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1A Drinker’s account NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Drinker (noun)
- An individual who consumes alcoholic beverages, often excessively.
- A person who drinks any type of liquid.
Answer:
[spoiler]TAB[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Account (noun)
- A detailed statement listing the money owed for purchased goods or provided services.
- A documented record or descriptive narration of past occurrences.
4A Not online, per modern shorthand NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Shorthand (noun)
- A fast writing technique that uses a system of abbreviations and symbols.
Answer:
[spoiler]IRL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Shorthand (adjective)
- Represented in a condensed or symbolic writing style.
5A Home of the Pont Neuf (“New Bridge”), which is over 400 years old NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Years (noun)
- An extended duration of time.
- A stage of later life.
Answer:
[spoiler]PARIS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Bridge (noun)
- The connecting part between two lenses that sits on the nose.
- A dental prosthetic secured by adjacent teeth to replace missing ones.
7A Soup component NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Soup (noun)
- A difficult or troublesome situation.
- A substance or mixture with a soup-like consistency.
Answer:
[spoiler]BROTH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Soup (verb)
- To administer a performance-enhancing substance to a racehorse.
8A Bright and lively, as music NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Bright (adjective)
- Distinct, sharp, and resonant in sound.
- Unreduced in intensity or clarity.
Answer:
[spoiler]JAZZY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Bright (adverb)
- In a radiant or luminous manner.
1D Bejeweled accessory NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Accessory (noun)
- An additional item worn or carried to complement an outfit.
- An extra component that enhances functionality.
Answer:
[spoiler]TIARA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Accessory (adjective)
- Involved in assisting or facilitating a crime.
- Providing supplementary support or enhancement.
2D Rice, in Spanish NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Spanish (noun)
- The inhabitants of Spain.
- The Romance language predominantly spoken in Spain and its former colonies.
Answer:
[spoiler]ARROZ[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Rice (noun)
- An English lyricist known for collaborating with Andrew Lloyd Webber (born in 1944).
- An American playwright active from 1892 to 1967.
3D What’s the rush? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rush (noun)
- A rapid and intense flow.
- The act of moving quickly and recklessly.
Answer:
[spoiler]BLITZ[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Rush (verb)
- To push or encourage excessive speed.
- To make something or someone move swiftly.
5D Three-letter sandwich, informally NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Informally (adverb)
- Using casual or conversational language.
Answer:
[spoiler]PBJ[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Sandwich (verb)
- To tightly place between two objects or individuals.
- To assemble or prepare as a sandwich.
6D Like wallflowers NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Like (verb)
- To have a preference or desire for something.
- To perceive, think about, or assess in a particular way.
Answer:
[spoiler]SHY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Like (adjective)
- Having similarities or shared characteristics, often used in combinations.
- Matching or identical in all aspects.
