0910 NYT Crossword: Tuesday September 10, 2024 | Puzzle Breakdown

NYT Crossword Tuesday September 10, 2024 Puzzle Breakdown: Your Complete Guide

Here are the puzzles for New York Times Crossword of September 10, 2024 which brings another set of fun and enticing clues and questions. Below are the explanations for the across and down clues which will assist you in completing today’s puzzle.

 NYT Crossword: Tuesday September 10, 2024

Across Clues with Answers:

• The clue is 1. Cause of a Richter scale blip. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SEISM

  Possible Answer : earthquake, temblor, quake, seism




• The clue is 6. Fixed look. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GAZE

  Possible Answer : regard, gaze, stare




• The clue is 10. Curved sword. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SABER

  Possible Answer : cavalry_sword, saber, sabre




• The clue is 15. One referring to "Jehovah" as "Jah". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: RASTA

  Possible Answer : Rasta, Rastafarian




• The clue is 16. Place for a pizza. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OVEN

  Possible Answer : oven




• The clue is 17. "Make You Feel My Love" singer, 2008. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ADELE




• The clue is 18. Around 70% of the earth's surface. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OCEAN

  Possible Answer : ocean, sea




• The clue is 19. Rule for kids before homework is done, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NOTV




• The clue is 20. What makes ryes rise. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: YEAST

  Possible Answer : yeast, barm




• The clue is 21. Straightforward and unadorned, as literary prose. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: HEMINGWAYESQUE

  Possible Answer : Hemingwayesque




• The clue is 24. Close the tab. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PAY

  Possible Answer : bear, earnings, ante_up, give, make_up, pay_off, remuneration, devote, wage, compensate, pay, yield, pay_up, salary

  Possible Opposite Answer : default




• The clue is 25. Baton Rouge sch.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LSU




• The clue is 26. Corporate management group. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EXECUTIVEBOARD




• The clue is 34. Celebrant in May or June. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GRAD

  Possible Answer : grade, alum, alumnus, graduate, grad, alumna




• The clue is 35. First name in 2024 political headlines. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: KAMALA




• The clue is 36. Overflow (with). Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TEEM

  Possible Answer : pullulate, stream, teem, swarm, pour




• The clue is 38. Shot down, as an idea. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NIXED

  Possible Answer : proscribe, interdict, prohibit, disallow, nix, forbid, veto

  Possible Opposite Answer : permit, allow




• The clue is 40. San ___ Obispo, Calif.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LUIS




• The clue is 41. "Get your paws off me!". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LETGO




• The clue is 42. Highest kicker in Texas hold'em. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ACE

  Possible Answer : top-notch, whiz, first-rate, unity, superstar, maven, super, adept, angiotensin-converting_enzyme, I, breeze_through, ACE, A-one, sail_through, star, tiptop, genius, champion, Allied_Command_Europe, crack, wizard, sweep_through, single, topnotch, whizz, tops, virtuoso, sensation, mavin, nail, wiz, pass_with_flying_colors, 1, hotshot, angiotensin_converting_enzyme, ace, one




• The clue is 43. Philadelphia landmark named for the 35th president, in brief. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: JFKPLAZA




• The clue is 46. Lamb's dad. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: RAM

  Possible Answer : random_access_memory, Aries, random_memory, read/write_memory, wad, ram_down, Ram, force, chock_up, ram, jam, cram, random-access_memory, drive, pound, jampack, RAM, tup, crash, Aries_the_Ram




• The clue is 47. Green sushi condiment. 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 49. Spanish wife. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ESPOSA




• The clue is 51. Group whose members are represented completely (with no repeats) in 21-, 26- and 43-Across. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CONSONANTS

  Possible Answer : consonant

  Possible Opposite Answer : vowel




• The clue is 56. "Fake it 'til you make it" or "No pain, no gain". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MOTTO

  Possible Answer : slogan, catchword, motto, shibboleth




• The clue is 59. Candy bar with caramel and shortbread. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TWIX




• The clue is 60. Gunslinger Earp. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: WYATT

  Possible Answer : Wyat, Wyatt, Sir_Thomas_Wyat, James_Wyatt, Sir_Thomas_Wyatt




• The clue is 64. Give or take. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ABOUT

  Possible Answer : approximately, close_to, well-nigh, astir, or_so, some, nearly, almost, most, just_about, more_or_less, near, nigh, virtually, roughly, about, around




• The clue is 65. Pro's counterpart. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ANTI

  Possible Answer : anti

  Possible Opposite Answer : pro




• The clue is 66. Blood of the gods, in Greek mythology. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ICHOR

