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1A Give up NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: On (adverb)
- With a forward motion
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Hint 2: On (adjective)
- In operation or operational
5A Datum on a dating profile NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dating (noun)
- The process of using chemical analysis to determine the age of geological specimens.
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Hint 2: Datum (noun)
- A piece of factual information obtained through measurement or research.
8A Delivery people? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: People (Noun)
- The general population or the common folk
- The collective body of citizens within a state or country
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Hint 2: People (Verb)
- To populate or fill with people
- To supply or provide with inhabitants
13A Eye part NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Part (Noun)
- The effort made by a person to achieve a result
- The tasks and activities assigned to, required of, or expected from a person or group
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Hint 2: Part (Adverb)
- To some extent or degree; not completely
14A Presently, in the past NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Presently (Adverb)
- At the current time or moment; now
- In the near future
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Hint 2: Past (Noun)
- A verb tense that indicates actions or states that occurred before
- The time that has already passed
15A Choose NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Choose (verb)
- Pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
- Select as an alternative over another
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16A Aired in multiple places at the same time NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Multiple (Adjective)
- Consisting of or involving more than one part, entity, or individual
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Hint 2: Multiple (Noun)
- The result of multiplying a quantity by an integer
18A Oil and water, to a painter NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Painter (Noun)
- A large American cat similar to a lion
- A rope attached to the front of a boat, used for securing or towing
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Hint 2: Water (Noun)
- The part of the Earth’s surface covered by bodies of water like rivers, lakes, or oceans
- A place that supplies water
19A Nationalist grp. founded in 1964 NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Nationalist (Adjective)
- Dedicated to the interests or culture of a specific nation, often supporting the promotion of one country’s interests over others
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Hint 2: Nationalist (Noun)
- A person who loves and defends their country
- Someone who supports national independence or a strong national government
20A Collectors of forensic evidence, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Forensic (Adjective)
- Related to public debate or argument
- Used or applied in investigating and establishing facts or evidence in a court of law
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Hint 2: Evidence (Verb)
- To provide proof or support for something
- To demonstrate or confirm through behavior, attitude, or external traits
21A Sorts with unruly hair NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Unruly (adjective)
- Incapable of being controlled
- Unwilling to submit to authority
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22A Hit up privately on “the socials” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Privately (Adverb)
- Kept confidential or limited to those closely involved
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Hint 2: Hit (Verb)
- To forcefully drive something into a place
- To intentionally kill with planning
24A Some lighters or pens NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
ISCB
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26A Potpourri NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Potpourri (Noun)
- A collection of different kinds of items
- A musical piece made up of a series of songs or segments from various sources
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27A Tries to win NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Win (Verb)
- To achieve success or reach a goal
- To gain something through effort
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Hint 2: Win (Noun)
- Something obtained as a reward, especially money
- A victory in a race or competition
28A Close-up shots, of a sort NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Close (Verb)
- To stop operating or cause to stop operating
- To come to an end
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Hint 2: Close (Adjective)
- Near in time, space, degree, or situation
- Describing tightly woven textiles
30A Homemade bombs, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Homemade (Adjective)
- Made or created at home or by oneself
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Hint 2: Short (Adjective)
- Not enough to meet a need
- Abrupt or rude in manner
31A Lout NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- A crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
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32A Identity associated with a blue, pink and white flag NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: White (Noun)
- A person of Caucasian descent
- A U.S. writer known for humorous essays (1899–1985)
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Hint 2: White (Adjective)
- Pale in appearance due to illness or emotion
- Limited to white people only
37A Burning glow NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Burning (Noun)
- A sensation of heat or pain
- Execution by fire
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Hint 2: Burning (Adjective)
- Urgently important
39A Toy shooter NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Shooter (Noun)
- A person who shoots, often referring to their skill in shooting
- A gambler who rolls the dice in craps
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Hint 2: Toy (Verb)
- To handle or manipulate physically or mentally
- To act carelessly or without seriousness
41A Cays, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
SSELI
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42A “That’s my cue!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cue (Noun)
- A signal that guides what action to take
- Clue or information that helps solve a problem
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Hint 2: Cue (Verb)
- To help someone by suggesting the next words if they forget or are unsure
44A Possible sleeping spot for a partner who’s in the doghouse NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Doghouse (Noun)
- A small shelter for a dog
- A term used to describe being out of favor
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Hint 2: Possible (Adjective)
- Capable of existing or happening
- Likely to occur or be true
45A Still to be filled, as a role NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Filled (Adjective)
- Occupied or taken up with activity or content
- Abundantly supplied with something (often followed by “with” or used as a prefix)
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Hint 2: Still (Adverb)
- To a greater extent, especially in comparisons
- Even so, despite opposing factors (often before a concession)
47A Put out NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Put (Verb)
- To assign or give credit to
- To express or phrase in a specific style or language
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Hint 2: Put (Noun)
- An option to sell a specific stock, index, or commodity at a set price before a certain date
48A “if u put it that way, however …” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: However (Adverb)
- Despite opposing factors (often before a concession)
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Hint 2: Put (Verb)
- To assign or give credit to
- To express or phrase in a specific manner
52A Tag sale disclaimer NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Disclaimer (Noun)
- A statement denying any connection or knowledge of something
- A legal rejection of a person’s claim to something
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Hint 2: Tag (Noun)
- A label made of paper, cardboard, or plastic attached to something to show its owner, type, price, etc.
