Welcome to the complete solution for the New York Times Crossword published Friday, July 18, 2025. Widely regarded as the pinnacle of American crosswords, today's puzzle continues the NYT tradition of clever wordplay and cultural references.
NYT Crossword July 18, 2025 Answers
This NYT puzzle from July 18, 2025 contains 66 total clues—32 across and 34 down. Below you'll find every clue with its answer and helpful hints. If you're working on a different date, check our NYT crossword archive.
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The New York Times Crossword has been published since 1942 and is widely considered the gold standard of American crosswords. The puzzle follows a weekly difficulty progression: Monday is the easiest, building up to Saturday's notoriously challenging grid. Sunday features a larger puzzle with Thursday-level difficulty. Edited by Will Shortz since 1993, the NYT crossword has launched countless constructors' careers and remains the most prestigious venue in crossword publishing.
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