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NYT Crossword Answers for January 27, 2025
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1A * NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Verb)
- To mark with an asterisk.
- To take the leading role in a performance.
Answer:
Hint 2: (Adjective)
- Denoting the most significant performer or role.
5A Section of a circle NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Section (noun)
- A distinct part of a larger work, such as a written or musical composition.
- A specialised unit within a larger organisation.
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Hint 2: Section (verb)
- To split into smaller parts or segments.
8A Accompany, as to a dance NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Accompany (verb)
- To be present or connected with an event or entity
- To act as a companion to someone
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Hint 2: Dance (verb)
- To move in a structured pattern, often in time with music; to perform a dance
- To move gracefully and rhythmically
14A Manufactured NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Manufactured (adjective)
- Created through large-scale industrial processes.
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15A “Well, ___-di-dah!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dah (noun)
- The longer signal in Morse code communication.
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Hint 2: Well (adverb)
- In a way that provides benefit or advantage.
- (Often used as a combining form) In a proper, satisfactory, or high-standard manner (with “good” being a nonstandard variant).
16A Suitemate, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- An associate who shares a room with you
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17A Commonly visited part of a website NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Website (noun)
- A computer linked to the internet that hosts a collection of web pages on the World Wide Web.
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Hint 2: Commonly (adverb)
- Typically or under usual circumstances.
19A Series of professional calls, as by doctors NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Professional (noun)
- An individual practising a specialised or learned profession.
- An expert qualified to mentor or train others.
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Hint 2: Professional (adjective)
- Involved in a profession or pursuing it as a career or source of income.
- Carried out by members of a recognised profession.
20A Emphatic yes, in Spanish NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Emphatic (adjective)
- Delivered with strong emphasis.
- Intense and forceful.
Answer:
Hint 2: Spanish (noun)
- The people of Spain.
- The Romance language spoken widely in Spain and across former Spanish colonies.
21A Bay Area airport code NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Airport (noun)
- An airfield featuring a control tower, hangars, and facilities for passengers and cargo.
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Hint 2: Code (noun)
- A system of rules, principles, or laws (especially written).
- In computer science, the symbolic organisation of data or instructions in a program, or the collection of such instructions.
23A Illegally fixes NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Illegally (adverb)
- In an illegal manner
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24A Study abroad program on a ship NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Study (noun)
- A field of knowledge.
- The act of focusing the mind on learning and comprehending a subject, often through reading.
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Hint 2: Study (verb)
- To consider something carefully.
- To think deeply and for an extended period, often for spiritual reflection.
28A Krypton or argon NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Krypton (noun)
- A colourless element, one of the six inert gases, present in trace amounts in the air.
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Hint 2: Argon (noun)
- A colourless, odourless inert gas, one of the six inert gases, making up about 1% of Earth’s atmosphere.
30A “I see!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Wrasse (noun)
- Tropical marine fish, known for their fleshy lips and strong teeth, often brightly coloured.
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Hint 2: Rn (noun)
- A radioactive gas produced by the decay of radium, the heaviest of the inert gases; naturally occurring, especially in areas with granite, and considered a health risk.
- A graduate nurse who has passed the required registration examinations.
31A Kids’ game that may be played on a road trip NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Played (adjective)
- Engaged in, especially regarding games.
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Hint 2: Game (noun)
- Your profession or field of work.
- A covert plan or scheme, often involving underhanded or illegal actions.
32A x or y, on a graph NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Graph (verb)
- To represent data using a graph.
- To plot information on a graph.
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Hint 2: Graph (noun)
- A visual depiction showing the relationships between different quantities, plotted on a set of axes.
- A written symbol used to represent speech sounds.
34A They’re no pros NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: They (pronoun)
- The plural form of he, she, or it. “They” is always used as a proper pronoun, never adjectively, and can sometimes refer to people without an explicitly stated antecedent.
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36A One of the Obamas NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: One (adjective)
- (Informal) Used as an intensifier, meaning very.
- Having the indivisible quality of a single unit.
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Hint 2: One (noun)
- The smallest whole number or a numeral representing it.
- A single person or thing.
40A Ignore suspicious behavior … or a hint to the circled letters in 17-, 24-, 51- and 62-Across NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Suspicious (adjective)
- Not in line with what was expected.
- Showing distrust and unwilling to confide.
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Hint 2: Behavior (noun)
- (Psychology) The total of an organism’s responses, reactions, or movements in any given situation.
- The way one acts or controls themselves.
43A Musical based on a comic strip NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Musical (adjective)
- Having or characterized by a pleasing melody.
- Relating to or accompanied by music.
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Hint 2: Musical (noun)
- A play or film in which the dialogue and action are combined with singing and dancing.
