27450 Sun Jan 05, 2025 NY Times Crossword Clues Hints

Break down the NYT Crosswords: January 05, 2025

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

Across Clues with Answers:

• The clue is 1. Turmoil. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: STRIFE

  Possible Answer : discord, strife




• The clue is 7. Protagonist of Arabian folk tales. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ALIBABA




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

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

  The answer: SLASH

  Possible Answer : lash, welt, diagonal, slash, flog, jactitate, thrash_about, slice, convulse, cut, trounce, toss, strap, stroke, virgule, solidus, cut_down, thresh_about, thresh, lather, whip, thrash, separatrix, gash




• The clue is 19. They might be sewn in at a beauty parlor. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (14 letters)

  The answer: HAIREXTENSIONS




• The clue is 21. Mustangs sometimes race with them. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CAMAROS




• The clue is 22. Many a Quentin Tarantino film role. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CAMEO

  Possible Answer : cameo




• The clue is 23. Classic Chevys. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IMPALAS

  Possible Answer : impala, Aepyceros_melampus




• The clue is 24. Vanity fare?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EGOTRIP

  Possible Answer : egotrip




• The clue is 25. Super-excited. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: HYPER




• The clue is 26. Donkey Kong, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: APE

  Possible Answer : emulator, imitator, anthropoid, caricature, copycat, ape, aper




• The clue is 27. Some chords. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TRIADS

  Possible Answer : terzetto, ternion, tercet, threesome, three, trey, common_chord, troika, III, triad, trinity, trio, trine, leash, deuce-ace, triple, triplet, 3, ternary, tierce




• The clue is 29. Trash. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PAN

  Possible Answer : tear_apart, pan_out, Pan, trash, goat_god, cooking_pan, pan, pan_off, genus_Pan




• The clue is 30. Unhappy spectators. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BOOERS




• The clue is 31. Live interview shout-out. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: HIMOM




• The clue is 32. Common sales promotion. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (16 letters)

  The answer: BUYONEGETONEFREE




• The clue is 34. End of fall?. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

  The answer: SAFETYNET




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

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

  The answer: UPS

  Possible Answer : up




• The clue is 39. Made less effective, in gamer slang. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NERFED




• The clue is 40. Like some picture frames. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OVAL

  Possible Answer : egg-shaped, oviform, elliptical, ellipse, ovoid, oval, elliptic, ovate, prolate, oval-shaped




• The clue is 41. Part of a fishing line to which a hook is attached. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SNELL




• The clue is 43. Characters from Homer and Herodotus?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ETAS

  Possible Answer : ETA, Basque_Homeland_and_Freedom, Basque_Fatherland_and_Liberty, eta, Euskadi_ta_Askatasuna




• The clue is 44. Goes higher, at an auction. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: REBIDS




• The clue is 47. Part of a modern assembly line. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ROBOTARM




• The clue is 50. Some works of Pablo Neruda. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ODES

  Possible Answer : ode




• The clue is 54. Landmark featured in "Roman Holiday". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TREVIFOUNTAIN




• The clue is 57. Reveals everything. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BARESITALL




• The clue is 59. Biblical inspiration for Caleb, in Steinbeck's "East of Eden". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CAIN

  Possible Answer : Cain




• The clue is 60. Landscaper's roll-out. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SOD

  Possible Answer : sod, superoxide_dismutase, sodomite, sodomist, greensward, SOD, sward, turf, bugger




• The clue is 61. Jason of "Aquaman". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MOMOA




• The clue is 62. Sign on a tray at a cash register … or a hint to entering 32-Across. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (21 letters)

  The answer: TAKEAPENNYLEAVEAPENNY




• The clue is 71. Like Sherlock Holmes's "game". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: AFOOT

  Possible Answer : afoot, underway




• The clue is 72. Away from work, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OOO




• The clue is 73. Bit of plankton. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ALGA

  Possible Answer : algae, alga




• The clue is 74. Place for some light rest?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TANNINGBED




• The clue is 78. Band with the 2001 #1 hit "How You Remind Me" … or a hint to entering 54-Across. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NICKELBACK




