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1A Get an engine going NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Going (noun)
- The act of leaving
- Euphemisms for passing away
Answer:
[spoiler]POWERUP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Going (adjective)
- Functioning at full capacity
8A Incurs an extra service charge, perhaps NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Service (verb)
- To mate with
- To be utilized by, as in the case of a utility
Answer:
[spoiler]ROAMS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Service (noun)
- A method of providing assistance
- A complete set of tableware, such as silver or dishware, for use during meals
13A Cost-efficient NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Efficient (adjective)
- Capable of achieving a goal; working effectively
- Achieving results without wasting time, effort, or resources
Answer:
[spoiler]ECONOMIC[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Cost (verb)
- To be valued at
- To require a loss, sacrifice, or effort
15A Georges ___, “Habanera” composer NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Habanera (noun)
- A Cuban dance in a 2/4 time signature
- Music written in duple time for performing the habanera
Answer:
[spoiler]BIZET[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Composer (noun)
- A professional who creates music
16A Jargon heard at Comic-Con or in a D&D game, humorously NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Jargon (noun)
- A specialized language used by a specific group (such as thieves)
- A pale or smoky variety of zircon, often colorless or yellowish
Answer:
[spoiler]NERDSPEAK[/spoiler]
18A Clearing NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Clearing (noun)
- The process of removing solid particles from a liquid
- An area of land with few or no trees, located within a forested region
Answer:
[spoiler]GLADE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Answers used in the past:
- OPENAREA (8 letters)
- OPENSPACE (9 letters)
19A Specially trained teams NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Specially (adverb)
- To a notably higher degree than usual
- In a unique or distinctive way
Answer:
[spoiler]CADRES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Trained (adjective)
- Shaped, conditioned, or disciplined through training; often used in combination
20A “Tubular!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- The unit of plane angle defined by the International System of Units (SI); it corresponds to the angle at the center of a circle formed by an arc with a length equal to the radius (approximately 57.295 degrees).
- A unit of absorbed ionizing radiation, equivalent to 100 ergs per gram of irradiated material.
Answer:
[spoiler]RAD[/spoiler]
22A Movement in “The Nutcracker” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Nutcracker (noun)
- Any of several small, short-tailed songbirds with strong feet and a sharp beak, feeding on nuts and insects
- A type of compound lever designed to crack open nuts
Answer:
[spoiler]PLIE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Movement (noun)
- The action of changing position or location
- A euphemism for the act of defecation
23A River featured in the Rig Veda NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Veda (noun)
- (From the Sanskrit word for ‘knowledge’) one of the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, written in early Sanskrit; traditionally believed to include the Samhitas, Brahmanas, Aranyakas, and Upanishads
Answer:
[spoiler]INDUS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Featured (adjective)
- Having specified facial features, often used in combination
- Highlighted or given prominence, made a key focus
24A Fruit-filled loaf NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Filled (adjective)
- (Of time) occupied
- (Usually followed by ‘with’ or used in combination) abundantly supplied with
Answer:
[spoiler]DATEBREAD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Fruit (noun)
- A quantity of a product
- The result of a particular effort or action
26A Pride parade participant? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Participant (noun)
- An individual who engages in an activity
- A person who takes part in or excels at a particular game
Answer:
[spoiler]LION[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Parade (verb)
- To march in a procession
- To walk in an exaggerated or showy manner
27A Own up NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Own (verb)
- To possess or have ownership of
Answer:
[spoiler]COMECLEAN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Own (adjective)
- Belonging to or associated with a particular person (especially oneself); usually preceded by a possessive pronoun
28A ___ fly NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fly (verb)
- To pass quickly
- To diminish swiftly and vanish
Answer:
[spoiler]SAC[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Fly (noun)
- A flap of canvas that can be pulled back to allow entry into a tent
- An opening in clothing, typically fastened with a zipper or buttons hidden beneath a fold of fabric
29A Antarctic explorer for whom a sea is named NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Antarctic (adjective)
- Located at or near the South Pole
Answer:
[spoiler]JAMESROSS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Antarctic (noun)
- The area surrounding the South Pole, including Antarctica and the adjacent waters
