July 29, 2024 - Crosswords

Crosswords - July 29, 2024

Welcome to NYT Puzzle and answers. The New York Times Crossword is one of the most popular puzzles. Here are the clues and answers for today's puzzle:

Break down the NYT Crosswords: July 29, 2024

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

Across Clues and Answers:

• 1. U.S. public health org. - Show Answer
  

  CDC

  (3 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: CDC, Center_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention



• 4. Impressively done, as a job - Show Answer
  

  BANGUP

  (6 letters)

  
  


• 10. To and ___ - Show Answer
  

  FRO

  (3 letters)

  
  


• 13. 2016 Summer Olympics host, informally - Show Answer
  

  RIO

  (3 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: Rio, Rio_de_Janeiro



• 14. Break free - Show Answer
  

  ESCAPE

  (6 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: leak, run, scarper, miss, evasion, lam, run_away, escape, outflow, escapism, safety_valve, take_to_the_woods, dodging, scat, turn_tail, escape_cock, hightail_it, flight, leakage, get_off, bunk, fly_the_coop, break_away, head_for_the_hills, relief_valve, elude, escape_valve, get_away, get_by, get_out, break_loose



• 15. Language that's mutually intelligible with Thai - Show Answer
  

  LAO

  (3 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: Laotian, Lao



• 16. Cry from someone who has finally had it - Show Answer
  

  ENOUGHISENOUGH

  (14 letters)

  
  


• 19. Wriggly sea creatures - Show Answer
  

  EELS

  (4 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: eel



• 20. "Monday Night Football" channel - Show Answer
  

  ESPN

  (4 letters)

  
  


• 21. Mount Olympus ruler - Show Answer
  

  ZEUS

  (4 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: Zeus, genus_Zeus



• 22. Fuss over one's appearance - Show Answer
  

  PREEN

  (5 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: congratulate, primp, plume, dress, preen



• 24. "It's in my ___" ("I was made for this") - Show Answer
  

  DNA

  (3 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: DNA, deoxyribonucleic_acid, desoxyribonucleic_acid



• 26. Sarcastic non-apology - Show Answer
  

  SORRYNOTSORRY

  (13 letters)

  
  


• 32. The "veni" in "Veni, vidi, vici" - Show Answer
  

  ICAME

  (5 letters)

  
  


• 33. Heavens - Show Answer
  

  SKIES

  (5 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: flip, sky, ski, toss, pitch



• 35. Sheep : flock :: cow : ___ - Show Answer
  

  HERD

  (4 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: ruck, crowd, herd



• 38. Comic Silverman - Show Answer
  

  SARAH

  (5 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: Sarah



• 40. Drain - Show Answer
  

  SAP

  (3 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: saphead, play_out, tomfool, cosh, run_down, muggins, fool, exhaust, tire, blackjack, sap



• 41. Wedding ceremony words - Show Answer
  

  IDO

  (3 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: Ido



• 42. Solar energy collector - Show Answer
  

  PANEL

  (5 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: venire, jury, gore, dialog_box, instrument_panel, empanel, impanel, control_board, board, panel, control_panel



• 43. Pod vegetable in gumbo - Show Answer
  

  OKRA

  (4 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: okra, lady's-finger, gumbo, Abelmoschus_esculentus, Hibiscus_esculentus, okra_plant



• 44. Fracas - Show Answer
  

  MELEE

  (5 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: melee, battle_royal, scrimmage



• 46. Religion of the Quran - Show Answer
  

  ISLAM

  (5 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: Islam, Islamism, Mohammedanism, Muhammadanism, Muslimism



• 48. Perennial optimist's motto - Show Answer
  

  NEVERSAYNEVER

  (13 letters)

  
  


• 53. Bard's "before" - Show Answer
  

  ERE

  (3 letters)

  
  


• 54. Pain relief brand - Show Answer
  

  ALEVE

  (5 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: Aflaxen, naproxen_sodium, Aleve, Anaprox



• 55. Quick drive around town - Show Answer
  

  SPIN

  (4 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: birl, whirl, spin, reel, gyrate, twist, spin_around, twisting, twirl, spin_out, tailspin



• 58. Agent ___ Scully of "The X-Files" - Show Answer
  

  DANA

  (4 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: Danu, Dana



• 62. Cain's nephew in Genesis - Show Answer
  

  ENOS

  (4 letters)

  
  


• 63. Way to make incremental progress - Show Answer
  

  LITTLEBYLITTLE

  (14 letters)

  
  