• The clue is 84. Long-running tour title for Taylor Swift. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ERAS

  Possible Answer : era, ERA, geological_era, epoch, earned_run_average




• The clue is 85. Cultural meeting place. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ARTSALON




• The clue is 87. Washington airport, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SEATAC




• The clue is 88. Smartphone precursors, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PDAS

  Possible Answer : personal_digital_assistant, organizer, organiser, PDA, personal_organizer, personal_organiser




• The clue is 89. Typical features of locker rooms. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ODORS

  Possible Answer : olfactory_sensation, smell, scent, olfactory_property, aroma, olfactory_perception, odor, odour




• The clue is 92. European capital said to be the site of the first decorated Christmas tree. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: RIGA

  Possible Answer : capital_of_Latvia, Riga




• The clue is 93. Gin or djinn, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SPIRIT

  Possible Answer : feel, tone, spirit, flavour, disembodied_spirit, emotional_state, flavor, intent, sprightliness, feeling, smell, purport, life, heart, look, inspirit, spirit_up, liveliness




• The clue is 96. Part of overalls. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BIB

  Possible Answer : bib, tipple




• The clue is 98. Mercilessly harsh treatment, in an expression … or a hint to entering 117-Across. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

  The answer: NOQUARTER




• The clue is 101. Pivot without warning … or a hint to entering 19-Across. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

  The answer: TURNONADIME




• The clue is 103. Not straight, in a way. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CURLY

  Possible Answer : curly

  Possible Opposite Answer : straight




• The clue is 104. Pilot. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: AVIATE

  Possible Answer : fly, aviate, pilot




• The clue is 105. Questionable gift, for short?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ESP

  Possible Answer : extrasensory_perception, E.S.P., second_sight, ESP, clairvoyance




• The clue is 106. Musician once nicknamed "The Beale Street Blues Boy". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BBKING




• The clue is 108. One of 10 on each end of a beer pong table. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CUP

  Possible Answer : transfuse, cup, loving_cup, cupful




• The clue is 111. Tough-guy title role. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: RAMBO




• The clue is 112. "Nice going!". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ATTABOY




• The clue is 114. Harsh "reading". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: RIOTACT




• The clue is 116. Part of a bridal gown. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TRAIN

  Possible Answer : take_aim, rail, gear, geartrain, develop, trail, string, educate, direct, civilise, take, school, power_train, aim, cultivate, prepare, condition, railroad_train, check, discipline, wagon_train, groom, train, civilize, gearing, coach, caravan




• The clue is 117. ¼. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PERCENT

  Possible Answer : percent, per_centum, pct, percentage




• The clue is 118. Registers. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ENROLLS

  Possible Answer : enter, recruit, inscribe, enroll, enrol




• The clue is 119. Some bank deposits. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SILTS

  Possible Answer : silt_up, silt




• The clue is 120. Mentee. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PROTEGE

  Possible Answer : protege




• The clue is 121. Start to boil. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GETMAD

Down Clues and Answers:

• The clue is 1. Like most Iraqis. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SHIA

  Possible Answer: Shiah, Shiah_Islam, Shia

• The clue is 2. Pack (down). Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TAMP

  Possible Answer: tamp_down, tamping_bar, tamp, pack, tamper

• The clue is 3. Perfect for a salad, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: RIPE

  Possible Answer: mature, ripe, advanced, good, right

  Possible Opposite Answer : green

• The clue is 4. Something often rolled over, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IRA

  Possible Answer: Irish_Republican_Army, individual_retirement_account, Provisional_Irish_Republican_Army, wrath, Provisional_IRA, ire, anger, IRA, ira, Provos

• The clue is 5. Was deeply affected by something. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: FELTIT

• The clue is 6. No longer in service?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EXARMY

• The clue is 7. Passed with flying colors. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ACED

  Possible Answer: breeze_through, pass_with_flying_colors, nail, sail_through, ace, sweep_through

• The clue is 8. Agonizing occurrences in online games. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LAGS