30A Attachments for speakers NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the following to get today’s answer:
SCIMLEPAL
Answer:
[spoiler]LAPELMICS[/spoiler]
31A Blatant deceptions NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Blatant (adjective)
- Completely obvious, with no attempt to hide it
- Conspicuously loud and offensive; prone to strong and forceful outbursts
Answer:
[spoiler]NAKEDLIES[/spoiler]
32A Open for drinks NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Open (adjective)
- (Having textures) filled with small openings or gaps
- Unprotected or indefensible
Answer:
[spoiler]TAP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Open (verb)
- To begin operating or make something start functioning
- To unfold or spread from a closed or folded position
35A Monarchs, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
ACTUATORS
Answer:
[spoiler]AUTOCRATS[/spoiler]
36A Baby ___ NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Baby (noun)
- A very young child (from birth to 1 year) who is not yet walking or talking
- An immature, childish individual
Answer:
[spoiler]YODA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Baby (verb)
- To pamper or treat with excessive indulgence
37A Setting for balloon darts or a ringtoss NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Balloon (verb)
- To inflate or become filled with air
- To travel in a hot-air balloon
Answer:
[spoiler]GAMEBOTH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Balloon (noun)
- A large, durable, flexible bag filled with gas or heated air
- A small, thin inflatable rubber bag with a narrow opening
38A Television star who went on the “Legally Prohibited From Being Funny on Television Tour” in 2010 NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Prohibited (adjective)
- Forbidden by law
- Not allowed for use or reference
Answer:
[spoiler]CONAN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Television (noun)
- The transmission of visual images of still or moving objects
- An electronic device that receives and displays television signals on a screen
39A Taiwanese electronics brand NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Electronics (noun)
- The field of physics that focuses on the emission and effects of electrons, as well as the use of electronic devices
Answer:
[spoiler]ACER[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Brand (noun)
- A name assigned to a product or service
- A mark of shame or dishonour
40A Note extender, in sheet music NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Music (noun)
- A form of punishment for one’s actions
- Pleasant and harmonious sounds
Answer:
[spoiler]DOT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Sheet (noun)
- Paper used for writing or printing
- A large piece of fabric, often canvas, used to catch wind and propel a sailing vessel
41A Lothlórien in “The Lord of the Rings,” e.g. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rings (noun)
- A gymnastic apparatus consisting of two sturdy metal circles, typically covered in leather, suspended by ropes and used for various gymnastic exercises.
Answer:
[spoiler]FOREST[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Lord (noun)
- A noble with a title, holding a peerage in the realm.
- A person who has overarching authority or control over others.
42A Make way for NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Make (verb)
- To organise or tidy up.
- To urinate.
Answer:
[spoiler]LETBY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Make (noun)
- The act of shuffling cards in a random manner.
- A distinctive type or kind.
44A They believe “the radical notion that women are people,” per Marie Shear NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Radical (adjective)
- (Used to describe opinions and actions) far outside the conventional or usual boundaries.
- In botany, referring to leaves that grow at the base of a plant or stem, often directly from the root or root-like stem.
Answer:
[spoiler]FEMINISTS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Radical (noun)
- An atom or group of atoms with at least one unpaired electron; in the body, it is usually an oxygen molecule that has lost an electron and seeks to stabilise by taking an electron from a nearby molecule.
- In linguistics, the base form of a word after all affixes have been removed.
46A Siren call? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Siren (noun)
- A woman regarded as dangerously alluring.
- An acoustic device that emits a loud, often wailing sound as a signal or warning.
Answer:
[spoiler]BLARE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Call (verb)
- To give a specific (usually proper) name to.
- To predict or foretell something in advance.
47A Well, that works! NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Works (noun)
- The internal components or mechanism of a device.
- Buildings designed for industrial work.
Answer:
[spoiler]SURECURE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Well (adverb)
- In a way that provides benefit or advantage.
- (When used as a combining form) in a good, proper, or satisfactory manner, or to a high standard (with “good” being a nonstandard dialectal variation of “well”).
48A OK NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Verb)
- Allocate a resource to a specific person or cause.
- Enable something to happen by taking a specific action or by refraining from acting.
