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NYT Crossword January 29, 2025 – Answers
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1A Home of Spaceship Earth NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Earth (noun)
- The third planet from the sun, home to human life.
- A link between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the Earth, which is considered to have zero voltage.
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Hint 2: Earth (verb)
- To connect to the Earth.
- To take refuge underground, like a hunted animal.
6A Kimono sash NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sash (noun)
- A strip of material worn around the waist to reinforce a skirt or trousers.
- A frame that holds the panes of a window within the window frame.
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Hint 2: Kimono (noun)
- A loose-fitting robe, originally inspired by traditional Japanese garments.
9A To date NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Date (noun)
- A person involved in a date.
- A specific day of the month.
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Hint 2: Date (verb)
- To go out regularly with someone; maintain a steady relationship.
- To mark with a date.
14A Author Novik of the “Scholomance” trilogy NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Trilogy (noun)
- A series of three literary or dramatic works connected by subject or theme.
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Hint 2: Author (noun)
- A person who creates, originates, or initiates something.
- A professional writer who produces books, stories, articles, or similar works for payment.
15A Kiddie NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Verb)
- To calculate the total of.
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Hint 2: (Noun)
- A young child.
- A small portion, especially of a drink.
16A Cherish NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- PRIZE (5 letters)
- VALUE (5 letters)
- TREASURE (8 letters)
- HOLD (4 letters)
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17A Direction toward the very top of the world NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Direction (noun)
- The act of determining and maintaining a course.
- The focus of attention or energy on something.
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Hint 2: World (noun)
- A group of people, often distinguished by a shared interest or characteristic.
- Humanity as a whole.
19A Testify (for) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Testify (verb)
- To present evidence in support of something.
- To provide testimony in a court of law.
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20A “Game of Thrones” actress Diana NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Actress (noun)
- A female performer in films, plays, or television.
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Hint 2: Diana (noun)
- An English aristocrat and the first wife of Prince Charles, whose death in a car accident in Paris led to widespread national mourning (1961–1997).
- In Roman mythology, the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon, equivalent to the Greek goddess Artemis.
21A Appropriate for all gamers NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Appropriate (verb)
- To allocate or assign a resource to a specific person or cause.
- To seize possession of, often by force, as in the case of an invasion.
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Hint 2: Appropriate (adjective)
- Fitting or suitable for a particular person, place, or situation.
23A West Coast team, on scoreboards NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Coast (noun)
- The action of gliding smoothly along a surface while staying in contact with it.
- The land along the edge of a sea or ocean.
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Hint 2: Coast (verb)
- To move effortlessly, typically using the force of gravity.
24A Characteristic of a fork in the road NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fork (noun)
- The area where two branches meet, forming an angle.
- The angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they connect to the human trunk.
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Hint 2: Fork (verb)
- To lift using a pitchfork.
- To split into two or more branches, creating a fork-like shape.
26A Margarine NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Margarine (noun)
- A spread primarily made from vegetable oils, often used as a substitute for butter.
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27A Minnesotan trio? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Minnesotan (noun)
- A person born in or living in Minnesota.
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Hint 2: Trio (noun)
- A group of three similar things regarded as a single unit.
- Three people grouped together as a unit.
28A Armenia, e.g., until 1991: Abbr. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Armenia (noun)
- A landlocked republic in southwestern Asia, formerly part of the Soviet Union. Modern Armenia represents only a small part of ancient Armenia, one of the world’s oldest civilizations. Over the past 2,500 years, the Armenian people have faced invasions and oppression by neighbouring forces.
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29A Snack whose name translates as “breaded” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Snack (verb)
- To eat a small amount of food casually or lightly.
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Hint 2: Snack (noun)
- A light, informal meal or bite to eat.
31A “Star Wars” heroine NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Heroine (noun)
- A woman with heroic qualities or one who has accomplished heroic deeds.
- The primary good female character in a work of fiction.
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Hint 2: Star (verb)
- To mark with an asterisk.
- To take the leading role in a performance.
33A Shape of the Stade de France NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: France (noun)
- A French author known for his refined novels and short stories (1844-1924).
- A republic in Western Europe, the largest country entirely within Europe.
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Hint 2: Shape (noun)
- The outward appearance or form of something or someone.
- A perceptual structure or configuration.
35A Ctrl-Alt-___ NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Alt (noun)
- The angular distance of a celestial object above the horizon.
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36A Break a sweat NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sweat (verb)
- To release perspiration through the skin’s pores.
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Hint 2: Sweat (noun)
- The distress or anxiety caused by active worry.