  Possible Answer: put_behind_bars, incarcerate, interim, put_away, gaol, retardation, dawdle, fall_back, meantime, imprison, jug, meanwhile, lag, stave, immure, jail, remand, fall_behind, slowdown

• The clue is 9. Bit of text pontification. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IMO

  Possible Answer: IMO, International_Maritime_Organization

• The clue is 10. Baby in a cave. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BATPUP

• The clue is 11. Spreads. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ARRAYS

  Possible Answer: array, set_out, align, raiment, lay_out, range, regalia

• The clue is 12. Sound of spring?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BOING

• The clue is 13. Potentially lethal snake. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ASP

  Possible Answer: asp_viper, Vipera_aspis, Naja_haje, asp, Egyptian_cobra

• The clue is 14. Some multi-masted ships. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

  The answer: SCHOONERS

  Possible Answer: schooner

• The clue is 15. "Quit hounding me!". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LAYOFF

  Possible Answer: layoff

• The clue is 16. Current measure. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: AMPERE

  Possible Answer: A, international_ampere, amp, ampere

• The clue is 17. Start to boil. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SEERED

• The clue is 18. Mess (around). Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: HORSE

  Possible Answer: knight, horse, buck, sawbuck, cavalry, sawhorse, horse_cavalry, Equus_caballus, gymnastic_horse

• The clue is 20. Emotional strains. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TENSIONS

  Possible Answer: latent_hostility, tautness, tension, stress, tenseness, tensity

• The clue is 28. Last word of the New Testament. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: AMEN

  Possible Answer: Amun, Amon, Amen

• The clue is 30. Second strings. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BTEAMS

• The clue is 31. Prefix with -centric. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: HELIO

• The clue is 32. Onion or garlic. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BULB

  Possible Answer: lightbulb, bulb, medulla_oblongata, medulla, incandescent_lamp, electric-light_bulb, light_bulb, electric_light

• The clue is 33. 2024 Shakira single "(___ Paréntesis)". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ENTRE

• The clue is 34. Compartmentalize. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SORT

  Possible Answer: variety, sort, kind, screen, screen_out, sieve, assort, sorting, classify, class, sort_out, separate, form

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

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

  The answer: AVER

  Possible Answer: verify, affirm, swear, allege, swan, assert, say, aver, avow

• The clue is 36. Quintet of experts on "Queer Eye," familiarly. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: FABFIVE

• The clue is 37. Late actress Garr. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TERI

• The clue is 42. Chaney of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LON

• The clue is 43. Pointy part on a husky. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EAR

  Possible Answer: auricle, spike, capitulum, pinna, ear

• The clue is 45. Italian motorcycle brand. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DUCATI

• The clue is 46. Insta alternative. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SNAP

  Possible Answer: lose_it, ginger_nut, piece_of_cake, catch, pushover, rupture, cracking, walkover, click, snapshot, child's_play, snap_bean, gingersnap, snarl, photograph, snap, tear, break_down, bust, duck_soup, crack, shot, ginger_snap, breeze, snatch, grab, shoot, centering, picnic, cinch, elasticity, flick, press_stud, snap_fastener, snatch_up

  Possible Opposite Answer : inelasticity

• The clue is 48. Prominent instrument in Seal's "Kiss From a Rose" and Sonny and Cher's "I Got You Babe". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OBOE

  Possible Answer: hautboy, oboe, hautbois

• The clue is 49. Revealing word. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TADA

• The clue is 50. Plains tribe. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OTOE

  Possible Answer: Oto, Otoe

• The clue is 51. "Hot ___!". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DAMN

  Possible Answer: goddam, blame, damned, damn, darn, beshrew, imprecate, curse, anathemize, goddamn, shucks, blasted, infernal, red_cent, goddamned, tinker's_damn, blamed, all-fired, tinker's_dam, hoot, blessed, deuced, shit, bedamn, maledict, darned, anathemise, bloody

  Possible Opposite Answer : bless

• The clue is 52. North Carolina campus town. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ELON

