The Crossword Answers NYT - September 08, 2025

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• Like the proverbial period before a storm Crossword Clue

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  CALM

• Cooking device in a fast-food restaurant Crossword Clue

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  FRYER

• Animal that moos Crossword Clue

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  COW

• Thin woodwind Crossword Clue

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  OBOE

• Condiment with four vowels in its name Crossword Clue

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  AIOLI

• Father Crossword Clue

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  PAPA

• *Pad in a makeup kit Crossword Clue

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  POWDERPUFF

• "Fine by me" Crossword Clue

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  OKAY

• December 24 is a notable one Crossword Clue

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  EVE

• Prayer's end Crossword Clue

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  AMEN

• Places for flag pins or mics Crossword Clue

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  LAPELS

• Oasis setting Crossword Clue

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  DESERT

• Outstanding people Crossword Clue

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  GREATS

• No contest, for example Crossword Clue

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  PLEA

• $7 million for 30 seconds during the Super Bowl, say Crossword Clue

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  ADRATE

• Pound sounds Crossword Clue

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  ARFS

• "Highway to Hell" band Crossword Clue

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  ACDC

• Winner of 2008 and 2012 Crossword Clue

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  OBAMA

• Mauna ___ Observatory Crossword Clue

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  LOA

• Polite rejection at a dance ... or a hint to each half of the answers to the starred clues Crossword Clue

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  IMTAKEN

• Small criticism Crossword Clue

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  NIT

• Flower symbolizing early love Crossword Clue

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  LILAC

• Follow commands Crossword Clue

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  OBEY

• 4K screen precursor Crossword Clue

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  HDTV

• Big clothing retailer headquartered in Freeport, Maine Crossword Clue

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  LLBEAN

• Place for un béret Crossword Clue

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  TETE

• Ones wearing white at weddings Crossword Clue

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  BRIDES

• Show of respect to a queen Crossword Clue

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  CURTSY

• Dropping off mail at the post office or picking up a prescription Crossword Clue

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  ERRAND

• Exam on which Elle Woods scored 179 in "Legally Blonde," for short Crossword Clue

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  LSAT

• Cry of discovery Crossword Clue

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  AHA

• Swarm (with) Crossword Clue

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  TEEM

• *Assignment on a plane Crossword Clue

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  SEATNUMBER

• Signed vows of secrecy, for short Crossword Clue

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  NDAS

• Chose Crossword Clue

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  OPTED

• Toboggan, e.g Crossword Clue

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  SLED

• Pop, as "the question" Crossword Clue

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  ASK

• Filthy Crossword Clue

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  NASTY

• Totally understands Crossword Clue

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  GETS