27400 Fri Nov 15, 2024 NYT by Alina Abidi

Across Clues :

1. Base for crème fraîche and caviar, 6. Shout of jubilation, 9. Cheryl Strayed memoir subtitled "From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail", 13. Champing at the bit, 16. Activewear brand with a name inspired by flight, 17. Comment to the poorly hidden, 18. Folder below "Snoozed," maybe, 19. A24 horror film in which Rory Kinnear plays multiple roles, 20. Vibing with, 21. Where Mozart's "Don Giovanni" and "La Clemenza di Tito" debuted, 23. Big meanie, 24. Quaint cooler, 25. Facetious question after mentioning something well known, 29. Duck, say, 30. Library section that may have comic books and beanbags, 31. Amount often added, 34. Actress Rooney of "Women Talking", 35. "Cooties", 36. Simple pajama top, casually, 37. "___ good!", 38. Relent, 39. See 36-Down, 40. "Technically, that's correct", 43. Gets rid of, as the oldest item in a programming cache, 44. Pompom, for a stuffed bunny, 45. Deal sealer, 46. Macy's or Wendy's, for instance?, 47. Crunchy lunch, 50. Sitar, technically, 51. To be determined, 54. One might be floated or flirted with, 55. "I can figure it out!", 56. Birthplace of novelist Daniel Alarcón, 57. Film script abbr., 58. Teacups and pirate ships

Down Clues :

1. Teem (with), 2. Intermediate crocheting project, 3. Country that uses the Jalali calendar rather than the Gregorian, 4. Diarist Anaïs, 5. The "Aha!" of an aha moment, 6. You might use it to walk the dog, 7. It's a "me" problem, 8. Minuscule quantities, 9. Condiment served with rolls, 10. Exclamation after checking one's watch, 11. Operating system with a penguin mascot named Tux, 12. Go out with, 14. Style, 15. French connections?, 22. Whistle blowers, 23. Predator found in all oceans, 24. Unchanged when multiplied by itself, from the Latin for "same" and "power", 25. Gospel singer Franklin, 26. Chop choice, 27. One mailing it in?, 28. TV term that's becoming obsolete in the streaming era, 32. ___ Vellani, portrayer of Ms. Marvel on film and TV, 33. Online notification sound, 35. Mother of Hamlet, 36. With 39-Across, scientist for whom a Cornell research institute is named, 38. Henry who co-founded Time magazine, 39. Tech journalist Kara, 41. Un canard ou un émeu, 42. Donna who wrote "The Secret History", 43. Slip past, 45. Hair raiser?, 46. Subtle suggestion, 47. Like some tires, 48. Accompaniment for a tequila shot, 49. Oh-so, 52. "A ___ on both your houses!" (Shakespearean misquote), 53. Fan of the Bulldogs

Break down the NYT Crosswords: November 15, 2024

Let's go into the puzzle, starting with the across clues and answers, followed by the down clues and answers.

New York Times, Friday, November 15, 2024

Across Clues with Answers:

• The clue is 1. Base for crème fraîche and caviar. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: BLINI

  Possible Answer : blini, bliny




• The clue is 6. Shout of jubilation. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: YES

  Possible Answer : yes

  Possible Opposite Answer : no




• The clue is 9. Cheryl Strayed memoir subtitled "From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: WILD

  Possible Answer : untamed, state_of_nature, hazardous, furious, uncivilised, gaga, unwarranted, natural_state, angry, groundless, barbaric, godforsaken, waste, violent, risky, raging, barbarian, unfounded, fantastic, dotty, wilderness, baseless, uncivilized, savage, tempestuous, raving_mad, crazy, rampantly, wild, idle

  Possible Opposite Answer : tame




• The clue is 13. Champing at the bit. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

  The answer: RARINGTOGO




• The clue is 16. Activewear brand with a name inspired by flight. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: AVIA




• The clue is 17. Comment to the poorly hidden. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

  The answer: ICANSEEYOU




• The clue is 18. Folder below "Snoozed," maybe. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: SENT

  Possible Answer : post, ship, send_off, air, mail, direct, sent, institutionalise, broadcast, institutionalize, get_off, commit, station, send, place, beam, charge, transport, transmit, send_out

  Possible Opposite Answer : unsent




• The clue is 19. A24 horror film in which Rory Kinnear plays multiple roles. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: MEN

  Possible Answer : gentleman's_gentleman, gentleman, human_race, humankind, military_man, Man, mankind, humans, men, valet, human_being, Isle_of_Man, human, world, homo, workforce, work_force, piece, adult_male, military_personnel, man, hands, manpower, valet_de_chambre, humanity, serviceman, human_beings