- A small piece of cloth or paper
53A Eye part found in the 13-Across NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Across (Adverb)
- In a crosswise direction
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Hint 2: Found (Verb)
- To base or establish on something
- To create or lay the foundation for
54A Items for babies on board NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Board (Verb)
- To enter or get on a train, bus, ship, aircraft, etc.
- To live and have meals at a place
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Hint 2: Board (Noun)
- A table where meals are served
- A flat, usually rectangular surface used for board games
56A Night light? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Light (Noun)
- The state of being bright; producing or reflecting light
- A condition with plenty of light or brightness
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Hint 2: Light (Adjective)
- Feeling faint or likely to pass out
- Moderate or restrained in indulgence
58A Vital force in Taoism NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Taoism (Noun)
- A philosophy by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu promoting a simple, honest life and noninterference with nature’s course
- A Chinese philosophical system based on Lao-tzu’s teachings, involving belief in multiple gods and practices like alchemy, divination, and magic
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Hint 2: Force (Noun)
- The authority or validity of a law
- A group of people ready to follow commands
60A Farmworker organizer Chavez NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Chavez (Noun)
- A Mexican composer known for nationalistic music inspired by Indian folk themes (1899–1978)
- A U.S. labor leader who organized farm workers (born 1927)
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Hint 2: Organizer (Noun)
- A small electronic device that performs specific tasks like managing schedules, contacts, and alarms
- A person who recruits workers to join a union
61A Commit a party foul, in a way … or what five answers do in this puzzle? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Puzzle (Verb)
- To confuse or mystify
- To think about something without fully understanding or reaching a decision
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Hint 2: Puzzle (Noun)
- A difficult problem with a correct solution
- A game that challenges creativity and problem-solving skills
63A Last word of the last multiple-choice option, maybe NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Multiple (Adjective)
- Consisting of or involving more than one part, entity, or individual
Answer:
Hint 2: Multiple (Noun)
- The result of multiplying a quantity by an integer
64A Month with the newest federal holiday, recognized in 2021 NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Federal (Noun)
- A federal law enforcement officer
- A soldier from the Union Army during the American Civil War
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Hint 2: Federal (Adjective)
- Relating to the northern United States and those loyal to the Union during the American Civil War
- Describing a system of government where power is shared between a central authority and regional governments
65A Hyundai S.U.V. named after a region in Hawaii NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hawaii (Noun)
- A U.S. state located in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands
- The largest and southernmost of the Hawaiian Islands, known for its volcanic peaks
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Hint 2: Region (Noun)
- An area of an animal’s body with a specific function or served by a particular artery or nerve
- A field of knowledge or subject of interest and communication
66A Green NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Green (Noun)
- A section of closely trimmed grass around a golf hole
- An open space in a city used for recreation
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Hint 2: Green (Adjective)
- The color between blue and yellow, resembling fresh grass
- Inexperienced and easily misled or fooled
67A Assume the lotus position, say NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Position (Noun)
- A situation or state you are in
- A job within an organization
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Hint 2: Position (Verb)
- To place something in a specific spot or abstract setting
- To arrange something in a suitable place, state, or relationship
68A Things to brood over NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Brood (Verb)
- To be moody, silent, or sullen
- To loom or hang over in a threatening or dark manner
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Hint 2: Brood (Noun)
- A group of young animals cared for at the same time
1D Point of transition NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Transition (noun)
- An event leading to a change or transformation
- A musical passage shifting from one key to another
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Hint 2: Transition (verb)
- To cause or experience a change or shift
- To move or adjust from one state or system to another
2D Bad actors NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bad (Adverb)
- With strong intensity (a nonstandard form of “badly”)
- To a great degree; intensely
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Hint 2: Bad (Noun)
- Something that falls below acceptable standards of ethics or decency
3D Try-before-you-buy option NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Before (Adverb)
- At an earlier time; previously
- In front or ahead
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Hint 2: Option (Noun)
- The act of making a choice or selection
- One of several possible choices