Answer:
[spoiler]ALLOW[/spoiler]
49A Certain workplace protection? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Workplace (noun)
- A location where work is carried out.
Answer:
[spoiler]DESKPAD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Protection (noun)
- Money forcibly extracted by criminals under threat of violence.
- A covering designed to shield from harm or damage.
1D #2s, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
SPLENIC
Answer:
[spoiler]PENCILS[/spoiler]
2D Locale of Niue and the Pitcairn Islands NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- A vast cluster of islands in the South Pacific, encompassing Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, and occasionally Australasia and the Malay Archipelago.
Answer:
[spoiler]OCEANIA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Locale (noun)
- Refers to the location where an event or action takes place, particularly the venue of a meeting.
3D Common format for an essay, informally NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Informally (adverb)
- In a casual manner, using everyday language
Answer:
[spoiler]WORDDOC[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Common (noun)
- An area of open land in a town or city, often used for recreation
4D Bypassing play NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Play (verb)
- To compete against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle
- To feign certain qualities or a particular state of mind
Answer:
[spoiler]ENDRUN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Play (noun)
- A theatrical work meant to be performed by actors on a stage
- The act of using a sword (or other weapon) with skill and vigour
5D Many early wines NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Early (adverb)
- In a timely manner
- At an initial stage
Answer:
[spoiler]ROSES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Early (adjective)
- Relating to a distant past
- Happening at the start of a period or event, or sooner than expected
6D Professional squatters? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Professional (noun)
- A person working in a learned profession
- An expert qualified to train apprentices
Answer:
[spoiler]UMPS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Professional (adjective)
- Relating to a career or occupation pursued as a livelihood
- Carried out by individuals within a particular profession
7D Bit of “Sweeney Todd” fare NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Todd (noun)
- A fictional character in a play by George Pitt; a barber who kills his customers
- A Scottish chemist known for his research on the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)
Answer:
[spoiler]PIE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Fare (noun)
- A list of tasks or activities to be completed
- The fee charged for travelling in a public transport vehicle
8D Recurring role for Kate McKinnon on “S.N.L.” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Recurring (adjective)
- Happening again or returning
Answer:
[spoiler]RBG[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Role (noun)
- The duties and responsibilities assigned to or expected of a person or group
- The purpose or function of something
9D Extractor used on some seeds and nuts NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Extractor (noun)
- A device that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a mixture
- A part of a firearm that removes an empty shell case from the chamber and transfers it to the ejector
Answer:
[spoiler]OILPRESS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Used (adjective)
- Exploited or taken advantage of
- Previously owned or utilized by someone else
10D Their petals are used to make a traditional Korean wine called “dugyeonju” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Traditional (adjective)
- Relating to or based on long-established customs or practices
- Connected to established and conventional beliefs
Answer:
[spoiler]AZALEAS[/spoiler]
11D Turnpike feature NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Turnpike (noun)
- A highway where tolls are charged for access
- Historically, barriers across a road that prevented passage until a toll was paid
Answer:
[spoiler]MEDIAN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Feature (noun)
- A notable characteristic or element of something
- The main (full-length) film shown in a cinema program
12D One taken for a ride NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Taken (adjective)
- Interpreted in a specific manner; understood
- Experiencing a mild illness or discomfort
Answer:
[spoiler]STEED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Ride (noun)
- A trip or journey in a vehicle (typically a car)
- An amusement or thrill ride designed for enjoyment
14D Some sweet pick-me-ups NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sweet (adjective)
- Free from salt water; not salty
- Pleasant or delightful to the mind or emotions
Answer:
[spoiler]CARAMELLATTES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Sweet (noun)
- An English phonetician, one of the pioneers of modern phonetics (1845-1912)
- A food item that is high in sugar
17D Contralto singer known as the “First Lady of Radio” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Contralto (adjective)
- Referring to the lowest vocal range for a female voice
Answer:
[spoiler]KATESMITH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Contralto (noun)
- The lowest vocal range in female singing
- A female singer with a contralto voice
21D Publicly criticizes NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Publicly (adverb)