• 66. Polished off - Show Answer
  

  ATE

  (3 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: deplete, use_up, corrode, rust, wipe_out, eat, feed, eat_on, eat_up, run_through, exhaust, Ate, consume



• 67. "Yes, cap'n!" - Show Answer
  

  AYESIR

  (6 letters)

  
  


• 68. Actress Mendes - Show Answer
  

  EVA

  (3 letters)

  
  


• 69. "Pow!" - Show Answer
  

  BAM

  (3 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: Bam, bang, bam, blast, clap, eruption



• 70. Strike out - Show Answer
  

  DELETE

  (6 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: blue-pencil, erase, edit, delete, cancel

  Antonyms: record



• 71. State that's home to Rehoboth Beach: Abbr. - Show Answer
  

  DEL

  (3 letters)

  
  

Down Clues and Answers:

• 1. Gives the heebie-jeebies, with "out" - Show Answer
  

  CREEPS

  (6 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: crawling, cringe, weirdie, crawl, creeping, weirdy, fawn, creeps, pussyfoot, sneak, mouse, creep, spook, weirdo, cower, grovel



• 2. Spanish for "money" - Show Answer
  

  DINERO

  (6 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: pelf, lettuce, bread, scratch, cabbage, dough, sugar, lucre, loot, moolah, dinero, shekels, gelt, wampum, kale, lolly, clams, boodle, simoleons



• 3. Where beers can be found at a tailgate party - Show Answer
  

  COOLER

  (6 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: ice_chest, coolheaded, tank, nerveless, cooler, cool

  Antonyms: warm



• 4. Implore - Show Answer
  

  BEG

  (3 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: beg, solicit, implore, pray, tap



• 5. Tennis champ Arthur - Show Answer
  

  ASHE

  (4 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: Arthur_Ashe, Arthur_Robert_Ashe, Ashe



• 6. Police procedural that premiered in 2003 - Show Answer
  

  NCIS

  (4 letters)

  
  


• 7. [Oh, no!] - Show Answer
  

  GASP

  (4 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: puff, pant, heave, gasp



• 8. Flips on its head - Show Answer
  

  UPENDS

  (6 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: upend



• 9. Something brought out with a restaurant check - Show Answer
  

  PEN

  (3 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: indite, write, pen, compose, playpen, penitentiary



• 10. Chimney duct - Show Answer
  

  FLUE

  (4 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: flue, labial_pipe, fluke, flue_pipe



• 11. Big name in pasta sauce - Show Answer
  

  RAGU

  (4 letters)

  
  


• 12. Audibly reacts to fireworks - Show Answer
  

  OOHS

  (4 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: aah, ooh



• 17. Log-in requirement - Show Answer
  

  USERID

  (6 letters)

  
  


• 18. Missouri's ___ Mountains - Show Answer
  

  OZARK

  (5 letters)

  
  


• 23. Home of MoMA, for short - Show Answer
  

  NYC

  (3 letters)

  
  


• 25. Nibble between meals - Show Answer
  

  NOSH

  (4 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: nosh, snack



• 27. Apollo mission org. - Show Answer
  

  NASA

  (4 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: NASA, National_Aeronautics_and_Space_Administration



• 28. Muscat residents - Show Answer
  

  OMANIS

  (6 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: Omani



• 29. Mother with a Nobel Peace Prize - Show Answer
  

  TERESA

  (6 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: Teresa, Agnes_Gonxha_Bojaxhiu, Theresa, Mother_Theresa, Mother_Teresa



• 30. Contest of continental conquest? - Show Answer
  

  RISK

  (4 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: risk_of_exposure, adventure, danger, take_chances, risk_of_infection, peril, endangerment, put_on_the_line, chance, jeopardy, run_a_risk, gamble, lay_on_the_line, risk, hazard, take_a_chance



• 31. 2024, e.g. - Show Answer
  

  YEAR

  (4 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: yr, year, class, twelvemonth



• 34. Relaxing getaway - Show Answer
  

  SPA

  (3 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: health_club, spa, watering_hole, resort_hotel, watering_place, health_spa



• 35. "Alas, poor Yorick! I knew ___ …": Hamlet - Show Answer
  

  HIM

  (3 letters)

  
  


• 36. Biblical land west of Nod - Show Answer
  

  EDEN

  (4 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: Eden, paradise, Garden_of_Eden, Shangri-la, heaven, promised_land, nirvana



• 37. Actor's assignment - Show Answer
  

  ROLE

  (4 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: theatrical_role, office, part, function, persona, role, use, character, purpose



• 39. Any member of NATO, to another - Show Answer
  

  ALLY

  (4 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: friend, ally

  Antonyms: foe



• 42. Colleague - Show Answer
  

  PEER

  (4 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: equal, match, peer, compeer