• The clue is 53. Leave rolling in the aisles. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SLAY

  Possible Answer: hit, off, polish_off, murder, slay, bump_off, dispatch, remove

• The clue is 55. Love all, essentially. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TIE

  Possible Answer: linkup, affiliation, marry, splice, draw, tie, railroad_tie, wed, tie-in, tie-up, tie_beam, link, link_up, attach, association, necktie, sleeper, standoff, crosstie, bind, connect, bond

  Possible Opposite Answer : untie, disconnect

• The clue is 56. One of the Wilsons of Heart. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ANN

• The clue is 58. Skewer. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IMPALE

  Possible Answer: empale, stake, spike, transfix, impale

• The clue is 60. Thruway advisory. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SLO

• The clue is 62. ___ Modern (London attraction). Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TATE

  Possible Answer: Allen_Tate, Tate, John_Orley_Allen_Tate

• The clue is 63. Way off. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: AFAR

  Possible Answer: afar

• The clue is 64. Coffee named for the district it's grown in. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: KONA

• The clue is 65. Many, many moons. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EONS

  Possible Answer: eon, aeon

• The clue is 66. Rejections. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NOES

  Possible Answer: atomic_number_102, no, No, nobelium

  Possible Opposite Answer : yes

• The clue is 67. Weird Al Yankovic's parody of the song "Lola". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: YODA

• The clue is 68. Little suck-up?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: VAC

  Possible Answer: vac

• The clue is 69. Antlered animal. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ELK

  Possible Answer: wapiti, American_elk, European_elk, elk, moose, red_deer, Alces_alces, Cervus_elaphus, Cervus_elaphus_canadensis

• The clue is 70. Many moons. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: AGES

  Possible Answer: mature, age, years, eld, geezerhood, senesce, old_age, get_on, long_time, historic_period, maturate

  Possible Opposite Answer : rejuvenate

• The clue is 75. Gordimer who wrote "The Conservationist". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NADINE

• The clue is 76. Non ___ (unwelcome). Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GRATA

• The clue is 77. Major K-pop septet. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BTS

• The clue is 78. Nonverbal OK. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NOD

  Possible Answer: nod

• The clue is 79. Privy to. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: INON

• The clue is 80. The Flash's civilian identity ___ Allen. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BARRY

• The clue is 81. Bickering. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ATIT

• The clue is 82. Structure for a shark dive. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CAGE

  Possible Answer: cage_in, John_Cage, John_Milton_Cage_Jr., Cage, coop, batting_cage, cage

• The clue is 83. 1980s Chrysler debut. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: KCAR

• The clue is 86. Brain piece. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LOBE

  Possible Answer: lobe

• The clue is 88. Oxygen atoms have eight of them. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PROTONS

  Possible Answer: proton

• The clue is 90. Queen's realm. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ROCK

  Possible Answer: rock, stone, rock_candy, rock_'n'_roll, rock_and_roll, careen, John_Rock, rock_music, sway, tilt, rock-and-roll, Rock, rock'n'roll, shake

• The clue is 91. One working the knight shift?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SQUIRE

  Possible Answer: squire, gallant

• The clue is 93. Mena of the "American Pie" films. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SUVARI

• The clue is 94. Elemental. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PRIMAL

  Possible Answer: primaeval, primeval, key, cardinal, central, primordial, aboriginal, primal, fundamental

• The clue is 95. Pretty soon. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: INABIT

• The clue is 96. Parisian eatery. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BISTRO

  Possible Answer: bistro

• The clue is 97. Effect. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IMPACT

  Possible Answer: shock, touch_on, impingement, wallop, bear_on, encroachment, bear_upon, touch, affect, impact

• The clue is 99. Storing, as some ashes. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: URNING

• The clue is 100. Vice president with a Nobel Peace Prize. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ALGORE

• The clue is 101. Fruit pastries. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TARTS

  Possible Answer: harlot, cyprian, working_girl, woman_of_the_street, bawd, prostitute, tart, whore, fancy_woman, lady_of_pleasure, sporting_lady, cocotte

