NYT Crossword Hints October 21 2024
Our NYT Crossword Hints for October 21, 2024 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily crossword that tests solvers’ knowledge and vocabulary. It’s one of the most popular crosswords in the world, known for its challenging clues and clever wordplay. The puzzle is published in the print edition of the paper and is also available online.
NYT Crossword Hints, October 21, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 10/21/24. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
- 1A. Make extremely thirsty
- 6A. Carvey who portrays Biden on "S.N.L."
- 10A. A multitasker might keep several open on a browser
- 14A. Love to pieces
- 15A. Apple product discontinued in 2022
- 16A. Mouth-related
- 17A. Disposable BBQ dish
- 19A. Log cabin wood, often
- 20A. Like many fine wines
- 21A. Rowboat movers
- 22A. In the future
- 23A. Drenched
- 24A. Doctor's office jarful
- 26A. Russian currency
- 28A. Ending with slug or snooze
- 29A. Direction to a newly knighted knight
- 31A. "Sooo tasty!"
- 32A. Family member who usually goes by one name
- 35A. Elbows in a grocery store
- 40A. "No clue," in text shorthand
- 41A. Mushy food for babies
- 42A. String quartet instrument
- 43A. Hit maximum popularity
- 45A. Bumbling
- 47A. Makeshift twist-tie
- 51A. Green eggs go-with
- 54A. Spanish friend
- 55A. Performer prone to theatrics
- 56A. Move like sap from a tree
- 57A. Legit
- 58A. What a kid might use to hold 17-, 24-, 35- and 47-Across together
- 60A. "Citizen" played by Orson Welles
- 61A. "Très ___!" (French for "Very well!")
- 62A. Breaking news notification
- 63A. Kiss, in Cambridge
- 64A. Root vegetable often paired with goat cheese
- 65A. Affirmatives
- 1D. Oblong yellowish fruit
- 2D. "A rolling stone gathers no moss," e.g.
- 3D. Cowboy's feat with a lasso
- 4D. Street ___ (respect)
- 5D. That lady
- 6D. Widen, as pupils
- 7D. In separate places
- 8D. Unenjoyable, to put it mildly
- 9D. Lemon drink suffix
- 10D. Prop for a magician's costume
- 11D. "The Little Mermaid" mermaid
- 12D. Tired and predictable
- 13D. Toys used on snow days
- 18D. Game with solid and striped balls
- 22D. "Crunched" muscles, informally
- 24D. Truck radio user
- 25D. Captain in Jules Verne novels
- 27D. Leading medal winner at the 2024 Olympics
- 29D. "___ the only one seeing this?"
- 30D. Totally wicked!
- 31D. Pup's bark
- 32D. Narrative details that don't withstand scrutiny
- 33D. European ___ (Anguilla anguilla)
- 34D. Org. that might have you remove your shoes
- 36D. Iridescent gem
- 37D. Obvious untruth
- 38D. On top of
- 39D. Cautionary sign indicating a low point in the road
- 43D. Prop for a pirate's costume
- 44D. 'Green' prefix
- 45D. Dream up
- 46D. In the neighborhood
- 47D. Manages to find a spot, say
- 48D. Let me clarify
- 49D. P, on sheet music
- 50D. Pop singer Mann
- 52D. Sky blue
- 53D. Makes, as a deadline
- 56D. Undress with one's eyes
- 58D. Flow back
- 59D. Remark
We also recommend trying your hand at the NYT Mini Crossword, which is definitely easier (on all days!) as it is a 5×5, compared to the full-sized crossword (which is 15×15, and the Sunday edition is 21×21!). New crosswords are released at 10PM ET on weekdays and 6PM ET on weekends.
The New York Times crossword was first published in The New York Times in 1942 and has been a daily feature ever since. It is known for its high level of difficulty and for its clever, often playful, clues and themes. The puzzles range in size from 15x15 grids on weekdays to larger 21x21 grids on Sundays, with varying levels of difficulty.
The New York Times crossword is created by a team of skilled puzzle constructors and editors, who work to ensure that each puzzle is both entertaining and challenging for solvers. The puzzles are often themed, with clues and answers related to a particular subject or concept, and they frequently feature wordplay and puns.
Solving the New York Times crossword has become a beloved pastime for many, and there are even competitions and clubs devoted to crossword puzzle solving. The New York Times crossword is available in print in the newspaper and online, and it has a dedicated following of loyal solvers who eagerly await each day's puzzle.
If you’re still struggling to solve your NYT crosswords, consider practicing with the Eugene Sheffer and Thomas Joseph dailies first. If you’re looking for similarly challenging crosswords, we recommend the WSJ Crossword and LA Times Crossword.
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