• 43. Popular brunch order - Show Answer
  

  OMELET

  (6 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: omelette, omelet



• 45. ___ planner (occupation) - Show Answer
  

  EVENT

  (5 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: outcome, case, result, event, issue, effect, consequence, upshot



• 47. Actress de Armas - Show Answer
  

  ANA

  (3 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: Ana, ana



• 49. Overnight flight - Show Answer
  

  REDEYE

  (6 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: redeye_flight, redeye



• 50. Recapped a frustrating day at work, maybe - Show Answer
  

  VENTED

  (6 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: vented, ventilate, air_out, give_vent, vent, air



• 51. Develop over time - Show Answer
  

  EVOLVE

  (6 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: germinate, acquire, develop, evolve



• 52. Close again, as an envelope - Show Answer
  

  RESEAL

  (6 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: reseal



• 55. Chunk of concrete - Show Answer
  

  SLAB

  (4 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: slab



• 56. Gyro bread - Show Answer
  

  PITA

  (4 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: pocket_bread, pita



• 57. Tabloid couple - Show Answer
  

  ITEM

  (4 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: particular, token, item, point, detail



• 59. Cain's brother in Genesis - Show Answer
  

  ABEL

  (4 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: Niels_Henrik_Abel, Abel, Niels_Abel



• 60. Nasdaq alternative - Show Answer
  

  NYSE

  (4 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: N._Y._Stock_Exchange, big_board, New_York_Stock_Exchange, NYSE



• 61. Landed (on) - Show Answer
  

  ALIT

  (4 letters)

  
  


• 64. Wee chap - Show Answer
  

  LAD

  (3 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: feller, chap, lad, blighter, cuss, fellow, bloke, laddie, sonny, gent, fella, cub, sonny_boy



• 65. Fury - Show Answer
  

  IRE

  (3 letters)

  
  

  Synonyms: choler, anger, ire, wrath, ira

NYT2429 Wednesday, August 29, 2024 NYT Predictions Steps by CrosswordHints blogs

Across Clues :

1. Tippy-top, 5. Fashion designer Anna, 8. Challenger, e.g., 13. Display self-satisfaction, 15. Writer who quipped "The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast", 18. Call of duty?, 19. Exhausting, 20. Doctor's order, 22. Musical interval like C to E flat, 23. Anatomical pouches, 24. Eponymous physicist Georg, 25. Military school newbie, 27. Term for a swab, 28. List, 30. Constitutional change endorsed by NOW, for short, 31. Suit type for Cab Calloway, 33. Go off script, 35. Competitive gamer's forte, 37. Aunt, in Italian, 40. What one must do using the circled letters to solve this puzzle, 43. Drive-___, 44. Some vodka orders, 45. Veggies that are often deep-fried, 47. Start of many Scottish surnames, 50. Celebrates in style, 53. Keeps the faith, 55. Exhibition contents, 56. Conductor of electrical impulses, 57. Flock member, 59. Doze intermittently, 61. Spouse to a trophy husband, perhaps, 64. Part of an iris, 66. Coalition of skilled workers, 67. Not just any, 68. Small stuff to sweat, 69. Place where you might feel calm while sweating, 70. Skye writing?

Down Clues :

1. Wanted notice, for short, 2. Had a thing for, 3. Sprawling shopping centers, 4. Hard to grasp, in a way, 5. Question from an impatient negotiator, 6. Take for a sucker, 7. Meaning of "veni", 9. Go undefeated against, 10. Makes critical comments about, 11. Win like a loser?, 12. Extract, as from data, 14. Twice-monthly tide, 16. Businessman Emanuel, 17. Crafter's marketplace, 21. Stout, e.g., 24. First in a series of Norwegian kings, 26. Leaves on a pizza, 27. Words on a state license plate, 29. Zip, 31. Actress in the "Avatar" and "Avengers" franchises, 32. Fictional creature born from mud, 34. Cap'n's subordinates, 36. A-one, 37. Founder of a Persian religion, 38. Financially behind, 39. Balance sheet listing, 41. Sports org. founded by Billie Jean King, 42. Furniture outlet with an average size of 300,000 square feet, or five football fields, 46. Response to "Gracias", 48. Obsolescent data storage option, for short, 50. Like some incorrect clocks, 51. Edge of a metro area, 52. Senators' garments, once, 53. Powerful auto engines, 57. Kiwi cousins, 58. Had the best time, say, 60. "___ moved!" (sign in an empty shop's window), 62. Warning not to go, 63. Basic cleaner, 65. Very basic cleaner

