NYT Crossword — October 28, 2025
Tuesday’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
Tuesday, Oct 28, 202515×15
Grid size
78
Total entries
38/187
Black / letter cells
4.8
Avg entry length
10 ltrs
Longest entry
Easy
Tuesday difficulty
PuzzleThe Crossword
PublishedOct 28, 2025
DayTuesday
ThemeUntitled
ConstructorAdrianne Baik
EditorWill Shortz
Clue split37 across · 41 down
Longest entries
16ALittle guys in striped coats10 ltrs62APersonal treasure chest ... or what each of the five groups of shaded letters illustrates?10 ltrs19ABuild-your-own breakfast spot9 ltrs56AReason why9 ltrs22AChild's living room hideaway8 ltrs
Tuesday sits one notch above Monday, usually with a light theme and a few playful clues. This grid has 38 black squares and averages 4.8 letters per entry.