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1A Go by NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Verb)
- Surpass
- Remove from the body
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Hint 2: (noun)
- A short effort
- Meeting a test or requirement successfully
5A Mobile NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mobile (adjective)
- Capable of change (particularly in social standing)
- Moving or migrating
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Hint 2: Mobile (noun)
- A river in southwestern Alabama that flows into Mobile Bay
- A port located in southwestern Alabama on Mobile Bay
9A Work on Wall Street NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Work (verb)
- Make consistent
- Function as intended when used
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Hint 2: Work (noun)
- Engaging the mind in learning and comprehending a subject (especially through reading)
- The job or profession for which you receive payment
14A Fall forecasting aids NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Forecasting (noun)
- A prediction or statement about the future
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Hint 2: AIDS (noun)
- A severe (often fatal) immune system disease transmitted through blood, particularly by sexual contact or contaminated needles
16A Chopped NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Chopped (adjective)
- Prepared by slicing or cutting
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17A Material used by many deck builders NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Material (noun)
- An item created by weaving, felting, knitting, or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
- The physical substance that constitutes a tangible object
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Hint 2: Material (adjective)
- Having substance or being considered factual; not imaginary
- Possessing physical form or substance
18A One of three countries straddled by Mont Dolent NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- A republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; it was the heart of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire from the 4th century BC to the 5th century AD.
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19A Much Consumer Reports work NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Consumer (noun)
- An individual who uses goods or services
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Hint 2: Much (adverb)
- Often or in large amounts
- (Degree adverb) Nearly, though not entirely, for all practical purposes
20A Green-skinned god of the afterlife NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Afterlife (noun)
- Existence after death
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Hint 2: Skinned (adjective)
- Having a particular type of skin
21A Is big in the news NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Big (adjective)
- Generous or freely given
- Extremely intense
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Hint 2: Big (adverb)
- In a bragging or boastful way
25A Go by NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Verb)
- Surpass
- Remove from the body
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Hint 2: (Noun)
- A short effort
- Meeting a test or requirement successfully
26A “Give it a ___!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dereliction (noun)
- A tendency to be negligent and indifferent
- Intentional neglect
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Hint 2: Crossroad (noun)
- A point where one street or road intersects another
27A Newspaper version with updates from the morning NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Newspaper (noun)
- The physical item produced by a newspaper publisher
- Inexpensive paper made from wood pulp, used for printing newspapers
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Hint 2: Version (noun)
- A written translation or adaptation in a second language, conveying the same meaning as the original
- A rewritten or reformed version of a work, such as a novel, in a new format
30A Media outlet with a Francophone counterpart NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Counterpart (noun)
- A duplicate or equivalent copy
- A person or thing that serves the same function or has similar characteristics as another
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Hint 2: Outlet (noun)
- An activity that allows the release or expression of creative energy or emotion
- An opening that enables escape or release
33A Revise NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Revise (verb)
- Modify or reorganise, particularly to update or enhance
- Make changes or edits
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Hint 2: Revise (noun)
- The process of rewriting or making revisions to something
34A Make some calls? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Make (verb)
- Organise or tidy up
- Eliminate urine
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Hint 2: Make (noun)
- The act of shuffling cards randomly
- A distinctive type or kind
35A Florida city with the U.S.’s largest equestrian center NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Equestrian (noun)
- A person skilled in horseback riding
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Hint 2: Florida (noun)
- A state in the southeastern United States, located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
37A Greek goddess sleeping near the river Oceanus NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Oceanus (noun)
- In Greek mythology, the god of the river that encircled the Earth
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Hint 2: Goddess (noun)
- A female divinity or deity
38A TV family you “meet” in the show’s theme song NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Family (noun)
- A social group living together
- Individuals descended from a shared ancestor
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Hint 2: Theme (noun)
- In music, the central melodic idea of a composition
- An essay, particularly one written as a task or assignment
41A Temperature gauges, sometimes NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Temperature (noun)
- The level of heat or cold in a body or environment, related to its molecular activity
- The physical sensation of heat or cold on the body
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42A Eschew cooking, say NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Eschew (verb)
- Deliberately avoid or stay away from
- Keep clear of
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Hint 2: Cooking (noun)
- The process of preparing food through the application of heat
43A Accept financial responsibility NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Responsibility (noun)
- The quality of being trustworthy and accountable for one’s actions
- The social obligation that compels you to follow certain actions or duties
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Hint 2: Financial (adjective)
- Relating to matters of finance or money
47A Rings in a bakery NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bakery (noun)
- A place where baked goods, such as bread, cakes, and pastries, are made or sold
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Hint 2: Rings (noun)
- A gymnastic apparatus consisting of two heavy metal circles, typically covered with leather and suspended by ropes, used for exercises