Wednesday, Aug 29 2024 NYT Predictions

Break down the NYT Crosswords: August 29, 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. Tippy-top. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ACME

  Possible Answer : peak, elevation, pinnacle, vertex, summit, height, acme, superlative, apex, tiptop, meridian, top




• The clue is 5. Fashion designer Anna. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SUI




• The clue is 8. Challenger, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DODGE

  Possible Answer : dodge, dodging, duck, evade, stratagem, parry, skirt, fudge, scheme, elude, circumvent, hedge, put_off, sidestep, contrivance




• The clue is 13. Display self-satisfaction. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PREEN

  Possible Answer : preen, plume, congratulate, primp, dress




• The clue is 15. Writer who quipped "The world is a stage, but the play is badly cast". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OSCARWILDE




• The clue is 18. Call of duty?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BUGLE

  Possible Answer : bugleweed, bugle




• The clue is 19. Exhausting. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: WEARINGOUT




• The clue is 20. Doctor's order. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SAYAAH




• The clue is 22. Musical interval like C to E flat. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MINORTHIRD




• The clue is 23. Anatomical pouches. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SACS

  Possible Answer : Sac, sack, Sauk, pouch, pocket, theca, sac




• The clue is 24. Eponymous physicist Georg. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OHM

  Possible Answer : ohm, Ohm, Georg_Simon_Ohm




• The clue is 25. Military school newbie. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PLEBE

  Possible Answer : cadet, plebe




• The clue is 27. Term for a swab. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MATEY

  Possible Answer : palsy-walsy, chummy, matey, pally




• The clue is 28. List. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LEAN

  Possible Answer : be_given, run, tend, tilt, skimpy, thin, lean, inclination, leaning, slant, list, angle, tip, incline

  Possible Opposite Answer : rich, fat




• The clue is 30. Constitutional change endorsed by NOW, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ERA

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




• The clue is 31. Suit type for Cab Calloway. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ZOOT




• The clue is 33. Go off script. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ADLIB




• The clue is 35. Competitive gamer's forte. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ESPORT




• The clue is 37. Aunt, in Italian. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ZIA




• The clue is 40. What one must do using the circled letters to solve this puzzle. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: FOLLOWDIRECTIONS




• The clue is 43. Drive-___. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: INS

  Possible Answer : Immigration_and_Naturalization_Service, IN, atomic_number_49, In, INS, Hoosier_State, in, Indiana, indium, inch




• The clue is 44. Some vodka orders. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: STOLIS




• The clue is 45. Veggies that are often deep-fried. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OKRAS

  Possible Answer : okra, Hibiscus_esculentus, gumbo, Abelmoschus_esculentus, lady's-finger, okra_plant




• The clue is 47. Start of many Scottish surnames. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MAC

  Possible Answer : mack, mackintosh, macintosh, mac




• The clue is 50. Celebrates in style. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: FETES

  Possible Answer : fete, fiesta, feast, festival, celebrate




• The clue is 53. Keeps the faith. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (12 letters)

  The answer: HOLDSOUTHOPE




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

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

  The answer: ART

  Possible Answer : artwork, artistic_production, nontextual_matter, graphics, prowess, art, fine_art, artistry, artistic_creation




• The clue is 56. Conductor of electrical impulses. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: AXON

  Possible Answer : axon, axone




• The clue is 57. Flock member. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EWE

  Possible Answer : ewe, Ewe




• The clue is 59. Doze intermittently. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DROWSE

  Possible Answer : doze, drowse, snooze




• The clue is 61. Spouse to a trophy husband, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SUGARMOMMA




• The clue is 64. Part of an iris. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PETAL

  Possible Answer : petal, flower_petal




• The clue is 66. Coalition of skilled workers. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TRADEUNION




• The clue is 67. Not just any. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EVERY

  Possible Answer : every




• The clue is 68. Small stuff to sweat. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BEADS

  Possible Answer : beadwork, astragal, string_of_beads, drop, beading, bead, beads, pearl




• The clue is 69. Place where you might feel calm while sweating. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SPA

  Possible Answer : health_club, health_spa, watering_place, watering_hole, resort_hotel, spa




• The clue is 70. Skye writing?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ERSE

  Possible Answer : Goidelic, Gaelic, Erse

Down Clues and Answers:

• The clue is 1. Wanted notice, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: APB

• The clue is 2. Had a thing for. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CRUSHEDON

• The clue is 3. Sprawling shopping centers. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MEGAMALLS

• The clue is 4. Hard to grasp, in a way. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EELY