  Possible Opposite Answer : woman, civilian




• The clue is 20. Vibing with. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: INTO




• The clue is 21. Where Mozart's "Don Giovanni" and "La Clemenza di Tito" debuted. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: PRAGUE

  Possible Answer : Czech_capital, Prag, Praha, Prague




• The clue is 23. Big meanie. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: OGRE

  Possible Answer : monster, devil, demon, ogre, fiend




• The clue is 24. Quaint cooler. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: ICEBOX

  Possible Answer : refrigerator, icebox




• The clue is 25. Facetious question after mentioning something well known. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (13 letters)

  The answer: EVERHEARDOFIT




• The clue is 29. Duck, say. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: REACT

  Possible Answer : oppose, react, respond




• The clue is 30. Library section that may have comic books and beanbags. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: TEENS

  Possible Answer : teenager, adolescent, teens, teen, stripling




• The clue is 31. Amount often added. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: TIP

  Possible Answer : confidential_information, fee, angle, baksheesh, topple, bakshis, peak, crest, backsheesh, tiptoe, crown, hint, bung, top, tippytoe, lead, point, tip, tilt, tap, steer, bakshish, slant, tip_off, summit, pourboire, wind, lean, gratuity, tumble




• The clue is 34. Actress Rooney of "Women Talking". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: MARA

  Possible Answer : Mara, mara, Dolichotis_patagonum




• The clue is 35. "Cooties". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: GERMS

  Possible Answer : bug, microbe, germ, seed, source




• The clue is 36. Simple pajama top, casually. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: CAMI




• The clue is 37. "___ good!". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: ALL

  Possible Answer : altogether, totally, whole, all, wholly, entirely, completely

  Possible Opposite Answer : some, partly




• The clue is 38. Relent. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: LETUP

  Possible Answer : lull, letup




• The clue is 39. See 36-Down. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: SAGAN




• The clue is 40. "Technically, that's correct". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (13 letters)

  The answer: YOURENOTWRONG




• The clue is 43. Gets rid of, as the oldest item in a programming cache. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: EVICTS

  Possible Answer : evict, force_out




• The clue is 44. Pompom, for a stuffed bunny. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: TAIL

  Possible Answer : chase_after, poop, can, hindquarters, shadower, dog, buns, stern, track, prat, keister, bottom, butt, posterior, tail_end, fanny, give_chase, nates, tush, shadow, rear, rump, buttocks, derriere, trail, dock, empennage, chase, bum, go_after, rear_end, quarter, bob, backside, seat, fag_end, ass, fundament, tail_assembly, hind_end, behind, after_part, arse, tag, tail, tooshie

  Possible Opposite Answer : head




• The clue is 45. Deal sealer. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: CLOSER

  Possible Answer : near, tightlipped, airless, cheeseparing, snug, tight, close, unaired, nigh, closer, stuffy, penny-pinching, closemouthed, finisher, secretive, close-fitting, faithful, closelipped, confining, skinny, nigher, nearer

  Possible Opposite Answer : distant, far




• The clue is 46. Macy's or Wendy's, for instance?. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: HERS




• The clue is 47. Crunchy lunch. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: BLT

  Possible Answer : BLT, bacon-lettuce-tomato_sandwich




• The clue is 50. Sitar, technically. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: LUTE

  Possible Answer : lute, luting




• The clue is 51. To be determined. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

  The answer: UPINTHEAIR




• The clue is 54. One might be floated or flirted with. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: IDEA

  Possible Answer : melodic_theme, estimate, theme, thought, mind, estimation, idea, approximation, musical_theme




• The clue is 55. "I can figure it out!". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

  The answer: DONTTELLME




• The clue is 56. Birthplace of novelist Daniel Alarcón. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: PERU

  Possible Answer : Peru, Republic_of_Peru




• The clue is 57. Film script abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: EXT




• The clue is 58. Teacups and pirate ships. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: RIDES

  Possible Answer : depend_upon, sit, twit, disembarrass, bait, cod, rag, turn_on, tease, devolve_on, razz, mount, rid, taunt, tantalize, drive, hinge_upon, ride, hinge_on, tantalise, depend_on, free, rally

  Possible Opposite Answer : walk

Down Clues and Answers:

• The clue is 1. Teem (with). Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: BRIM

  Possible Answer: brim, lip, rim

• The clue is 2. Intermediate crocheting project. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: LACE

  Possible Answer: lacing, twine, entwine, enlace, lace_up, intertwine, braid, spike, fortify, plait, interlace, lace

  Possible Opposite Answer : untwine

• The clue is 3. Country that uses the Jalali calendar rather than the Gregorian. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: IRAN

