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1A British celebrity chef Nigella NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Nigella (noun)
- Any plant belonging to the genus Nigella.
Answer:
[spoiler]LAWSON[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Celebrity (noun)
- The condition of being widely recognized and admired.
- A person who is well-known and famous.
7A Cozier alternatives to motels NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
SDNABB
Answer:
[spoiler]BANDBS[/spoiler]
13A “Hi everyone!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Everyone (noun)
- Everybody; commonly separated, every one.
Answer:
[spoiler]IMHERE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
EEMIHR
14A Congolese neighbor to the south NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Neighbor (verb)
- To live next to or near someone.
- To be situated close to or adjacent to something.
Answer:
[spoiler]ZAMBIAN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Neighbor (noun)
- A nearby object of the same type.
- A person who lives close to another.
15A They’re sometimes seen in cameos NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: They (pronoun)
- The plural of he, she, or it. They is never used adjectively, but always as a pronoun proper, and sometimes refers to persons without an antecedent expressed.
Answer:
[spoiler]ONYXES[/spoiler]
16A Big name in electric toothbrushes NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Electric (adjective)
- Operating, producing, transmitting, or powered by electricity.
- Intensely exciting or emotionally charged.
Answer:
[spoiler]SONICARE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Electric (noun)
- A vehicle powered by electricity.
17A Terrarium critters NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Terrarium (noun)
- A vivarium in which selected living plants are kept and observed
Answer:
[spoiler]NEWTS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
TWNES
18A Coats often taken off NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Taken (adjective)
- Interpreted or understood in a particular way.
- Experiencing an illness or discomfort.
Answer:
[spoiler]RINDS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Often (adverb)
- Frequently or in large amounts.
- Repeatedly at short intervals.
19A Something you might shield your eyes from, in brief NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Shield (noun)
- A piece of armor held on the arm to block attacks.
- A tough outer covering of some organisms, like arthropods and turtles.
Answer:
[spoiler]PDA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Shield (verb)
- To protect, hide, or defend from harm.
- To restrain from expressing a thought or feeling.
20A Help line? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Line (noun)
- A logical sequence of reasoning used to prove or disprove something.
- A small crease or fold on a smooth surface.
Answer:
[spoiler]SOS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Line (verb)
- To draw marks or lines on a surface.
- To align or position along a straight path.
21A Like unspoken understandings NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Unspoken (adjective)
- Not directly stated.
- Communicated without words.
Answer:
[spoiler]TACIT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Like (verb)
- To prefer or have a desire to do something.
- To feel a certain way about someone or something; to consider or regard.
22A Ruin a holiday surprise, perhaps NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Holiday (noun)
- Time off from work for relaxation or enjoyment.
- A day when work is officially paused due to tradition or law.
Answer:
[spoiler]PEEK[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Holiday (verb)
- To take or spend time on vacation.
23A Release, in a way NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Release (verb)
- To give up ownership or a right.
- To allow something to fall or spill from a container.
Answer:
[spoiler]AIR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Release (noun)
- In music, the ending of a musical phrase or tone.
- A mechanism that, when activated, causes a part to be freed.
24A Drink akin to a Moscow mule NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Moscow (noun)
- A city in central European Russia, formerly the capital of the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia, and the capital of the Russian Federation since 1991.
Answer:
[spoiler]DARKNSTORMY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Drink (verb)
- To raise a glass in honor of someone or something.
- To be captivated or intensely focused on something.
26A Irish actor who was nominated for a Golden Globe for 2023’s “Saltburn” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Nominated (adjective)
- Selected or appointed through nomination.
Answer:
[spoiler]BARRYKEOGHAN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Golden (adjective)
- Signaling or likely to result in success or good fortune.
- Characterized by peace and prosperity.
28A Was eco-conscious with tech waste, in modern parlance NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Conscious (adjective)
- Deliberately thought out or intended.
- Aware or mindful of something.
Answer:
[spoiler]ECYCLED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Parlance (noun)
- A way of speaking typical to native speakers of a language.