• The clue is 5. Question from an impatient negotiator. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: SOWHEREDOWESTAND

• The clue is 6. Take for a sucker. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: USE

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

• The clue is 7. Meaning of "veni". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ICAME

• The clue is 9. Go undefeated against. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OWN

  Possible Answer: ain, possess, own, have

• The clue is 10. Makes critical comments about. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DIGSAT

• The clue is 11. Win like a loser?. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: GLOAT

  Possible Answer: gloat, gloating, crow, triumph, glee

• The clue is 12. Extract, as from data. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EDUCE

  Possible Answer: draw_out, extract, elicit, evoke, derive, educe

• The clue is 14. Twice-monthly tide. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: NEAP

  Possible Answer: neap_tide, neap

  Possible Opposite Answer : springtide

• The clue is 16. Businessman Emanuel. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ARI

• The clue is 17. Crafter's marketplace. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ETSY

• The clue is 21. Stout, e.g.. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ALE

  Possible Answer: ale

• The clue is 24. First in a series of Norwegian kings. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: OLAFI

• The clue is 26. Leaves on a pizza. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BASIL

  Possible Answer: Basil_of_Caesarea, St._Basil_the_Great, Basil, Basil_the_Great, sweet_basil, basil, St._Basil

• The clue is 27. Words on a state license plate. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MOTTO

  Possible Answer: catchword, shibboleth, motto, slogan

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

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

  The answer: NIL

  Possible Answer: goose_egg, zippo, nil, nada, null, cipher, cypher, zilch, aught, naught, zero, nothing, nix, zip

• The clue is 31. Actress in the "Avatar" and "Avengers" franchises. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ZOESALDANA

• The clue is 32. Fictional creature born from mud. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ORC

• The clue is 34. Cap'n's subordinates. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: BOSNS

• The clue is 36. A-one. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: PRIMO

  Possible Answer: primo

• The clue is 37. Founder of a Persian religion. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ZOROASTER

  Possible Answer: Zoroaster, Zarathustra

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

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

  The answer: INARREARS

• The clue is 39. Balance sheet listing. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: ASSET

  Possible Answer: asset, plus

  Possible Opposite Answer : liability

• The clue is 41. Sports org. founded by Billie Jean King. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: WTA

• The clue is 42. Furniture outlet with an average size of 300,000 square feet, or five football fields. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: IKEASTORE

• The clue is 46. Response to "Gracias". Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: DENADA

• The clue is 48. Obsolescent data storage option, for short. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: CDR

• The clue is 50. Like some incorrect clocks. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: FAST

  Possible Answer: flying, fast, loyal, tight, dissipated, profligate, degraded, riotous, quick, firm, degenerate, dissolute, fasting, debauched, libertine, truehearted, immobile

  Possible Opposite Answer : slow

• The clue is 51. Edge of a metro area. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EXURB

• The clue is 52. Senators' garments, once. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: TOGAE

• The clue is 53. Powerful auto engines. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: HEMIS

• The clue is 57. Kiwi cousins. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: EMUS

  Possible Answer: emu, Dromaius_novaehollandiae, Emu_novaehollandiae, electromagnetic_unit

• The clue is 58. Had the best time, say. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: WON

  Possible Answer: pull_ahead, won, advance, get_ahead, succeed, bring_home_the_bacon, make_headway, deliver_the_goods, South_Korean_won, acquire, come_through, gain, gain_ground, North_Korean_won, win

  Possible Opposite Answer : fail, fall_back, lost, lose

• The clue is 60. "___ moved!" (sign in an empty shop's window). Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: WEVE

• The clue is 62. Warning not to go. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: RED

  Possible Answer: violent, cherry, reddened, Bolshevik, reddish, cerise, red-faced, crimson, Red, cherry-red, ruby, ruby-red, Red_River, redness, ruddy, red_ink, loss, bolshy, Marxist, blood-red, scarlet, carmine, red, bolshie, flushed

  Possible Opposite Answer : gain

• The clue is 63. Basic cleaner. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: MOP

  Possible Answer: mop, pout, mop_up, swab, wipe_up, mow, swob

• The clue is 65. Very basic cleaner. Can you find the Answer?

