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1A Small amounts, as of hair gel NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Small (adjective)
- Modest in size or amount but adequate
- Written in lowercase letters
Answer:
[spoiler]DABS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Small (noun)
- A clothing size for a petite person
- The narrow section of the back
5A Victor ___, author of “Les Misérables” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Victor
- A fighter who defeats opponents
- The winner of a competition
Answer:
[spoiler]HUGO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Author
- A person who creates or initiates something
- Someone who writes books, stories, or articles professionally
9A Ankle bones NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bones
- A percussion instrument made of two hollow pieces of wood or bone, held between the thumb and fingers and clicked together rhythmically, often used by Spanish dancers
Answer:
[spoiler]TARSI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Ankle
- A joint where the lower ends of the tibia and fibula meet the upper part of the talus, allowing foot movement
14A Prefix with science or potent NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Prefix (noun)
- An affix that is added in front of the word
Answer:
[spoiler]OMNI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Prefix (verb)
- Attach a prefix to
15A “Now!,” in a rush order NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rush (noun)
- A sudden forceful flow
- The act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
Answer:
[spoiler]ASAP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Rush (verb)
- Urge to an unnatural speed
- Cause to move fast or to rush or race
16A Some fast-food sandwiches NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
PSARW
Answer:
[spoiler]WRAPS[/spoiler]
17A Emmy-winning actress for “Hacks” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Winning (noun)
- succeeding with great difficulty
Answer:
[spoiler]JEANSMART[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Winning (adjective)
- Very attractive; capturing interest
- Having won
19A Chile de ___ (very spicy pepper) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Pepper (verb)
- Attack and bombard with or as if with missiles
- Add pepper to
Answer:
[spoiler]ARBOL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Pepper (noun)
- Pungent seasoning from the berry of the common pepper plant of East India; use whole or ground
- Climber having dark red berries (peppercorns) when fully ripe; southern India and Sri Lanka; naturalized in northern Burma and Assam
20A Seed used to flavor ouzo NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Flavor (noun)
- (Physics) the six kinds of quarks
- The general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
Answer:
[spoiler]ANISE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Flavor (verb)
- Lend flavor to
21A Tiny computer unit NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Computer (noun)
- A machine for performing calculations automatically
- An expert at calculation (or at operating calculating machines)
Answer:
[spoiler]BIT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Unit (noun)
- An organization regarded as part of a larger social group
- Any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
23A Double-reed woodwind NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Woodwind (noun)
- Any wind instrument other than the brass instruments
Answer:
[spoiler]OBOE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Double (adjective)
- Used of homologous chromosomes associated in pairs in synapsis
- Consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
24A Only person in the arts ever to be named Time’s Person of the Year NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Person (noun)
- A human being
- A grammatical category used in the classification of pronouns, possessive determiners, and verb forms according to whether they indicate the speaker, the addressee, or a third party
Answer:
[spoiler]TAYLORSWIFT[/spoiler]
28A Belief systems NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Belief (noun)
- A vague idea in which some confidence is placed
- Any cognitive content held as true
Answer:
[spoiler]ISMS[/spoiler]
32A Twerp NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Twerp (noun)
- Someone who is regarded as contemptible
Answer:
[spoiler]WIENIE[/spoiler]
33A Numbers with four digits NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Numbers (noun)
- An illegal daily lottery
- The fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
Answer:
[spoiler]THOUSANDS[/spoiler]
35A What a subject and a verb should do NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Subject (noun)
- A branch of knowledge
- A person who owes allegiance to that nation
Answer:
[spoiler]AGREE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Subject (adjective)
- Possibly accepting or permitting
- Being under the power or sovereignty of another or others
40A With 41-Across, former “S.N.L.” regular who played Gemma and Cathy Anne NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Regular (adjective)
- Often used as intensifiers
- Relating to a person who does something regularly
Answer:
[spoiler]CECILY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Regular (noun)
- A regular patron
- A dependable follower (especially in party politics)
41A See 40-Across NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Adjective)
- Immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with
- Of good quality and condition; solidly built
Answer:
[spoiler]STRONG[/spoiler]
42A “___ la vista!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Vista (noun)
- The visual percept of a region
Answer:
[spoiler]HASTA[/spoiler]
43A Reduces, as profits NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Profits (noun)
- The excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
- Something won (especially money)
Answer:
[spoiler]BITESINTO[/spoiler]
46A Unit of corn or wisdom NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Wisdom (noun)
