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1A “___ the whole world gone mad?” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Whole (adjective)
- Completely uninjured or untouched.
- Operating as one unified, undivided unit.
Answer:
[spoiler]HAS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Whole (noun)
- A group of parts viewed as one complete structure.
- The full amount of something, including all its elements.
4A Cause of increased “Aww”s and decreased “Zzz”s NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Decreased (adjective)
- Reduced in quantity, size, or intensity.
Answer:
[spoiler]BABY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Increased (adjective)
- Grown larger in amount, size, or level.
5A Romantic dozen NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dozen (adjective)
- Referring to a group of 12 items or units.
Answer:
[spoiler]ROSES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Dozen (noun)
- The number twelve; eleven plus one.
6A Still competing NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Still (adverb)
- Even more, especially when making comparisons.
- Nevertheless, in spite of opposing factors.
Answer:
[spoiler]INIT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Still (adjective)
- Calm and undisturbed, especially referring to water.
- Silent or without any noise.
7A Flower ___ (as described by 1-, 4-, 5- and 6-Across, read in order?) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Described (adjective)
- Expressed clearly in words, often with vivid detail.
Answer:
[spoiler]BED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Flower (verb)
- To bloom or generate blossoms.
1D Certain religious Jew NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Religious (adjective)
- Related to faith, spirituality, or the practices of a church.
- Very careful, honest, and guided by strong principles.
Answer:
[spoiler]HASID[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Religious (noun)
- Someone who belongs to a religious community and has taken vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
2D Help with a crime NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Crime (noun)
- An unlawful act punishable by law, often seen as morally wrong.
- A wrongful or immoral deed, even if not legally punishable.
Answer:
[spoiler]ABET[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Help (noun)
- Someone who assists in achieving a goal or meeting a need.
- A method or action that provides support or service.
3D The “S” of iOS: Abbr. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
YSS
Answer:
[spoiler]SYS[/spoiler]
4D Skeleton piece NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Skeleton (noun)
- A hidden scandal or secret someone wants to keep concealed.
- The rigid framework of bones and cartilage that supports an animal’s body.
Answer:
[spoiler]BONE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Piece (verb)
- To fix something by attaching parts to it.
- To nibble or snack by taking small bites over time.
5D 4-Down in the chest NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Chest (noun)
- The front part of the body between the neck and the stomach.
- A piece of furniture with drawers used for storing clothes.
Answer:
[spoiler]RIB[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Down (noun)
- The English doctor who first identified Down’s syndrome (1828–1896).
- Soft, fine feathers.
