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1A One of three primary ingredients in sponge cake NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sponge (noun)
- A person who quickly picks up new knowledge or abilities
- Someone who sticks around others for personal benefit without contributing
Answer:
[spoiler]EGGS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Sponge (verb)
- To obtain things freely by relying on others, often without giving anything in return
- To wipe off or clean something, such as text on a board, using a sponge
5A Sponge cake ingredient #2 NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ingredient (noun)
- A type of food used as part of a dish or recipe
- An essential or underlying element of something non-physical
Answer:
[spoiler]FLOUR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Sponge (noun)
- A person who learns new skills or knowledge quickly and easily
- Someone who stays close to others for personal gain without offering anything in return
7A Lower body exercise with one foot stretched forward and one back NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Stretched (adjective)
- Expanded or pulled across a large space or distance
- Loosened or made flexible, especially referring to muscles, through stretching
Answer:
[spoiler]LUNGE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Exercise (noun)
- A structured activity involving repeated actions for physical training
- The process of putting something into use or practice
8A First-stringers NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: First (noun)
- The defensive spot on a baseball team located at the first base, counting counterclockwise from home plate
- The starting moment of an event or activity
Answer:
[spoiler]ATEAM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: First (adjective)
- Marking the initial part of a sequence
- Playing a role in starting or initiating something
9A Towel cloth material NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Material (noun)
- A product created by weaving, knitting, felting, or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
- A solid substance that forms part of a physical object
Answer:
[spoiler]TERRY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Material (adjective)
- Real and factual, not imaginary or fictional
- Having a physical presence or form
1D Key just above D NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Above (adverb)
- Earlier in the text or document
- At or toward a higher location
Answer:
[spoiler]EFLAT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Above (noun)
- A previous part of the written content
2D Butt muscle, informally NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Muscle (noun)
- Having physical strength or power
- A body tissue that contracts to produce movement
Answer:
[spoiler]GLUTE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Muscle (verb)
- To move forward or advance using force or strength
3D One who’s completely toast NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Completely (adverb)
- To the fullest extent; entirely or wholly
Answer:
[spoiler]GONER[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Toast (noun)
- A drink raised to celebrate or honor someone or something
- A person facing serious trouble or likely failure
4D Sponge cake ingredient #3 NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Ingredient (noun)
- A food item that forms part of a recipe or dish
- A fundamental or intangible element of something
Answer:
[spoiler]SUGAR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Sponge (noun)
- A person who quickly and easily absorbs new knowledge or skills
- An individual who lingers around others for personal gain without offering anything in return
6D ___ Martin (brand of cognac) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Cognac (noun)
- A premium grape brandy produced in the Cognac region of France
Answer:
[spoiler]REMY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Martin (noun)
- An American actor and comedian born in 1945
- An American actress who lived from 1913 to 1990