  Possible Answer : pus, sanies, festering, ichor, purulence, suppuration




• The clue is 67. Holy scroll. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TORAH

  Possible Answer : Laws, Pentateuch, Torah




• The clue is 68. Plant with fronds. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: FERN

  Possible Answer : fern




• The clue is 69. "Have you no ___?!". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SHAME

  Possible Answer : dishonor, ignominy, dishonour, attaint, shame, disgrace, pity

  Possible Opposite Answer : honor




• The clue is 70. Pumps and wedges. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: HEELS

  Possible Answer : cad, reheel, bounder, list, dog, blackguard, hound, heel




• The clue is 71. Animal that absorbs water directly through its skin. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: FROG

  Possible Answer : frog, batrachian, anuran, salientian, toad_frog, toad, Gaul




• The clue is 72. Beekeeping or baking, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: HOBBY

  Possible Answer : rocking_horse, spare-time_activity, by-line, hobbyhorse, sideline, Falco_subbuteo, hobby, avocation, pursuit

Down Clues and Answers:

• The clue is 1. "Sold out" sign. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SRO

• The clue is 2. Apiece. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EACH

  Possible Answer: to_each_one, for_each_one, apiece, from_each_one, each

• The clue is 3. "That makes sense now". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ISEE

• The clue is 4. What a rush!. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: STAMPEDE

  Possible Answer: stampede

• The clue is 5. Total madman. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MANIAC

  Possible Answer: maniacal, madman, lunatic, maniac

• The clue is 6. Instrument with a mallet. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GONG

  Possible Answer: tam-tam, chime, bell, gong

• The clue is 7. Assert. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: AVOW

  Possible Answer: avouch, swear, assert, avow, swan, verify, aver, affirm

  Possible Opposite Answer : disavow

• The clue is 8. Z, as in Zeus. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ZETA

  Possible Answer: zeta

• The clue is 9. Emotion that sounds like its middle two letters. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ENVY

  Possible Answer: begrudge, enviousness, envy, invidia

• The clue is 10. States as fact. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SAYSSO

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

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

  The answer: ADEQUATE

  Possible Answer: tolerable, equal, enough, decent, passable, fair_to_middling, adequate

  Possible Opposite Answer : inadequate

• The clue is 12. Male suitor. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BEAU

  Possible Answer: boyfriend, fellow, beau, dandy, clotheshorse, fashion_plate, dude, gallant, swain, fop, swell, sheik, young_man

• The clue is 13. If's partner in computer logic. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ELSE

• The clue is 14. No longer working: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: RET

  Possible Answer: ret

• The clue is 22. Three Stooges laugh sound. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NYUK

• The clue is 23. Island on which Napoleon was exiled. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ELBA

• The clue is 26. Novelist Jong. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ERICA

  Possible Answer: erica, true_heath

• The clue is 27. Basic plot lines?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: XAXES

• The clue is 28. Speaker's event. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TALK

  Possible Answer: talk_of_the_town, lecture, spill_the_beans, babble, talking, talk, blab_out, speak, verbalise, let_the_cat_out_of_the_bag, sing, mouth, spill, babble_out, public_lecture, utter, blab, tattle, verbalize, peach

  Possible Opposite Answer : keep_quiet

• The clue is 29. "That's my cue!". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IMUP

• The clue is 30. Ski resort in the Colorado Rockies. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: VAIL

• The clue is 31. Creator of the giant snowman Marshmallow in "Frozen". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ELSA

• The clue is 32. Cool in a throwback sort of way. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: RETRO

  Possible Answer: retroactive, retro, ex_post_facto

• The clue is 33. Impressionist Edgar. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DEGAS

  Possible Answer: Hilaire_Germain_Edgar_Degas, Degas, Edgar_Degas, degas

• The clue is 34. Emulate a beaver. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GNAW

  Possible Answer: gnaw_at, gnaw, erode, eat_at, wear_away

• The clue is 37. Cultural attraction in midtown Manhattan, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MOMA

• The clue is 39. Workspaces for some nightclub performers. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DJBOOTHS

• The clue is 41. Deathbed request. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LASTWISH

• The clue is 44. Dolphin's fluke, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: FIN

  Possible Answer: five, quint, cinque, pentad, fin, quintuplet, louver, quintet, fivesome, Little_Phoebe, tailfin, flipper, Phoebe, 5, break_water, louvre, V, tail_fin

• The clue is 45. Meditative state. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ZEN

  Possible Answer: loony_toons, Zen, battery-acid, Elvis, dot, Zen_Buddhism, dose, pane, window_pane, back_breaker, acid, Lucy_in_the_sky_with_diamonds, superman