29A Best Picture winner that beat out “Boyhood” and “Selma” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Boyhood (noun)
- The childhood of a boy
Answer:
[spoiler]BIRDMAN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Picture (noun)
- Graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
- A visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
33A It’s a good vacation destination, you bet! NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Vacation (noun)
- Time off from work for relaxation or enjoyment.
- The act of legally voiding or annulling something.
Answer:
[spoiler]CASINORESORT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Vacation (verb)
- To take or spend time on a vacation.
35A Long, curved bike features NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Curved (adjective)
- Shaped with a smooth, rounded bend.
Answer:
[spoiler]BANANASEATS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Long (adjective)
- Having a strong memory.
- Thoughtful and careful in planning for the future.
38A Texter’s “Wow … just wow” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Just (adverb)
- Used for emphasis to mean completely or exactly.
- Indicating accuracy or precision.
Answer:
[spoiler]SMH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Just (adjective)
- Fair and impartial, adhering to established rules or standards.
- Morally upright and virtuous.
39A ___ group NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Group (noun)
- A set with properties of closure, associativity, an identity element, and inverses.
- A collection of entities regarded as a single unit.
Answer:
[spoiler]USER[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Group (verb)
- To create or organize into a group.
- To arrange items or people into groups.
40A Elements of some still-life paintings NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Elements (noun)
- Violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
Answer:
[spoiler]PEARS[/spoiler]
41A Short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Short (adjective)
- Lacking enough quantity to fulfill a need.
- Abrupt or curt in manner.
Answer:
[spoiler]SHY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Short (verb)
- Deprive someone of the full amount owed.
- Cause an electrical short circuit.
42A Una hija de los abuelos NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- Brief episode in which the brain gets insufficient blood supply; symptoms depend on the site of the blockage
Answer:
[spoiler]TIA[/spoiler]
43A Pottery piece NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Pottery (noun)
- Ceramic objects crafted from clay and hardened in a kiln.
- A studio or workshop where clay items are created.
Answer:
[spoiler]SHARD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Piece (verb)
- Mend by attaching additional parts.
- Consume small amounts at intervals.
44A Like some books and ads NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Like (verb)
- To have a preference for or desire to do something.
- To perceive, assess, or regard in a particular way.
Answer:
[spoiler]POPUP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Like (adjective)
- Similar in nature or appearance; sharing common traits, often used in combinations.
- Identical or matching in every aspect.
46A Casualty of file corruption, maybe NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Corruption (noun)
- The process of gradual decay or decomposition.
- Dishonesty or lack of integrity, particularly involving bribery or the misuse of authority for personal gain.
Answer:
[spoiler]DATALOSS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Casualty (noun)
- A person who is harmed or fatally injured in an accident.
- An incident resulting in death or serious injury.
48A Where snowboard cross debuted as an Olympic event (2006) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Snowboard (noun)
- A flat, wide board similar to a ski or small surfboard, designed for standing while sliding down snowy slopes.
Answer:
[spoiler]TORINO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Snowboard (verb)
- To ride down a snow-covered slope while standing on a specialized board.
49A Contemporary NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Contemporary (noun)
- Someone who is of a similar age or from the same time period as another.
Answer:
[spoiler]AGEMATE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Contemporary (adjective)
- Existing or happening at the same time.
- Related to the present era.
50A Bit of investment intel NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Investment (noun)
- Funds allocated with the hope of gaining financial returns.
- The official act of conferring a position or rank upon someone.
Answer:
[spoiler]HOTTIP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Bit (noun)
- A very brief moment.
- A tiny piece or portion of something.
51A “Stay!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Stay (verb)
- Endure and persist through a challenging situation.
- Maintain a consistent state or condition.
Answer:
[spoiler]DONTGO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Stay (noun)
- A period of inactivity after an interruption.
- A legal ruling that temporarily halts an action until further notice.
52A Saving oneself, in a way NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Oneself (pronoun)
- The reflexive form of the pronoun “one,” often written as “one’s self.”
Answer:
[spoiler]CHASTE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Saving (noun)
- The act of reducing expenses or conserving resources.
- The process of safeguarding something from harm or loss.
1D Member of the only N.F.C. team never to have made the Super Bowl NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Member (noun)
- A euphemistic term for the male reproductive organ.