- The trait of utilizing knowledge and experience with common sense and insight
- The quality of being prudent and sensible
Answer:
[spoiler]KERNEL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Corn (noun)
- A hard thickening of the skin (especially on the top or sides of the toes) caused by the pressure of ill-fitting shoes
48A ___ Congeniality (pageant title) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Congeniality (noun)
- Compatibility between persons
- A congenial disposition
Answer:
[spoiler]MISS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Pageant (noun)
- An elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
- A rich and spectacular ceremony
49A She played Serena on “Gossip Girl” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Played (adjective)
- (Of games) engaged in
Answer:
[spoiler]BLAKELIVELY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Gossip (noun)
- A person given to gossiping and divulging personal information about others
- Light informal conversation for social occasions
54A Take in, as a salary NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Salary (noun)
- Something that remunerates
Answer:
[spoiler]EARN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Take (noun)
- The income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
- The act of photographing a scene or part of a scene without interruption
55A ___-Caps (candy) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Candy (noun)
- A rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts
Answer:
[spoiler]SNO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Candy (verb)
- coat with something sweet, such as a hard sugar glaze
56A Very, very NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hocus-Pocus (noun)
- verbal misrepresentation intended to take advantage of you in some way
Answer:
[spoiler]ULTRA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Caldron (noun)
- A very large pot that is used for boiling
61A Say hello to NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hello (noun)
- An expression of greeting
Answer:
[spoiler]GREET[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Say (verb)
- Have or contain a certain wording or form
- Give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
63A Slogan that celebrates a young woman’s confidence and independence … or a hint to 17-, 24-, 40-/41- and 49-Across NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Independence (noun)
- Freedom from control or influence of another or others
- A city in western Missouri; the beginning of the Santa Fe Trail
Answer:
[spoiler]GIRLPOWER[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Confidence (noun)
- A trustful relationship
- Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
66A Face shapes NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Face (noun)
- A contorted facial expression
- A specific size and style of type within a type family
Answer:
[spoiler]OVALS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Face (verb)
- Oppose, as in hostility or a competition
- Be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to
67A Eight, in Ensenada NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Eight (noun)
- One of four playing cards in a deck with eight pips on the face
- A group of United States painters founded in 1907 and noted for their realistic depictions of sordid aspects of city life
Answer:
[spoiler]OCHO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Eight (adjective)
- Being one more than seven
68A Have a meal by candlelight, say NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Candlelight (noun)
- The light provided by a burning candle
Answer:
[spoiler]DINE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Meal (noun)
- The food served and eaten at one time
- Any of the occasions for eating food that occur by custom or habit at more or less fixed times
69A Small sample NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Small (adjective)
- Not large but sufficient in size or amount
- Lowercase
Answer:
[spoiler]TASTE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Small (noun)
- A garment size for a small person
- The slender part of the back
70A Gas in some lighted signs NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Lighted (adjective)
- Set afire or burning
- Provided with artificial light
Answer:
[spoiler]NEON[/spoiler]
71A Split ___ (hair problem) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Problem (noun)
- A source of difficulty
- A state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
Answer:
[spoiler]ENDS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Hair (noun)
- A very small distance or space
- Any of the cylindrical filaments characteristically growing from the epidermis of a mammal
1D Rapper ___ Cat NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rapper (noun)
- A device (usually metal and ornamental) attached by a hinge to a door
- Someone who performs rap music
Answer:
[spoiler]DOJA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Cat (noun)
- A large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work
2D “You said it, brother!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Brother (noun)
- A close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
- A male with the same parents as someone else
Answer:
[spoiler]AMEN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Said (adjective)
- Being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
3D ___ B’rith (Jewish organization) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Organization (noun)
- The persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
- An ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized
Answer:
[spoiler]BNAI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Jewish (adjective)
- Of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
4D Sloth and gluttony, for two NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Gluttony (noun)
- Eating to excess (personified as one of the deadly sins)
- Habitual eating to excess
Answer:
[spoiler]SINS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Sloth (noun)
