NYT Crossword — November 13, 2025
Thursday’s 15 × 15 puzzle, 78 clues. The full solution is below — answers stay masked until you reveal them, one clue or all at once.
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Stats & info
Thursday, Nov 13, 202515×15
Grid size
78
Total entries
35/190
Black / letter cells
4.9
Avg entry length
11 ltrs
Longest entry
Tricky
Thursday difficulty
PuzzleThe Crossword
PublishedNov 13, 2025
DayThursday
ThemeUntitled
ConstructorKyle Perkins
EditorWill Shortz
Clue split40 across · 38 down
Longest entries
18APractices on the court11 ltrs59AProps for one's performance11 ltrs29AShows exasperation, in a way9 ltrs48ABewilder9 ltrs2DThey're known for their bark8 ltrs
Thursday is the gimmick day: rebus squares, reversed entries and other tricks are fair game. This grid has 35 black squares and averages 4.9 letters per entry.