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1A Exclamation before the 10th inning NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Inning (noun)
- (Baseball) One of the nine periods of play in which each team takes a turn at bat.
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Hint 2: Exclamation (noun)
- A rhetorical device used to express strong emotion.
- A sudden, excited outburst.
8A Facets NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
SSCTEPA
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15A Gabriel García Márquez’s “Love in the Time of ___” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Gabriel (noun)
- (Bible) The archangel who served as God’s messenger.
Answer:
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
ARELOHC
16A Cousin of a squadron NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Squadron (noun)
- A cavalry unit made up of two or more troops, along with headquarters and support elements.
- An air force unit larger than a flight but smaller than a group.
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Hint 2: Cousin (noun)
- The son or daughter of your aunt or uncle.
17A Greek goddess whose namesake NASA mission plans to land the first female astronaut on the moon NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Astronaut (noun)
- A person trained to journey in a spacecraft.
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Hint 2: Namesake (noun)
- Someone who shares the same name as another person.
18A Folk song figure who is implored not to cry NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Folk (noun)
- People in general (commonly used in the plural).
- Individuals sharing a common ancestry.
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Hint 2: Figure (noun)
- A basic element in a system of numbers.
- A diagram or image that explains or complements written content.
19A Allow NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Allow (verb)
- To allocate a resource to a specific person or purpose.
- To enable something to happen through an action or inaction.
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20A ___-ops NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ops (noun)
- (Roman mythology) The goddess of abundance and fertility, wife of Saturn, and the Roman equivalent of the Greek Rhea and Cybele from ancient Asia Minor.
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21A High-traffic hosp. areas NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Traffic (noun)
- Social or verbal interaction (often followed by ‘with’).
- The act of buying and selling, especially involving illegal trade.
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Hint 2: Traffic (verb)
- To engage in illegal dealings.
- To trade or exchange goods or services.
22A German article NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: German (noun)
- The standard language of Germany, historically derived from West Germanic.
- A person from Germany or of German nationality.
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Hint 2: Article (noun)
- A distinct section within a legal document, such as a statute, contract, or will.
- (Grammar) A word that defines the specificity of a noun phrase.
23A Sierra ___ NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sierra (noun)
- A type of Spanish mackerel found off the western coast of North America.
- A mountain range, typically with sharp peaks and an uneven outline.
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25A Mall stall NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Stall (verb)
- To delay or put off doing something.
- To stop moving or functioning.
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Hint 2: Stall (noun)
- A small, private study space in a library.
- A booth or stand where goods are displayed for sale.
27A Globular regalia NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Globular (adjective)
- Spherical or ball-shaped.
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Hint 2: Regalia (noun)
- Elegant or ornamental clothing.
- Symbols or accessories associated with royalty or high office.
30A Marché de ___ (French yuletide market) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Marche (noun)
- A region located in central Italy.
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Hint 2: French (noun)
- The people of France.
- A U.S. sculptor (1850–1931) known for creating the seated marble statue of Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C.
32A The Wicked Witch of the West, in “Wicked” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Wicked (adjective)
- Guilty of immoral or sinful behavior.
- Mischievously or irritatingly playful.
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Hint 2: Witch (noun)
- A female practitioner of magic or sorcery.
- An unattractive and sinister-looking old woman.
35A Grammy’s Album of the Year winner for 2024’s “Cowboy Carter” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cowboy (noun)
- A performer skilled in riding, roping, and bulldogging.
- A ranch worker who handles cattle and performs tasks on horseback.
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Hint 2: Winner (noun)
- A person known for achieving success.
- The competitor who emerges victorious in a contest.
39A Someone with a burning desire NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Burning (noun)
- A sensation of heat-related pain.
- Execution through fire.
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Hint 2: Burning (adjective)
- Urgently important.
40A Uncomplicated NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Uncomplicated (adjective)
- Simple and straightforward.
- Free from complexity.
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42A Take off NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Take (noun)
- Revenue or profit generated from transactions like property sales.
- The filming of a scene or part of a scene in one continuous shot.
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Hint 2: Take (verb)
- To have the capacity to hold or contain.
- To remove something physical by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or to remove something abstract.
43A Show visible disdain NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Disdain (verb)
- To regard with scorn or contempt.
- To reject with a sense of superiority.
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Hint 2: Disdain (noun)
- A remark or action showing a lack of respect and condescension.