• The clue is 48. Genuine. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ACTUAL

  Possible Answer: actual, genuine, real, existent, literal, factual

  Possible Opposite Answer : potential

• The clue is 50. Hitchcock's highest-grossing film at the box office. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PSYCHO

  Possible Answer: psychotic_person, psychotic, psycho

• The clue is 52. Collection of employees. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: STAFF

  Possible Answer: faculty, stave, staff

• The clue is 53. Pet's person. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OWNER

  Possible Answer: owner, proprietor, possessor

• The clue is 54. The "N" of TNT. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NITRO

• The clue is 55. Hewing. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: AXING

  Possible Answer: axe, ax

• The clue is 56. Subject that a young Einstein never failed, despite the common misconception. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MATH

  Possible Answer: maths, mathematics, math

• The clue is 57. Orchestra woodwind. 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 58. Raced (through). Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TORE

  Possible Answer: tear, shoot_down, snap, deplume, pluck, displume, torus, pull, charge, rupture, bust, deplumate, tore, buck, shoot

• The clue is 61. Whale pursuer of fiction. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: AHAB

  Possible Answer: Ahab

• The clue is 62. Pyramid, for a pharaoh. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TOMB

  Possible Answer: grave, tomb

• The clue is 63. Three-pointer, in hoops lingo. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TREY

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

No 27370 Tue Oct 15, 2024 NYT Crossword by Lindsay Rosenblum

Across Clues :

1. No longer taking, as a medication, 6. What a light bulb represents in cartoons, 10. Led, as a meeting, 13. Where soju is the national drink, 14. Overwhelmed by hilarity, hyperbolically speaking, 15. Style of San Francisco's Coit Tower, informally, 16. Visa, for one, 18. Foreboding sign, 19. Take advantage of, 20. ___-di-dah, 21. Still awake after midnight, say, 23. Furry feet, 25. Thief at work in a bustling crowd, 28. "OK, that wasn't totally true", 30. Favor precursor?, 31. Loudly laments, 32. Triumph over, 34. "Don't think so", 36. One might be found at a roast, 40. Pulitzer-winning writer James, 41. Philanthropists, 44. Dodge Charger, e.g., 48. Nile reptile, 50. What an unsatisfied customer might leave behind, 51. Modern combat athlete, informally, 54. Expectant parents' selection, 55. Revolted, 56. Home of MoMA and M.S.G., 58. The Trojans of the N.C.A.A., 59. Shape for a child's chicken nugget, informally, 60. Show interest on a dating app … or what 16-, 25-, 36- and 51-Across must do to be successful?, 64. Steely determination, 65. Garment worn by the Little Caesars mascot, 66. Blood of the gods, in Greek mythology, 67. Up to this point, 68. Waxy imprint, 69. Montana city nicknamed "The Richest Hill on Earth"

Tue Oct 15, 2024 NYT Crossword

Down Clues :

1. Match.com alternative, 2. Realtor's sign, 3. Airport amenity, 4. British ref. work, 5. Not pass, 6. Pet-tracking device, 7. Anti-trafficking agcy., 8. Hear here!, 9. Make sense, 10. Uncreative studio project, perhaps, 11. Winning blackjack hand, 12. Trios of trios, 15. Sweet, in Italian, 17. Dance style with shuffles and buffaloes, 22. "Gotta catch 'em all!" game series, 24. Witnessed, 26. Competition, 27. Ray who helped globalize McDonald's, 29. Some bottled waters, 33. Pull, 35. Group of whales, 37. Actress Jeffries of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians", 38. Part of, as a scheme, 39. Like courses with multiple professors, 42. Comedic drum flourish, 43. Bond film between "Skyfall" and "No Time to Die", 44. Like words written in ink by a lefty, often, 45. Ruler's realm, 46. "Aw, man!", 47. Underway, 49. Distant correspondent, 52. Medieval tales of daring adventure, 53. Bread choice for a Reuben, 57. Expectant parents' selection, 61. "Wednesday's child is full of ___" (nursery rhyme line), 62. Tennis champ Swiatek, 63. Critical hosp. wing

Break down the NYT Crosswords: October 15, 2024

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. No longer taking, as a medication. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OFFOF




• The clue is 6. What a light bulb represents in cartoons. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IDEA

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




• The clue is 10. Led, as a meeting. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: RAN