- The salty fluid produced by sweat glands.
38A Gemma’s role in “Crazy Rich Asians” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Gemma (noun)
- A small asexual reproductive structure in plants like liverworts and mosses, which detaches from the parent and grows into a new individual.
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Hint 2: Crazy (adjective)
- Experiencing madness or insanity.
- Acting foolishly or completely irrational.
42A Like fake nails, typically NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Like (verb)
- To prefer or desire to do something.
- To feel or think about something in a particular way; to evaluate or regard.
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Hint 2: Like (adjective)
- Resembling or similar; sharing some or all of the same characteristics, often used in combination.
- Conforming in every way to a particular standard or type.
43A One of a wide pair for snow sports NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Pair (noun)
- A group of two similar items considered together as a unit.
- Two items of the same kind.
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Hint 2: Pair (verb)
- To organize or arrange into pairs.
- To form a pair or multiple pairs.
45A Setting for Cape Cod at Christmas, in brief NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Christmas (noun)
- The period from December 24 to January 6.
- A Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ; also a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland.
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Hint 2: Setting (noun)
- The context and surroundings in which something occurs.
- The arrangement of scenery and props to depict the location of a play or movie.
46A Tegan’s pop music bandmate NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Music (noun)
- A form of punishment for one’s actions.
- Any sounds that are pleasant, harmonious, or enjoyable to listen to.
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47A “___ Him Back!” (Olivia Rodrigo hit) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Back (noun)
- A support that provides stability when sitting.
- The side that is typically not visible or is positioned at the rear.
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Hint 2: Back (verb)
- To offer support or approval.
- To affirm or validate as authentic or genuine.
48A Zoom past NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Zoom (verb)
- To ascend quickly.
- To move at a high speed.
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Hint 2: Zoom (noun)
- The action of moving upward into the air.
- A rapid ascent or increase.
51A Farm share inits. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Farm (verb)
- To cultivate and grow crops, often using agricultural methods to enhance productivity.
- To work as a farmer.
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Hint 2: Farm (noun)
- A place where farming activities occur, including farm buildings and cultivated land as a whole.
53A Class for a pre-med student NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Student (noun)
- A person enrolled in an educational institution to learn.
- A scholar, particularly in the humanities, who has gained expertise through extensive study in one or more fields.
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Hint 2: Class (noun)
- A group of students who graduate together.
- People who share the same social, economic, or educational status.
54A Ending with new or teen NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ending (noun)
- An event that marks the conclusion of something.
- The final part of a word, such as a suffix or inflectional ending.
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Hint 2: Teen (adjective)
- Referring to someone aged between 13 and 19.
55A Chore-doing robot brand NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Chore (noun)
- A specific task or duty that must be completed, often for a set fee.
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58A ___ up (get hyped) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- A nucleotide present in muscle cells that plays a key role in metabolism; it can be reversibly converted to ADP and ATP.
- The basic unit of electric current, as defined by the International System of Units (SI).
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59A Professor’s goal NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Goal (noun)
- The desired outcome that a plan aims to achieve, which, when reached, ends the efforts aimed at achieving it.
- The designated endpoint, such as the finish line in a race or the destination in a journey.
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Hint 2: Professor (noun)
- A member of the faculty at a college or university.
61A Goes a-courting? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Courting (noun)
- A man’s pursuit of a woman’s affection, typically with the intention of marriage.
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62A “Same here” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Same (noun)
- A member of an indigenous nomadic group in northern Scandinavia who traditionally herds reindeer.
- The language spoken by the nomadic Sámi people in northern Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula.
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Hint 2: Same (adjective)
- Equal in amount, value, or degree.
- Very similar or comparable in kind, quality, quantity, or degree.
64A Merchandise with logos for “Baienglaca” or “Guddi,” e.g. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Logos (noun)
- The divine word of God; the second person of the Holy Trinity, incarnate in Jesus.
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Hint 2: Merchandise (verb)
- To engage in the trade or sale of goods.
66A Justice Kagan NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Justice (noun)
- The quality of being fair and impartial.
- The U.S. federal department responsible for upholding federal laws, including civil rights legislation, established in 1870.
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67A Environmentally friendly prefix NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Prefix (noun)
- An affix added to the beginning of a word.
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Hint 2: Prefix (verb)
- To attach a prefix to a word.
68A “Priscilla” director Coppola NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Coppola (noun)
- An American filmmaker, born in 1939.
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Hint 2: Director (noun)
- The leader of a musical ensemble.
- A person responsible for overseeing the management of resources and expenditures.