- A feeling of strong dislike combined with disrespect.
45A Crazy, sexy or cool: Abbr. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Crazy (adjective)
- Mentally disturbed or insane.
- Irrational or completely unreasonable.
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Hint 2: Crazy (noun)
- A person who is mentally unstable and potentially dangerous.
46A Place to buy a toy for a toy NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Toy (verb)
- To handle or play with mentally or physically.
- To act in a careless or unconcerned manner.
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Hint 2: Toy (noun)
- A small breed of dog kept mainly as a pet.
- A miniature replica of a person or object.
47A Boolean operators denoted by v-like symbols NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
ROS
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48A Professional in risk assessment NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Assessment (noun)
- The process of evaluating or judging a person, situation, or event.
- The act of determining the value or quality of someone or something.
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Hint 2: Professional (noun)
- A person working in a specialized field requiring advanced knowledge.
- An expert qualified to train or mentor others.
51A “___ be my honor” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Honor (noun)
- The condition of being respected or recognized.
- The trait of being reputable and having a good reputation.
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Hint 2: Honor (verb)
- To give recognition or rewards.
- To show respect or esteem.
52A Kid-lit character with telekinetic abilities NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Character (noun)
- A written reference from a former employer describing a person’s qualifications and reliability.
- A person with distinctive traits, often unusual or eccentric.
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Hint 2: Character (verb)
- To carve or inscribe symbols or letters onto a surface.
54A “Brand New Key” singer, 1971 NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Brand (noun)
- A distinctive name for a product or service.
- A mark of shame or dishonor.
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Hint 2: Brand (verb)
- To label with a brand or trademark.
- To publicly accuse or label as disgraceful.
56A Sticky stuff NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sticky (adjective)
- Warm and humid.
- Having adhesive qualities.
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Hint 2: Stuff (noun)
- Informal term for personal belongings.
- Nonsensical or meaningless speech.
57A Tool to unlock most modern cars NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Unlock (verb)
- To become unfastened or accessible.
- To open by releasing a lock.
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Hint 2: Tool (verb)
- To drive around without a specific destination, purely for enjoyment.
- To operate or handle a vehicle.
58A Perform a classic magic trick that’s depicted figuratively in this grid? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Depicted (adjective)
- Shown visually through a sketch, design, or lines.
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Hint 2: Perform (verb)
- To execute or carry out an action.
- To accomplish a task.
67A Target of a military hunt NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Military (noun)
- A nation’s armed forces.
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Hint 2: Military (adjective)
- Related to or carried out by members of the armed forces, as opposed to civilians.
- Typical of or connected to soldiers or the military.
68A Heidi Klum, for one NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun)
- A person who sits for a photographer, painter, or sculptor.
- A standard or example used as a pattern.
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Hint 2: (verb)
- To build or create a representation of something.
- To design or simulate a version of something.
69A Birthplace of Halle Berry and Simone Biles NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Birthplace (noun)
- The location where something first began or developed.
- The place where a person was born.
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Hint 2: Halle (noun)
- A city in the Saxony region of Germany, located on the Saale River, and part of the Hanseatic League in the 13th and 14th centuries.
70A Ruse NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ruse (noun)
- A cunning trick or strategy designed to deceive, particularly to evade capture.
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71A Yarn spinner’s tool NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Spinner (noun)
- A person who twists fibers into threads.
- A game device with a dial and arrow used to decide the next move.
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Hint 2: Tool (verb)
- To drive around aimlessly for enjoyment.
- To operate or handle a vehicle.
72A Like plump peaches, typically NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Plump (verb)
- To make or become fuller or rounder.
- To drop or place something down with a noticeable sound.
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Hint 2: Plump (adjective)
- Having a full, rounded, and pleasing figure.
1D Poker declaration NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Declaration (noun)
- An official public announcement.
- (In contract bridge) The final bid that establishes the contract and the number of tricks the bidder must win.
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Hint 2: Poker (noun)
- A metal rod with a handle used for stirring a fire.
- A family of card games where players wager on having the highest-ranking hand.
2D Kinsey scale rating for someone equally attracted to men and women NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Equally (adverb)
- In balanced or identical portions or shares.
- To the same extent or degree (often used with “as”).
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Hint 2: Someone (noun)
- A person or individual.
3D ___ voce (musical notation meaning “soft voice”) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Notation (noun)
- A system of symbols used to represent specific concepts or information.
