NYT Midi Crossword Answers - Aug 17

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  1. 1Question with an obvious answerGIMME
  2. 6IshKINDA
  3. 11Not togetherAPART
  4. 12Like some specialized committeesADHOC
  5. 13Miraculous solution to a complicated problemMAGICBULLET
  6. 15Genre for Dom Dolla and Disclosure, for shortEDM
  7. 16"Headphones On" pop star Addison ___RAE
  8. 17"Unfortunately, that's true"AFRAIDSO
  9. 22Fire (up)REV
  10. 23In favor ofPRO
  11. 25Slow-moving creatures shaped like a fruitBANANASLUGS
  12. 30Something an influencer might "chase"CLOUT
  13. 31Participate in a spin classPEDAL
  14. 32Asks to show IDCARDS
  15. 33Like questions in 20 QuestionsYESNO

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  1. 1Angry Birds or Candy CrushGAME
  2. 2Apple tabletIPAD
  3. 3Underground rock?MAGMA
  4. 4Diagnostic scan, for shortMRI
  5. 5"You get the idea"ETC
  6. 6Hawaiian island that's home to Polihale State ParkKAUAI
  7. 7Did nothingIDLED
  8. 8Org. for Ducks and PenguinsNHL
  9. 9Bambi's mom, for oneDOE
  10. 10Play pretendACT
  11. 14Praise for a divaBRAVA
  12. 18ImpostorFRAUD
  13. 19Has a flat, perhaps?RENTS
  14. 20Potatoes, by another nameSPUDS
  15. 21Brain, but not mindORGAN
  16. 24Capital of NorwayOSLO
  17. 25Email discreetlyBCC
  18. 26___ carte menuALA
  19. 27Neither's partnerNOR
  20. 28Mole, for oneSPY
  21. 29Second-most-common Korean surname (after Kim)LEE

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Question with an obvious answer — Answer: GIMME. Hint: A rhetorical request whose response is practically guaranteed. 🤷
  2. 6. Ish — Answer: KINDA. Hint: A casual way to mean “approximately” or “somewhat.” 😏
  3. 11. Not together — Answer: APART. Hint: When two things are separated, they are this way! 🧩
  4. 12. Like some specialized committees — Answer: ADHOC. Hint: These committees are formed for one specific purpose or occasion. 🛠️
  5. 13. Miraculous solution to a complicated problem — Answer: MAGICBULLET. Hint: This sounds like a perfect fix that solves everything at once. ✨
  6. 15. Genre for Dom Dolla and Disclosure, for short — Answer: EDM. Hint: This abbreviation covers electronic dance music made for the club scene. 🎧
  7. 16. "Headphones On" pop star Addison ___ — Answer: RAE. Hint: Complete the stage name of the TikTok-famous singer. 🎤
  8. 17. "Unfortunately, that's true" — Answer: AFRAIDSO. Hint: A reluctant phrase used when confirming disappointing news. 😬
  9. 22. Fire (up) — Answer: REV. Hint: Think of what you do to ignite enthusiasm or energy! 🔥
  10. 23. In favor of — Answer: PRO. Hint: Think about what you would say when you support a cause! 👍
  11. 25. Slow-moving creatures shaped like a fruit — Answer: BANANASLUGS. Hint: These Pacific Northwest mollusks share a color and shape with a snack. 🍌
  12. 30. Something an influencer might "chase" — Answer: CLOUT. Hint: Online fame and influence are often the goal. 📱
  13. 31. Participate in a spin class — Answer: PEDAL. Hint: Work the stationary bike during this workout. 🚴
  14. 32. Asks to show ID — Answer: CARDS. Hint: A bouncer might do this before letting you enter. 🪪
  15. 33. Like questions in 20 Questions — Answer: YESNO. Hint: They can be answered with one of two simple choices. ❓