4D What un sachet de thé is put into NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sachet (Noun)
- A small, soft pouch filled with scented powder, used to add fragrance to drawers or chests
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5D Bug killers? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bug (Verb)
- To secretly listen to a phone or communication line to gather information
- To irritate or bother repeatedly
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Hint 2: Bug (Noun)
- An insect with sucking mouthparts and partially hardened forewings, usually undergoing incomplete metamorphosis
- An error or flaw in a computer program, system, or machine
6D Hits the exchange, in Wall Street lingo NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Lingo (Noun)
- A distinctive language used by a specific group (such as thieves)
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Hint 2: Street (Noun)
- A setting that presents opportunities
- A road, usually with sidewalks, lined with buildings
7D ___ around (football trick play) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Around (Adverb)
- Describes movement to various places or without a clear direction
- In or toward a reversed position or direction
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Hint 2: Football (Noun)
- A sport where two teams aim to move a round or oval ball into the opposing team’s goal by kicking, carrying, or propelling it
- The inflated oval ball used in American football
8D Many a work message NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Work (Verb)
- To make consistent or uniform
- To function properly when used
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Hint 2: Work (Noun)
- The process of studying and understanding a subject, often through reading
- A job or activity for which you receive payment
9D First Hebrew letter NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Letter (Noun)
- A standard symbol of the alphabet used to represent speech sounds
- A recognition given for participation in a school sport
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Hint 2: Letter (Verb)
- To write or mark with letters
- To print or inscribe using letters
10D Companion of Jason in the search for the Golden Fleece NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Search (Verb)
- To investigate or look into something
- To seek or try to find
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Hint 2: Search (Noun)
- A process to check if one or more items meet a specific condition
- The act of thoroughly looking for something or someone
11D Complements to salts and fats in the kitchen NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Kitchen (noun)
- A room equipped for preparing meals
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12D Trove NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Trove (noun)
- Treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth)
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14D Some smallish batteries NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Smallish (adjective)
- Rather small
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17D TV screen option, in brief NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Screen (verb)
- To shield or protect from harm or danger.
- To check or test for the presence of disease or infection.
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Hint 2: Screen (noun)
- A sieve used to separate or sort particles by size.
- A cover or barrier used to hide or protect something.
21D Windows portal, in brief NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Windows (noun)
- (Trademark) An operating system featuring a graphical user interface.
Answer:
Hint 2: Portal (noun)
- A short vein that transports blood to the liver.
- A website designed as a gateway to access other sites on the internet.
23D Big name in nail polish NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Polish (verb)
- To make a surface smooth and shiny.
- To improve or refine something to a high level of perfection.
Answer:
Hint 2: Polish (noun)
- A state of excellence marked by flawlessness or refinement.
- The quality of being smooth and glossy.
25D Juggling chain saws on a tightrope, for instance NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Juggling (noun)
- The act of manipulating or rearranging things to create a false impression.
- The skill of throwing and catching multiple objects at the same time.
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Hint 2: Tightrope (noun)
- A tightly stretched rope or wire used by acrobats to perform high above the ground.
27D Hotel amenity NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Amenity (noun)
- A sense of comfort or enjoyment from favorable conditions.
Answer:
Hint 2: Hotel (noun)
- A building where travelers can pay for accommodation, meals, and other services.
28D “No lie …,” in texts NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Lie (verb)
- To rest in a horizontal or reclining position.
- To have its source or origin in.
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Hint 2: Lie (noun)
- A false statement that misrepresents the truth.
- Trygve Lie, a Norwegian diplomat and the first Secretary General of the United Nations (1896–1968).
29D Speedway additive brand NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Speedway (noun)
- A track used for automobile or motorcycle racing.
- A road designed for high-speed driving.
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Hint 2: Additive (adjective)
- Referring to an equation with terms of the first degree.
- Related to or resulting from addition.
33D Stand onstage, perhaps NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Perhaps (adverb)
- Possibly or by chance.
Answer:
Hint 2: Stand (verb)
- To tolerate something or someone unpleasant.
