Athol Fugard novel adapted as an Academy Award-winning film

Crossword Answer — November 09, 2025

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NYT Crossword

Sunday, November 09, 2025

By Amie Walker

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Across

  1. 1Prepares for baking, as flour
  2. 6Joan of Arc, for one
  3. 12Aruba or Jamaica
  4. 16Pinochle action
  5. 19Popular Japanese beer
  6. 20"Sort of"
  7. 21Exam for a future OB/GYN
  8. 22www.asu.___
  9. 23Iconic line from Robert De Niro in "Taxi Driver"
  10. 25Have a little snack
  11. 26End-of-Ramadan feast
  12. 27"No other option for me"
  13. 28Early chat app with a Buddy List, in brief
  14. 29Challenges
  15. 31What distinguishes "bet" from "vet" in Hebrew
  16. 32Reminder to oneself
  17. 36M.L.B. shortstop Miguel
  18. 38"Don't see this movie" rating
  19. 41"I've had it!"
  20. 43Seasoned rice dish
  21. 45Prefix meaning "all"
  22. 46Call it a night
  23. 47Something a majorette twirls
  24. 50Part of STEM, for short
  25. 53Incompatibility
  26. 55Animation sheet
  27. 56Form a clump
  28. 57Certain expectant parent
  29. 59A.P. math subj.
  30. 60Intuitive sense
  31. 61Woulda-shoulda connector
  32. 63Very lite
  33. 65Sam of "Jurassic Park"
  34. 67Was gone in a flash?
  35. 69G.I. entertainment grp.
  36. 70"... you get the picture"
  37. 74Elevated seabed
  38. 75Moisturizing product
  39. 77Meme feline
  40. 78Emergency alerts, for short
  41. 81"Don't dillydally!"
  42. 83Gymnast Biles
  43. 85"Sorry, I don't think so"
  44. 86Phillipa of the original "Hamilton" cast
  45. 87Traveler's check, in brief?
  46. 89Wrapped garment
  47. 90Wear for just a moment, say
  48. 91"Put your wallet away"
  49. 93Tournament advantages
  50. 95Show host
  51. 97Any activities on them need to be wound up
  52. 101"Best of" collections, often
  53. 105Circus prop
  54. 106Crate & Barrel product
  55. 108Home shopping channel
  56. 1091990s ABC sitcom about kids growing up without their parents
  57. 111___ pal (rhyming friend)
  58. 112Leave with no doubt
  59. 115Homer Simpson's dad
  60. 116Repetitive way of learning
  61. 117Telegraph pioneer, or a description of four squares in this puzzle
  62. 120Do a restaurant job
  63. 121The "N" in E.N.T.
  64. 122Like someone who experiences little to no amorous and sexual attraction, for short
  65. 123Wine specialty of the Burgundy region
  66. 124Sponsored spots
  67. 125Hide
  68. 126___ Cucamonga, Calif.
  69. 127Features of some wineglasses