  Possible Answer: Iran, Persia, Islamic_Republic_of_Iran

• The clue is 4. Diarist Anaïs. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: NIN

• The clue is 5. The "Aha!" of an aha moment. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

  The answer: INSIGHT

  Possible Answer: insight, perceptiveness, brainwave, brainstorm, perceptivity, sixth_sense, penetration

• The clue is 6. You might use it to walk the dog. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: YOYO

• The clue is 7. It's a "me" problem. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: EGO

  Possible Answer: egotism, self-importance, ego, self

• The clue is 8. Minuscule quantities. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

  The answer: SOUPCONS

  Possible Answer: jot, mite, speck, hint, soupcon, pinch, touch, tinge

• The clue is 9. Condiment served with rolls. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: WASABI

  Possible Answer: wasabi

• The clue is 10. Exclamation after checking one's watch. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

  The answer: IVEGOTTAGO

• The clue is 11. Operating system with a penguin mascot named Tux. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: LINUX

  Possible Answer: Linux

• The clue is 12. Go out with. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: DATE

  Possible Answer: particular_date, date, engagement, go_steady, see, date_stamp, go_out, day_of_the_month, escort, appointment

• The clue is 14. Style. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: GENRE

  Possible Answer: music_genre, genre, musical_style, writing_style, literary_genre, musical_genre

• The clue is 15. French connections?. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

  The answer: TETEATETES

• The clue is 22. Whistle blowers. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: REFS

  Possible Answer: referee, ref

• The clue is 23. Predator found in all oceans. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: ORCA

  Possible Answer: grampus, sea_wolf, orca, killer_whale, killer, Orcinus_orca

• The clue is 24. Unchanged when multiplied by itself, from the Latin for "same" and "power". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

  The answer: IDEMPOTENT

  Possible Answer: idempotent

• The clue is 25. Gospel singer Franklin. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: ERMA

• The clue is 26. Chop choice. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: VEAL

  Possible Answer: veau, veal

• The clue is 27. One mailing it in?. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (10 letters)

  The answer: EARLYVOTER

• The clue is 28. TV term that's becoming obsolete in the streaming era. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: RERUN

  Possible Answer: rebroadcast, rerun

• The clue is 32. ___ Vellani, portrayer of Ms. Marvel on film and TV. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: IMAN

• The clue is 33. Online notification sound. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: PING

  Possible Answer: knock, pink, Ping_River, Ping, ping

• The clue is 35. Mother of Hamlet. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

  The answer: GERTRUDE

• The clue is 36. With 39-Across, scientist for whom a Cornell research institute is named. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: CARL

• The clue is 38. Henry who co-founded Time magazine. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: LUCE

  Possible Answer: Henry_Luce, Clare_Booth_Luce, Henry_Robinson_Luce, Luce

• The clue is 39. Tech journalist Kara. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

  The answer: SWISHER

  Possible Answer: classy, posh, swish

• The clue is 41. Un canard ou un émeu. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: OISEAU

• The clue is 42. Donna who wrote "The Secret History". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: TARTT

• The clue is 43. Slip past. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: ELUDE

  Possible Answer: dodge, put_off, escape, hedge, fudge, bilk, evade, circumvent, parry, skirt, duck, sidestep, elude

• The clue is 45. Hair raiser?. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: CLIP

  Possible Answer: prune, nip, trim, cut_short, trot, jog, nip_off, snip_off, time, magazine, cartridge_clip, cartridge_holder, cut_back, curtail, lop, snip, clip, clipping, crop, dress

  Possible Opposite Answer : unclip

• The clue is 46. Subtle suggestion. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: HINT

  Possible Answer: confidential_information, jot, suggest, breath, suggestion, pinch, touch, mite, speck, hint, intimation, lead, tip, soupcon, tinge, steer, clue, wind, trace

• The clue is 47. Like some tires. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: BALD

  Possible Answer: denuded, bald, bald-pated, bald-headed, denudate, barefaced

• The clue is 48. Accompaniment for a tequila shot. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: LIME

  Possible Answer: lime_hydrate, linden_tree, lime, fluxing_lime, calcined_lime, calcium_oxide, quicklime, linden, hydrated_lime, slaked_lime, caustic_lime, Citrus_aurantifolia, unslaked_lime, calx, birdlime, calcium_hydrate, calcium_hydroxide, burnt_lime, basswood, lime_tree

• The clue is 49. Oh-so. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: TRES

• The clue is 52. "A ___ on both your houses!" (Shakespearean misquote). Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: POX

  Possible Answer: syphilis, syph, lues_venerea, pox, lues

• The clue is 53. Fan of the Bulldogs. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: ELI