The Crossword Answers NYT - December 20, 2025

across

• Sampras rival during the 1990s Crossword Clue

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  AGASSI

• Get on board Crossword Clue

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  EMBARK

• Let off steam, perhaps Crossword Clue

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  VENTED

• Perry Como or Bing Crosby Crossword Clue

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  CROONER

• Frustrated and making poor decisions, informally Crossword Clue

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  ONTILT

• #1 on Wired magazine's list of the 10 most influential video games of the 2010s Crossword Clue

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  FORTNITE

• "Aren't we all hoity-toity?!" Crossword Clue

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  WELLLADIDAH

• Generate clippings, say Crossword Clue

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  MOW

• First name in hog riding Crossword Clue

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  EVEL

• Established fact Crossword Clue

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  GIVEN

• Let go of Crossword Clue

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  FIRE

• Body layer Crossword Clue

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  DERMA

• Events at which to release one's inner geek Crossword Clue

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  NERDFESTS

• Makers of frightening but (thankfully) rare marine attacks Crossword Clue

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  ORCAS

• Source of half the world's sugar during the late 1800s Crossword Clue

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  BEETS

• Higher power? Crossword Clue

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  SOLAR

• They're stoked Crossword Clue

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  COALS

• Word with blue or open Crossword Clue

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  SKIES

• Speak, as thou might Crossword Clue

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  SAYST

• Kind of beard that follows the jawline Crossword Clue

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  CHINSTRAP

• Dunderheaded Crossword Clue

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  THICK

• "You ___?" Crossword Clue

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  RANG

• Punted Crossword Clue

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  POLED

• Foe of the Iroquois during the Beaver Wars Crossword Clue

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  ERIE

• Org. that's gone to the dogs? Crossword Clue

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  AKC

• [womp, womp] Crossword Clue

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  SADTROMBONE

• Major magazine pieces Crossword Clue

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  FEATURES

• Delicatessen offering Crossword Clue

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  REUBEN

• Loser of the 2025 World Series Crossword Clue

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  TORONTO

• Where to follow local customs, it's said Crossword Clue

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  INROME

• Underhanded Crossword Clue

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  SNEAKY

• Beach shade Crossword Clue

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  SUNTAN