NYT Crossword · 36 Across
“Ground-breaking invention?” Crossword Clue
This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword for Friday, September 5, 2025 as 36 Across. The answer has 13 letters. Reveal it below one square at a time, or open the hints first if you only want a push in the right direction.
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NYT Crossword · Friday, September 5, 2025 · 36 Across
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The other clues from the NYT Crossword of Friday, September 5, 2025.
Across
- 1One who tries to make a good impression crossword clue7 letters
- 8Go with crossword clue6 letters
- 14It has its X's and O's crossword clue8 letters
- 15Manscapes, perhaps crossword clue6 letters
- 16Money wasted on poor decision-making, jocularly crossword clue8 letters
- 17Destroyed emotionally crossword clue6 letters
- 18Greg ___, author of the 1994 science fiction novel "Permutation City" crossword clue4 letters
- 19Ones who might be looking toward careers at museums crossword clue9 letters
- 21Elated crossword clue4 letters
- 22Goal of a squeeze bunt, for short crossword clue3 letters
- 23:( crossword clue5 letters
- 25Pro whose work might be shocking crossword clue3 letters
- 28Alley ___ crossword clue3 letters
- 30Sched. placeholder crossword clue3 letters
- 31Small semiaquatic mammal with 22 tentacles on its snout crossword clue13 letters
- 35Condiment at an Asian fusion restaurant crossword clue13 letters
- 37Big N.Y.S.E. news crossword clue3 letters
- 38Formal duds crossword clue3 letters
- 39Kyrgyz city on the ancient Silk Road crossword clue3 letters
- 40What the "sans" refers to in Comic Sans crossword clue5 letters
- 43Bang into crossword clue3 letters
- 45Musical lead-in to beat crossword clue4 letters
- 49"OK, don't accept my apology then!" crossword clue9 letters
- 52Bird that can build tools and remember human faces crossword clue4 letters
- 53Not family-friendly, in a way crossword clue6 letters
- 54Logical inconsistency in a story crossword clue8 letters
- 56Game with a 32-card deck crossword clue6 letters
- 57Refreshers that can be served with green wedges crossword clue8 letters
- 58Present crossword clue6 letters
- 59Gently presses, as a gas pedal crossword clue7 letters
Down
- 1Skirt crossword clue5 letters
- 2Water brand whose logo shows the Alps crossword clue5 letters
- 3Colorful fish with iridescent stripes crossword clue9 letters
- 4Need for a demo, maybe crossword clue3 letters
- 5Really small amount crossword clue4 letters
- 6Belle ___, real-life 19th-century outlaw celebrated in film and TV crossword clue5 letters
- 7Paragon crossword clue15 letters
- 8"___ bien!" ("All right!," in Spanish) crossword clue4 letters
- 9Sliding screen in a Japanese tearoom crossword clue5 letters
- 10Bounce crossword clue5 letters
- 11Excess of inventory crossword clue9 letters
- 12Like canvas grocery bags crossword clue8 letters
- 13Cookbook qty. crossword clue3 letters
- 14Does some stretching? crossword clue4 letters
- 20Constriction of the pupils crossword clue6 letters
- 24Daniel ___ Kim of "Hawaii Five-0" crossword clue3 letters
- 26Seriously harm crossword clue4 letters
- 27"Come on, just once!" crossword clue5 letters
- 29Topping dolloped on fresh Italian tomatoes, maybe crossword clue5 letters
- 31Misses watching a bullfight? crossword clue9 letters
- 32Word with human or second crossword clue6 letters
- 33Spot for a speaker crossword clue4 letters
- 34Young 31-Down crossword clue9 letters
- 35Bold choice, perhaps? crossword clue8 letters
- 36Lead-in to integration crossword clue3 letters
- 41Not going anywhere crossword clue5 letters
- 42Provided with, as anonymous tips crossword clue5 letters
- 44Obama family member with credits as a TV writer crossword clue5 letters
- 46Noted ring bearer crossword clue5 letters
- 47Slugger Scott with eight Gold Gloves crossword clue5 letters
- 48Has an unsettled Venmo request, say crossword clue4 letters
- 50Cold one crossword clue4 letters
- 51Monks' honorifics crossword clue4 letters
- 53Jewish honorific crossword clue3 letters
- 55Bit of concert merch crossword clue3 letters
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Frequently asked questions
How many letters is the answer to “Ground-breaking invention?”?
The answer has 13 letters. It starts with D and ends with K, so you can check it against the squares you have already filled.
When was “Ground-breaking invention?” last seen?
Most recently in the NYT Crossword on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 36 Across.
What is the answer to the “Ground-breaking invention?” crossword clue?
The answer is DYNAMITESTICK (13 letters). If you'd rather work it out yourself, the hints above give it away a little at a time.