69A “Ladies and ___ …” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the following letters to solve today’s answer:
TSNEG
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70A Org. for care in the U.K. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Care (verb)
- To desire or prefer to do something.
- To be concerned with or pay attention to.
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Hint 2: Care (noun)
- The act of providing treatment or attending to someone or something.
- Caution or prudence in avoiding harm or danger.
71A Togetherness NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- A state of undivided or unbroken completeness, with nothing lacking.
- The quality of being unified or whole.
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1D Ledger item NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ledger (noun)
- A record used to document commercial accounts.
- A physical accounting journal.
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Hint 2: Item (noun)
- A specific instance of a type of symbol.
- A distinct element that can be identified separately in a list or group of things.
2D 2024 Olympics host NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Olympics (noun)
- The modern revival of the ancient games, held every four years in a selected country.
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Hint 2: Host (noun)
- A person who serves as the master of ceremonies at formal events, making introductory speeches and introducing other speakers.
- In computer science, a computer that provides client stations with access to shared resources like files and printers on a network.
3D *Remedy for a cold NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Remedy (verb)
- To provide relief or assistance for a problem.
- To correct or fix something.
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Hint 2: Remedy (noun)
- The act of correcting a mistake, fault, or harm.
- A medicine or treatment that cures illness or alleviates pain.
4D Some sorority members, informally NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sorority (noun)
- A social organization for female college or university students.
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Hint 2: Informally (adverb)
- Using casual or colloquial language.
5D “Cat on a Hot ___ Roof” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hot (adjective)
- Producing a burning sensation on the taste buds.
- Characterized by intense and forceful activity or movement.
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Hint 2: Cat (noun)
- A large tracked vehicle, often used in construction and farming, propelled by two continuous metal belts.
- A feline mammal, typically with thick, soft fur, and lacking the ability to roar; includes both domestic cats and wildcats.
6D ___ vez (again, in Spanish) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Spanish (noun)
- The people of Spain.
- The Romance language spoken in most of Spain and in the countries formerly colonized by Spain.
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Hint 2: Again (adverb)
- Once more; anew.
7D Event that might feature unlimited mimosas … or a literal description of the answers to the starred clues NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Unlimited (adjective)
- Having no boundaries or restrictions in range or scope.
- Without reservation or exception.
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Hint 2: Description (noun)
- A statement that explains or represents something in words.
- A type or variety of something.
8D What might be necessary after a crash NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Necessary (noun)
- Anything that is essential or indispensable.
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Hint 2: Necessary (adjective)
- Absolutely essential or required.
- Unavoidably determined by previous circumstances.
9D *Help avoid disaster NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Disaster (noun)
- A state of extreme ruin or misfortune, often irreversible.
- An event that causes significant loss or harm.
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Hint 2: Help (noun)
- A person who assists in fulfilling a need or advancing a goal.
- A means or method of providing assistance.
10D Prefix with -meter NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Prefix (noun)
- An affix added at the beginning of a word.
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Hint 2: Prefix (verb)
- To add a prefix to a word.
11D Received a card, say NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Received (adjective)
- Conforming to the standard language usage of educated native speakers.
- Widely accepted as true or credible.
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Hint 2: Card (noun)
- A menu listing the dishes available at a restaurant.
- A printed or written greeting left to show that you have visited.
12D Major or minor part of a tarot deck NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Major (noun)
- A British statesman who served as prime minister from 1990 to 1997 (born in 1943).
- A commissioned officer in the U.S. Army, Air Force, or Marines, ranking below lieutenant colonel and above captain.
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Hint 2: Major (adjective)
- Larger in number, size, or amount.
- Referring to a scale or mode with half steps between the third and fourth degrees and the seventh and eighth degrees.
13D *Go over again NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Again (adverb)
- Once more; anew.
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Hint 2: Over (adjective)
- Having been brought to a conclusion; finished.
18D Mined find NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mined (adjective)
- Extracted from a natural source, such as minerals from the earth.
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Hint 2: Find (noun)
- The act of discovering something.
- A valuable or insightful discovery.
22D Bad thing on a live broadcast NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Broadcast (verb)
- To make something widely known.
- To transmit over the airwaves, such as on radio or television.
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Hint 2: Broadcast (noun)
- A radio or television programme.
- A message transmitted via radio or television.
25D *Raise one’s glass NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Glass (noun)
- A mirror, typically a lady’s dressing mirror.
- A small refracting telescope.
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Hint 2: Glass (verb)
- To enclose or cover with glass.