44A Soft French cheese NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: French (noun)
- The people of France.
- An American sculptor known for creating the seated marble statue of Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial (1850-1931).
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Hint 2: French (adjective)
- Relating to France or its people.
45A Extremely serious NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Extremely (adverb)
- To a great extent or degree; in a way that is highly respected or favourable.
- To an intense or extreme degree.
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Hint 2: Serious (adjective)
- Engaging the mind in a deep or thoughtful way.
- Completely devoid of playfulness.
46A Actor Malek who played Freddie Mercury in “Bohemian Rhapsody” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rhapsody (noun)
- An exuberant expression of emotion.
- In ancient Greece, an epic poem intended for recitation.
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Hint 2: Bohemian (noun)
- A member of a people with dark skin and hair who speak Romany, traditionally living by seasonal work and fortune-telling. Believed to have originated in northern India, they now live across the globe, predominantly in Europe, North Africa, and North America.
48A Period of time NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Period (noun)
- A specific length of time.
- The monthly menstrual discharge from the uterus of nonpregnant women, occurring from puberty to menopause.
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Hint 2: Time (noun)
- The current point in time as indicated by a clock.
- The rhythm determined by dividing time into equal durations.
50A Way of sending textspeak NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sending (noun)
- The act of dispatching or transmitting something, particularly messages.
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51A Funding sources for many labs NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Funding (noun)
- Financial resources allocated to support a project.
- The act of providing financial backing.
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Hint 2: Many (adjective)
- A quantifier used with count nouns, often preceded by “as,” “too,” “so,” or “that,” indicating a large but indefinite number.
56A Currier and ___ NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Currier (noun)
- An American lithographer who, along with his partner James Ives, created thousands of prints signed “Currier & Ives” (1813-1888).
- A craftsman who processes leather by currying it for use.
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57A ___-mo NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
SOL
Answer:
58A Purple-flecked root vegetable NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Flecked (adjective)
- Marked with small spots or dots in a pattern.
Answer:
Hint 2: Vegetable (noun)
- Edible parts of herbaceous plants, such as seeds, roots, stems, leaves, bulbs, tubers, or non-sweet fruits.
- Various herbaceous plants grown for their edible parts, such as the fruit of a beet, the leaves of spinach, the seeds of beans, or the flower buds of broccoli or cauliflower.
60A Secure again, as a door NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1:Again (adverb)
- Once more; anew.
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Hint 2: Door (noun)
- The opening in a wall that allows entry or exit to a room or building, along with the door that can close this space.
-Anything that provides a means of access or escape.
62A Stance for a yoga beginner NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Stance (noun)
- A reasoned or considered mental attitude.
- The posture or position in which one stands.
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Hint 2: Beginner (noun)
- A person who is new to a particular field or activity.
- An individual who establishes or founds an institution.
66A Main dish NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dish (noun)
- An activity you enjoy or excel at.
- An extremely attractive or alluring woman.
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Hint 2: Dish (verb)
- To serve or provide (typically food).
- To shape into a concave form, resembling a dish.
67A It comes with a charge NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Charge (noun)
- A formal accusation or allegation of a wrong or offense in criminal law.
- A quantity of explosive intended to detonate at once.
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Hint 2: Charge (verb)
- To move swiftly and forcefully.
- To cause agitation, excitement, or strong emotion.
68A Foe’s opposite NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Opposite (adverb)
- Positioned directly across from each other.
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Hint 2: Opposite (adjective)
- Defined by contrasting extremes; entirely opposed.
- (Of leaves, etc.) Growing in pairs on opposite sides of a stem.
69A Explicitly said NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Said (adjective)
- Referring to the one previously mentioned or discussed.
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70A TV coach Lasso NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Coach (verb)
- To teach, train, and guide someone, particularly in sports.
- To drive a coach (vehicle).
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Hint 2: Coach (noun)
- A vehicle designed to carry many passengers, typically used for public transportation.
- A person responsible for training and guiding athletes or a sports team.
71A Purple fruit used for flavoring NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Flavoring (noun)
- An ingredient added to food to enhance its taste.
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Hint 2: Purple (noun)
- A color or pigment of purple hue.
- In ancient Rome, a symbol of imperial status.
1D “Tsk, tsk,” in textspeak NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1:Tsk (verb)
- To make a sound of disapproval, such as “tsk,” “tut,” or “tut-tut.”
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2D New Mexico art locale NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mexico (noun)
- A republic located in southern North America, which gained independence from Spain in 1810.
Answer:
Hint 2: Locale (noun)
- The location or setting of an event or action, particularly where a meeting takes place.