- A remark or instruction, typically added as a note.
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Hint 2: Musical (adjective)
- Having or producing a pleasant melody.
- Related to or resembling music.
4D Lager alternative NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Alternative (adjective)
- Used as a substitute for something else.
- Requiring a decision between two or more mutually exclusive options.
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Hint 2: Alternative (noun)
- One of several options from which only one can be selected.
5D Paint sometimes made with egg yolk NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Paint (noun)
- A substance, usually a liquid with pigment, used to coat and protect or decorate a surface, hardening when dry.
- A cosmetic product, typically pink or red powder, applied to the cheeks.
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Hint 2: Paint (verb)
- To apply a liquid, such as oil, to a surface.
- To cover a surface with paint.
6D “Bearded” flower NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Flower (verb)
- To produce or bloom with flowers.
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Hint 2: Flower (noun)
- The reproductive structure of flowering plants, often colorful or showy.
- A period of peak success or productivity.
7D Uncomplicated NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Uncomplicated (adjective)
- Simple and straightforward.
- Free from complexity or difficulty.
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8D Part of the Hagia Sophia with a celebrated mosaic of Mary and child NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Celebrated (adjective)
- Highly regarded and well-known.
- Distinguished for notable achievements.
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Hint 2: Mosaic (noun)
- A collection of aerial photographs combined to create a single image.
- A free web browser.
9D Curve on a score NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Score (noun)
- A written version of a musical piece showing parts for different instruments.
- A feeling of resentment strong enough to seek revenge.
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Hint 2: Score (verb)
- To earn points in a game.
- To evaluate and assign a grade or rank.
10D FaceID or TouchID NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- A key that grants access to all places.
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11D Important info for an airport pickup, informally NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Airport (noun)
- An airfield with a control tower, hangars, and facilities for passengers and cargo.
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Hint 2: Informally (adverb)
- Using casual or conversational language.
12D What an apartment may be converted into NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Apartment (noun)
- A suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
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13D Musical notes NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Musical (adjective)
- Having or featuring a pleasant melody.
- Related to or accompanied by music.
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Hint 2: Musical (noun)
- A play or film that includes singing and dancing alongside the dialogue.
14D Mocking comments, maybe NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mocking (adjective)
- Speaking or acting with scorn or ridicule.
- Teasing in a playful but ridiculing manner.
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Hint 2: Maybe (adverb)
- Possibly or by chance.
24D Never ever ever NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ever (adverb)
- Always; at all times and on every occasion.
- Used to intensify adjectives, meaning “very.”
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Hint 2: Never (adverb)
- At no time, whether in the past or future.
26D “You win!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Win (verb)
- To achieve success or reach a goal.
- To earn something through effort.
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Hint 2: Win (noun)
- A prize or reward gained.
- A victory in a competition or contest.
28D ___ America, network behind “Killing Eve” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Killing (adjective)
- Extremely amusing.
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Hint 2: Killing (noun)
- An incident that results in death.
- The act of causing someone’s death.
29D Sprinkled with seasoning, in Italian NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Seasoning (noun)
- A substance added to food to enhance its flavor.
- The process of adding flavor to food.
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Hint 2: Italian (noun)
- A person from Italy.
- The Romance language spoken in Italy.
30D Classic arcade game in which characters can dunk at humanly impossible heights NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Impossible (adjective)
- Highly unlikely to happen.
- Unreasonable or unacceptable in behavior.
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Hint 2: Impossible (noun)
- Something that cannot be achieved.
31D Poetic preposition NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Preposition (noun)
- A function word that connects with a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to create a phrase that modifies another word, either adjectivally or adverbially.
- (Linguistics) The positioning of one linguistic element before another, such as placing a modifier before the word it modifies or an affix before its base.
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Hint 2: Poetic (adjective)
- Related to or resembling poetry.
- Having qualities typical of poetry.
32D Surrey town known for its salt NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Surrey (noun)
- A county in southeastern England along the Thames River.
- A lightweight, four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with two or four seats.
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Hint 2: Known (adjective)
- Recognized or understood with certainty.
33D Yoga pants fabric NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fabric (noun)
- A material created by weaving, knitting, felting, or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers.
- The basic framework or structure of something.
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Hint 2: Pants (noun)
- (Plural) Undergarments worn by women.
34D “Drink up!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Drink (verb)
- To raise a glass in a toast.