  Possible Answer : play, scarper, campaign, move, black_market, lam, head_for_the_hills, work, draw, extend, feed, operate, turn_tail, lean, unravel, range, endure, guide, fly_the_coop, run_for, run_away, be_given, execute, race, track_down, persist, lead, die_hard, hunt_down, ladder, melt, carry, tend, break_away, scat, take_to_the_woods, hightail_it, pass, bleed, escape, prevail, go, consort, course, function, incline, bunk, hunt, melt_down, flow, ply, run

  Possible Opposite Answer : idle, malfunction




• The clue is 13. Where soju is the national drink. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: KOREA

  Possible Answer : Korean_Peninsula, Korea, Dae-Han-Min-Gook, Han-Gook




• The clue is 14. Overwhelmed by hilarity, hyperbolically speaking. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DEAD

  Possible Answer : bushed, all_in, dead, beat, abruptly, short, idle, stagnant, deadened, suddenly, numb, drained, absolutely, utterly, perfectly, utter

  Possible Opposite Answer : living, alive, live




• The clue is 15. Style of San Francisco's Coit Tower, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DECO

  Possible Answer : deco, art_deco




• The clue is 16. Visa, for one. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CREDITCARD




• The clue is 18. Foreboding sign. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OMEN

  Possible Answer : prognostic, betoken, prognosticate, forecast, portent, Oman, foreshadow, prefigure, bode, omen, Sultanate_of_Oman, prognostication, foretell, portend, prodigy, Muscat_and_Oman, predict, presage, augur, auspicate




• The clue is 19. Take advantage of. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: USE

  Possible Answer : purpose, utilisation, utilize, apply, employ, employment, exercise, role, practice, usage, enjoyment, habit, use, expend, economic_consumption, use_of_goods_and_services, usance, manipulation, consumption, utilization, function, habituate, utilise




• The clue is 20. ___-di-dah. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LAH

  Possible Answer : la, lah




• The clue is 21. Still awake after midnight, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: UPLATE




• The clue is 23. Furry feet. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PAWS

  Possible Answer : hand, manus, paw, mitt




• The clue is 25. Thief at work in a bustling crowd. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PICKPOCKET

  Possible Answer : pickpocket, cutpurse, dip




• The clue is 28. "OK, that wasn't totally true". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ILIED




• The clue is 30. Favor precursor?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: POR




• The clue is 31. Loudly laments. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: KEENS

  Possible Answer : keen, lament




• The clue is 32. Triumph over. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DEFEAT

  Possible Answer : defeat, frustration, overcome, vote_down, vote_out, licking, shoot_down, get_the_better_of, kill

  Possible Opposite Answer : victory




• The clue is 34. "Don't think so". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NOPE




• The clue is 36. One might be found at a roast. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: INSULTCOMIC




• The clue is 40. Pulitzer-winning writer James. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: AGEE

  Possible Answer : Agee, James_Agee




• The clue is 41. Philanthropists. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DONORS

  Possible Answer : conferrer, donor, giver, presenter, bestower




• The clue is 44. Dodge Charger, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SEDAN

  Possible Answer : sedan, saloon, sedan_chair




• The clue is 48. Nile reptile. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ASP

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




• The clue is 50. What an unsatisfied customer might leave behind. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NOTIP




• The clue is 51. Modern combat athlete, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MMAFIGHTER




• The clue is 54. Expectant parents' selection. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NAME

  Possible Answer : describe, diagnose, epithet, cite, refer, nominate, list, public_figure, name, advert, distinguish, key, appoint, constitute, make, gens, mention, identify, discover, bring_up, figure, key_out, call




• The clue is 55. Revolted. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: UPROSE

  Possible Answer : develop, go_up, turn_out, lift, stand_up, spring_up, come_up, rise, uprise, grow, get_up, originate, resurrect, ascend, bristle, arise, move_up

  Possible Opposite Answer : go_to_bed, sit_down, turn_in, set, fall




• The clue is 56. Home of MoMA and M.S.G.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NYC




• The clue is 58. The Trojans of the N.C.A.A.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: USC




• The clue is 59. Shape for a child's chicken nugget, informally. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DINO




• The clue is 60. Show interest on a dating app … or what 16-, 25-, 36- and 51-Across must do to be successful?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SWIPERIGHT




• The clue is 64. Steely determination. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GRIT

  Possible Answer : guts, gritstone, sand, gritrock, grit, gumption, backbone, moxie




• The clue is 65. Garment worn by the Little Caesars mascot. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TOGA

  Possible Answer : toga




• The clue is 66. Blood of the gods, in Greek mythology. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ICHOR

  Possible Answer : pus, purulence, suppuration, festering, sanies, ichor




• The clue is 67. Up to this point. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: YET