3D What applicants may be seeking NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Seeking (noun)
- The act of searching for something.
- An effort to obtain or achieve something.
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4D Actress Witherspoon NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Witherspoon (noun)
- A Scottish-born American Revolutionary leader and educator who signed the Declaration of Independence and served as president of the college that later became Princeton University (1723-1794).
Answer:
Hint 2: Actress (noun)
- A female performer or actor.
5D Pie ___ mode NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mode (noun)
- A particular arrangement or sequence of diatonic notes within an octave.
- The most common value of a random variable.
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Hint 2: Pie (noun)
- A prehistoric, unrecorded language considered the ancestor of all Indo-European languages.
- A dish typically baked in a pastry-lined pan, often with a pastry top.
6D Aid in washing a car NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Washing (noun)
- Garments or white goods that can be cleaned by washing.
- The process of cleaning, usually with soap and water.
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Hint 2: Aid (verb)
- To enhance or improve the condition of something.
- To provide help, assistance, or service.
7D Treasure holder NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Holder (noun)
- The individual possessing a check, note, bond, or title document that is endorsed to them or to the holder.
- A device used for holding something.
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Hint 2: Treasure (noun)
- Accumulated wealth, such as money, jewels, or precious items.
- Art that is highly valued for its beauty or perfection.
8D They may be forced or unforced NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Unforced (adjective)
- Not caused by coercion or force.
- Occurring without excessive effort; natural.
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Hint 2: Forced (adjective)
- Lacking spontaneity; unnatural.
- Compelled or imposed.
9D Phillipa of “Hamilton” 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; he was fatally wounded in a duel with Aaron Burr (1755-1804).
- A U.S. toxicologist renowned for her research on industrial poisons (1869-1970).
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10D Central area of many a palace NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Palace (noun)
- A grand and impressive mansion.
- A large, ornate exhibition hall.
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Hint 2: Central (noun)
- A facility that serves as a telecommunications hub, connecting telephone lines to enable communication.
11D Some upscale hotels NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Upscale (adjective)
- Designed for or suited to individuals with high incomes.
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12D Mountain crest NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mountain (noun)
- A landmass that rises significantly above its surroundings; higher than a hill.
- (Often followed by “of”) A large quantity, amount, or extent.
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Hint 2: Crest (verb)
- To be located at the top of.
- To reach the highest point.
13D Actress Thompson of the “Creed” movies NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Actress (noun)
- A female performer or actor.
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Hint 2: Thompson (noun)
- An English physicist (born in America) who researched heat and friction, and whose experiments led to the theory that heat is caused by moving particles (1753-1814).
- A U.S. classical archaeologist (born in Canada) renowned for leading the excavation of the Athenian Agora (1906-2000).
18D Cotton variety NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cotton (noun)
- An upright, bushy mallow plant or small tree that produces bolls containing seeds with long, silky fibers.
- The soft, silky fibers from cotton plants in their unprocessed form.
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Hint 2: Cotton (verb)
- To develop a liking or affection for.
22D More spunky NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Spunky (adjective)
- Demonstrating courage and determination.
- Ready to confront danger or challenges.
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Hint 2: More (adjective)
- (Comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) Indicating a greater size, amount, extent, or degree.
- (Comparative of “many” used with count nouns) Indicating a greater number.
25D A pop NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Pop (verb)
- To bulge or protrude outward.
- To drink something completely or in one go.
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Hint 2: Pop (noun)
- An informal term for a father, likely derived from baby talk.
- A genre of music that appeals mainly to teenagers, often seen as a softer version of rock’n’roll with more focus on rhythm, harmony, and romantic themes.
26D Bird named for its beak’s shape NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Shape (noun)
- The visual form or appearance of something or someone.
- A perceptual structure or outline.
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Hint 2: Shape (verb)
- To create or form something, typically for a specific purpose.
- To influence or guide the direction of something.
27D Quiet place in a church NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Place (noun)
- A position or role within an organization.
- A specific point in relation to the surface features of a region.
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Hint 2: Place (verb)
- To designate a location for something or someone.
- To assign a rank, rating, or position to.
28D Fancy party NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Party (noun)
- An organization aimed at gaining political power.
- A group of people temporarily united for a specific activity.
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Hint 2: Party (verb)
- To host or take part in a celebration or social gathering.
29D Part of a brain connection NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Connection (noun)
- The act of linking ideas or events together in memory or imagination.
- The transition from one mode of transportation to another.
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Hint 2: Part (noun)
- The contribution made by an individual to achieve a result.
- The duties, actions, or responsibilities assigned or expected of a person or group.
33D Snowy getaway NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Getaway (noun)
- The ability to accelerate quickly.