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  1. 1. Angry Birds or Candy Crush — Answer: GAME. Hint: Each is a popular title you can play on a device. 🎮
  2. 2. Apple tablet — Answer: IPAD. Hint: This gadget is perfect for reading, browsing, and watching your favorite shows on the go! 🍏
  3. 3. Underground rock? — Answer: MAGMA. Hint: This molten material waits beneath Earth’s surface. 🌋
  4. 4. Diagnostic scan, for short — Answer: MRI. Hint: Doctors use this imaging test to view soft tissue. 🩻
  5. 5. "You get the idea" — Answer: ETC. Hint: A brief way to signal that the list continues. 💡
  6. 6. Hawaiian island that's home to Polihale State Park — Answer: KAUAI. Hint: This lush island is nicknamed the Garden Isle. 🌺
  7. 7. Did nothing — Answer: IDLED. Hint: Spent time without taking action 🛋️
  8. 8. Org. for Ducks and Penguins — Answer: NHL. Hint: This sports league features teams named after both birds. 🏒
  9. 9. Bambi's mom, for one — Answer: DOE. Hint: She is a female member of the deer family. 🦌
  10. 10. Play pretend — Answer: ACT. Hint: Take on an imaginary role as though performing onstage. 🎭
  11. 14. Praise for a diva — Answer: BRAVA. Hint: This is what you might shout to applaud a female performer. 👏
  12. 18. Impostor — Answer: FRAUD. Hint: Someone who pretends to be genuine while deceiving others. 🕵️
  13. 19. Has a flat, perhaps? — Answer: RENTS. Hint: A landlord may do this with an apartment. 🏠
  14. 20. Potatoes, by another name — Answer: SPUDS. Hint: A casual nickname for potatoes. 🥔
  15. 21. Brain, but not mind — Answer: ORGAN. Hint: A body part that can think, pump, or filter. 🧠
  16. 24. Capital of Norway — Answer: OSLO. Hint: Norway’s capital sits at the head of its fjord. 🇳🇴
  17. 25. Email discreetly — Answer: BCC. Hint: Use this email field to hide recipients from one another. ✉️
  18. 26. ___ carte menu — Answer: ALA. Hint: This menu lets you choose individual dishes instead of ordering a set meal. 🍽️
  19. 27. Neither's partner — Answer: NOR. Hint: Pair this conjunction with “neither” to complete the familiar construction. 🔗
  20. 28. Mole, for one — Answer: SPY. Hint: A covert agent planted inside an organization. 🕵️
  21. 29. Second-most-common Korean surname (after Kim) — Answer: LEE. Hint: A very common family name in Korea. 👤

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Across

#ClueAnswer
1Question with an obvious answerGIMME
6IshKINDA
11Not togetherAPART
12Like some specialized committeesADHOC
13Miraculous solution to a complicated problemMAGICBULLET
15Genre for Dom Dolla and Disclosure, for shortEDM
16"Headphones On" pop star Addison ___RAE
17"Unfortunately, that's true"AFRAIDSO
22Fire (up)REV
23In favor ofPRO
25Slow-moving creatures shaped like a fruitBANANASLUGS
30Something an influencer might "chase"CLOUT
31Participate in a spin classPEDAL
32Asks to show IDCARDS
33Like questions in 20 QuestionsYESNO

Down

#ClueAnswer
1Angry Birds or Candy CrushGAME
2Apple tabletIPAD
3Underground rock?MAGMA
4Diagnostic scan, for shortMRI
5"You get the idea"ETC
6Hawaiian island that's home to Polihale State ParkKAUAI
7Did nothingIDLED
8Org. for Ducks and PenguinsNHL
9Bambi's mom, for oneDOE
10Play pretendACT
14Praise for a divaBRAVA
18ImpostorFRAUD
19Has a flat, perhaps?RENTS
20Potatoes, by another nameSPUDS
21Brain, but not mindORGAN
24Capital of NorwayOSLO
25Email discreetlyBCC
26___ carte menuALA
27Neither's partnerNOR
28Mole, for oneSPY
29Second-most-common Korean surname (after Kim)LEE

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