- An individual belonging to a social group or organization, actively participating as part of the collective.
Answer:
[spoiler]LION[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Super (noun)
- A building caretaker responsible for maintenance, representing the owner in tasks like janitorial work and rent collection.
2D One dealing with a certain absence NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dealing (noun)
- Engaging in transactions between individuals or groups, particularly in commercial activities.
- A specific approach or behavior in interactions with others.
Answer:
[spoiler]AMNESIAC[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Certain (adjective)
- Free from doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured.
- Inevitable or bound to happen.
3D “Don’t things always turn out OK?” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Always (adverb)
- Continuously, without exception, on every occasion.
- Without pause or disruption.
Answer:
[spoiler]WHYWORRY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Things (noun)
- Any tangible belongings, particularly items like clothing.
4D Awkward messages to receive in a public setting NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Awkward (adjective)
- Lacking social ease; feeling uncertain or restrained in behavior.
- Challenging to manage or manipulate, often due to its form.
Answer:
[spoiler]SEXTS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Receive (verb)
- React to or undergo an experience.
- Perceive and process sensory input.
5D They can be hard to pick out NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hard (adjective)
- Light that is sharply defined, coming from a direct source.
- Difficult to endure or causing distress.
Answer:
[spoiler]ORES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Hard (adverb)
- With determination and strength.
- In a slow or challenging manner.
6D Final Fantasy’s original platform, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Platform (noun)
- A women’s shoe featuring a thick, elevated sole.
- A military structure or vehicle equipped with weapons.
Answer:
[spoiler]NES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Fantasy (noun)
- Imagination that is not limited by reality.
- A widely held but false belief.
7D Much concert merch NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Concert (noun)
- A musical performance by instrumentalists or vocalists without theatrical elements.
Answer:
[spoiler]BANDTSHIRTS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Concert (verb)
- Formulate a plan through mutual agreement.
- Reach a resolution by consensus.
8D Athos, Porthos et Aramis, par exemple NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
MSIA
Answer:
[spoiler]AMIS[/spoiler]
9D Universal partner NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Universal (noun)
- A linguistic rule or feature common to all languages.
- A logical statement that applies to all members of a category.
Answer:
[spoiler]NBC[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Universal (adjective)
- Relevant or applicable worldwide.
- Designed for multiple functions, sizes, forms, or uses.
10D Bum wrap? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bum (verb)
- Request something without payment; live off others.
- Avoid work or remain idle.
Answer:
[spoiler]DIAPER[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Bum (noun)
- An individual who does not engage in work.
- A person considered worthless or dishonorable.
11D Javier who played Desi Arnaz in “Being the Ricardos” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Played (adjective)
- (of games) engaged in
Answer:
[spoiler]BARDEM[/spoiler]
12D Double-dealing NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dealing (noun)
- Engaging in transactions between individuals or groups, particularly in business.
- A way of interacting or behaving toward others.
Answer:
[spoiler]SNEAKY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Double (adjective)
- Referring to homologous chromosomes paired during synapsis.
- Comprising or involving two components, often arranged in pairs.
14D Code group NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Group (noun)
- A mathematical set that follows specific properties, including closure, associativity, an identity element, and inverses.
- A collection of individuals or things regarded as a single unit.
Answer:
[spoiler]ZONINGBOARD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Group (verb)
- To bring together or organize into a collective unit.
- To categorize or arrange into specific groups.
16D 2007 Michael Moore documentary with the tagline “This might hurt a little” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Documentary (adjective)
- Pertaining to or based on written records or official documents.
- In film, television, radio, or photography, portraying real events through visuals or interviews with those involved.
Answer:
[spoiler]SICKO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Documentary (noun)
- A film or television program that presents factual information about a person, event, or topic.
18D Something legally defined in the U.S. as affecting fewer than 200,000 people NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Affecting (adjective)
- Evoking emotions or feelings.
Answer:
[spoiler]RAREDISEASE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Legally (adverb)
- In accordance with the law; following legal regulations.
21D Captures the moment, say NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Moment (noun)
- Having important effects or influence
- An indefinitely short time
Answer:
[spoiler]TAKESAPHOTO[/spoiler]
22D Chinese garden features NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Garden (noun)
- A piece of land used for growing plants.
