Here's all New York Times Crossword answers for 3 July 2025, Thursday (07-03-25). Find all answers and solutions here.
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Clues and answers
Clues followed by answers and an explanation underneath.
A Actor Sebastian ___ of Marvel Studios films : STAN
The answer "STAN" fits because the actor Sebastian Stan is known for his role as Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier in the Marvel Studios films. "Stan" is a common shorthand for his first name.
A Area with no coverage? / Sore loser : BALD SPOT / BAD SPORT
The answer "BALD SPOT / BAD SPORT" fits the clue because a "bald spot" is an area with no hair coverage, and a "bad sport" is a sore loser.
A Biblical Promised Land : CANAAN
"Canaan" is the right answer because in the Bible, Canaan is the land promised by God to the descendants of Abraham. It is often referred to as the Promised Land in the Bible.
A Boo-boo : OWIE
"OWIE" is a common informal term for a minor injury or boo-boo, making it the right solution for the clue "A Boo-boo."
A City where the Dalai Lama was enthroned : LHASA
Lhasa is the capital city of Tibet, where the Dalai Lama was traditionally enthroned.
A Comment that might be said with a push : IN YOU GO
The answer "IN YOU GO" fits the clue because it is a phrase commonly said when pushing someone or something into a specific place or direction. It directly relates to the action of pushing, making it a suitable answer for the clue.
A Connect with : TIE TO
"TIE TO" is the right solution because "Connect with" is a clue indicating a relationship or link between two things, which can be described as tying them together. "TIE TO" fits this definition perfectly.
A Directional signals that flash on and off, as suggested by the circles in this puzzle : BLINKERS
The circles in the puzzle represent the letters "B," "L," "I," "N," "K," "E," "R," which spell out "BLINKER." "Blinkers" are directional signals that flash on and off, making it the correct answer.
A Emcee’s lines : INTROS
The answer "INTROS" fits the clue "A Emcee's lines" because an emcee typically starts an event or performance by delivering an introduction or "intro" to set the tone for the audience.
A Features of many war hero statues : STEEDS
The answer "STEEDS" refers to horses, which are commonly featured in statues of war heroes as a symbol of their bravery and military prowess.
A Formal dress code / What may “burn” in a drag race : BLACK TIE / BACK TIRE
The answer "BLACK TIE / BACK TIRE" fits because "Black tie" is a formal dress code and "Back tire" is what may "burn" in a drag race, referencing the tire's traction and speed.
A Friend or family member / Clichéd : LOVED ONE / OVERDONE
The answer "LOVED ONE / OVERDONE" fits the clue because "Loved one" refers to a friend or family member, and "Overdone" describes something that is clichéd or overly used. Both parts of the answer correspond to the clues given.
A Fruity cooler : ADE
The answer "ADE" is short for "ade," which is a common suffix for fruit-flavored drinks like lemonade or limeade.
A Fully add up : TOTAL
The word "TOTAL" means to fully add up or combine all the parts together to get a final sum.
A Go pillaging : MARAUD
The answer "MARAUD" fits the clue "A Go pillaging" because to maraud means to roam in search of things to steal or people to attack.
A Gymnast Biles : SIMONE
This is the right solution because Simone Biles is a famous gymnast, so the answer is her first name, "SIMONE."
A Having a full stomach : FED
"FED" is the right solution because it means having a full stomach after eating. It is a common term used to describe the feeling of being satisfied after a meal.
A Holy Roman ___, title for Maria Theresa : EMPRESS
The answer is "EMPRESS" because Maria Theresa held the title of Holy Roman Empress during her reign.
A Home to Florida Atlantic Univ. : BOCA
The answer "BOCA" is the right solution because Boca Raton is a city in Florida where Florida Atlantic University is located. "BOCA" is a common shorthand for Boca Raton.
A It connects to the tailbone : SACRUM
The sacrum is a triangular bone at the base of the spine that connects to the tailbone, making it the correct answer for the clue.
A It gets dropped in a pot : CHIP
The word "chip" can be dropped into a pot to add flavor or texture to a dish, like potato chips in a soup or chocolate chips in cookie dough.
A It might be bruised in a fall : EGO
The answer "EGO" fits because in a fall, one's ego or sense of self-esteem may be bruised.
A Kind of question that’s binary : YES/NO
The answer "YES/NO" fits the clue because a binary question is one that can only be answered with one of two options: yes or no.