• The clue is 102. Put off. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DETER

  Possible Answer: dissuade, deter, discourage

  Possible Opposite Answer : persuade

• The clue is 106. Head shop purchase. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BONG

  Possible Answer: bong

• The clue is 107. Memory unit. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BYTE

  Possible Answer: byte

• The clue is 108. Pacify. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CALM

  Possible Answer: cool_it, simmer_down, unagitated, chill_out, tranquillize, equanimity, still, quieten, tranquil, cool_off, calmness, calm, quiet, becalm, tranquillise, settle_down, sedate, composure, tranquilize, steady, serene, calm_air, calm_down, lull

  Possible Opposite Answer : stimulate, discomposure, stormy, agitate

• The clue is 109. Sch. with the Daily Bruin newspaper. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: UCLA

• The clue is 110. Vet's concern. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PTSD

  Possible Answer: PTSD, posttraumatic_stress_disorder

• The clue is 112. TikTok, for one. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: APP

• The clue is 113. "Busy" one. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BEE

  Possible Answer: bee

• The clue is 115. Littl'un. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TOT

  Possible Answer: tally, add_together, sum, summate, toddler, yearling, total, add, tot_up, tote_up, tot, sum_up, bambino, add_up

December 09, 2020 NYT Clues Solutions | XWordHint

Quick Navigation - Table of Contents

• Puzzle Overview & Difficulty
• Across Clues (37 clues)
• Down Clues (35 clues)
• Category Breakdown
• Complete Puzzle Statistics
• Pro Solving Tips
• Related Crossword Solutions

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Puzzle Overview & Difficulty Analysis

Date: Wednesday, December 09, 2020

Difficulty Level: Moderate Wednesday Puzzle

Total Clues: 72 (37 Across, 35 Down)

Average Word Length: 5.3 letters

December 09, 2020 Across Hints: NYT Wednesday Crossword Answers

No.	Clue	Letters
1A	1. Pain in the neck	5
2A	6. Four are credited for a grand slam, briefly	4
3A	10. Channel that a telly may be tuned to	3
4A	13. Fuel for a funny car	5
5A	14. Dough	5
6A	15. Contraction in "Jingle Bells"	3
7A	16. Formal turndown	5
8A	17. Remnant of an oceanic volcano	5
9A	18. "The way I see it," to a texter	3
10A	19. Establish a standard that's easy to reach	12
11A	22. Cameo, say	7
12A	25. Vincent van Gogh or Queen Elizabeth I, notably	7
13A	26. O, in the W.W. II Army/Navy alphabet	4
14A	27. Expressions of enlightenment	4
15A	29. "Between Two ___" (Zach Galifianakis show)	5
16A	30. With 41-Across, make every effort to be accommodating	8
17A	32. Ivory, but not ebony	4
18A	33. Gobbled	3
19A	34. One who might have to create an account	7
20A	36. Utah senator Mike	3
21A	39. Green New ___	4
22A	41. See 30-Across	8
23A	43. Many city layouts	5
24A	45. Big name in pasta sauce	4
25A	46. Yours, in Tours	4
26A	47. Song words after "Speaking words of wisdom ..."	7
27A	49. Most serious	7
28A	51. Not meet expectations	12
29A	53. As well	3
30A	54. Big name in cosmetics	5
31A	55. Pitch deliverer, perhaps	5
32A	59. "Gross!"	3
33A	60. Like excited fans in stadiums	5
34A	61. "Crossing my fingers!"	5
35A	62. B&B	3
36A	63. Go-___	4
37A	64. Contest described by 19-, 30-/41- and 51-Across	5

Let's Solve the Across Clues Together!

Here are helpful hints to solve each clue. Remember, crossword puzzles are like word games - have fun with them!

