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Stick (verb)
- Stick to firmly
- Be a devoted follower or supporter
5D Drink with a Frosted Lemonade variety NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Frosted (adjective)
- (Of glass) having a roughened coating resembling frost
Answer:
[spoiler]ICEE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Lemonade (noun)
- Sweetened beverage of diluted lemon juice
6D Capital ball club, familiarly NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Capital (noun)
- The upper part of a column that supports the entablature
- The federal government of the United States
Answer:
[spoiler]NATS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Capital (adjective)
- Uppercase
- First-rate
7D Medium strength? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
PES
Answer:
[spoiler]ESP[/spoiler]
8D “What’s cookin’?” response NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Response (noun)
- The speech act of continuing a conversational exchange
- A bodily process occurring due to the effect of some antecedent stimulus or agent
Answer:
[spoiler]NOTALOT[/spoiler]
9D Clock radio feature NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Clock (verb)
- Measure the time or duration of an event or action or the person who performs an action in a certain period of time
Answer:
[spoiler]ALARM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Clock (noun)
- A timepiece that shows the time of day
10D Rotten-smelling NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Smelling (adjective)
- (Used with `of’ or `with’) noticeably odorous
Answer:
[spoiler]PUTRID[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Smelling (noun)
- The act of perceiving the odor of something
11D “Your point being …?” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Being (noun)
- The state or fact of existing
- A living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
Answer:
[spoiler]SOO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Point (verb)
- Be oriented
- Sail close to the wind
12D Submission to a record executive NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Submission (noun)
- Something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
- The feeling of patient, submissive humbleness
Answer:
[spoiler]DEMOTAPE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Executive (noun)
- Someone who manages a government agency or department
- A person responsible for the administration of a business
13D Parts of a season NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Season (noun)
- One of the natural periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices or atmospheric conditions
- A period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
Answer:
[spoiler]EPISODES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: SEASON (verb)
- Make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else
- Lend flavor to
14D Become fuller, in a way NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fuller (noun)
- United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
- United States architect who invented the geodesic dome (1895-1983)
Answer:
[spoiler]WAX[/spoiler]
Hint 2: BECOME (verb)
- Undergo a change or development
- Enhance the appearance of
19D Serve hot takes NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Serve (verb)
- Mate with
- Be used by; as of a utility
Answer:
[spoiler]OPINE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Serve (noun)
- (Sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
23D Paid no heed to NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Paid (adjective)
- Involving gainful employment in something often done as a hobby
- Yielding a fair profit
Answer:
[spoiler]IGNORED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Heed (verb)
- Pay close attention to; give heed to
25D Fail to do something out of fear, with “out” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Something (noun)
- An indeterminate or unknown event.
- A substance or material thing, unknown indeterminate or not specified.
Answer:
[spoiler]WUSS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Fear (verb)
- Regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
- Be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
26D Wonks … or a candy once owned by the Willy Wonka Candy Company NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Company (noun)
- A social or business visitor
- The state of being with someone
Answer:
[spoiler]NERDS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Company (verb)
- Be a companion to somebody
27D “Street Dreams” rapper NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Street (noun)
- A situation offering opportunities
- A thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
Answer:
[spoiler]NAS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Rapper (noun)
- A device (usually metal and ornamental) attached by a hinge to a door
- Someone who performs rap music
29D Obsequious sorts NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Obsequious (adjective)
- Attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
- Attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner
Answer:
[spoiler]TOADIES[/spoiler]
30D #35 NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- 35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
Answer:
[spoiler]JFK[/spoiler]
33D Smart-alecky NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- SASSY (5 letters)
- FLIP (4 letters)
- PERT (4 letters)
Answer:
[spoiler]FRESH[/spoiler]
35D Ballpark player not wearing a uniform NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ballpark (noun)
- Near to the scope or range of something
- A facility in which ball games are played (especially baseball games)