  Possible Answer : withal, so_far, still, nonetheless, all_the_same, as_yet, thus_far, up_to_now, til_now, yet, in_time, even, heretofore, however, hitherto, even_so, until_now, notwithstanding, nevertheless




• The clue is 68. Waxy imprint. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SEAL

  Possible Answer : Navy_SEAL, sealskin, SEAL, seal_of_approval, seal, varnish, seal_off, sealing_wax, stamp, cachet

  Possible Opposite Answer : unseal




• The clue is 69. Montana city nicknamed "The Richest Hill on Earth". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BUTTE

  Possible Answer : butte, Butte

Down Clues and Answers:

• The clue is 1. Match.com alternative. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OKCUPID

• The clue is 2. Realtor's sign. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: FORSALE

• The clue is 3. Airport amenity. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: FREEWIFI

• The clue is 4. British ref. work. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OED

  Possible Answer: OED, Oxford_English_Dictionary, O.E.D.

• The clue is 5. Not pass. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: FAIL

  Possible Answer: die, go_wrong, fail, give_out, neglect, betray, go, break_down, flunk, bomb, miscarry, flush_it, conk_out, go_bad, break, give_way, run_out

  Possible Opposite Answer : succeed, manage, pass

• The clue is 6. Pet-tracking device. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IDCHIP

• The clue is 7. Anti-trafficking agcy.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DEA

  Possible Answer: DEA, Drug_Enforcement_Administration, Drug_Enforcement_Agency

• The clue is 8. Hear here!. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EAR

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

• The clue is 9. Make sense. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ADDUP

• The clue is 10. Uncreative studio project, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: REMAKE

  Possible Answer: remaking, refashion, remake, make_over, redo

• The clue is 11. Winning blackjack hand. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ACETEN

• The clue is 12. Trios of trios. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NONETS

• The clue is 15. Sweet, in Italian. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DOLCE

  Possible Answer: dolce

• The clue is 17. Dance style with shuffles and buffaloes. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TAP

  Possible Answer: tapdance, strike, solicit, tap, water_tap, bug, spigot, hydrant, beg, rap, dab, tip, pink, pat, water_faucet, intercept, knock, exploit, wiretap

• The clue is 22. "Gotta catch 'em all!" game series. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: POKEMON

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

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

  The answer: SEEN

  Possible Answer: get_a_line, see_to_it, examine, go_through, run_across, insure, visualize, catch, interpret, regard, image, come_across, understand, witness, visit, pick_up, watch, assure, construe, get_wind, realise, go_out, envision, fancy, see, consider, go_steady, get_word, encounter, experience, reckon, take_in, look, hear, find_out, ascertain, date, ensure, take_care, view, picture, discover, check, attend, figure, realize, project, meet, run_into, escort, find, determine, control, visualise, learn

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

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

  The answer: CONTEST

  Possible Answer: competition, contest, contend, repugn

• The clue is 27. Ray who helped globalize McDonald's. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: KROC

• The clue is 29. Some bottled waters. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DASANIS

• The clue is 33. Pull. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TUG

  Possible Answer: tugboat, lug, tote, push, labour, tower, drive, tug, jerk, labor, towboat

• The clue is 35. Group of whales. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: POD

  Possible Answer: pod, seedpod, seedcase, cod, fuel_pod

• The clue is 37. Actress Jeffries of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LEAH

• The clue is 38. Part of, as a scheme. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: INON

• The clue is 39. Like courses with multiple professors. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: COTAUGHT

• The clue is 42. Comedic drum flourish. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: RIMSHOT

• The clue is 43. Bond film between "Skyfall" and "No Time to Die". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SPECTRE

  Possible Answer: shade, wraith, phantom, apparition, phantasma, spook, fantasm, specter, spectre, ghost, phantasm

• The clue is 44. Like words written in ink by a lefty, often. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SMUDGY

  Possible Answer: smudgy

• The clue is 45. Ruler's realm. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EMPIRE

  Possible Answer: conglomerate, imperium, Empire, empire

• The clue is 46. "Aw, man!". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DARNIT

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

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

  The answer: AFOOT

  Possible Answer: underway, afoot

• The clue is 49. Distant correspondent. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PENPAL

• The clue is 52. Medieval tales of daring adventure. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GESTS

• The clue is 53. Bread choice for a Reuben. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: RYE

  Possible Answer: rye, rye_whisky, rye_whiskey, Secale_cereale

• The clue is 57. Expectant parents' selection. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CRIB