Clue 1 Across: "1. Pain in the neck"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (`rick' and `wrick' are british)
• Words that mean the same thing: kink, Francis Henry Compton Crick, wrick
• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: CRICK

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Across: "6. Four are credited for a grand slam, briefly"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about abbreviation.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a run that is the result of the batter's performance
• Words that mean the same thing: run batted in, rbi
• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: RBIS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Across: "10. Channel that a telly may be tuned to"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: BBC

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Across: "13. Fuel for a funny car"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: NITRO

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Across: "14. Dough"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: MOOLA

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Across: "15. Contraction in "Jingle Bells""

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: OER

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Across: "16. Formal turndown"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: NOSIR

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Across: "17. Remnant of an oceanic volcano"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about geography.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that an island consisting of a circular coral reef surrounding a lagoon
• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ATOLL

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Across: "18. "The way I see it," to a texter"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that the united nations agency concerned with international maritime activities
• Words that mean the same thing: International Maritime Organization
• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: IMO

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Across: "19. Establish a standard that's easy to reach"

Quick Info: This answer has 12 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ____________
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: SETTHEBARLOW

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Across: "22. Cameo, say"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: _______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: BITPART

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Across: "25. Vincent van Gogh or Queen Elizabeth I, notably"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that someone who has red hair
• Words that mean the same thing: carrottop, redheaded woodpecker, red-header
• The word looks like this: _______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: REDHEAD

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Across: "26. O, in the W.W. II Army/Navy alphabet"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a slender double-reed instrument; a woodwind with a conical bore and a double-reed mouthpiece
• Words that mean the same thing: hautboy, hautbois
• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: OBOE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Across: "27. Expressions of enlightenment"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: AHAS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Across: "29. "Between Two ___" (Zach Galifianakis show)"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
• Words that mean the same thing: fern
• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: FERNS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Across: "30. With 41-Across, make every effort to be accommodating"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ________
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: BENDOVER

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Across: "32. Ivory, but not ebony"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
• Words that mean the same thing: lather, max, goop
• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: SOAP

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Across: "33. Gobbled"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
• Words that mean the same thing: consume, exhaust, eat
• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ATE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Across: "34. One who might have to create an account"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: _______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: NEWUSER

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Across: "36. Utah senator Mike"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that united states filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in america (born in 1957)
• Words that mean the same thing: Shelton Jackson Lee, Richard Henry Lee, lee side
• The opposite would be: windward
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: LEE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Across: "39. Green New ___"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a particular instance of buying or selling
• Words that mean the same thing: make do, take, contend
• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: DEAL

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Across: "41. See 30-Across"

Quick Info: This answer has 8 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that directed or facing toward the back or rear
• Words that mean the same thing: slow-witted, back, rearwards
• The opposite would be: ahead, forward
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: BACKWARD

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Across: "43. Many city layouts"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about geography.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a pattern of regularly spaced horizontal and vertical lines
• Words that mean the same thing: grid, power grid, gridiron
• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: GRIDS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Across: "45. Big name in pasta sauce"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: RAGU

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Across: "46. Yours, in Tours"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ATOI

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Across: "47. Song words after "Speaking words of wisdom ...""

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about music.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: _______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: LETITBE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Across: "49. Most serious"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
• Words that mean the same thing: life-threatening, severe, sedate
• The word looks like this: _______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: GRAVEST

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Across: "51. Not meet expectations"

Quick Info: This answer has 12 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that perform less well or with less success than expected
• Words that mean the same thing: underperform
• The word looks like this: ____________
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: UNDERACHIEVE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Across: "53. As well"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
• Words that mean the same thing: to a fault, also, besides
• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: TOO

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Across: "54. Big name in cosmetics"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ESTEE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Across: "55. Pitch deliverer, perhaps"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that someone whose business is advertising
• Words that mean the same thing: advertizer, advertiser
• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ADMAN

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Across: "59. "Gross!""

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: EWW

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Across: "60. Like excited fans in stadiums"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: AROAR

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 34 Across: "61. "Crossing my fingers!""

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: IHOPE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 35 Across: "62. B&B"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
• Words that mean the same thing: hostelry, auberge, lodge
• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: INN

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 36 Across: "63. Go-___"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: KART

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 37 Across: "64. Contest described by 19-, 30-/41- and 51-Across"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that the state of being disregarded or forgotten
• Words that mean the same thing: oblivion
• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: LIMBO

  Great job if you got it right!

