The New York Times boasts an impressive array of word games today, including popular favorites like Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Despite this wide selection, the newspaper’s classic crossword puzzle still stands as the undisputed champion. This daily puzzle is packed with intriguing trivia, enhances mental agility, and, of course, earns you some well-deserved bragging rights if you can conquer it regularly.
However, tackling the NYT Crossword can sometimes feel like a daunting challenge. Remember, solving a crossword is a skill that improves with practice—so don’t be disheartened if you can’t fill in every square on your first try.
If today’s NYT Crossword has you stumped, we’re here to lend a hand. Below, you’ll find all the answers to today’s clues, helping you complete the puzzle and continue honing your skills.
Today’s NYT Crossword Answers:
Across:
Square dance venue : BARN
San ___, capital of Puerto Rico : JUAN
The “I” of T.G.I.F. : ITS
Spring ___ (encounter plumbing problems) : ALEAK
Popular dance fitness program : ZUMBA
Backwoods denial : NAW
Abba hit of 1979 : GIMMEGIMMEGIMME
Like some smartphone purchases : INAPP
What a three-way intersection can form : TSHAPE
‘N Sync hit of 2000 : BYEBYEBYE
Situated on : ATOP
Adore, informally : LUV
Olympic gold medalist Raisman : ALY
Things stuck on snowman “arms” : MITTENS
Rocks that may contain precious metals : ORES
Arouse, as interest : PIQUE
Mötley Crüe hit of 1987 : GIRLSGIRLSGIRLS
Start of Caesar’s boast : ICAME
Loudly praise : TOUT
Pennsylvania governor Josh : SHAPIRO
Opposite of NNE : SSW
Lisbon greeting : OLA
Boat propellers : OARS
Beach Boys hit of 1964 : FUNFUNFUN
Religious ceremony : RITUAL
Italy’s Isle of ___ : CAPRI
Coveted Scrabble space … or the sheet music for 16-, 21-, 34- or 51-Across? : TRIPLEWORDSCORE
Beethoven’s “___ to Joy” : ODE
State that’s home to one end of the Appalachian Trail : MAINE