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

  The answer: LYE

  Possible Answer: lye

February 16, 2022 NYT Clues Solutions | XWordHint

Quick Navigation - Table of Contents

• Puzzle Overview & Difficulty
• Across Clues (35 clues)
• Down Clues (42 clues)
• Category Breakdown
• Complete Puzzle Statistics
• Pro Solving Tips

Puzzle Overview & Difficulty Analysis

Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Difficulty Level: Moderate Wednesday Puzzle

Total Clues: 77 (35 Across, 42 Down)

Average Word Length: 5.2 letters

February 16, 2022 Across Hints: NYT Wednesday Crossword Answers

No.	Clue	Letters
1A	1. Weak hit	5
2A	6. Big hit	5
3A	11. Speak disrespectfully to	4
4A	15. Hindi for "palace"	5
5A	16. Mischievous fairy	5
6A	17. "___ Homo" (Nietzsche book)	4
7A	18. Worker designation coined by Upton Sinclair	11
8A	20. Key that's never used alone: Abbr.	4
9A	21. Sign of a packed house	3
10A	22. "Confound it!"	4
11A	23. Disney mermaid	5
12A	24. Traditional folk song played by British and Australian ice cream trucks	12
13A	28. Devoid of pleasure	7
14A	32. French trick-taking game	6
15A	33. Really bothered	5
16A	34. Doughnut shapes	4
17A	35. Get ready	4
18A	38. Envy source in Genesis 37 that hints at 18-, 24-, 49- and 58-Across	16
19A	42. Steve with eight N.B.A. championships	4
20A	43. They're placed in locks	4
21A	44. Signs of saints	5
22A	45. Cry for help	6
23A	47. Most likely to preen	7
24A	49. Upside, when down	12
25A	52. Characteristic	5
26A	53. "Understood"	4
27A	54. "The Problem With ___" (documentary related to "The Simpsons")	3
28A	57. Letter after theta	4
29A	58. Some sushi menu fish	11
30A	62. Tech review site	4
31A	63. Like prunes vis-à-vis plums	5
32A	64. Nonstudio film	5
33A	65. Sedgwick of "The Closer"	4
34A	66. "The Lorax" author	5
35A	67. Stun gun	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. Weak hit"

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: BLOOP

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Across: "6. Big hit"

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 vigorous blow
• Words that mean the same thing: smash up, dash, crash
• 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: SMASH

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Across: "11. Speak disrespectfully to"

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 an impudent or insolent rejoinder
• Words that mean the same thing: Special Air Service, sassing, lip
• 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: SASS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Across: "15. Hindi for "palace""

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: MAHAL

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Across: "16. Mischievous fairy"

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 (folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
• Words that mean the same thing: Pyxidanthera barbulata, elf, imp
• 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: PIXIE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Across: "17. "___ Homo" (Nietzsche book)"

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: ECCE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Across: "18. Worker designation coined by Upton Sinclair"

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: WHITECOLLAR

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Across: "20. Key that's never used alone: Abbr."

Quick Info: This answer has 4 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: CTRL

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Across: "21. Sign of a packed house"

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: SRO

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Across: "22. "Confound it!""

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 something of little value
• Words that mean the same thing: shucks, mend, damn
• 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: DARN

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Across: "23. Disney mermaid"

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: ARIEL

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Across: "24. Traditional folk song played by British and Australian ice cream trucks"

Quick Info: This answer has 12 letters. It's a expert 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: GREENSLEEVES

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Across: "28. Devoid of pleasure"

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 not experiencing or inspiring joy
• The opposite would be: joyous
• 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: JOYLESS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Across: "32. French trick-taking game"

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

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a card game for 2 players; played with 32 cards and king high
• 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: ECARTE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Across: "33. Really bothered"

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: ATEAT

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Across: "34. Doughnut shapes"

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 ring-shaped surface generated by rotating a circle around an axis that does not intersect the circle
• Words that mean the same thing: tore, toroid, torus
• 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: TORI

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Across: "35. Get ready"

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 preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)
• Words that mean the same thing: preparation, homework
• 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: PREP

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Across: "38. Envy source in Genesis 37 that hints at 18-, 24-, 49- and 58-Across"

Quick Info: This answer has 16 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: COATOFMANYCOLORS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Across: "42. Steve with eight N.B.A. championships"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium 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: KERR

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Across: "43. They're placed in locks"

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 an implement used to propel or steer a boat
• Words that mean the same thing: oar
• 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: OARS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Across: "44. Signs of saints"

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 an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
• Words that mean the same thing: aureole, anchor ring, glory
• 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: HALOS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Across: "45. Cry for help"

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: SAVEUS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Across: "47. Most likely to preen"

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 characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
• Words that mean the same thing: vain, sleeveless, self-conceited
• 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: VAINEST

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Across: "49. Upside, when down"

Quick Info: This answer has 12 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: SILVERLINING

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Across: "52. Characteristic"

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 a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
• 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: TRAIT

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Across: "53. "Understood""

