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1A Gaming ___ (console alternatives, for short) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Gaming (noun)
- The act of betting or playing for money with the expectation of winning, including paying for a chance to win a prize
Answer:
[spoiler]PCS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Console (noun)
- A small table attached to or placed against a wall
- A housing unit for electronic devices, such as a radio or television
4A Command to a skydiver NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Skydiver (noun)
- A person who jumps from an aircraft and performs acrobatic maneuvers before deploying the parachute
Answer:
[spoiler]JUMP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Command (noun)
- A line of code in a computer program
- An authoritative order or instruction to take action
8A Make a quick appearance NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Appearance (noun)
- The act of pretending something is true to create a favourable impression
- The formal presence of a party in court or at a hearing
Answer:
[spoiler]POPIN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Make (verb)
- To arrange or tidy up
- To eliminate urine
13A Bad sound to hear while bending over NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bending (noun)
- Movement that results in the creation of a curve
- The characteristic of being bent or deviated
Answer:
[spoiler]RIP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Sound (noun)
- A distinct unit of speech sound, regardless of whether it’s a phoneme in any language
- The personal experience of hearing something
14A Taylor-Joy of “The Queen’s Gambit” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Gambit (noun)
- A strategic move in a game or conversation
- An initial remark aimed at gaining an advantage for the speaker
Answer:
[spoiler]ANYA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Taylor (noun)
- The 12th President of the United States, who passed away in office (1784-1850)
- A British-born U.S. film actress, known as a child star and later frequently co-starring with Richard Burton (born 1932)
15A Have a loan from NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Loan (noun)
- A word taken from another language, such as “blitz” from German into English
- The temporary lending of money, typically with interest
Answer:
[spoiler]OWETO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Loan (verb)
- To lend something temporarily, allowing its use for a limited period
16A Unfriendly, as a relationship NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Relationship (noun)
- A connection or bond between individuals, through blood, marriage, or adoption (in anthropology)
- A connection between people or things, with “relationship” typically used for human interactions or states of relatedness
Answer:
[spoiler]ICY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Unfriendly (adjective)
- Not showing kindness or warmth
- Highly adverse to life or growth
17A Brouhahas / Most appalling NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Appalling (noun)
- An experience that causes shock or dismay
Answer:
[spoiler]MOBSCENEST[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Most (adverb)
- Nearly or almost achieved or completed
- Used to indicate the superlative degree
19A Letters put in boxes NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Letters (noun)
- Academic achievement or learning
- The culture of literature
Answer:
[spoiler]MAIL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Put (verb)
- To assign or attribute
- To express or phrase in a specific style or language
21A First half of a two-volume encyclopedia on physics, aptly? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Encyclopedia (noun)
- A comprehensive reference work, often in multiple volumes, containing articles on a wide range of topics, usually arranged alphabetically, covering all human knowledge or a specific subject
Answer:
[spoiler]ATOM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Physics (noun)
- The branch of science focused on the study of matter, energy, and their interactions
- The study of the physical properties, phenomena, and laws of the natural world
22A Org. for important adults in a child’s life NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Child (noun)
- A human offspring, regardless of age
- A young individual of either gender
Answer:
[spoiler]PTA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Important (adjective)
- Having authority, power, or influence
- Of great significance, value, or consequence
23A “The Incredibles” costumer / Science class display NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Costumer (noun)
- A person who designs or provides costumes, typically for a play or event
Answer:
[spoiler]EDNAMODEL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Science (noun)
- The ability to generate solutions within a specific problem area
- A particular field of scientific knowledge or study
26A Smallest bit NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bit (noun)
- A very brief period of time
- A small piece or fragment
Answer:
[spoiler]WHIT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
WITH
27A Roasts NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answer used in the past:
- BROILS (6 letters)
Answer:
[spoiler]RAGSON[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
GARNOS
28A In NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- AMID (4 letters)
- HIP (3 letters)
- ELECTED (7 letters)
- INCENTIVE (9 letters)
- TRENDY (6 letters)
- AMIDST (6 letters)
Answer:
[spoiler]ATHOME[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
TAEMOH
30A Singer/songwriter ___ Reznor NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Songwriter (noun)
- A creator of lyrics or music for popular songs.
Answer:
[spoiler]TRENT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Singer (noun)
- An American inventor who improved the chain-stitch sewing machine (1811–1875).
- An American author (born in Poland) known for writing Yiddish stories and novels (1904–1991).
33A Worked (up) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- HET (3 letters)
- INASTATE (8 letters)
- AGITATED (8 letters)
- ANTSY (5 letters)
- KEYED (5 letters)
Answer:
[spoiler]RILED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
DELIR
34A Lock up for the night / Despairs NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Night (noun)
- The period between sunset and sunrise when it is dark outside.
- The Roman goddess representing the night, daughter of Erebus, and counterpart to the Greek goddess Nyx.