Answer:
[spoiler]ORGANIST[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Wearing (noun)
- The act of having on your person as a covering or adornment
- (Geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
36D Got a closer look NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Closer (noun)
- (Baseball) a relief pitcher who can protect a lead in the last inning or two of the game
- A person who closes something
Answer:
[spoiler]ZOOMEDIN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Closer (adverb)
- (Comparative of `near’ or `close’) within a shorter distance
37D Org. that sells “Go Vegan and Nobody Gets Hurt” T-shirts NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
PATE
Answer:
[spoiler]PETA[/spoiler]
38D “Ni-i-ice!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ice (noun)
- Diamonds
- A heat engine in which combustion occurs inside the engine rather than in a separate furnace; heat expands a gas that either moves a piston or turns a gas turbine
Answer:
[spoiler]AAH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Ice (verb)
- Decorate with frosting
- Cause to become ice or icy
39D “Mice!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
EKE
Answer:
[spoiler]EEK[/spoiler]
40D Cost of doing business, maybe NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Business (noun)
- A commercial or industrial enterprise along with the individuals involved in it
- An action performed by an actor for dramatic impact
Answer:
[spoiler]USERFEE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Maybe (adverb)
- Possibly, by chance
41D Chinese “hello” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hello (noun)
- A greeting or expression of welcome
Answer:
[spoiler]NIHAO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Chinese (adjective)
- Pertaining to the island republic of Taiwan, its people, or their language
43D Rare type of rental car NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rental (noun)
- The act of paying for the use of something, such as an apartment, house, or car
- Property that is leased, rented, or let
Answer:
[spoiler]MANUAL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Type (noun)
- A person of a particular kind, often with notable eccentricities
- All instances or examples of the same symbol or category
46D ___ from afar NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Verb)
- Feel admiration for
- Look at with admiration
Answer:
[spoiler]ADMIRE[/spoiler]
47D Remnants NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- ENDS (4 letters)
- CRUMBS (6 letters)
Answer:
[spoiler]TRACES[/spoiler]
48D Classify NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Classify (verb)
- To arrange or organise into categories or groups
- To assign something to a specific class or type
Answer:
[spoiler]ASSORT[/spoiler]
50D Comes out of one’s skin NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Skin (noun)
- A member of certain British or American groups, mostly young people with shaved heads, some of whom are associated with white supremacist and anti-immigrant ideologies, leading to the belief that all skinheads are racist and violent
- The outer peel or rind of a fruit or vegetable
Answer:
[spoiler]MOLTS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Skin (verb)
- To climb in an awkward or scrambling manner
- To remove the bark from a tree
54D “OMG, I’m dying over here” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dying (adjective)
- Strongly eager or longing
- In the process of passing away or ceasing to exist
Answer:
[spoiler]LMAO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Dying (noun)
- The moment or period when something comes to an end
55D Mother to Apollo and Artemis NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mother (verb)
- To produce offspring through reproduction
- To care for or nurture in a motherly way
Answer:
[spoiler]LETO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Mother (noun)
- A woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address)
- A source or condition that inspires an activity or situation
56D One-footed jump NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Footed (adjective)
- Having feet
Answer:
[spoiler]AXEL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Jump (verb)
- To skip or bypass
- To cause to leap or spring upward
57D Record player speed, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Record (verb)
- To register or store information electronically
- To display a specific reading on gauges or instruments
Answer:
[spoiler]RPM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Record (noun)
- A sound recording, typically on a disk with a continuous groove, used to play music when the phonograph needle follows the groove
- A collection of known facts or information about something or someone
58D Test for an M.B.A. seeker NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Seeker (noun)
- A person who is searching or inquiring
- A missile with a guidance system that responds to specific emissions (heat, light, sound, or radio waves)
Answer:
[spoiler]GRE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Test (noun)
- The act of attempting something to learn more about it
- A standardized procedure designed to assess sensitivity, memory, intelligence, aptitude, personality, etc.
59D Air quality org.? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Quality (noun)
- (In music) The unique characteristic of a complex sound, such as a voice, noise, or musical tone
- A level or measure of excellence or value
Answer:
[spoiler]FCC[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Quality (adjective)
- Of exceptional grade or standard
- Of high social standing or status