- Apathy and inactivity in the practice of virtue (personified as one of the deadly sins)
- Any of several slow-moving arboreal mammals of South America and Central America; they hang from branches back downward and feed on leaves and fruits
5D Nonkosher meat NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Nonkosher (adjective)
- Not conforming to dietary laws
Answer:
[spoiler]HAM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Meat (noun)
- The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
- The inner and usually edible part of a seed or grain or nut or fruit stone
6D 2015 and 2019 Women’s World Cup soccer champs NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Soccer (noun)
- A football game in which two teams of 11 players try to kick or head a ball into the opponents’ goal
Answer:
[spoiler]USA[/spoiler]
7D In mixed-up condition NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mixed-up (adjective)
- Perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
Answer:
[spoiler]GARBLED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Condition (noun)
- The procedure that is varied in order to estimate a variable’s effect by comparison with a control condition
- The state of (good) health (especially in the phrases `in condition’ or `in shape’ or `out of condition’ or `out of shape’)
8D Choices NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answer used in the past:
- PICKS (5 letters)
Answer:
[spoiler]OPTIONS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
NSOTIPO
9D Carrier whose former terminal at J.F.K. is now a hotel NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Terminal (noun)
- A contact on an electrical device (such as a battery) at which electric current enters or leaves
- Station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
Answer:
[spoiler]TWA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Terminal (adjective)
- Occurring at or forming an end or termination
- Causing or ending in or approaching death
10D –> NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- A mark to indicate a direction or relation
- A projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow
Answer:
[spoiler]ARROW[/spoiler]
11D Companion of a priest and a minister in many a joke NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Companion (noun)
- A traveler who accompanies you
- A friend who is frequently in the company of another
Answer:
[spoiler]RABBI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Companion (verb)
- be a companion to somebody
12D Parody NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Parody (verb)
- Make a parody of
- Make a spoof of or make fun of
Answer:
[spoiler]SPOOF[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Parody (noun)
- Humorous or satirical mimicry
- A composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody’s style, usually in a humorous way
13D Part of an atoll NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Part (noun)
- The effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result
- The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
Answer:
[spoiler]ISLET[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Part (adverb)
- To some extent; in some degree; not wholly
18D It comes between “ready” and “go” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Between (adverb)
- In the interval
- In between
Answer:
[spoiler]SET[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Ready (adjective)
- Apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity
- Completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
22D Swim-bike-run race, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Short (adjective)
- Of insufficient quantity to meet a need
- Marked by rude or peremptory shortness
Answer:
[spoiler]TRI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Short (verb)
- Cheat someone by not returning him enough money
- Create a short circuit in
25D On vacation, say NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Vacation (noun)
- Leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
- The act of making something legally void
Answer:
[spoiler]AWAY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Vacation (verb)
- Spend or take a vacation
26D Yang’s counterpart NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Counterpart (noun)
- A duplicate copy
- A person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
Answer:
[spoiler]YIN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Yang (noun)
- The bright positive masculine principle in Chinese dualistic cosmology
27D Accommodates, as on a bus NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bus (noun)
- A car that is old and unreliable
- A vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
Answer:
[spoiler]SEATS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Bus (verb)
- Remove used dishes from the table in restaurants
- Ride in a bus
28D Scratch that! NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Scratch (noun)
- A line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
- A depression scratched or carved into a surface
Answer:
[spoiler]ITCH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Scratch (verb)
- Cause friction
- Carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
29D Former stadium for the Mets NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Stadium (noun)
- A large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
Answer:
[spoiler]SHEA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Former (adjective)
- Belonging to some prior time
- Belonging to the distant past
30D Slip-on shoes, familiarly NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Slip-on (noun)
- An article of clothing (garment or shoe) that is easily slipped on or off
Answer:
[spoiler]MOCS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Shoes (noun)
- A particular situation
31D Hearts or clubs NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hearts (noun)
- A form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
Answer:
[spoiler]SUIT[/spoiler]
34D Quench NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Quench (verb)
- Satisfy (thirst)