Answer:
[spoiler]CLOSESHOPE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Lock (noun)
- A device within the ignition switch that prevents the operation of a vehicle by those who do not possess the key.
- A structure in a canal that can be closed to regulate water levels, used to raise or lower vessels passing through.
36A Woodwinds that are usually black NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Usually (adverb)
- In typical circumstances.
Answer:
[spoiler]OBOES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Black (verb)
- To turn or cause to turn black.
38A It’s all wound up NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Wound (noun)
- A soldier’s injury sustained during combat.
- An injury to living tissue, particularly involving a cut or break in the skin.
Answer:
[spoiler]SPOOL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Wound (verb)
- To cause emotional pain or distress.
- To inflict physical harm or injury on someone.
39A Sent a reminder text, in lingo NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Reminder (noun)
- A person who offers a warning to help prevent a mistake.
- A message designed to aid in remembering something.
Answer:
[spoiler]PINGED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Lingo (noun)
- A distinctive language or jargon used by a particular group, such as among thieves.
41A Weird flexes? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Weird (adjective)
- Indicating the influence of supernatural forces.
- Remarkably strange or unconventional.
Answer:
[spoiler]SPASMS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Weird (noun)
- Personification of fate; one of the three Weird Sisters.
45A Cornhole action NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Action (noun)
- A military confrontation.
- A legal case initiated by one party against another, where one party prosecutes for a wrong committed, to protect a right, or to prevent a wrongdoing.
Answer:
[spoiler]TOSS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Action (verb)
- To initiate legal proceedings against someone; to file a lawsuit.
- To implement or enforce something.
46A Like some activities at a mountain lodge / Marketing fodder NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Marketing (noun)
- The transaction of goods for an agreed price.
- The act of shopping at a market.
Answer:
[spoiler]APRESSKIT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Mountain (noun)
- A landform that rises significantly above its surroundings; taller than a hill.
- (Often followed by “of”) A large quantity, number, or extent.
49A Affirmation not usually spoken at a Jewish wedding NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Affirmation (noun)
- A statement confirming the existence or truth of something.
- The act of asserting or declaring something.
Answer:
[spoiler]IDO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Wedding (noun)
- The social event where a marriage ceremony takes place.
- The act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony.
50A “My man!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Man (noun)
- A person who serves in the armed forces; a member of a military force.
- An adult male person, as opposed to a woman.
Answer:
[spoiler]BRUH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Man (verb)
- To supply with workers.
- To take responsibility for a specific task or occupy a particular work position.
51A Grow a team, say NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Say (verb)
- To express in a particular wording or form.
- To instruct or command someone to do something authoritatively.
Answer:
[spoiler]HIRE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Say (noun)
- The opportunity to speak.
52A Set of educational standards … or a hint to 17-, 23-, 34- and 46-Across NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Educational (adjective)
- Providing knowledge
Answer:
[spoiler]COMMONCORE[/spoiler]
56A What follows T.S.A., weirdly NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve for today’s answer.
PER
Answer:
[spoiler]PRE[/spoiler]
57A Capital east of the Jordan River NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Capital (noun)
- The top part of a column that supports the entablature.
- The central governing body of the United States.
Answer:
[spoiler]AMMAN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Capital (adjective)
- Written in uppercase letters.
- Of the highest quality or importance.
58A Like some fabrics NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Like (verb)
- To have a preference for or desire to do something.
- To feel a certain way about someone or something; to consider, evaluate, or regard.
Answer:
[spoiler]KNIT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Like (adjective)
- Resembling or similar to; sharing some of the same characteristics; often used in combination.
- Conforming completely in every aspect.
59A Early tech giant NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Early (adverb)
- Ahead of schedule.
- At an initial stage.
Answer:
[spoiler]AOL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Early (adjective)
- Relating to a distant past.
- At or near the beginning of a period or event, or occurring before the usual or expected time.
60A Not too sure NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Too (adverb)
- In addition; also.
- To an extent beyond what is normal or acceptable.
Answer:
[spoiler]LEERY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Sure (adjective)
- Free from doubt or uncertainty; confident.
- Certain to happen; inevitable.
61A Genesis creator NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Creator (noun)
- A term referring to the Judeo-Christian God.
- A person who grows, makes, or invents things.
Answer:
[spoiler]SEGA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Genesis (noun)
- The beginning or origin of something.
- The first book of the Old Testament, recounting Creation, Adam and Eve, the Fall of Man, Cain and Abel, Noah’s flood, God’s covenant with Abraham, and the stories of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Esau, and Joseph and his brothers.
62A Like cabernet sauvignon wine, typically NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cabernet (noun)
A high-quality red wine of the Bordeaux variety.