  Possible Answer: crib, trot, cot, pony, cribbage

• The clue is 61. "Wednesday's child is full of ___" (nursery rhyme line). Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: WOE

  Possible Answer: woe, suffering, woefulness

• The clue is 62. Tennis champ Swiatek. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IGA

  Possible Answer: immunoglobulin_A, IgA

• The clue is 63. Critical hosp. wing. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ICU

  Possible Answer: ICU, intensive_care_unit

October 07, 2023 NYT Clues Solutions | XWordHint

Quick Navigation - Table of Contents

• Puzzle Overview & Difficulty
• Across Clues (33 clues)
• Down Clues (35 clues)
• Category Breakdown
• Complete Puzzle Statistics
• Pro Solving Tips

Puzzle Overview & Difficulty Analysis

Date: Saturday, October 07, 2023

Difficulty Level: Moderate Wednesday Puzzle

Total Clues: 68 (33 Across, 35 Down)

Average Word Length: 5.7 letters

Master Today's Across: NYT Saturday Puzzle October 07, 2023

No.	Clue	Letters
1A	1. Plot development with twists?	9
2A	10. Enfants terribles	4
3A	14. Detective in high-grossing films of 1984, 1987 and 1994	9
4A	15. Glossed over?	5
5A	16. Weapon now known as an LGM-118 Peacekeeper	9
6A	17. Warmly welcoming	5
7A	18. Swing state?	4
8A	19. "And that's proof enough"	3
9A	20. Quite	6
10A	21. Dir. from the Music City to the Motor City	3
11A	22. Not plugged in	7
12A	24. Sticks one's neck out, perhaps	7
13A	26. Anomalous figure	7
14A	30. "Toy Story 3" villain, for short	5
15A	31. "Forget about it!"	8
16A	32. Club ___ Wan (where "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" opens)	3
17A	33. "Forget about it!"	7
18A	36. Radio Hall-of-Famer Charlamagne ___ God	3
19A	37. Perfect square for the circumference of pie	8
20A	39. Blood of the gods	5
21A	41. America's longest-serving first lady, familiarly	7
22A	42. Fixtures at rodeos	7
23A	44. One who's served admirally?	7
24A	46. 2/19/45 invasion site, informally	3
25A	47. Neighborhood near Tarzana	6
26A	50. Football datum: Abbr.	3
27A	51. Certain offshoot	4
28A	53. Driven, say	5
29A	54. Written in it this clue is	9
30A	56. Unrefined	5
31A	57. Arrived at by ballot	9
32A	58. Multitude	4
33A	59. Soldiers hardened by many battles	9

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. Plot development with twists?"

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: HEDGEMAZE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Across: "10. Enfants terribles"

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 (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
• Words that mean the same thing: hob, scamp, gremlin
• 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: IMPS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Across: "14. Detective in high-grossing films of 1984, 1987 and 1994"

Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a expert clue about movies/film.

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: AXELFOLEY

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Across: "15. Glossed over?"

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 make slick or smooth
• Words that mean the same thing: slick, satiny, flowing
• 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: SLEEK

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Across: "16. Weapon now known as an LGM-118 Peacekeeper"

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: MXMISSILE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Across: "17. Warmly welcoming"

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

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable
• Words that mean the same thing: homy, homelike, homely
• 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: HOMEY

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Across: "18. Swing state?"

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

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
• Words that mean the same thing: temper, humor, humour
• 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: MOOD

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Across: "19. "And that's proof enough""

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 a relativistic quantum theory of the electromagnetic interactions of photons and electrons and muons
• Words that mean the same thing: quantum electrodynamics
• 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: QED

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Across: "20. Quite"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 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: SOVERY

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Across: "21. Dir. from the Music City to the Motor City"

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

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that the compass point that is midway between north and northeast
• Words that mean the same thing: north northeast, nor'-nor'-east
• 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: NNE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Across: "22. Not plugged in"

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 (often followed by `of') not aware
• Words that mean the same thing: incognizant
• The opposite would be: aware
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: UNAWARE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Across: "24. Sticks one's neck out, perhaps"

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 come out into view, as from concealment
• Words that mean the same thing: egress, come forth, emerge
• 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: EMERGES

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Across: "26. Anomalous figure"

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 a person who lives away from his place of work
• 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: OUTLIER

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Across: "30. "Toy Story 3" villain, for short"

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

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: LOTSO

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Across: "31. "Forget about it!""

Quick Info: This answer has 8 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: NOCHANCE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Across: "32. Club ___ Wan (where "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" opens)"

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 (west indies) followers of a religious system involving witchcraft and sorcery
• Words that mean the same thing: obeah
• 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: OBI

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Across: "33. "Forget about it!""