- To remain firm, maintain a position, or stay upright.
34D 1982 George Clinton hit with the refrain “Bow wow wow, yippie yo, yippie yay” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Refrain (verb)
- To hold back from doing something.
- To decide not to consume something.
Answer:
Hint 2: Refrain (noun)
- The repeated part of a song where a soloist is accompanied by a group of singers.
35D Cautionary sign at a pier NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cautionary (adjective)
- Intended to prevent harm or danger.
- Serving as a warning.
Answer:
Hint 2: Sign (noun)
- A structure used to display advertisements.
- A noticeable indication of something not immediately obvious.
36D Blind part NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Blind (noun)
- Something used to disguise the true nature of an activity.
- A covering that blocks vision or prevents entry.
Answer:
Hint 2: Blind (verb)
- To reduce visibility or hide from view.
- To cause someone to lose their sight.
38D Atlanta sch. whose teams are the Panthers NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Whose (pronoun)
- The possessive form of who or which.
Answer:
Hint 2: Atlanta (noun)
- The capital and largest city of Georgia, a key commercial hub in the southeastern United States, which was plundered and burned by Sherman’s army during the American Civil War.
- A siege in 1864 where Federal troops under Sherman cut off the city’s supply lines and set it on fire.
40D Quick to learn NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Learn (verb)
- To memorize or commit to memory.
- To acquire skills or knowledge.
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Hint 2: Quick (adjective)
- Able to understand and respond swiftly and accurately.
- Done rapidly and without delay.
43D “Surely!,” in Orly NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Orly (noun)
- A southeastern suburb of Paris, home to an international airport serving the city.
Answer:
Hint 2: Surely (adverb)
- Certainly or without a doubt (sure is sometimes used informally).
46D Rapper for whom Harvard’s Hip-Hop Fellowship is named NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hip-Hop (noun)
- A genre of African-American music from the 1980s and 1990s, featuring rhyming lyrics chanted over music, with various forms of rap emerging from it.
- An urban youth culture tied to rap music and the fashion of African-American inner-city communities.
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Hint 2: Fellowship (noun)
- A group of people united by shared beliefs or activities.
- The condition of being in the company of others.
48D Logician who hypothesized that the simplest explanation for a phenomenon is usually the best NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Phenomenon (noun)
- Any event or process perceived through the senses rather than intuition or reasoning.
- An extraordinary or notable occurrence.
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Hint 2: Explanation (noun)
- A statement that clarifies something by describing its structure, function, or context.
- The process of making something clear or understandable.
49D Kickin’ cardio option NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Option (noun)
- The act of choosing or selecting
- One of a number of things from which only one can be chosen
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50D Director Welles NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Welles (noun)
- An American actor and filmmaker (1915–1985).
Answer:
Hint 2: Director (noun)
- A person who leads a musical group.
- Someone responsible for managing resources and expenses.
51D Chuck NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Chuck (noun)
- Informal term for a meal.
- A tool with adjustable jaws used to hold a workpiece in a lathe or a tool in a drill.
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Hint 2: Chuck (verb)
- To toss casually.
- To discard or get rid of.
53D Online shorthand for “off-line” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Off-Line (adjective)
- Not connected to a computer network.
- Not part of a regular transportation route.
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Hint 2: Shorthand (noun)
- A system of rapid writing using abbreviated symbols.
55D Deuce beater NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Beater (noun)
- A tool used for beating.
- A person who drives wild game out of hiding for a hunter.
Answer:
Hint 2: Deuce (noun)
- A playing card with two spots, one of four in a standard deck.
- The number two or a symbol representing it.
57D Face on a fiver NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fiver (noun)
- A United States bill worth 5 dollars
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Hint 2: Face (noun)
- A contorted facial expression
- A specific size and style of type within a type family
59D Six-pack that might be in the “Craft” section, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Six-Pack (noun)
- A package holding six bottles or cans.
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Hint 2: Section (noun)
- A distinct part of a larger written or musical work.
- A specialized unit within a larger organization.
61D Record setters? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Record (verb)
- To store information electronically.
- To show a specific reading on gauges or instruments.
Answer:
Hint 2: Record (noun)
- A sound recording on a disk with a continuous groove, played using a phonograph needle.
- A collection of documented facts about something or someone.
62D Barely make, with “out” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Barely (adverb)
- Almost not at all.
- By a small margin.
Answer:
Hint 2: Make (verb)
- To organize or tidy up.
- To urinate.