Answer:
[spoiler]DRY[/spoiler]
1D Part of a makeup routine NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Makeup (noun)
- Cosmetics applied to the face to improve or change your appearance
- Makeup used to enhance or alter one’s facial appearance.
Answer:
[spoiler]PRIMER[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Part (noun)
- The contribution made by an individual in achieving a result.
- The duties or responsibilities assigned to or expected of a person or group.
2D Part of a summer swarm NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Summer (noun)
- The warmest season of the year, lasting from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox in the northern hemisphere.
- A period of peak development, happiness, or beauty.
Answer:
[spoiler]CICADA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Summer (verb)
- To spend time during the summer season.
3D Getting a sneak peek? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Getting (noun)
- The act of acquiring or obtaining something.
Answer:
[spoiler]SPYING[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Sneak (noun)
- A person who moves stealthily, often with unlawful intentions.
- An individual who serves as an informer or decoy for the police.
4D Sticky stuff NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sticky (adjective)
- Hot, warm, and humid.
- Having the adhesive qualities of a sticky substance.
Answer:
[spoiler]JAM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Stuff (noun)
- Informal term for personal belongings.
- Nonsensical or pointless talk.
5D Point value of any vowel in Spanish Scrabble NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Scrabble (noun)
- A random or haphazard drawing.
- A word game where words are formed from letter tiles in a crossword-like pattern, with each letter assigned a value to score points.
Answer:
[spoiler]UNO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Scrabble (verb)
- To feel around or search in a disorganized way.
- To write hastily without focusing on detail.
6D “That’s on me” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Falsifiable (adjective)
- Able to be tested or verified through experiment or observation, potentially being proven false.
Answer:
[spoiler]MYBAD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: BA (noun)
- A bachelor’s degree in the fields of arts and sciences.
- A soft, silvery metal in the alkali earth group, found in barite.
7D Wasabi or miso NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Miso (noun)
- A thick paste made from fermented soybeans and barley or rice malt, commonly used in Japanese cuisine to prepare soups or sauces.
Answer:
[spoiler]PASTE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Wasabi (noun)
- A Japanese plant from the Cruciferae family with a thick green root.
- The green root of the wasabi plant, used in Japanese cooking, with a taste similar to strong horseradish; it is typically served in powder or paste form, often with raw fish.
8D Something a meter reader reads? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Reader (noun)
- A person who reviews proofs to identify errors and mark corrections.
- A person who assesses manuscripts to determine their suitability for publication.
Answer:
[spoiler]POEM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Something (noun)
- An unspecified or unknown event.
- An indeterminate substance or material thing, not clearly identified or specified.
9D Take responsibility for, as a mistake NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Responsibility (noun)
- A form of trustworthiness, involving being answerable to someone for something or accountable for one’s actions.
- The social obligation that compels adherence to certain actions or duties.
Answer:
[spoiler]OWN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Mistake (noun)
- An incorrect action caused by poor judgment, ignorance, or lack of attention.
- A misunderstanding or incorrect interpretation of something.
10D Lookout point NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Lookout (noun)
- A person assigned to watch for a particular event or danger.
- The act of keeping watch or being on guard.
Answer:
[spoiler]PEEPHOLE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Point (verb)
- To be directed or oriented in a particular way.
- To sail close to the wind, often meaning to navigate near the edge of a limit or boundary.
11D “Let’s do this thing” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Thing (noun)
- An unspecific or vaguely defined matter or concern.
- An action or activity.
Answer:
[spoiler]ITSTIME[/spoiler]
12D Covered in marginalia, maybe NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Covered (adjective)
- Overlaid, topped, or enclosed with something; can also be used as a combining form.
Answer:
[spoiler]NOTATED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Marginalia (noun)
- Notes or comments written in the margins of a text.
18D Soft drink named for a nut NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Drink (verb)
- To make a toast in celebration or honor.
- To be captivated or absorbed by something, paying close attention.
Answer:
[spoiler]COLA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Drink (noun)
- Any liquid that is safe or appropriate for consumption.
- The act of swallowing a liquid.
20D Final race stretches … or what racers may be on by then NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Final (adjective)
- Unable to be changed or undone.
- Happening at or marking the end or conclusion.
Answer:
[spoiler]LASTLEGS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Final (noun)
- An exam given at the end of an academic term.
- The last match in an elimination tournament, played between the winners of all previous rounds.
24D Down in the dumps NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dumps (noun)
- An informal term for a mildly depressed or low mood.
Answer:
[spoiler]MOROSE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Down (noun)
- An English physician (1828–1896) who first described Down’s syndrome.
- Soft, fine feathers, especially those found beneath the outer feathers of birds.
25D Infrequently counterfeited bills NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
EONS
Answer:
[spoiler]ONES[/spoiler]
26D “What just happened?” reaction NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Reaction (noun)
- In chemistry, a process where one or more substances are transformed into different substances.