- In a way that is visible or accessible to the public; openly
Answer:
[spoiler]DECRIES[/spoiler]
24D Feature of the United States Capitol NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Capitol (noun)
- The government building in Washington, D.C., where the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives convene
- A building housing a state legislature
Answer:
[spoiler]DOMEDROOF[/spoiler]
Hint 2: United (adjective)
- Pertaining to a married couple
- Characterized by unity; formed or joined into one entity
25D They act as one NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: They (pronoun)
- The plural form of he, she, or it, used to refer to people without explicitly mentioning them
- Often used to refer to individuals without specifying an antecedent
Answer:
[spoiler]BLOCS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Act (verb)
- Pretend to possess certain traits or emotions
- Behave in a way that is unnatural or affected
27D Simple house style with gables NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Simple (adjective)
- Uncomplicated; without any additions or alterations
- Displaying an innocent or naive nature
Answer:
[spoiler]CAPECOD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Simple (noun)
- A person who lacks intelligence or common sense
- An herbaceous plant with medicinal qualities
29D Track star Ingebrigtsen who, at age 16, became the youngest person in history to run a sub-four-minute mile NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the following to solve today’s answer:
BOKAJ
Answer:
[spoiler]JAKOB[/spoiler]
30D “Peace, dude!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dude (noun)
- A man who is highly focused on his clothing and overall appearance; an informal term used to address a man.
Answer:
[spoiler]LATERBRO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Peace (noun)
- The state of being free from mental stress or anxiety; the overall safety and calmness of public spaces.
31D Music genre for Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Music (noun)
- A consequence for one’s actions
- Any sounds that are pleasant and harmonious.
Answer:
[spoiler]NUMETAL[/spoiler]
32D Hits the weights, say NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the following to solve today’s answer:
PUSENOT
Answer:
[spoiler]TONESUP[/spoiler]
33D “To the stars,” in Latin NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Latin (adjective)
- Pertaining to languages that evolved from Latin.
Answer:
[spoiler]ADASTRA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Latin (noun)
- A person from ancient Latium, or any variation of the language spoken in ancient Rome.
34D De-briefed? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
PEDANTS
Answer:
[spoiler]PANTSED[/spoiler]
35D Small juice container? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Container (noun)
- An object used to hold items, especially a large, box-like metal object with standard dimensions, designed for transferring between different forms of transport.
Answer:
[spoiler]AACELL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Small (adjective)
- Not large, yet adequate in size or quantity.
36D Jester named in a Shakespeare soliloquy NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Shakespeare (noun)
- An English poet and playwright, regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language (1564-1616).
Answer:
[spoiler]YORICK[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Jester (noun)
- A professional clown, typically hired to amuse a king or nobleman during the Middle Ages.
37D First of four emperors in the “Year of the Four Emperors” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: First (noun)
- The fielding position of a player on a baseball team, located at the first base in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate).
- The point in time when something is expected to start.
Answer:
[spoiler]GALBA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: First (adjective)
- Referring to the initial unit in a series.
- Serving to initiate or begin something.
38D Stack in an ice cream shop NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cream (noun)
- A toiletry product made of various thick liquids that provide soothing and moisturizing effects when applied to the skin.
- The finest individuals or items within a group.
Answer:
[spoiler]CONES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Cream (verb)
- To defeat thoroughly and decisively in a competition or fight.
- To remove from the surface.
41D It’s lit! NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Lit (adjective)
- On fire or burning.
- Equipped with artificial lighting.
Answer:
[spoiler]FIRE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Lit (noun)
- The study of literature from a humanistic perspective.
43D Material for Robin Hood’s bow NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Material (noun)
- An item created by weaving, felting, knitting, or crocheting natural or synthetic fibres.
- The physical substance that constitutes a tangible object.
Answer:
[spoiler]YEW[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Material (adjective)
- Having substance or being considered as fact; not imaginary.
- Possessing a physical or substantial form.
45D Result of a downpour, perhaps NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Verb)
- To cover or stain with mud, muck, or mire.
- To plaster with mud.
Answer:
[spoiler]MUD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: (Noun)
- Waterlogged soil; soft, wet earth.
- Defamatory or slanderous comments or accusations.