48A ___ America NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: America (noun)
- A republic in North America with 50 states, including 48 contiguous states, Alaska in the northwest, and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific; gained independence in 1776
- The continents of North America, South America, and Central America
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49A Development sites? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Development (noun)
- The process of treating photosensitive material to make an image visible
- The act of enhancing land or water to make it more profitable, productive, or useful
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50A Activist who said “From the time I was a child, I tried to protest against disrespectful treatment” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Disrespectful (adjective)
- Not feeling or showing respect
- Displaying rudeness or discourtesy; lacking respect
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Hint 2: Treatment (noun)
- The handling or management of someone or something
- An extended form of communication, often interactive, focused on a specific topic
54A Rugby formation NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Formation (noun)
- In geology, the natural features or structure of the Earth
- The process of creating or establishing something
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Hint 2: Rugby (noun)
- A type of football played with an oval-shaped ball
55A Type of question not asked in 20 Questions NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Question (noun)
- Doubt regarding the truth, factuality, or existence of something
- A sentence that seeks an answer or response
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Hint 2: Question (verb)
- Challenge the correctness, honesty, or appropriateness of something
- Ask a series of questions
56A “___ Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines” (1965 film) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Magnificent (adjective)
- Marked by grandeur or impressive beauty
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Hint 2: Flying (adjective)
- Moving at high speed
- Quick and brief
57A Big swig NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Swig (noun)
- A large, quick gulp or swallow
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Hint 2: Swig (verb)
- Strike forcefully, often with a fist or bat
- Swallow quickly or greedily, in one continuous gulp
58A Graffitists’ signatures NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
GAST
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1D Bodybuilder’s pride, informally NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bodybuilder (noun)
- A person who engages in specific exercises to develop a muscular physique
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Hint 2: Informally (adverb)
- Using casual or colloquial language
2D Dismiss NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dismiss (verb)
- Disregard or remove from consideration, especially in a legal context
- End association or relationship with someone
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3D “Toy Story” antagonist NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Antagonist (noun)
- A person who opposes or resists
- A drug that counteracts or neutralises the effect of another drug
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Hint 2: Toy (verb)
- Manipulate physically or in one’s imagination
- Act carelessly or without serious intent
4D Sing Sing, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sing (verb)
- Produce a high-pitched, whistling, or ringing sound
- Reveal confidential information or secrets
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5D Dairy farm structure NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Structure (noun)
- The individuals in a society viewed as an organised system with a characteristic pattern of relationships
- A specific complex anatomical part of a living organism, along with its construction and arrangement
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Hint 2: Structure (verb)
- Organise or arrange in a particular way
6D Mexican grilled corn dish NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mexican (noun)
- A person from or living in Mexico
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Hint 2: Grilled (adjective)
- Cooked on an outdoor grill
- Cooked using radiant heat, typically over a grill
7D Literature Nobelist Mario Vargas ___ NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Literature (noun)
- The study of written works from a humanistic perspective
- Creative writing of significant artistic value
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Hint 2: Nobelist (noun)
- A recipient of a Nobel Prize
8D “The Psychedelic Reader” subj. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Psychedelic (adjective)
- Characterised by vivid colours and unusual patterns typical of psychedelic experiences
- A mental state marked by intense, distorted perceptions, hallucinations, and feelings of euphoria or sometimes despair
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Hint 2: Reader (noun)
- A person who reviews proof to identify errors and make corrections
- A person who evaluates manuscripts to determine their suitability for publication
9D English translation of a paradoxical line in a Magritte painting NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Paradoxical (adjective)
- Appearing contradictory, yet potentially true
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Hint 2: Magritte (noun)
- A Belgian surrealist painter (1898–1967)
10D Change one’s tone again? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Change (verb)
- Set aside, abandon, or replace with something else
- Cause something to transform or become different
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Hint 2: Change (noun)
- An occurrence where something transitions from one state or phase to another
- A difference, often seen as positive or beneficial
11D On to things NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Things (noun)
- Any movable belongings, especially items of clothing
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12D Sub stations? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Stations (noun)
- A Catholic devotion involving fourteen prayers recited before a series of pictures or carvings depicting events from Jesus’ journey from Pilate’s house to his crucifixion at Calvary
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Hint 2: Sub (noun)
- A large sandwich made with a long, crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats, cheese, vegetables, and condiments; known by different names in various regions of the United States
13D Originator of Rocky Road ice cream NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Originator (noun)
- A person who creates something new
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Hint 2: Cream (noun)
- A thick liquid used as a toiletry, known for its soothing and moisturizing effects when applied to the skin
- The finest individuals or things within a group
15D Rushed NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rushed (adjective)
- Completed quickly or under pressure
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20D Nondairy offering NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Offering (noun)