Down

  1. 1Tie the knot
  2. 2Figure with equal angles
  3. 3Chance for supporters to induct athletes into the All-Star Game
  4. 4"You can say ___ again!"
  5. 5River deposit
  6. 61,002, in old Rome
  7. 7Peace Nobelist Kofi
  8. 8Kiwi or ostrich
  9. 9Like the teams of Starsky & Hutch and Cheech & Chong
  10. 10West African crop
  11. 11Bread for a corned beef sandwich
  12. 12"Treat me like an adult, MOM!"
  13. 13Servings at teas
  14. 14Hold up well
  15. 15Way to get online
  16. 16V8 component
  17. 17"Au contraire"
  18. 18Disappointing firework
  19. 24"The ___ Smith Show" (Apple TV offering)
  20. 29After-dinner brandy
  21. 30Residue on Santa's suit
  22. 33Muse of lyric poetry
  23. 34Bathroom, to Mary Poppins
  24. 35Like a foot that's fallen asleep
  25. 37Pistachio eater's discard
  26. 39Pristine
  27. 40Cookie container
  28. 42"Spamalot" co-creator
  29. 44Scarce
  30. 47Emails discreetly
  31. 48Bunches and bunches
  32. 49Sightseeing excursion
  33. 51Whisper affectionately
  34. 52Howard and Spelman, for two: Abbr.
  35. 54Pet-biting pest
  36. 57Wager
  37. 58Reduces, as anxiety
  38. 60Handcrafted items in a fishing tackle box
  39. 62"Lah-di-___!"
  40. 64Nocturnal primate of the Indian forest
  41. 66Language in which "one, two, three" is "neung, song, sam"
  42. 68"Frozen" queen
  43. 71"___ Breaky Heart"
  44. 72Paul ___, "There Will Be Blood" actor
  45. 73Bunches and bunches
  46. 76Actress Thurman
  47. 78New Balance competitor
  48. 79"Eye" on a spud
  49. 80What strong leadership may be perceived as
  50. 82Former QB Manning
  51. 84Rain clouds
  52. 87"All sales final"
  53. 88Phobia
  54. 90State that spans two time zones: Abbr.
  55. 92City that's home to the Munch Museum
  56. 94Beauty spot
  57. 96Funny O'Brien
  58. 98Athol Fugard novel adapted as an Academy Award-winning film
  59. 99Goads into action
  60. 100Airport near Puget Sound
  61. 102Like onagers and zebras
  62. 103Where you might put on a show?
  63. 104Air freshener choices
  64. 107"Yuck!"
  65. 110Corner chess piece
  66. 113Has an evening meal
  67. 114Grumpy mood
  68. 115Org. for lawyers
  69. 117Luck-based card game
  70. 118"The Life of a Showgirl," for Taylor Swift
  71. 119Rock's ___ Speedwagon