A Lessen in strength : FADE
The word "fade" means to lessen in strength or intensity, such as colors fading or a sound fading away. It is a common term used to describe something becoming weaker or less prominent over time.
A Like a Venti at Starbucks : LARGE
The size "Venti" at Starbucks is equivalent to a large size, making "LARGE" the correct answer.
A Like well-known news : OLD
The word "OLD" can be used to describe something that is well-known or familiar, making it a suitable answer for the clue "A Like well-known news."
A Losing roll in a casino : CRAP
The answer "CRAP" is the right solution because a losing roll in a casino game of craps is often referred to as "crapping out."
A Member of the South Asian diaspora : DESI
"Desi" is a term commonly used to refer to people of South Asian descent. It is a colloquial term that originated from the Hindi word for "country" or "land."
A Pac-Man ghost with the shortest name : INKY
The Pac-Man ghost with the shortest name is "Inky" because it only has 4 letters, which is shorter than the names of the other ghosts (Blinky, Pinky, and Clyde).
A Played a bar game? / [Yawn] : LIMBOED / I’M BORED
The answer "LIMBOED" fits the clue "A Played a bar game" as "limbo" is a bar game where players bend backwards to go under a bar. The answer "I'M BORED" fits the clue "[Yawn]" as being bored can lead to feeling tired or yawning.
A Preserved, in a way : ON TAPE
The clue "A Preserved, in a way" suggests a method of preserving something, which is commonly done by recording it on tape. Therefore, the answer "ON TAPE" fits the clue.
A School of higher learning, in Britain : UNI
"UNI" is a common abbreviation for "university," which is a school of higher learning in Britain. It is a widely recognized term and fits the clue well.
A Sound from a flock : BAA!
The sound "BAA!" is commonly associated with the noise made by a flock of sheep, making it the correct answer to the clue "A sound from a flock."
A Swerve, as an airplane : YAW
YAW is the correct answer because "yaw" refers to a side-to-side movement of an airplane, similar to swerving in a car.
A Toronto N.B.A. player : RAPTOR
The Toronto N.B.A. team is called the Raptors, so a Toronto N.B.A. player would be a RAPTOR.
A “Buffalo soldier, dreadlock ___” (Bob Marley lyric) : RASTA
The term "Buffalo soldier" refers to African American soldiers who served in the U.S. Army after the Civil War. These soldiers were known for their distinctive hairstyles, including dreadlocks, which are often associated with the Rastafarian faith. Therefore, the correct answer is "RASTA."
D Actor Pascal of “The Mandalorian” : PEDRO
Pedro Pascal is the actor who plays the character Din Djarin in the TV series "The Mandalorian," hence the answer is "PEDRO."
D Amount of meds : DOSE
The answer "DOSE" fits the clue "D Amount of meds" because a dose is a specific amount of medication prescribed to be taken at one time.
D Anglerfish locale : DEEP SEA
"DEEP SEA" is the right solution because anglerfish are deep-sea creatures that live in the dark depths of the ocean.
D Animal whose Greek name is the etymology of the word “arctic” : BEAR
The Greek word for bear is "arctos," which is the origin of the word "arctic." This connection makes "BEAR" the correct answer.
D Avian claw : TALON
"TALON" is the right solution because it is a term often used to describe a bird's claw, especially those of birds of prey like eagles or hawks.
D City on the Seine : ROUEN
The city of Rouen is located on the Seine River in France, making it the correct answer to the clue "D City on the Seine."
D Co.’s $$$ watcher : CFO
The answer "CFO" stands for Chief Financial Officer, who is responsible for overseeing a company's financial activities including monitoring the company's finances, making financial decisions, and managing financial risks. In this context, the CFO is indeed the one who watches over the company's money.
D Come (forth) : EMANATE
The word "EMANATE" means to come forth or originate from a source. In this context, "D" represents the fourth letter of the alphabet, so "D Come (forth)" is a clue for "EMANATE."
D Come clean about : ADMIT TO
The answer "ADMIT TO" fits the clue "Come clean about" because to admit to something means to confess or acknowledge it, revealing the truth.
D Does some genetic manipulation on / Some aromatics : SPLICES / SPICES
The clue is a play on words, with "genetic manipulation" hinting at "splices" and "aromatics" hinting at "spices." Both words are related to mixing or combining different elements.
D Fly : AVIATE
The answer "AVIATE" fits the clue "D Fly" because "aviate" means to pilot an aircraft, which is related to flying.