- The act of donating to a church or charity
- Something presented or proposed, such as a bid or suggestion
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21D Close combat NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Combat (noun)
- A confrontation between two military forces
- The act of fighting, or any form of contest or struggle
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Hint 2: Combat (verb)
- To fight or contend against, either in actual battle or metaphorically
22D Image on the back side of the state seal of Texas NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Texas (noun)
- The second-largest state, located in the southwestern United States along the Gulf of Mexico
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Hint 2: State (verb)
- Indicate or express using a symbol, formula, or other means
- Place or put before
23D Supermodels Upton and Moss NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Moss (noun)
- Small, leafy-stemmed plants that do not produce flowers
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24D Meander NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Meander (noun)
- A leisurely, aimless walk along a winding path
- A bend or curve, such as in a stream or river
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Hint 2: Meander (verb)
- To move, or guide something to move, in a winding, spiral, or circular path
28D Like many immigrants to the U.S. beginning in 1845 NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Beginning (adjective)
- Serving as the start or initiation
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Hint 2: Beginning (noun)
- The time when something is intended to start
- The location or point where something originates or comes into existence
29D Hamilton bill NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hamilton (noun)
- A U.S. statesman and leader of the Federalists, who, as the first Secretary of the Treasury, established a federal bank and was fatally wounded in a duel with Aaron Burr (1755–1804)
- A U.S. toxicologist known for her research on industrial poisons (1869–1970)
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Hint 2: Bill (noun)
- A proposed law in its draft form before it becomes official
- A piece of paper money, especially one issued by a central bank
30D Collection of works NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Works (noun)
- The inner workings or mechanisms of a device
- Buildings or facilities used for industrial labor
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Hint 2: Collection (noun)
- A request for payment or a sum of money
- A group of things gathered together or considered as a whole
31D Some stripes on drapeaux français NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Stripes (noun)
- V-shaped badges worn on sleeves to indicate military rank and service
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32D Drone bees, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Drone (noun)
- A person who takes more time than necessary or lags behind
- A pipe on a bagpipe tuned to produce a continuous tone
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Hint 2: Drone (verb)
- To speak in a dull, monotonous voice
- To produce a low, steady, monotonous sound
36D One paying half for quarters, say NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Paying (adjective)
- Yielding a reasonable profit
- For which payment is made
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Hint 2: Quarters (noun)
- Accommodation or housing provided for people to live in
39D “Sure, count me in” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Count (verb)
- Organise or group items
- Consider or take into account
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Hint 2: Count (noun)
- The act of enumerating or listing numbers in order
- A nobleman of rank, equivalent to a British earl, in various countries
40D Seafarer’s device NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Seafarer (noun)
- A person who works as a sailor
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Hint 2: Device (noun)
- A clever strategy or maneuver
- A symbolic design, especially used in heraldry
41D Best-selling American car of the 1990s NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Best-selling (adjective)
- Selling in large quantities
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Hint 2: Selling (noun)
- The act of exchanging goods for an agreed price
43D Mess up NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mess (noun)
- Informally, a difficult or challenging situation
- A state of disorder or confusion
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Hint 2: Mess (verb)
- Create disorder or make a situation messy
- Eat in a communal dining area, such as a mess hall
44D When many resoluciones de año nuevo are broken NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Broken (adjective)
- Not functioning or inoperable (with “busted” being an informal alternative)
- Tamed or trained to follow commands or obey
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45D Give a run for your honey? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Honey (noun)
- A term of endearment for a beloved person
- A sweet, golden liquid produced by bees
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Hint 2: Honey (adjective)
- Describing something that has the colour of honey
46D Art accessory rarely used by Jackson Pollock NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Pollock (noun)
- The lean white flesh of a North Atlantic fish, similar to cod
- A renowned U.S. artist known for his drip technique and as a leader of abstract expressionism in America (1912–1956)
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Hint 2: Accessory (noun)
- An item worn or carried that complements main clothing
- A supplementary element that enhances functionality or capability
47D Clean up, in a way NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Clean (verb)
- Remove dirt, filth, or unwanted substances to make something clean
- Wash or cleanse one’s body or parts of it
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Hint 2: Clean (adjective)
- Free from limitations or conditions
- Done with precision, without clumsiness, and executed skillfully
50D Mug, say NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Say (verb)
- To express or convey a particular wording or message
- To instruct or direct someone to do something authoritatively
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Hint 2: Say (noun)
- The opportunity or right to speak
51D Nutritional inits. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Nutritional (adjective)
- Pertaining to or contributing to nutrition
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52D Stock item in a brewery NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Brewery (noun)
- A facility where beer is produced through fermentation
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Hint 2: Stock (noun)
- The handle of a handgun or the rear part of a rifle, shotgun, or machine gun
- The inventory of goods available in a store
53D Commencement attendees: Abbr. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Commencement (noun)
- The time when something is expected to begin
- An academic event where diplomas are awarded
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