How NYT Crossword Works
The NYT Crossword is the classic daily puzzle: a full-size grid of Across and Down clues published every day of the week. Difficulty ramps up from Monday (easiest) through Saturday (hardest), with Sunday running a larger, standalone puzzle.
- Full-Size Grid A standard 15x15 weekday grid, expanding to a significantly larger grid on Sundays.
- Daily Difficulty Curve Monday starts easy and each day gets progressively harder through Saturday, the toughest of the week.
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NYT Crossword Hints and Solutions for 25. August, 2026
Across and Down clue hints for today's Crossword.
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Today's NYT Crossword FAQ
How many clues are in today's NYT Crossword crossword?
Today's Crossword (#24345, 2026-08-25) has 76 clues — 40 Across and 36 Down.
What size is today's Crossword grid?
A 15x15 grid.
What's the longest answer today?
8 letters — no spoilers, but that's your longest foothold if you're stuck.