Paragon

Latest answer — September 05, 2025

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  1. 1One who tries to make a good impression
  2. 8Go with
  3. 14It has its X's and O's
  4. 15Manscapes, perhaps
  5. 16Money wasted on poor decision-making, jocularly
  6. 17Destroyed emotionally
  7. 18Greg ___, author of the 1994 science fiction novel "Permutation City"
  8. 19Ones who might be looking toward careers at museums
  9. 21Elated
  10. 22Goal of a squeeze bunt, for short
  11. 23:(
  12. 25Pro whose work might be shocking
  13. 28Alley ___
  14. 30Sched. placeholder
  15. 31Small semiaquatic mammal with 22 tentacles on its snout
  16. 35Condiment at an Asian fusion restaurant
  17. 36Ground-breaking invention?
  18. 37Big N.Y.S.E. news
  19. 38Formal duds
  20. 39Kyrgyz city on the ancient Silk Road
  21. 40What the "sans" refers to in Comic Sans
  22. 43Bang into
  23. 45Musical lead-in to beat
  24. 49"OK, don't accept my apology then!"
  25. 52Bird that can build tools and remember human faces
  26. 53Not family-friendly, in a way
  27. 54Logical inconsistency in a story
  28. 56Game with a 32-card deck
  29. 57Refreshers that can be served with green wedges
  30. 58Present
  31. 59Gently presses, as a gas pedal

Down

  1. 1Skirt
  2. 2Water brand whose logo shows the Alps
  3. 3Colorful fish with iridescent stripes
  4. 4Need for a demo, maybe
  5. 5Really small amount
  6. 6Belle ___, real-life 19th-century outlaw celebrated in film and TV
  7. 7Paragon
  8. 8"___ bien!" ("All right!," in Spanish)
  9. 9Sliding screen in a Japanese tearoom
  10. 10Bounce
  11. 11Excess of inventory
  12. 12Like canvas grocery bags
  13. 13Cookbook qty.
  14. 14Does some stretching?
  15. 20Constriction of the pupils
  16. 24Daniel ___ Kim of "Hawaii Five-0"
  17. 26Seriously harm
  18. 27"Come on, just once!"
  19. 29Topping dolloped on fresh Italian tomatoes, maybe
  20. 31Misses watching a bullfight?
  21. 32Word with human or second
  22. 33Spot for a speaker
  23. 34Young 31-Down
  24. 35Bold choice, perhaps?
  25. 36Lead-in to integration
  26. 41Not going anywhere
  27. 42Provided with, as anonymous tips
  28. 44Obama family member with credits as a TV writer
  29. 46Noted ring bearer
  30. 47Slugger Scott with eight Gold Gloves
  31. 48Has an unsettled Venmo request, say
  32. 50Cold one
  33. 51Monks' honorifics
  34. 53Jewish honorific
  35. 55Bit of concert merch

The answer to “Paragon” in the New York Times crossword is TEXTBOOKEXAMPLE — a 15-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 5, 2025, a Friday puzzle, at 7-Down. Other answers we've seen for this clue include IDEAL. Below you'll find why that fill fits, every other answer we've recorded for this clue, and links into the puzzle it came from.

“Paragon” answer

TEXTBOOKEXAMPLE (15 letters) — most recent; also seen as IDEAL

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Why the answer is TEXTBOOKEXAMPLE

TEXTBOOKEXAMPLE is the 15-letter solution that fits "Paragon" in the NYT Crossword crossword on September 5, 2025 (7-Down). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

Other answers for “Paragon”

New York Times has used this clue with more than one solution. Besides TEXTBOOKEXAMPLE, it has also been IDEAL. Every appearance we've indexed is listed below with the date it ran.

  • September 5, 2025 (most recent) → TEXTBOOKEXAMPLE
  • March 26, 2025 → IDEAL

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Paragon”?

The answer is TEXTBOOKEXAMPLE, a 15-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on September 5, 2025. Other answers for this clue include IDEAL.

How many letters is the answer to “Paragon”?

15 letters: TEXTBOOKEXAMPLE. Earlier fills for this clue have also been IDEAL (5).

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on September 5, 2025 (a Friday puzzle), at 7-Down. Earlier appearances: March 26, 2025 → IDEAL.

Can “Paragon” have a different answer?

Yes. Besides TEXTBOOKEXAMPLE, New York Times has also used IDEAL for this clue. Every date and answer is listed above.

Where can I find the rest of this day's NYT Crossword answers?

The full grid for September 5, 2025 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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