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: ISEE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Across: "54. "The Problem With ___" (documentary related to "The Simpsons")"

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: APU

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Across: "57. Letter after theta"

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 tiny or scarcely detectable amount
• Words that mean the same thing: whit, tittle, shred
• 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: IOTA

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Across: "58. Some sushi menu fish"

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

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that superior food fish of the tropical atlantic and caribbean with broad yellow stripe along the sides and on the tail
• Words that mean the same thing: Ocyurus chrysurus, yellowtail, yellowtail snapper
• 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: YELLOWTAILS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Across: "62. Tech review site"

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: CNET

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Across: "63. Like prunes vis-à-vis plums"

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 substance that promotes drying (e.g., calcium oxide absorbs water and is used to remove moisture)
• Words that mean the same thing: teetotal, juiceless, desiccant
• The opposite would be: phlegmy, sweet
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: DRIER

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Across: "64. Nonstudio 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 a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
• 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: INDIE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Across: "65. Sedgwick of "The Closer""

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: KYRA

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 34 Across: "66. "The Lorax" author"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 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: SEUSS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 35 Across: "67. Stun gun"

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: TASER

  Great job if you got it right!

NYT Wednesday Crossword Down Clues - February 16, 2022 Answers

No.	Clue	Letters
1D	1. X1, M2 and i3	4
2D	2. Cowardly Lion portrayer	4
3D	3. Lima's home	4
4D	4. Nondairy milk option	3
5D	5. Promise that one will	8
6D	6. Mushrooms produce them	6
7D	7. Children's author who wrote "People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day"	5
8D	8. Rose of Guns N' Roses	3
9D	9. "Cheap Thrills" singer, 2016	3
10D	10. That ship	3
11D	11. Scheme	10
12D	12. Important part	10
13D	13. Rocky debris	5
14D	14. What sex does, they say	5
15D	19. Train units	4
16D	23. ___ Lingus	3
17D	25. Highlighter shades	5
18D	26. Prognosticate with a crystal ball	4
19D	27. Secular	4
20D	28. Plug receptacle	4
21D	29. First Native American tribe to meet with Lewis and Clark	4
22D	30. After quite some time	10
23D	31. Verdi opera originally titled "Amore e Morte" ("Love and Death")	10
24D	34. Foot bones	5
25D	36. Cherubic god	4
26D	37. "You there!"	4
27D	39. Author Jonathan Safran ___	4
28D	40. Rough up	4
29D	41. Line when you're late to the punch line	8
30D	46. Dog doc	3
31D	47. Features of some bike helmets	6
32D	48. Freshly	4
33D	49. Carrot's counterpart	5
34D	50. Complaining about social media on Facebook, say	5
35D	51. Frasier's brother on "Frasier"	5
36D	54. Gives a hand	4
37D	55. Ballet bend	4
38D	56. Employer	4
39D	58. R.B.'s stat	3
40D	59. Before, to Shakespeare	3
41D	60. Simu ___, star of "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings"	3
42D	61. Santa ___, Calif.	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. X1, M2 and i3"

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: BMWS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Down: "2. Cowardly Lion portrayer"

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

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: LAHR

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Down: "3. Lima's home"

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 midwestern state in north central united states in the great lakes region
• Words that mean the same thing: Ohio River, Buckeye State, OH
• 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: OHIO

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Down: "4. Nondairy milk option"

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 annual grass of europe and north africa; grains used as food and fodder (referred to primarily in the plural: `oats')
• 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: OAT

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Down: "5. Promise that one will"

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: PLEDGETO

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Down: "6. Mushrooms produce them"

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 small usually single-celled asexual reproductive body produced by many nonflowering plants and fungi and some bacteria and protozoans and that are capable of developing into a new individual without sexual fusion
• Words that mean the same thing: spore
• 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: SPORES

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Down: "7. Children's author who wrote "People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day""

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

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that english writer of stories for children (1882-1956)
• Words that mean the same thing: A. A. Milne, Alan Alexander Milne
• 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: MILNE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Down: "8. Rose of Guns N' Roses"

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: AXL

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Down: "9. "Cheap Thrills" singer, 2016"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 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: SIA

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Down: "10. That ship"

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: HER

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Down: "11. Scheme"

Quick Info: This answer has 10 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: SECRETPLAN

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Down: "12. Important part"

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: ACTIVEROLE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Down: "13. Rocky debris"

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 sloping mass of loose rocks at the base of a cliff
• Words that mean the same thing: talus
• 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: SCREE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Down: "14. What sex does, they say"

