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1A Scooter seen in “Roman Holiday” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Holiday (noun)
- A break from work for relaxation or enjoyment.
- A designated day when work is officially paused by law or tradition.
Answer:
[spoiler]VESPA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Holiday (verb)
- To take or enjoy a vacation.
6A No, in pig Latin NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Latin (adjective)
- Related to languages that originated from Latin.
Answer:
[spoiler]IXNAY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Latin (noun)
- A resident of ancient Latium.
- Any form of the language spoken in ancient Rome.
7A “The First ___” (phrase on Delaware license plates) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Delaware (noun)
- A Mid-Atlantic state and one of the original 13 colonies.
- A river originating in the Catskills, southeastern New York, flowing south along the Pennsylvania-New York-New Jersey border, and emptying into Delaware Bay.
Answer:
[spoiler]STATE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Phrase (noun)
- An expression whose meaning cannot be deduced from its individual words.
- A brief segment of music.
8A Zodiac ram NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Zodiac (noun)
- A belt-like region in the sky along the ecliptic, divided into 12 constellations or signs used in astrology.
- A circular chart depicting the 12 zodiac constellations and their corresponding signs.
Answer:
[spoiler]ARIES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Ram (verb)
- To push or drive something into or out of a position, either physically or figuratively.
- To fill or pack something to its maximum capacity.
9A Each and every one NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Every (adjective)
- Each and every instance or interval as specified.
- Referring to all members of a group individually, without exception.
Answer:
[spoiler]ALL[/spoiler]
1D Big name in cards NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Big (adjective)
- Generous or willing to give freely.
- Extremely strong or intense.
Answer:
[spoiler]VISA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Big (adverb)
- In a proud or boastful way.
2D When repeated, newsie’s cry NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Adjective)
- Included beyond the usual schedule.
- Additional or supplementary.
Answer:
[spoiler]EXTRA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: (Noun)
- A background performer in crowd scenes.
- Something extra of the same type.
3D It moves slow as shell NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Slow (verb)
- To make something move or progress at a reduced speed.
- To decrease in speed or become slower.
Answer:
[spoiler]SNAIL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Slow (adverb)
- Referring to timepieces running behind schedule.
- At a reduced pace (informally used in place of “slowly”).
4D Dev of 2024’s “Monkey Man” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Monkey (noun)
- A person who is mischievous in a playful way.
- Any of several long-tailed primates, excluding prosimians.
Answer:
[spoiler]PATEL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Monkey (verb)
- To engage in aimless or unplanned activities.
- To tamper with or manipulate something, often secretly or dishonestly.
5D Affirmative votes NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Affirmative (adjective)
- Expressing agreement or approval.
- Having a positive or optimistic outlook.
Answer:
[spoiler]AYES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Affirmative (noun)
- A response that confirms or agrees.