- Suppress or crush completely
Answer:
[spoiler]SLAKE[/spoiler]
36D Gloomy, as news NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Gloomy
- Dark and depressing
- Causing feelings of sadness or discouragement
Answer:
[spoiler]GRIM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: News
- Information about recent and significant events
- The level of interest that makes something worthy of being reported
37D Rice-A-___ NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rice (noun)
- An English lyricist known for collaborating with Andrew Lloyd Webber (born in 1944)
- An American playwright (1892–1967)
Answer:
[spoiler]RONI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Rice (verb)
- Pass through a sieve to achieve a rice-like texture
38D Docs treating tonsillitis NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Tonsillitis (noun)
- Inflammation of the tonsils (especially the palatine tonsils)
Answer:
[spoiler]ENTS[/spoiler]
39D Inflated ones can be bruised NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Inflated (adjective)
- Enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness
- Pretentious (especially with regard to language or ideals)
Answer:
[spoiler]EGOS[/spoiler]
41D Bear market order NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1:Market (noun)
- A designated area in a town for trading goods
- A place where groceries are sold
Answer:
[spoiler]SELL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Market (verb)
- Promote or sell commercially
- Purchase household items
43D Give rise to NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rise (verb)
- Get out of bed
- Come back to life
Answer:
[spoiler]BRINGON[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Rise (noun)
- An increase in price
- The emergence of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost in theology
44D Bill NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bill (noun)
- A proposed law before it is enacted
- A banknote issued by a central authority
Answer:
[spoiler]INVOICE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Bill (verb)
- Promote or announce using posters
- Request payment for services or goods
45D Shirt that’s sometimes tie-dyed NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Shirt (noun)
- A piece of clothing worn on the upper body
Answer:
[spoiler]TEE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Shirt (verb)
- To put on a shirt
47D Chicago trains NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Chicago (noun)
- Largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
- A gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck); a player plays the lowest card of a suit in his hand and successively higher cards are played until the sequence stops; the player who plays a card matching one in the layout wins all the chips on that card
Answer:
[spoiler]ELS[/spoiler]
49D Sired NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answer used in the Past:
- BEGAT (5 letters)
Answer:
[spoiler]BEGOT[/spoiler]
50D Stage before pupa in metamorphosis NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Metamorphosis (noun)
- The rapid and significant change of a larva into an adult in certain animals
- A dramatic transformation in appearance, character, or situation
Answer:
[spoiler]LARVA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Before (adverb)
- At an earlier time; previously
- Positioned at or toward the front
51D Regions NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answer used in the past:
- ZONES (5 letters)
Answer:
[spoiler]AREAS[/spoiler]
52D Prepared to be knighted NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Prepared (adjective)
- Having made preparations
- Equipped or prepared with necessary intellectual resources
Answer:
[spoiler]KNELT[/spoiler]
53D “Uh-huh” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- YEP (3 letters)
- MKAY (4 letters)
- YEAH (4 letters)
- YES (3 letters)
- IBET (4 letters)
- ISEE (4 letters)
Answer:
[spoiler]YUP[/spoiler]
57D Vein of ore NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Vein (noun)
- A blood vessel that returns blood from the capillaries to the heart
- A rigid structure that supports and strengthens an insect’s wing
Answer:
[spoiler]LODE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Vein (verb)
- Create a pattern resembling veins
58D Mattress size smaller than a full NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mattress
- A thick, cushioned pad, often with springs, used for sleeping or as part of a bed
Answer:
[spoiler]TWIN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Smaller
- Less in size or amount compared to something else
59D Tear to pieces NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Tear (noun)
- A drop of clear, salty liquid produced by the lacrimal glands
- A period of excessive eating or drinking
Answer:
[spoiler]REND[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Tear (verb)
- Remove feathers from something
- Move rapidly and forcefully
60D Greek war god NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Greek (noun)
- A language belonging to the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family
- A person native to or living in Greece
Answer:
[spoiler]ARES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Greek (adjective)
- Related to Greece, its people, or the Greek language
62D When doubled, it’s a fly NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Doubled (adjective)
- Increased to twice the size or amount
Answer:
[spoiler]TSE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Fly (verb)
- Vanish or pass quickly
- Diminish rapidly and disappear
64D Letter after pi NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Letter (noun)
- A symbol from the alphabet used to represent speech sounds
- A recognition given for participating in a school sport
Answer:
[spoiler]RHO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Letter (verb)
- Write or inscribe with letters
- Print or record using letters
65D Chaney who played Quasimodo NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Played (adjective)
- (Of games) engaged in
Answer:
[spoiler]LON[/spoiler]