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: BADIDEA

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Across: "36. Radio Hall-of-Famer Charlamagne ___ God"

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: THA

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Across: "37. Perfect square for the circumference of pie"

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: PIZZABOX

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Across: "39. Blood of the gods"

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 (greek mythology) the rarified fluid said to flow in the veins of the gods
• Words that mean the same thing: festering, sanies, purulence
• 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: ICHOR

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Across: "41. America's longest-serving first lady, familiarly"

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: ELEANOR

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Across: "42. Fixtures at rodeos"

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 the amount that many barrels might hold
• Words that mean the same thing: cask, bbl, barrelful
• 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: BARRELS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Across: "44. One who's served admirally?"

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: NAVYVET

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Across: "46. 2/19/45 invasion site, informally"

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 a bloody and prolonged operation on the island of iwo jima in which american marines landed and defeated japanese defenders (february and march 1945)
• Words that mean the same thing: Iwo Jima, invasion of Iwo
• 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: IWO

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Across: "47. Neighborhood near Tarzana"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 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: ENCINO

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Across: "50. Football datum: Abbr."

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

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: INT

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Across: "51. Certain offshoot"

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 subdivision of a larger religious group
• Words that mean the same thing: faction, religious sect, religious order
• 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: SECT

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Across: "53. Driven, say"

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: TYPEA

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Across: "54. Written in it this clue is"

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: YODASPEAK

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Across: "56. Unrefined"

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

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that (of persons) so unrefined as to be lacking in discrimination and sensibility
• 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: CRASS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Across: "57. Arrived at by ballot"

Quick Info: This answer has 9 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: ELECTEDTO

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Across: "58. Multitude"

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

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
• Words that mean the same thing: boniface, innkeeper, master of ceremonies
• The opposite would be: parasite
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: HOST

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Across: "59. Soldiers hardened by many battles"

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

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a work of art (composition or drama) that is part of the standard repertory but has become hackneyed from much repetition
• Words that mean the same thing: oldtimer, warhorse, old-timer
• 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: WARHORSES

  Great job if you got it right!

Solve the Down: NYT Saturday Puzzle October 07, 2023

No.	Clue	Letters
1D	1. Jon of Disney's "Million Dollar Arm"	4
2D	2. Gas giant	10
3D	3. Punish, in a way, as a YouTube creator	10
4D	4. Zero-emission aircraft	7
5D	5. Puff pieces?	3
6D	6. House of worship	6
7D	7. Weaver's work?	6
8D	8. Heroine in a legendary franchise	5
9D	9. Setting for vitreous humor	3
10D	10. Unofficial 1984 Olympics anthem	7
11D	11. ___ stock (speculative investment)	4
12D	12. Use binoculars, say	4
13D	13. Liquor brand in a blue bottle	4
14D	15. Cat breed with American and Celtic lineages	9
15D	20. A.1., for one	5
16D	23. Golfer's selection	4
17D	24. Employ the secret service?	5
18D	25. Get wildly enthusiastic	9
19D	27. Overwhelmed with details	10
20D	28. Sound off on?	10
21D	29. Sees through adolescence	5
22D	31. "Forget about it!"	3
23D	34. From conception	5
24D	35. High-sided boat	4
25D	38. Like "Duck Soup," it's said, among all Marx Brothers films	7
26D	40. Refrigerator compartment	7
27D	42. Pub crawl and then some	6
28D	43. Develop a bond, say	6
29D	45. Davis of film	5
30D	47. Make a lasting impression?	4
31D	48. "Wedding Bell Blues" songwriter Laura	4
32D	49. Figures in an audit, in brief	4
33D	52. Ring decisions, for short	4
34D	54. Material for Voldemort's wand and Robin Hood's bow	3
35D	55. Pou ___ (vantage point)	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. Jon of Disney's "Million Dollar Arm""

Quick Info: This answer has 4 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: HAMM

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Down: "2. Gas giant"

Quick Info: This answer has 10 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: EXXONMOBIL

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Down: "3. Punish, in a way, as a YouTube creator"

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that deprive of value for payment
• Words that mean the same thing: demonetise
• 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: DEMONETIZE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Down: "4. Zero-emission aircraft"

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 aircraft supported only by the dynamic action of air against its surfaces
• Words that mean the same thing: glider, sailplane
• 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: GLIDERS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Down: "5. Puff pieces?"

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: EFS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Down: "6. House of worship"

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 (islam) a muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret
• 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: MOSQUE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Down: "7. Weaver's work?"