D Follows, as a tip : ACTS ON
"ACTS ON" is the right solution because in the phrase "D Follows," the letter D comes after the letter C, which is the definition of "follows." "ACTS ON" can mean follows or comes after.
D House cry that sounds like a horse cry : NAY!
"NAY" sounds like the cry of a horse and is also a common expression of disagreement or refusal, fitting the clue "D House cry that sounds like a horse cry."
D Idle / Texter’s chuckle : LOLL / LOL
The answer "LOLL / LOL" is correct because "LOLL" is a synonym for "idle", and "LOL" is a common abbreviation used by texters to indicate laughter.
D Injury / Christmas entree : HARM / HAM
The answer is "HARM / HAM" because "D Injury" is a synonym for "harm" and "Christmas entree" is often "ham."
D Inundates with messages, say : SPAMS
The answer "SPAMS" fits because inundating someone with messages is a common definition of the term "spamming."
D National Audubon Society subject : BIRD
The National Audubon Society focuses on bird conservation and protection, making "BIRD" the right answer for this clue.
D Olympic sprinter ___’Carri Richardson : SHA
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D On point : APT
The letter "D" is the fourth letter of the alphabet. "On point" means correct or suitable. The fourth letter of the word "apt" is "t", making the answer "APT".
D Perfect / Concept : IDEAL / IDEA
The clue "D Perfect" is asking for a word that means perfect, which is "IDEAL." The clue "Concept" is asking for a synonym for an idea, which is "IDEA." Therefore, the answer "IDEAL / IDEA" fits both parts of the clue.
D Perturb / Frying need : ROIL / OIL
The answer "ROIL" means to perturb or disturb, and the answer "OIL" is a cooking need for frying. So, "ROIL" fits the clue "D Perturb" and "OIL" fits the clue "Frying need."
D Portuguese currency before the euro : ESCUDO
The Portuguese currency before the euro was the escudo. It was in circulation from 1911 until 2002 when Portugal adopted the euro.
D Religious leader / Actress Jacobson : RABBI / ABBI
The answer "RABBI / ABBI" fits the clue because a Rabbi is a religious leader and Abbi Jacobson is an actress, so the combination of the two words forms a proper noun that fits both parts of the clue.
D Shaving mishap : NICK
The term "nick" is commonly used to describe a small cut or shaving mishap while shaving. It fits the clue "D Shaving mishap" perfectly.
D State park in the Santa Monica Mountains : TOPANGA
The answer "TOPANGA" fits the clue because Topanga State Park is a state park located in the Santa Monica Mountains.
D Them’s fighting words! : EN GARDE!
"En garde!" is a phrase used in fencing to warn an opponent to get ready for a fight. In this context, "D Them’s fighting words!" is a playful hint that the answer involves a phrase related to combat or confrontation.
D Trail runner? : SKI
The answer "SKI" fits the clue "D Trail runner?" because the letter "D" is the fourth letter in the alphabet, and a "trail runner" in this context refers to skis running down a ski trail.
D Was exhausted / Lustful : RAN DRY / RANDY
The answer "RAN DRY / RANDY" fits the clue because "exhausted" can mean "ran dry" and "lustful" can mean "randy."
D ___ Faire : REN
"Ren" is the correct answer because "D ___ Faire" is a common phrase that refers to a Renaissance Faire, and "Ren" fits the missing letters to complete the word "Renaissance."
D ___ truck : MACK
MACK is a well-known brand that manufactures trucks, making it a fitting answer to the clue "D ___ truck."
D “Baby Cobra” comedian : ALI WONG
ALI WONG is the correct answer because she is a comedian known for her stand-up special "Baby Cobra."
D “Clair de Lune” composer : DEBUSSY
Debussy is the composer of the famous piece "Clair de Lune," making "DEBUSSY" the correct answer for the clue.
D “Don’t come in here!” : STAY OUT!
This answer fits the clue because "STAY OUT!" is a common phrase used to tell someone not to enter a particular area or room.
D “Is this date happening?” : ARE WE ON?
The answer "ARE WE ON?" fits the clue "D “Is this date happening?”" because the phrase "Are we on?" is commonly used to confirm if a plan or date is still happening.
D “No lie!” : FOR REAL!
The answer "FOR REAL!" is a common phrase used to emphasize that something is true or genuine, making it a fitting response to the clue "D “No lie!”".
D “___ hard to say” : IT’S
The phrase "It's hard to say" is a common expression, and in this clue, the letter "D" before the blank indicates that the answer starts with "D," making "IT'S" the correct solution.