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Prepares for baking, as flour — Answer: SIFTS
  2. 6. Joan of Arc, for one — Answer: MARTYR
  3. 12. Aruba or Jamaica — Answer: ISLE
  4. 16. Pinochle action — Answer: BID
  5. 19. Popular Japanese beer — Answer: ASAHI
  6. 20. "Sort of" — Answer: INAWAY
  7. 21. Exam for a future OB/GYN — Answer: MCAT
  8. 22. www.asu.___ — Answer: EDU
  9. 23. Iconic line from Robert De Niro in "Taxi Driver" — Answer: YOUALKINTOME
  10. 25. Have a little snack — Answer: NOSH
  11. 26. End-of-Ramadan feast — Answer: EID
  12. 27. "No other option for me" — Answer: IGOTTA
  13. 28. Early chat app with a Buddy List, in brief — Answer: AIM
  14. 29. Challenges — Answer: CONTESTS
  15. 31. What distinguishes "bet" from "vet" in Hebrew — Answer: DOT
  16. 32. Reminder to oneself — Answer: MENTALNOTE
  17. 36. M.L.B. shortstop Miguel — Answer: ROJAS
  18. 38. "Don't see this movie" rating — Answer: ONESTAR
  19. 41. "I've had it!" — Answer: ENOUGHSENOUGH
  20. 43. Seasoned rice dish — Answer: PILAF
  21. 45. Prefix meaning "all" — Answer: OMNI
  22. 46. Call it a night — Answer: RETIRE
  23. 47. Something a majorette twirls — Answer: BATON
  24. 50. Part of STEM, for short — Answer: TECH
  25. 53. Incompatibility — Answer: BADFIT
  26. 55. Animation sheet — Answer: CEL
  27. 56. Form a clump — Answer: CLOT
  28. 57. Certain expectant parent — Answer: MOMOBE
  29. 59. A.P. math subj. — Answer: CALC
  30. 60. Intuitive sense — Answer: FEEL
  31. 61. Woulda-shoulda connector — Answer: COULDA
  32. 63. Very lite — Answer: NOCAL
  33. 65. Sam of "Jurassic Park" — Answer: NEILL
  34. 67. Was gone in a flash? — Answer: STREAKED
  35. 69. G.I. entertainment grp. — Answer: USO
  36. 70. "... you get the picture" — Answer: YADAYADA
  37. 74. Elevated seabed — Answer: SHELF
  38. 75. Moisturizing product — Answer: SERUM
  39. 77. Meme feline — Answer: LOLCAT
  40. 78. Emergency alerts, for short — Answer: APBS
  41. 81. "Don't dillydally!" — Answer: ASAP
  42. 83. Gymnast Biles — Answer: SIMONE
  43. 85. "Sorry, I don't think so" — Answer: UHNO
  44. 86. Phillipa of the original "Hamilton" cast — Answer: SOO
  45. 87. Traveler's check, in brief? — Answer: NBAREF
  46. 89. Wrapped garment — Answer: SARI. Hint: This colorful drape is often seen in South Asian celebrations! 🌺
  47. 90. Wear for just a moment, say — Answer: TRYON
  48. 91. "Put your wallet away" — Answer: ITSONE
  49. 93. Tournament advantages — Answer: BYES
  50. 95. Show host — Answer: EMCEE
  51. 97. Any activities on them need to be wound up — Answer: CASSETTETAPES
  52. 101. "Best of" collections, often — Answer: BOXSETS
  53. 105. Circus prop — Answer: STILT
  54. 106. Crate & Barrel product — Answer: STORAGEBIN
  55. 108. Home shopping channel — Answer: QVC
  56. 109. 1990s ABC sitcom about kids growing up without their parents — Answer: ONOUROWN
  57. 111. ___ pal (rhyming friend) — Answer: GAL
  58. 112. Leave with no doubt — Answer: ASSURE
  59. 115. Homer Simpson's dad — Answer: ABE
  60. 116. Repetitive way of learning — Answer: ROTE
  61. 117. Telegraph pioneer, or a description of four squares in this puzzle — Answer: WESTERNUNION
  62. 120. Do a restaurant job — Answer: BUS
  63. 121. The "N" in E.N.T. — Answer: NOSE
  64. 122. Like someone who experiences little to no amorous and sexual attraction, for short — Answer: AROACE
  65. 123. Wine specialty of the Burgundy region — Answer: PINOT
  66. 124. Sponsored spots — Answer: ADS
  67. 125. Hide — Answer: SKIN
  68. 126. ___ Cucamonga, Calif. — Answer: RANCHO
  69. 127. Features of some wineglasses — Answer: STEMS