- A swift escape, often associated with criminals.
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Hint 2: Snowy (adjective)
- Characterized by the white color of snow.
- Marked by the presence of snow.
35D Neither’s partner NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Neither (adjective)
- Not one or the other; not either.
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Hint 2: Partner (noun)
- A person’s spouse or marriage partner.
- An associate involved in a shared activity, endeavor, or area of mutual interest.
37D Sweet, swirly dessert item NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dessert (noun)
- A dish typically served as the final course of a meal.
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Hint 2: Sweet (adjective)
- Not made with or containing salt water.
- Pleasing or delightful to the mind or emotions.
38D Damage NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Damage (noun)
- The act of causing harm or injury to something or someone.
- Harm or injury resulting from the violation of a legal right.
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Hint 2: Damage (verb)
- To cause harm or injury to.
- To experience or be prone to harm or injury.
39D Yes votes that are an anagram of other yes votes NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram (verb)
- To rearrange letters in a word or phrase to reveal a hidden meaning.
Answer:
Hint 2: Anagram (noun)
- A word or phrase created by rearranging the letters of another word or phrase.
41D Rip NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rip (noun)
- A man who leads a dissolute lifestyle in fashionable society.
- A forceful opening, such as one made by pulling something apart.
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Hint 2: Rip (verb)
- To take something without the owner’s permission.
- To tear or be torn violently.
42D Greek marriage goddess NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Goddess (noun)
- A female deity or divine being.
Answer:
Hint 2: Marriage (noun)
- A union between two people who are married to each other.
- The act or ceremony of getting married.
47D Dressed like many superheroes NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dressed (adjective)
- (Of lumber or stone) Trimmed and smoothed.
- Wearing clothes, especially fine attire; often used in combination.
Answer:
Hint 2: Like (verb)
- To prefer or desire to do something.
- To feel, consider, or regard in a particular way.
49D Poker buy-in NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Poker (noun)
- A metal rod with a handle, used to stir a fire.
- A card game in which players bet on having the highest-ranking hand.
Answer:
Hint 2: Buy (verb)
- To make illegal payments in exchange for favors or influence.
- To acquire something through a financial transaction or purchase.
51D Dumps from the payroll NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dumps (noun)
- A colloquial term for a mildly depressed or low mood.
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Hint 2: Payroll (noun)
- A list of employees along with their respective salaries.
- The department responsible for calculating the wages or salaries owed to employees.
52D Listing in an engagement calendar NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Engagement (noun)
- A mutual agreement or promise to marry.
- The act of offering someone a job.
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Hint 2: Calendar (noun)
- A record or list of scheduled events, such as appointments or social gatherings.
- A system used for timekeeping, outlining the year’s start, duration, and divisions.
53D Land at a river’s mouth NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mouth (verb)
- To express or speak words.
- To silently form words with the lips.
Answer:
Hint 2: Mouth (noun)
- The opening through which food is consumed and vocal sounds are produced.
- A spokesperson, such as a lawyer, who speaks on behalf of others.
54D “I see!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Wrasse (noun)
- A type of tropical marine fish with fleshy lips, powerful teeth, and often bright colours.
Answer:
Hint 2: Rn (noun)
- A radioactive gas produced from the decay of radium; it is the heaviest of the inert gases, naturally occurring (especially in areas with granite), and considered a health hazard.
- A registered nurse who has passed the required examinations.
55D Small Spanish dishes NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Spanish (noun)
- The people from Spain.
- The Romance language spoken primarily in Spain and in countries once colonized by Spain.
Answer:
Hint 2: Small (adjective)
- Not large, but adequate in size or quantity.
- Written in lowercase letters.
59D Norway’s biggest city NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Norway (noun)
- A constitutional monarchy located in northern Europe on the western side of the Scandinavian Peninsula; it gained independence from Sweden in 1905.
Answer:
Hint 2: City (noun)
- A large, densely populated urban area, often including multiple independent administrative districts.
- A municipality with a significant population and infrastructure.
61D 2.0 NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the following letters to solve today’s answer:
ECE
Answer:
63D ___ v. Wade NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Wade (noun)
- An English tennis player known for winning numerous women’s singles titles (born in 1945).
Answer:
Hint 2: Wade (verb)
- To walk through shallow water.
64D Conclusion NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Conclusion (noun)
- An event that marks the end of something.
- A statement or proposition reached through logical reasoning, such as the result that follows from the major and minor premises in a syllogism.
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65D It’s full of cones and rods NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Full (verb)
- To increase in intensity or phase.
- To beat something for cleaning or thickening purposes.
Answer:
Hint 2: Full (noun)
- The moment when the Moon is completely illuminated.