Vox Crossword May 31, 2025 Answers

Complete answers for the Vox crossword puzzle from May 31, 2025.

Vox Crossword May 31, 2025 Answers

This Vox puzzle from May 31, 2025 contains 78 total clues—41 across and 37 down. Below you'll find every clue with its answer and helpful hints. If you're working on a different date, check our Vox crossword archive.

Across Clues

#	Clue	Answer
1A	Part of OTOH	OTHER
6A	Ernie's TV pal	BERT
10A	"Now!"	TODAY
14A	"Stars and Stripes Forever" composer	SOUSA
15A	One on a computer	USER
16A	Mix with a spoon	STIR
17A	Summer retreat for a leafy, see-through vegetable?	CAMPCRYSTALKALE
20A	PIN point	ATM
21A	Exclamation of elation	YES
22A	21-Across, at sea	AYE
23A	Hotel units: Abbr.	RMS
24A	Snorkeling venue	REEF
26A	Japan's highest mountain	FUJI
28A	Throw in the ___ (give up)	TOWEL
30A	Style of car	COUPE
32A	Bits of wordplay	PUNS
34A	Candy ___	CANE
35A	Rival of Peter Pan	JIF
37A	Salon substance	GEL
38A	Like many indie films	ARTY
39A	Salad option (and a hint to the ends of 17- and 62-Across)	MIXEDGREENS
42A	Informal talk	CHAT
44A	Web site, for short	URL
45A	Genetic code carrier	DNA
46A	Jewish wedding dance	HORA
47A	Conks out, as an engine	DIES
49A	Lysol targets	ODORS
53A	"If only!"	IWISH
55A	Daniels of "The L Word"	ERIN
57A	Zone	AREA
58A	Sword's superior, they say	PEN
59A	Massive ref. work	OED
61A	"Unforgettable" singer ___ King Cole	NAT
63A	Dict. entries	WDS
64A	Charlton Heston movie about pod people?	PLANETOFTHEPEAS
68A	This, in Spain	ESTO
69A	Heavenly glow	AURA
70A	Winnie-the-Pooh's creator	MILNE
71A	Like a low voice	DEEP
72A	"Mr. Roboto" group	STYX
73A	Attacks, as with snowballs	PELTS

Down Clues

#	Clue	Answer
1D	Something that great docs win?	OSCARS
2D	Right on target	TOATEE
3D	Ran smoothly	HUMMED
4D	Seer's alleged gift	ESP
5D	Juicy, in a way	RACY
6D	Corners the market on	BUYSUP
7D	What makes a top stop?	ESS
8D	Orthodontic appliance	RETAINER
9D	Cafeteria carrier	TRAY
10D	Be an inquirer	ASK
11D	Force-ful movie series?	STARWARS
12D	Affliction	WOE
13D	Singer drafted in 1958	PRESLEY
18D	Play reviewer, at times	REF
19D	"___ us have peace" (Grant's Tomb inscription)	LET
25D	Dish served on a sizzling platter	FAJITAS
27D	Performer paid to throw things	JUGGLER
29D	National anthem of North America	OCANADA
31D	Vote down, informally	NIX
33D	Blade runner?	SLED
36D	"Family ___" (game show)	FEUD
39D	Soak, as a steak	MARINATE
40D	Lacking moisture	DRY
41D	Composer Brian whose name is a number in reverse	ENO
42D	Like some used dishes	CHIPPED
43D	"You have a better idea?"	HOWELSE
48D	Liquor store levy	SINTAX
50D	"Thoughtcrime" coiner George	ORWELL
51D	Common household pest	REDANT
52D	Is cheeky with	SASSES
54D	Flat-headed gerdening tool	HOE
56D	Casual denial	NAH
60D	Schedule guesses, briefly	ETAS
62D	Fill-in at the office	TEMP
65D	Time out?	NAP
66D	Cook in oil	FRY
67D	Sara Lee product	PIE