NYT Wednesday Crossword Down Clues - December 09, 2020 Answers

No.	Clue	Letters
1D	1. "This is ___"	3
2D	2. Kia subcompact	3
3D	3. "___ complicated"	3
4D	4. Got nice and toasty?	7
5D	5. Home of the boy band BTS	5
6D	6. "Divergent" author Veronica	4
7D	7. Rude people in stadiums	6
8D	8. "Who'da thunk it?!"	5
9D	9. Utensil farthest left in a five-piece place setting	9
10D	10. Standard contract text	11
11D	11. Kvetch about	6
12D	12. Groups in stadiums	6
13D	14. Source of the line "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth"	7
14D	20. Bookstore section	6
15D	21. Perlman of "Cheers"	4
16D	22. Variety of tea	4
17D	23. Sarcastic comeback	4
18D	24. Stopped being so loud	11
19D	28. Its capital is Oranjestad	5
20D	31. Hot	9
21D	32. Fix in place	6
22D	35. More in need of a lift?	7
23D	37. One taking a bow for getting couples together?	4
24D	38. Prepare for publishing	4
25D	40. Actress Falco	4
26D	42. Gave a friendly greeting, in a way	7
27D	43. Squatting muscles	6
28D	44. Fame	6
29D	45. Leader of an Episcopal parish	6
30D	48. Mideast port that was home to Sinbad the sailor	5
31D	50. To no ___	5
32D	52. What incubators provide	4
33D	56. Old-fashioned tattoo	3
34D	57. Police dept. alert	3
35D	58. Start of many an art movement	3

Now Let's Solve the Down Clues!

Down clues go from top to bottom. Use the letters from your across answers to help!

Clue 1 Down: "1. "This is ___""

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: CNN

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Down: "2. Kia subcompact"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that the former capital and 2nd largest city of brazil; chief brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
• Words that mean the same thing: Rio de Janeiro
• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: RIO

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Down: "3. "___ complicated""

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that the branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers and telecommunications to retrieve and store and transmit information
• Words that mean the same thing: IT, information technology
• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ITS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Down: "4. Got nice and toasty?"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that make wrinkles or creases on a smooth surface; make a pressed, folded or wrinkled line in
• Words that mean the same thing: toast, scrunch up, crease
• The word looks like this: _______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: CRISPED

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Down: "5. Home of the boy band BTS"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that an asian peninsula (off manchuria) separating the yellow sea and the sea of japan; the korean name is dae-han-min-gook or han-gook
• Words that mean the same thing: Han-Gook, Korean Peninsula, Dae-Han-Min-Gook
• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: KOREA

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Down: "6. "Divergent" author Veronica"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about celebrity/entertainment.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that united states writer whose novels portray middle-class jewish life (born in 1933)
• Words that mean the same thing: Philip Milton Roth, Philip Roth
• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ROTH

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Down: "7. Rude people in stadiums"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: BOOERS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Down: "8. "Who'da thunk it?!""

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ILLBE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Down: "9. Utensil farthest left in a five-piece place setting"

Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: _________
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: SALADFORK

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Down: "10. Standard contract text"

Quick Info: This answer has 11 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that standard formulations uniformly found in certain types of legal documents or news stories
• The word looks like this: ___________
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: BOILERPLATE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Down: "11. Kvetch about"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that regret strongly
• Words that mean the same thing: lament, bewail, deplore
• The word looks like this: ______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: BEMOAN

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Down: "12. Groups in stadiums"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a large number of things or people considered together
• Words that mean the same thing: push, crowd, bunch
• The word looks like this: ______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: CROWDS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Down: "14. Source of the line "Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth""

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that (new testament) disciple of jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first gospel
• Words that mean the same thing: Saint Matthew, St. Matthew the Apostle, St. Matthew
• The word looks like this: _______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: MATTHEW

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Down: "20. Bookstore section"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about literature.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that the act of going from one place to another
• Words that mean the same thing: jaunt, traveling, locomote
• The opposite would be: stay in place
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: TRAVEL