- A bodily response triggered by a preceding stimulus or agent.
Answer:
[spoiler]WHIPLASH[/spoiler]
29D North Korea has the fourth-highest number of these, after China, India and the U.S. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fourth (adverb)
- In the position or place of fourth.
Answer:
[spoiler]TROOPS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Fourth (adjective)
- Coming immediately after the third and just before the fifth in order, time, degree, or magnitude.
31D Original Super Mario console, in brief NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Console (noun)
- A small table attached to or placed against a wall.
- A casing or unit that houses electronic devices, such as a radio or television.
Answer:
[spoiler]NES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Console (verb)
- To provide moral or emotional support and comfort.
32D Equivalent of 16 pinches: Abbr. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Equivalent (noun)
- The atomic weight of an element with the same combining capacity as a specified weight of another element, with oxygen’s standard set at 8.
- A person or thing that is equal to another in value, measure, force, effect, significance, or similar aspects.
Answer:
[spoiler]TSP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Equivalent (adjective)
- Essentially equal to something in nature, value, or effect.
34D Something to put stock in NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Stock (noun)
- The handle of a handgun, the butt of a rifle or shotgun, or part of the support structure for a machine gun or artillery gun.
- The goods or inventory available in a shop.
Answer:
[spoiler]CONSOMME[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Stock (adjective)
- Overused and overly familiar due to frequent repetition.
- Commonly used, available, or sold on a regular basis.
35D Sprinkler attachment NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sprinkler (noun)
- A mechanical device connected to a garden hose, used for watering a lawn or garden.
Answer:
[spoiler]HOSE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Attachment (noun)
- The process of attaching or affixing something.
- The act of fastening objects together.
36D Vision-related NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Vision (noun)
- The capability of sight; the faculty of seeing.
- The experience or process of perceiving through sight.
Answer:
[spoiler]OPTICAL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Related (adjective)
- Connected logically, causally, or through shared characteristics.
- Linked by kinship, common ancestry, or marriage.
37D Housing bubble? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Housing (noun)
- A collective term for structures where people live.
- Decorative coverings for a horse, particularly for a warhorse in historical contexts.
Answer:
[spoiler]BIODOME[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Bubble (verb)
- To move or flow with a bubbling sound in an irregular current.
- To release gas from the stomach.
40D “Phooey!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- An item of minimal worth.
- A sewing technique used to mend a worn or torn hole, particularly in clothing.
Answer:
[spoiler]DARN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: (Verb)
- To fix or mend by sewing.
42D Button clicked to advance to a YouTube video NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Advance (verb)
- To move forward, either literally or figuratively.
- To promote or elevate someone to a higher position.
Answer:
[spoiler]SKIPAD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Advance (adjective)
- Ahead of schedule or prepared in anticipation of need.
- Positioned in front or preceding in order.
43D Aid in self-reflection NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Reflection (noun)
- An image where left and right are reversed.
- The representation of something seen in a mirror or other reflective surface.
Answer:
[spoiler]MIRROR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Self (noun)
- Your awareness of your own identity.
- An individual regarded as a distinct and unique person.
44D Unflinching NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
SLEETY
Answer:
[spoiler]STEELY[/spoiler]
47D Goal seekers? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Goal (noun)
- The desired outcome that a plan aims to accomplish, bringing an end to the actions taken to achieve it.
- The designated endpoint of a race, journey, or endeavour.
Answer:
[spoiler]PUCKS[/spoiler]
48D River through Lyon NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Through (adjective)
- Having completed or reached the end.
- Continuing without interruptions or changes, especially in a route or journey.
Answer:
[spoiler]RHONE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Through (adverb)
- Across the entire extent or scope.
50D What a good fillet of fish isn’t NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fillet (verb)
- To cut into filets.
- To adorn with a decorative lace of geometric patterns.
Answer:
[spoiler]BONY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Fillet (noun)
- A fastening tool made of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel parts.
- A long slice or boneless side of a fish.
53D Word that becomes its own synonym if you add a “k” to the end NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Synonym (noun)
- Two words that can be exchanged in a particular context are considered synonymous within that context.
Answer:
[spoiler]MAR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Word (noun)
- The divine expression of God; the second person of the Trinity, incarnate in Jesus.
- Information regarding recent and significant events.
54D Fix the wrong way? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fix (noun)
- The identification of a specific location or position.
- Informally, a difficult or problematic situation.
Answer:
[spoiler]RIG[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Fix (verb)
- To repair by replacing a part or mending something that is torn or broken.
- To secure or position something firmly in place.
55D H NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- A terrorist group founded in 1959 by student activists who opposed the moderate nationalism of the traditional Basque party, aiming to establish an independent homeland in Spain’s western Pyrenees.
- The seventh letter of the Greek alphabet.
Answer:
[spoiler]ETA[/spoiler]