- An outdoor space next to a house, often with grass or plants.
Answer:
[spoiler]PONDS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Garden (adjective)
- Common or typical in nature.
23D Prez in the ’60s NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
BEA
Answer:
[spoiler]ABE[/spoiler]
24D 2016 Literature Nobelist who famously skipped the Stockholm ceremony NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Literature (noun)
- The academic study of written works.
- Artistic and creative writing of acknowledged significance.
Answer:
[spoiler]DYLAN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Nobelist (noun)
- A recipient of a Nobel Prize.
25D Shipping container weights NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Shipping (noun)
- Transportation services operated by ships within a specific country or industry.
- The business of transporting goods and materials commercially.
Answer:
[spoiler]TARES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Container (noun)
- Any item designed for holding objects, particularly a standardized metal box used for transferring cargo between different transport modes.
27D Miniature electronic vehicle, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Miniature (noun)
- A small-scale replica of a person or object.
- A painting or illustration, often found in books, especially medieval illuminated manuscripts.
Answer:
[spoiler]RCCAR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Miniature (adjective)
- Extremely small in size or scale.
30D Slam-dancing locales NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dancing (noun)
- Taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
Answer:
[spoiler]MOSHPITS[/spoiler]
31D Company, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Company (noun)
- A guest or visitor, either socially or for business.
- The condition of being in someone’s presence.
Answer:
[spoiler]ARMYUNIT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Company (verb)
- Act as a companion to someone.
32D Degree of uncertainty? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Degree (noun)
- A distinct position within a sequence or process.
- A unit of measurement for angles and arcs.
Answer:
[spoiler]NTH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Uncertainty (noun)
- A condition of being unsure or doubtful.
- A state of unpredictability or dependence on chance.
34D Moves in on NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
EARNS
Answer:
[spoiler]NEARS[/spoiler]
35D Whiny comeback to a certain parent NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Comeback (noun)
- A sharp or witty response to a remark or question.
- The return of a celebrity to a previously successful career or activity.
Answer:
[spoiler]BUTDAD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Certain (adjective)
- Feeling or showing confidence with no doubt.
- Guaranteed to happen; inevitable.
36D Parmesan alternative NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Parmesan (noun)
- A hard, dry Italian cheese with a sharp flavor, often used grated.
Answer:
[spoiler]ASIAGO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Alternative (adjective)
- Used as a substitute for something else.
- Requiring a choice between two or more mutually exclusive options.
37D Smarten (up) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answer used in the past:
- SPIFF (5 letters)
Answer:
[spoiler]NEATEN[/spoiler]
41D “If you squint, maybe …” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Squint (adjective)
- Describing a glance that is sideways or slightly narrowed, often implying doubt, suspicion, or envy.
Answer:
[spoiler]SORTA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Squint (noun)
- A condition where one or both eyes are misaligned.
- The action of partially closing the eyes while looking at something.
43D Steelmaking byproduct NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Byproduct (noun)
- A secondary and sometimes unexpected consequence
- A product made during the manufacture of something else
Answer:
[spoiler]SLAG[/spoiler]
44D When doubled, dismiss NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dismiss (verb)
- To disregard or remove from judicial review.
- To end an association or connection with someone.
Answer:
[spoiler]POOH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Doubled (adjective)
- Increased to twice the original amount or number.
45D Poet who wrote “To err is human; to forgive, divine” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Forgive (verb)
- To release from a financial obligation.
- To let go of blame or extend mercy.
Answer:
[spoiler]POPE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Divine (adjective)
- Originating from a deity.
- Suitable for or resembling a god.
47D Ozs. or lbs. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
MAT
Answer:
[spoiler]AMT[/spoiler]
48D Psychoactive component of marijuana, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Psychoactive (adjective)
- Influencing mental state, mood, or cognitive functions.
Answer:
[spoiler]THC[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Marijuana (noun)
- The most widely used illegal substance, derived from dried hemp leaves, often smoked or consumed for a euphoric effect.
- A pungent plant whose dried foliage is used for relaxation or pain relief.
