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1A Doubtful NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Doubtful (adjective)
- Uncertain or unsure in thoughts or beliefs
- Likely to raise questions or be viewed with suspicion
Answer:
[spoiler]IFFY[/spoiler]
5A Neanderthals made the first one from birch bark tar approximately 200,000 years ago NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: First (noun)
- The defensive spot on a baseball team located at the first base in the infield (moving counterclockwise from home plate)
- The starting point or scheduled beginning of an event or activity
Answer:
[spoiler]GLUE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: First (adjective)
- Marking the initial item in a sequence
- Initiating or triggering an action or process
6A Fire-starting rock NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Starting (noun)
- The opportunity to begin as a player in a game
Answer:
[spoiler]FLINT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Starting (adjective)
- Suitable for the beginning phase of an event
- (Especially of eyes) wide or bulging, often due to fear or surprise
7A Word that can fill the blanks of “So ___!” and “Go ___!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Word (noun)
- The divine message or expression of God; the second person of the Trinity, manifested as Jesus
- News or updates about significant recent events
Answer:
[spoiler]LONG[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Word (verb)
- To express something using specific words or phrasing
8A Meditation practitioner NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Practitioner (noun)
- A person engaged in a skilled or professional occupation
Answer:
[spoiler]YOGI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Meditation (noun)
- Deep and focused reflection or thought on complex or abstract topics
- (In religious contexts) thoughtful concentration on spiritual or philosophical themes
1D Brand of cooler NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cooler (noun)
- A jail cell used to isolate aggressive or dangerous inmates
- An appliance or container used to chill beverages or other items
Answer:
[spoiler]IGLOO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Brand (noun)
- A distinctive name assigned to a product or service for identification
- A mark or label signifying shame or dishonor
2D Short-lived relationship NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Short-lived (adjective)
- Existing or continuing for only a brief period
Answer:
[spoiler]FLING[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Relationship (noun)
- A familial link through blood, marriage, or adoption (in anthropology)
- A connection or association between people; typically used to describe personal or emotional bonds, though it can also refer to interactions between concepts or conditions
3D Mushrooms and such NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Such (adjective)
- Of an extremely high degree or intensity
Answer:
[spoiler]FUNGI[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Such (adverb)
- To an exceptionally great extent or level
4D “Even so …” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Even (adverb)
- To an increased degree; used to emphasize comparisons
Answer:
[spoiler]YET[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Even (adjective)
- Having equal scores in a game or competition
- Happening at regular, consistent intervals
6D Outer layer of a tent NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Layer (noun)
- A conceptual level or depth within something abstract
- A single sheet or coating of a uniform material
Answer:
[spoiler]FLY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Layer (verb)
- To create or apply one level or coating over another