Down

  1. 1. Tie the knot — Answer: SAYIDO
  2. 2. Figure with equal angles — Answer: ISOGON
  3. 3. Chance for supporters to induct athletes into the All-Star Game — Answer: FAUOTE
  4. 4. "You can say ___ again!" — Answer: THAT
  5. 5. River deposit — Answer: SILT
  6. 6. 1,002, in old Rome — Answer: MII
  7. 7. Peace Nobelist Kofi — Answer: ANNAN
  8. 8. Kiwi or ostrich — Answer: RATITE
  9. 9. Like the teams of Starsky & Hutch and Cheech & Chong — Answer: TWOMAN
  10. 10. West African crop — Answer: YAM
  11. 11. Bread for a corned beef sandwich — Answer: RYE
  12. 12. "Treat me like an adult, MOM!" — Answer: IMNOTHIDANYMORE
  13. 13. Servings at teas — Answer: SCONES
  14. 14. Hold up well — Answer: LAST
  15. 15. Way to get online — Answer: ETHERNET
  16. 16. V8 component — Answer: BEETJUICE
  17. 17. "Au contraire" — Answer: IDISAGREE
  18. 18. Disappointing firework — Answer: DUD
  19. 24. "The ___ Smith Show" (Apple TV offering) — Answer: KAMAL
  20. 29. After-dinner brandy — Answer: COGNAC
  21. 30. Residue on Santa's suit — Answer: SOOT
  22. 33. Muse of lyric poetry — Answer: ERATO
  23. 34. Bathroom, to Mary Poppins — Answer: LOO
  24. 35. Like a foot that's fallen asleep — Answer: NUMB
  25. 37. Pistachio eater's discard — Answer: SHELL
  26. 39. Pristine — Answer: SPOTLESS
  27. 40. Cookie container — Answer: TIN
  28. 42. "Spamalot" co-creator — Answer: ERICIDLE
  29. 44. Scarce — Answer: FEMNDFARBETWEEN
  30. 47. Emails discreetly — Answer: BCCS
  31. 48. Bunches and bunches — Answer: ALOT
  32. 49. Sightseeing excursion — Answer: TOUR
  33. 51. Whisper affectionately — Answer: COO
  34. 52. Howard and Spelman, for two: Abbr. — Answer: HBCUS
  35. 54. Pet-biting pest — Answer: FLEA
  36. 57. Wager — Answer: MAKEABET
  37. 58. Reduces, as anxiety — Answer: EASES
  38. 60. Handcrafted items in a fishing tackle box — Answer: FLYLURES
  39. 62. "Lah-di-___!" — Answer: DAH
  40. 64. Nocturnal primate of the Indian forest — Answer: LORIS
  41. 66. Language in which "one, two, three" is "neung, song, sam" — Answer: LAO
  42. 68. "Frozen" queen — Answer: ELSA
  43. 71. "___ Breaky Heart" — Answer: ACHY
  44. 72. Paul ___, "There Will Be Blood" actor — Answer: DANO
  45. 73. Bunches and bunches — Answer: ATON
  46. 76. Actress Thurman — Answer: UMA
  47. 78. New Balance competitor — Answer: ASICS
  48. 79. "Eye" on a spud — Answer: POTATOBUD
  49. 80. What strong leadership may be perceived as — Answer: BOSSINESS
  50. 82. Former QB Manning — Answer: PEYTON
  51. 84. Rain clouds — Answer: NIMBI
  52. 87. "All sales final" — Answer: NNETURNS
  53. 88. Phobia — Answer: FEAR. Hint: It's an intense feeling that can sometimes take over your mind! 😨
  54. 90. State that spans two time zones: Abbr. — Answer: TEX
  55. 92. City that's home to the Munch Museum — Answer: OSLO
  56. 94. Beauty spot — Answer: SPA
  57. 96. Funny O'Brien — Answer: CONAN
  58. 98. Athol Fugard novel adapted as an Academy Award-winning film — Answer: TSOTSI
  59. 99. Goads into action — Answer: EGGSON
  60. 100. Airport near Puget Sound — Answer: SEATAC
  61. 102. Like onagers and zebras — Answer: EQUINE
  62. 103. Where you might put on a show? — Answer: TVROOM
  63. 104. Air freshener choices — Answer: SCENTS
  64. 107. "Yuck!" — Answer: BLECH
  65. 110. Corner chess piece — Answer: ROOK
  66. 113. Has an evening meal — Answer: SUPS
  67. 114. Grumpy mood — Answer: SNIT
  68. 115. Org. for lawyers — Answer: ABA
  69. 117. Luck-based card game — Answer: WAR
  70. 118. "The Life of a Showgirl," for Taylor Swift — Answer: ERA
  71. 119. Rock's ___ Speedwagon — Answer: REO

The answer to “Athol Fugard novel adapted as an Academy Award-winning film” in the New York Times crossword is TSOTSI — a 6-letter word. This clue ran in the New York Times crossword on November 9, 2025, a Sunday puzzle, at 98-Down. If it's the entry standing between you and a clean grid, that's the word you need — and below you'll find why it fits, plus links to the day's other clues if more than one square is giving you trouble.

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The answer is TSOTSI, a 6-letter word. It appeared in the New York Times crossword on November 9, 2025.

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