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 who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
• Words that mean the same thing: noncitizen, stranger, alien
• The opposite would be: citizen, acquaintance
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ALIENS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Down: "8. Heroine in a legendary franchise"

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: ZELDA

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Down: "9. Setting for vitreous humor"

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 organ of sight
• Words that mean the same thing: oculus, center, centre
• 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: EYE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Down: "10. Unofficial 1984 Olympics anthem"

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

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: ILOVELA

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Down: "11. ___ stock (speculative investment)"

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 cultural unit (an idea or value or pattern of behavior) that is passed from one person to another by non-genetic means (as by imitation)
• 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: MEME

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Down: "12. Use binoculars, say"

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 person who is of equal standing with another in a group
• Words that mean the same thing: match, compeer, equal
• 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: PEER

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Down: "13. Liquor brand in a blue bottle"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 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: SKYY

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Down: "15. Cat breed with American and Celtic lineages"

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: SHORTHAIR

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Down: "20. A.1., for one"

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 flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food
• 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: SAUCE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Down: "23. Golfer's selection"

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 the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
• Words that mean the same thing: Ellen Price Wood, woodwind instrument, woods
• 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: WOOD

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Down: "24. Employ the secret service?"

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 run away secretly with one's beloved
• Words that mean the same thing: run off
• 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: ELOPE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Down: "25. Get wildly enthusiastic"

Quick Info: This answer has 9 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: GOBANANAS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Down: "27. Overwhelmed with details"

Quick Info: This answer has 10 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: INTHEWEEDS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Down: "28. Sound off on?"

Quick Info: This answer has 10 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: ECHOLOCATE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Down: "29. Sees through adolescence"

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 the back of a military formation or procession
• Words that mean the same thing: lift, keister, backside
• The opposite would be: head, front
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: REARS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Down: "31. "Forget about it!""

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 quantity of no importance
• Words that mean the same thing: goose egg, aught, null
• The opposite would be: allow, permit
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: NIX

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Down: "34. From conception"

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: ABOVO

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Down: "35. High-sided boat"

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 small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
• Words that mean the same thing: walleye, jack salmon, rowboat
• 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: DORY

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Down: "38. Like "Duck Soup," it's said, among all Marx Brothers films"

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

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that ludicrous, foolish
• Words that mean the same thing: cockamamy, clownlike, goofy
• 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: ZANIEST

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Down: "40. Refrigerator compartment"

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

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that (of something seen or heard) clearly defined
• Words that mean the same thing: snappy, nappy, nippy
• 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: CRISPER

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Down: "42. Pub crawl and then some"

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 tool for bending
• Words that mean the same thing: toot, carousal, booze-up
• 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: BENDER

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Down: "43. Develop a bond, say"

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 cause to be attached
• Words that mean the same thing: tie, confiscate, seize
• The opposite would be: detach
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ATTACH

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Down: "45. Davis of film"

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

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that any of the numerous plants of the genus viola
• Words that mean the same thing: genus Viola
• 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: VIOLA

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Down: "47. Make a lasting impression?"

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 make an etching of
• Words that mean the same thing: engrave
• 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: ETCH

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Down: "48. "Wedding Bell Blues" songwriter Laura"

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

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: NYRO

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Down: "49. Figures in an audit, in brief"

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 an accountant who has passed certain examinations and met all other statutory and licensing requirements of a united states state to be certified by that state
• Words that mean the same thing: CPA, certified public accountant
• 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: CPAS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Down: "52. Ring decisions, for short"

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

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a knockout declared by the referee who judges one boxer unable to continue
• Words that mean the same thing: technical knockout, TKO
• 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: TKOS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 34 Down: "54. Material for Voldemort's wand and Robin Hood's bow"

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 wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the english yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows
• 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: YEW

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 35 Down: "55. Pou ___ (vantage point)"

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: STO

  Great job if you got it right!

Category Breakdown

Category	Number of Clues	Percentage
General Knowledge	47	69.1%
Short Answer	9	13.2%
Movies/Film	3	4.4%
Abbreviation	3	4.4%
History	2	2.9%
Geography	2	2.9%
Sports	1	1.5%
Literature	1	1.5%

Complete Puzzle Statistics

Metric	Value
Across Clues	33
Down Clues	35
Total Clues	68
Average Answer Length	5.7 letters
Shortest Answer	3 letters
Longest Answer	10 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 Saturday, 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!

Disclaimer: Crossword clues are property of The New York Times. This educational content is designed to help puzzle enthusiasts improve their solving skills.

Last Updated: August 30, 2025 at 09:37 AM