- To be captivated or intensely focused on something.
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Hint 2: Drink (noun)
- Any liquid intended for consumption.
- The act of swallowing a liquid.
36D Unavailable, as a doctor NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Unavailable (adjective)
- Not accessible or within reach.
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Hint 2: Doctor (noun)
- A certified medical professional.
- A person with a Ph.D. or an equivalent degree from an academic institution.
37D Parodia and peyote, for two NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Peyote (noun)
- The hallucinogenic compound found in mescal buttons.
- A small, spineless, globe-shaped cactus that produces mescal buttons.
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38D Wear down NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Down (noun)
- An English physician known for identifying Down’s syndrome (1828–1896).
- Soft, fine feathers.
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Hint 2: Down (adjective)
- Fully understood.
- Moving or extending from a higher to a lower position.
41D Ending with Smith or Barnard 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 inflection.
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Hint 2: Smith (noun)
- A Scottish economist (1723–1790) known for promoting private enterprise and free trade.
- An American singer (1909–1986) known for performing patriotic songs.
44D TV series whose name is shown on a vanity license plate in its opening sequence NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sequence (noun)
- A series of connected shots in a film that explore a particular subject.
- The order in which events or things follow one another over time.
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Hint 2: Sequence (verb)
- To arrange items or events in a specific order.
- To identify the order of components within something.
46D Traffic cone NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Traffic (noun)
- Interaction or communication between people, often involving conversation.
- The exchange or trade of goods, especially through illegal means.
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Hint 2: Traffic (verb)
- To engage in illegal trading.
- To buy, sell, or exchange goods or services.
49D Obsolescent data storage options NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Obsolescent (adjective)
- Gradually becoming outdated or no longer in use.
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Hint 2: Storage (noun)
- The act of placing or keeping items in a warehouse.
- A device used for saving electronic data.
50D Freebie at most American diners NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: American (noun)
- The form of the English language spoken in the United States.
- A person from North, Central, or South America.
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Hint 2: Freebie (noun)
- An item given at no cost, often as part of a promotional offer.
53D Country that elected its first female P.M. in 2022 NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Elected (adjective)
- Chosen through a public voting process.
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Hint 2: Female (adjective)
- Relating to or typical of women.
- Refers to the sex in plants or animals that produces eggs or ovules for reproduction.
55D Hate, hate, hate! NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hate (noun)
- A powerful feeling of intense dislike that may drive action.
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Hint 2: Hate (verb)
- To strongly dislike or feel deep aversion toward something or someone.
58D Sticky stuff NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sticky (adjective)
- Warm and humid, or having the adhesive quality of sticking to surfaces.
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Hint 2: Stuff (noun)
- Informal term for personal belongings or meaningless chatter.
59D Leatherworker’s tool NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Tool (verb)
- To drive or ride around aimlessly for enjoyment.
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Hint 2: Tool (noun)
- An instrument used to accomplish a task, or a person manipulated by others to carry out unpleasant or dishonest work.
60D Court NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Court (noun)
- An Australian female tennis player, born in 1947, who achieved numerous major championships; also, a room where legal proceedings take place.
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Hint 2: Court (verb)
- To try to win someone’s approval or affection; to pursue romantic interest.
61D Swab NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Swab (verb)
- To clean with a swab or mop; to apply a liquid to a surface.
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Hint 2: Swab (noun)
- A cleaning tool made of absorbent material attached to a handle, used for cleaning floors; a small cotton piece used to apply medicine, clean a wound, or collect a sample.
62D Hullaballoo NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
ODA
Answer:
63D Prefix with -phyte NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Prefix (noun)
- An affix that is added before a word.
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Hint 2: Prefix (verb)
- To add a prefix to a word.
64D Bigeye tuna NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bigeye (noun)
- Red fish found in American coastal tropical waters, known for their large eyes and rough scales.
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Hint 2: Tuna (noun)
- A tropical American prickly pear from Jamaica.
- A significant warm-water fatty fish of the genus Thunnus in the Scombridae family, often served in steak form.
65D Back talk NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Back (noun)
- A support used for leaning while sitting.
- The side that is typically not visible or comes last.
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Hint 2: Back (verb)
- To provide support or approval for something.
- To confirm or validate as genuine.
66D Nemesis NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Nemesis (noun)
- An entity or force that brings about misfortune or death.
- In Greek mythology, the goddess of divine punishment and vengeance.
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