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 activity of persuading someone to buy
• Words that mean the same thing: sell, deal, trade
• The opposite would be: buy
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: SELLS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Down: "19. Train units"

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 motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
• Words that mean the same thing: car, cable car, motorcar
• 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: CARS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Down: "23. ___ Lingus"

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: AER

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Down: "25. Highlighter shades"

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 colorless odorless gaseous element that give a red glow in a vacuum tube; one of the six inert gasses; occurs in the air in small amounts
• Words that mean the same thing: Ne, atomic number 10, neon
• 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: NEONS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Down: "26. Prognosticate with a crystal ball"

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 divine by gazing into crystals
• 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: SCRY

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Down: "27. Secular"

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 characteristic of those who are not members of the clergy
• Words that mean the same thing: secular, lay
• 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: LAIC

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Down: "28. Plug receptacle"

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 worthless amount
• Words that mean the same thing: jackass, mariner, gob
• 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: JACK

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Down: "29. First Native American tribe to meet with Lewis and Clark"

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 member of the siouan people inhabiting the valleys of the platte and missouri rivers in nebraska
• Words that mean the same thing: Oto
• 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: OTOE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Down: "30. After quite some time"

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: YEARSLATER

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Down: "31. Verdi opera originally titled "Amore e Morte" ("Love and Death")"

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

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: LATRAVIATA

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Down: "34. Foot bones"

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 part of the foot of a vertebrate between the metatarsus and the leg; in human beings the bones of the ankle and heel collectively
• Words that mean the same thing: tarsus
• 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: TARSI

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Down: "36. Cherubic god"

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 (greek mythology) god of love; son of aphrodite; identified with roman cupid
• Words that mean the same thing: physical attraction, sexual desire, concupiscence
• 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 26 Down: "37. "You there!""

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: PSST

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Down: "39. Author Jonathan Safran ___"

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: FOER

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Down: "40. Rough up"

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 heavy long-handled hammer used to drive stakes or wedges
• Words that mean the same thing: sledgehammer, sledge, mangle
• 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: MAUL

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Down: "41. Line when you're late to the punch line"

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: OHIGETIT

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Down: "46. Dog doc"

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 doctor who practices veterinary medicine
• Words that mean the same thing: veterinary, veterinary surgeon, veteran
• 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: VET

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Down: "47. Features of some bike helmets"

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 piece of armor plate (with eye slits) fixed or hinged to a medieval helmet to protect the face
• Words that mean the same thing: vizor, visor, eyeshade
• 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: VISORS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Down: "48. Freshly"

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 again but in a new or different way
• Words that mean the same thing: afresh
• 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: ANEW

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Down: "49. Carrot's counterpart"

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 an implement consisting of a length of wood
• Words that mean the same thing: stick by, bewilder, pin
• The opposite would be: dislodge, move
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: STICK

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 34 Down: "50. Complaining about social media on Facebook, say"

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

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that witty language used to convey insults or scorn; ; ; --jonathan swift
• Words that mean the same thing: sarcasm, satire, caustic remark
• 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: IRONY

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 35 Down: "51. Frasier's brother on "Frasier""

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 world's longest river (4150 miles); flows northward through eastern africa into the mediterranean; the nile river valley in egypt was the site of the world's first great civilization
• Words that mean the same thing: Nile River, Nile
• 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: NILES

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 36 Down: "54. Gives a hand"

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 serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
• Words that mean the same thing: aid, tending, attention
• 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: AIDS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 37 Down: "55. Ballet bend"

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: PLIE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 38 Down: "56. Employer"

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 makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something
• Words that mean the same thing: exploiter, drug user, substance abuser
• 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: USER

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 39 Down: "58. R.B.'s stat"

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: YDS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 40 Down: "59. Before, to Shakespeare"

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: ERE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 41 Down: "60. Simu ___, star of "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings""

Quick Info: This answer has 3 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: LIU

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 42 Down: "61. Santa ___, Calif."

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 mother of the ancient irish gods; sometimes identified with danu
• 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: ANA

  Great job if you got it right!

Category Breakdown

Category	Number of Clues	Percentage
General Knowledge	53	68.8%
Short Answer	10	13.0%
Celebrity/Entertainment	5	6.5%
Literature	2	2.6%
Sports	2	2.6%
History	2	2.6%
Abbreviation	1	1.3%
Music	1	1.3%
Movies/Film	1	1.3%

Complete Puzzle Statistics

Metric	Value
Across Clues	35
Down Clues	42
Total Clues	77
Average Answer Length	5.2 letters
Shortest Answer	3 letters
Longest Answer	16 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!

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: September 11, 2025 at 08:38 PM