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NYT Crossword October 21 2024 Answers (10/21/24)

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NYT Crossword October 21 2024 Answers (10/21/24)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for October 21 2024 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword October 21, 2024 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily puzzle 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 New York Times and is also available online.

NYT Crossword October 21, 2024 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 10/21/24, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

Looking for answers to another NYT Crossword puzzle? Check out our archive of NYT Crossword Answers. Our NYT Crossword Hints for October 21, 2024 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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1AMake extremely thirsty
6ACarvey who portrays Biden on "S.N.L."
10AA multitasker might keep several open on a browser
14ALove to pieces
15AApple product discontinued in 2022
16AMouth-related
17ADisposable BBQ dish
19ALog cabin wood, often
20ALike many fine wines
21ARowboat movers
22AIn the future
23ADrenched
24ADoctor's office jarful
26ARussian currency
28AEnding with slug or snooze
29ADirection to a newly knighted knight
31A"Sooo tasty!"
32AFamily member who usually goes by one name
35AElbows in a grocery store
40A"No clue," in text shorthand
41AMushy food for babies
42AString quartet instrument
43AHit maximum popularity
45ABumbling
47AMakeshift twist-tie
51AGreen eggs go-with
54ASpanish friend
55APerformer prone to theatrics
56AMove like sap from a tree
57ALegit
58AWhat 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!")
62ABreaking news notification
63AKiss, in Cambridge
64ARoot vegetable often paired with goat cheese
65AAffirmatives
1DOblong yellowish fruit
2D"A rolling stone gathers no moss," e.g.
3DCowboy's feat with a lasso
4DStreet ___ (respect)
5DThat lady
6DWiden, as pupils
7DIn separate places
8DUnenjoyable, to put it mildly
9DLemon drink suffix
10DProp for a magician's costume
11D"The Little Mermaid" mermaid
12DTired and predictable
13DToys used on snow days
18DGame with solid and striped balls
22D"Crunched" muscles, informally
24DTruck radio user
25DCaptain in Jules Verne novels
27DLeading medal winner at the 2024 Olympics
29D"___ the only one seeing this?"
30DTotally wicked
31DPup's bark
32DNarrative details that don't withstand scrutiny
33DEuropean ___ (Anguilla anguilla)
34DOrg. that might have you remove your shoes
36DIridescent gem
37DObvious untruth
38DOn top of
39DCautionary sign indicating a low point in the road
43DProp for a pirate's costume
44D"Green" prefix
45DDream up
46DIn the neighborhood
47DManages to find a spot, say
48D"Let me clarify ..."
49Dp, on sheet music
50DPop singer Mann
52DSky blue
53DMakes, as a deadline
56DUndress with one's eyes
58DFlow back
59DRemark

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.

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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.

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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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