Philosophy associated with 7-Across

Latest answer — June 28, 2025

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  1. 1Fire-breathing antagonist of Mario in the Mario universe
  2. 7Exercise with Yang and Wu styles
  3. 13Colorful treat on a stick
  4. 14Killed time
  5. 15Bit of unisex attire
  6. 16Shot
  7. 17The travels of Marco Polo, e.g.
  8. 18Works up a sweat
  9. 19Stars' org.
  10. 20Word after full or free
  11. 21Layer of gold?
  12. 22Part of a ship that resembles a fin
  13. 23"Bed-in for Peace" activist
  14. 24Full of dense fog
  15. 25Hungarian has 18 of them (yikes!)
  16. 26Deer stalking aid?
  17. 29Shook hands, say
  18. 32They focus on subjects of interest
  19. 34Sap sucker
  20. 37Thwarts
  21. 38Philosophy associated with 7-Across
  22. 39Unveil, with "out"
  23. 40Crushing, in a way
  24. 41Home of the Atlantis and Peppermill casinos
  25. 42Enter into a spreadsheet
  26. 43Whines
  27. 44Flier whose smallest species is called the dwarf bittern
  28. 45Sweet wine of California
  29. 47Big name in power ballads
  30. 48It's a start
  31. 49They have many faces
  32. 50So far
  33. 51Hullabaloo

Down

  1. 1Places to order les cassoulets
  2. 2Light winds
  3. 3"It's over"
  4. 4Put into words
  5. 5Metaphor for a tedious tract of time
  6. 6Dungeons & Dragons, e.g., for short
  7. 7Drop for the time being
  8. 8Some tools for saddlers
  9. 9Court promise
  10. 10Doubles
  11. 11[I'm so mischievous!]
  12. 12Depictions of Arcadia
  13. 14Midsummer head decorations
  14. 16Turtle-shelled flunky of 1-Across
  15. 18Receiver of a four-star review
  16. 21Boast from a prankster
  17. 22Actress Gillan of "Doctor Who"
  18. 24Leaves mixed up?
  19. 25Hands over
  20. 27Not needing elaboration
  21. 28Shade of green
  22. 30Record qualifier
  23. 31Offer of support in a #1 Bill Withers hit
  24. 33Most likely to succeed?
  25. 34"You made it!"
  26. 35Chop-chop
  27. 36Took too much of
  28. 40State for "The Shawshank Redemption"
  29. 41Tomb raider's acquisition
  30. 43Form a lump
  31. 44Wedding presider of Greek mythology
  32. 46Org. with toxicologists
  33. 47It can keep the beat, in brief

The answer to “Philosophy associated with 7-Across” in the New York Times crossword is TAO — a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on June 28, 2025, a Saturday puzzle, at 38-Across. 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.

“Philosophy associated with 7-Across” answer

TAO (3 letters)

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Why the answer is TAO

TAO is the 3-letter solution that fits "Philosophy associated with 7-Across" in the NYT Crossword crossword on June 28, 2025 (38-Across). Use the letter tiles above if you'd rather reveal it one letter at a time.

What does TAO mean?

Reading the plain dictionary sense of TAO is often the fastest way to see why it answers this clue.

(noun)

  • (in Chinese philosophy) the absolute principle underlying the universe, combining within itself the principles of yin and yang and signifying the way, or code of behaviour, that is in harmony with the natural order. The interpretation of Tao in the Tao-te-Ching developed into the philosophical religion of Taoism

When else has “Philosophy associated with 7-Across” appeared?

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June 28, 2025 (most recent) → TAO. We haven't indexed another appearance of this exact clue yet.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to “Philosophy associated with 7-Across”?

The answer is TAO, a 3-letter word. It most recently appeared in the New York Times crossword on June 28, 2025.

How many letters is the answer to “Philosophy associated with 7-Across”?

3 letters: TAO.

When did this clue appear?

Most recently in the New York Times crossword on June 28, 2025 (a Saturday puzzle), at 38-Across.

Can “Philosophy associated with 7-Across” have a different answer?

Yes — New York Times sometimes reuses a clue with a different solution to fit the grid. The answers we've recorded for each date it appeared are listed above when available.

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

The full grid for June 28, 2025 is on the NYT Crossword answers page, with every clue and answer from that puzzle.

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