The Crossword Answers NYT - August 09, 2025

across

• Approach boldly Crossword Clue

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  ACCOST

• Word with fixed or net Crossword Clue

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  ASSETS

• Purple-hatted Nintendo character Crossword Clue

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  WALUIGI

• Mildew, e.g Crossword Clue

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  BLIGHT

• Little Italian toasts Crossword Clue

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  CROSTINI

• One choice at a dry cleaner Crossword Clue

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  HANGER

• Say but not really mean Crossword Clue

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  MOUTH

• English town known for its mineral water Crossword Clue

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  EPSOM

• Historical event that acquired its name almost two decades after it ended, in brief Crossword Clue

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  WWI

• Car once promoted with the slogan "It's Your Money … Demand Better," informally Crossword Clue

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  OLDS

• Joy of television Crossword Clue

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  BEHAR

• Windjammer, e.g Crossword Clue

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  SHIP

• 33-Down platform, for short Crossword Clue

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  NES

• Deceived, maybe Crossword Clue

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  LEDON

• Retreats Crossword Clue

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  LAIRS

• Move around from here to there Crossword Clue

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  CUTANDPASTE

• Unhelpful response to "Why?" Crossword Clue

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  JUSTBECAUSE

• Rabbit food? Crossword Clue

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  EASTERCANDY

• Pats (down) Crossword Clue

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  TAMPS

• Progresses slowly Crossword Clue

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  EASES

• Something chewed over Crossword Clue

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  CUD

• Sections of history Crossword Clue

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  ERAS

• Has legs Crossword Clue

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  LASTS

• Something to climb in a WWE match Crossword Clue

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  ROPE

• "Stop! We get it!" Crossword Clue

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  TMI

• Rube Crossword Clue

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  YOKEL

• Literature Nobelist who wrote "Siddhartha" Crossword Clue

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  HESSE

• People whose flag depicts the Lion of Judah Crossword Clue

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  RASTAS

• Animal that sleeps while floating on its back Crossword Clue

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  SEAOTTER

• University of California campus locale Crossword Clue

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  IRVINE

• "The Ultimate Trivia Destination," per its website Crossword Clue

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  SPORCLE

• Moves in the shadows Crossword Clue

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  SKULKS

• Parts of cassette players Crossword Clue

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  SPOOLS