- To become glossy or take on a glass-like appearance.
29D Kernel locale NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Kernel (noun)
- The most essential or vital part of an idea or experience.
- The inner, typically edible part of a seed, grain, nut, or fruit stone.
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Hint 2: Locale (noun)
- The location or setting of an event or action, particularly where a meeting takes place.
30D Vocal range for Amy Winehouse NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Vocal (adjective)
- Inclined to express oneself openly or forcefully.
- Filled with the sound of voices.
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Hint 2: Vocal (noun)
- A short musical piece with lyrics.
- Music designed to be performed by one or more singers, typically accompanied by instruments.
31D World of Warcraft or Rune, in brief NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: World (noun)
- People collectively, particularly a specific group sharing a common interest.
- Humanity as a whole.
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Hint 2: World (adjective)
- Relating to the entire Earth; global in scope, not restricted to a specific area or group.
32D Flotsam or Jetsam, in “The Little Mermaid” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Jetsam (noun)
- The floating wreckage of a ship.
- Items of a ship’s equipment or cargo thrown overboard to lighten the load during a storm.
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Hint 2: Mermaid (noun)
- A mythical creature that is half woman, half fish, and lives in the sea.
34D Retro, maybe NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Maybe (adverb)
- Possibly; by chance.
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Hint 2: Retro (adjective)
- Relating to or affecting things from the past.
37D Person using a crystal ball NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Using (noun)
- The act of exploiting or unfairly treating someone.
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Hint 2: Crystal (noun)
- Colorless glass made from nearly pure silica.
- A protective cover that shields the face of a watch.
39D *Little scamp NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Scamp (noun)
- A person who is playfully mischievous.
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Hint 2: Scamp (verb)
- To perform something hastily and without care.
40D Anger NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anger (verb)
- To become angry.
- To cause someone to become angry.
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Hint 2: Anger (noun)
- The state of being angry.
- A strong emotion directed towards a real or perceived grievance.
41D Toxic insecticide NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Insecticide (noun)
- A chemical substance used to kill insects.
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Hint 2: Toxic (adjective)
- Relating to or caused by a toxin or poison.
44D “Eloise” author Thompson NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Author (noun)
- A person who creates or initiates something.
- Someone who writes books, stories, articles, or similar works professionally, for pay.
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Hint 2: Author (verb)
- To be the creator or writer of something.
48D Light as a feather, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Feather (noun)
- The act of turning an oar parallel to the water between strokes.
- The light, waterproof structure that forms the outer covering of birds.
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Hint 2: Feather (verb)
- To grow feathers.
- To turn the paddle in canoeing.
49D Biggest hits NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
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50D Popular logic puzzle NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Puzzle (verb)
- To be mysterious or confusing.
- To feel uncertain about or think deeply without fully understanding or deciding.
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Hint 2: Puzzle (noun)
- A challenging problem that is believed to have a correct solution.
- A game designed to test one’s ingenuity.
52D “You’re already leaving?” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Leaving (noun)
- The act of departing or going away.
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53D *No-goodnik NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- SOANDSO (7 letters)
- BADEGG (6 letters)
- RAT (3 letters)
- LOUSE (5 letters)
- CAD (3 letters)
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55D Video camera button NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Button (noun)
- A device that activates part of a mechanism when pressed.
- An electrical switch that is operated by pressing.
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Hint 2: Button (verb)
- To fasten with buttons.
- To add buttons to something.
56D Suit NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Suit (verb)
- To improve the appearance of.
- To be agreeable or acceptable to.
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Hint 2: Suit (noun)
- A man’s courtship of a woman, typically with the intention of marriage.
- A legal action in which an individual seeks a remedy in court.
57D Analyze, as 18-Down NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Analyze (verb)
- To subject to psychoanalytic treatment.
- To break down into components or essential features.
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Hint 2: Down (noun)
- The English physician who first described Down’s syndrome (1828-1896).
- Soft, fine feathers.
60D Large Aussie animals NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Aussie (noun)
- A native or resident of Australia.
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Hint 2: Large (adverb)
- In a boastful or exaggerated manner.
63D Explosive material NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Explosive (adjective)
- Likely to cause sudden change or violence.
- Characterized by explosion or a sudden outburst.
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Hint 2: Explosive (noun)
- A chemical substance that undergoes rapid chemical change, producing gas, when heated or struck.
65D N.C.A.A. Wildcats, in brief NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Brief (noun)
- A document outlining the facts and legal points of a client’s case.
- A condensed summary or abstract.
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Hint 2: Brief (adjective)