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Down: "21. Perlman of "Cheers""

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that fertility goddess in ancient greek mythology; wife of cronus and mother of zeus; identified with roman ops and cybele of ancient asia minor
• Words that mean the same thing: nandu, Rhea americana, Pterocnemia pennata
• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: RHEA

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Down: "22. Variety of tea"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: BOBA

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Down: "23. Sarcastic comeback"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: IBET

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Down: "24. Stopped being so loud"

Quick Info: This answer has 11 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ___________
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: TONEDITDOWN

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Down: "28. Its capital is Oranjestad"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about geography.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a popular island resort in the netherlands antilles
• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ARUBA

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Down: "31. Hot"

Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: _________
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ONASTREAK

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Down: "32. Fix in place"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that get by special effort
• Words that mean the same thing: batten down, safe, inviolable
• The opposite would be: insecure, unfasten
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: SECURE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Down: "35. More in need of a lift?"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: _______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: SAGGIER

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Down: "37. One taking a bow for getting couples together?"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that (greek mythology) god of love; son of aphrodite; identified with roman cupid
• Words that mean the same thing: concupiscence, sexual desire, physical attraction
• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: EROS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Down: "38. Prepare for publishing"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that prepare for publication or presentation by correcting, revising, or adapting
• Words that mean the same thing: redact, edit out, cut
• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: EDIT

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Down: "40. Actress Falco"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about celebrity/entertainment.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: EDIE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Down: "42. Gave a friendly greeting, in a way"

Quick Info: This answer has 7 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: _______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: WAVEDHI

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Down: "43. Squatting muscles"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that any one of three large skeletal muscles that form the buttock and move the thigh
• Words that mean the same thing: gluteal muscle, gluteus, glute
• The word looks like this: ______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: GLUTEI

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Down: "44. Fame"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
• Words that mean the same thing: celebrity, fame
• The opposite would be: infamy
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: RENOWN

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Down: "45. Leader of an Episcopal parish"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a person authorized to conduct religious worship
• Words that mean the same thing: minister, curate, minister of religion
• The word looks like this: ______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: RECTOR

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Down: "48. Mideast port that was home to Sinbad the sailor"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that the second largest city in iraq; an oil port in southern iraq
• Words that mean the same thing: Basia
• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: BASRA

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Down: "50. To no ___"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a means of serving
• Words that mean the same thing: help, service
• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: AVAIL

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Down: "52. What incubators provide"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
• Words that mean the same thing: wake, rut, ignite
• The opposite would be: cool, coldness
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: HEAT

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Down: "56. Old-fashioned tattoo"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that informal terms for a mother
• Words that mean the same thing: ma, mommy, mammy
• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: MOM

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 34 Down: "57. Police dept. alert"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: APB

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 35 Down: "58. Start of many an art movement"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about celebrity/entertainment.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that (used as a combining form) recent or new
• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: NEO

  Great job if you got it right!

Category Breakdown

Category	Number of Clues	Percentage
General Knowledge	50	69.4%
Short Answer	13	18.1%
Geography	3	4.2%
Celebrity/Entertainment	3	4.2%
Abbreviation	1	1.4%
Music	1	1.4%
Literature	1	1.4%

Complete Puzzle Statistics

Metric	Value
Across Clues	37
Down Clues	35
Total Clues	72
Average Answer Length	5.3 letters
Shortest Answer	3 letters
Longest Answer	12 letters

Fun Tips to Solve Crossword Puzzles!

• Start with short words first - they're usually easier!
• Look for clues with blanks to fill in - these are like fill-in-the-blank questions at school
• When letters cross, they must be the same in both words - this helps you check if you're right!
• Today is Wednesday, and these puzzles are usually moderate level
• Most clues today are about general knowledge
• The average word today has about 5 letters
• Remember: It's okay to take breaks and come back later with fresh eyes!
• Ask someone for help if you need it - crosswords are more fun with friends!

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Last Updated: September 20, 2025 at 07:37 PM