NYT Crossword Answers Today

By Dena R. Verkuil and John Kugelman

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  1. 1Singer BraxtonTONI
  2. 5Like some winter windshieldsICED
  3. 9___ Bauer (brand of outdoor gear)EDDIE
  4. 14SoonANON
  5. 15"Me, too"SAME
  6. 16Stable jobGROOM
  7. 17Spirit of the CaribbeanJAICANRUM
  8. 19HaggardGAUNT
  9. 20Creamy dish made with arborio riceRISOTTO
  10. 21Angela on "The Office," e.g.PRIG
  11. 22"Bring it on!"TRYME
  12. 23Four-time N.B.A. M.V.P.LEBRONJES
  13. 28Nick, e.g.MAR
  14. 30CollectedCOOL
  15. 31Evil computer of classic filmHAL
  16. 32Kind of seeds found in a basket in King Tutankhamen's tombSESAME
  17. 35Alternate nickname for the "Hollywood of the South"HOTLANTA
  18. 37Group with a coat of armsCLAN
  19. 38Unspecified onesTHOSE
  20. 40Wednesday a.k.a. ___ dayHUMP
  21. 41Like some fatRENDERED
  22. 43Purposely wrongsSPITES
  23. 45"What's more ..."AND
  24. 46Joan known for his "dream paintings"MIRO
  25. 47Make out, perhaps?TAG
  26. 48Pillow fight settingPAJAPARTY
  27. 51Juicer's "juice"ROIDS
  28. 55DeterminationWILL
  29. 56Shade provider along Central Park's Literary WalkELMTREE
  30. 58A-tierPRIMO
  31. 60Chock-full ... like three squares (and foods) in this puzzleJAMPACKED
  32. 62Touch-and-goDICEY
  33. 63Force felt on Earth, for shortONEG
  34. 64Goddess whose name is an anagram of her mother'sHERA
  35. 65Feelings of getting olderACHES
  36. 66Volcano seen on HBO's "The White Lotus"ETNA
  37. 67Port in 50-DownADEN

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  1. 1Fruity pastryTAJRT
  2. 2LiveONAIR
  3. 3Like the jungle at daybreakNOISY
  4. 4At the helmINCOMMAND
  5. 5"___ that right?"ISNT
  6. 6Number for DecemberCAROL
  7. 7Bird with noted calf musclesEMU
  8. 8Short blue person?DEM
  9. 9Cha giò, on a Vietnamese menuEGGROLL
  10. 10EnervateDRAIN
  11. 11Temptation for Homer SimpsonDOUGJHNUT
  12. 12Na+ or Cl-ION
  13. 13Real lifesaver, for shortEMT
  14. 18Starting groupATEAM
  15. 21Not accept an outrage, sayPROTEST
  16. 24Amazon smart speakerECHODOT
  17. 25JeersBOOS
  18. 26Tempting words on a Wonderland cakeEATME
  19. 27Is really good, in modern slangSLAPS
  20. 29Legal mulliganRETRIAL
  21. 32What an old car might be sold forSCRAP
  22. 33___ Ferrante, author of the "Neapolitan Novels"ELENA
  23. 34Brown-bag itemSANDJWICH
  24. 36"OK, that makes sense"AHIGOTCHA
  25. 39Münster manHERR
  26. 42Puts to workEMPLOYS
  27. 44Northern Italian city known for its cheesePARMA
  28. 49"The White Lotus" actress ___ Lou WoodAIMEE
  29. 50Arabia Felix, nowYEMEN
  30. 52PerturbedIRKED
  31. 53Fortune 500 company started by a blacksmith, informallyDEERE
  32. 54Civic's classSEDAN
  33. 57Sports org. with a TourLPGA
  34. 58Open show of intimacy, for shortPDA
  35. 59Nickname that drops "hard"RIC
  36. 60MudJOE
  37. 61Tiny "farmer"ANT

Crossword clues, hints, and answers

Across

  1. 1. Singer Braxton — Answer: TONI. Hint: She’s the Grammy-winning voice behind “Un-Break My Heart.” 🎤
  2. 5. Like some winter windshields — Answer: ICED. Hint: What freezing weather can leave on a car’s glass overnight 🥶
  3. 9. ___ Bauer (brand of outdoor gear) — Answer: EDDIE. Hint: Think of the first name paired with Bauer on rugged outdoor gear. 🧥
  4. 14. Soon — Answer: ANON. Hint: Think of a slightly old-fashioned way to say “before long.” ⏳
  5. 15. "Me, too" — Answer: SAME. Hint: A brief agreement showing you share the speaker’s feeling. 🙂
  6. 16. Stable job — Answer: GROOM. Hint: Think of the person who cares for horses and keeps their stalls in order 🐴
  7. 17. Spirit of the Caribbean — Answer: JAICANRUM. Hint: Think of a famous island nation’s signature distilled drink, enjoyed neat or mixed into cocktails. 🥃
  8. 19. Haggard — Answer: GAUNT. Hint: This describes someone looking thin, tired, and worn out. 😴
  9. 20. Creamy dish made with arborio rice — Answer: RISOTTO. Hint: This Italian comfort food gets its velvety texture from slow-stirred short-grain rice. 🍚
  10. 21. Angela on "The Office," e.g. — Answer: PRIG. Hint: Think of a self-righteous, overly proper person—Angela fits the bill. 😇
  11. 22. "Bring it on!" — Answer: TRYME. Hint: A confident invitation to test your skills or courage. 💪
  12. 23. Four-time N.B.A. M.V.P. — Answer: LEBRONJES. Hint: This basketball legend has collected the league’s top individual honor four times 🏀
  13. 28. Nick, e.g. — Answer: MAR. Hint: Think of a small imperfection or blemish on a surface. 🔎
  14. 30. Collected — Answer: COOL. Hint: Think of someone calm, composed, and unfazed under pressure. 😎
  15. 31. Evil computer of classic film — Answer: HAL. Hint: This sinister spaceship AI is famous for its calm voice and chilling decisions 🤖
  16. 32. Kind of seeds found in a basket in King Tutankhamen's tomb — Answer: SESAME. Hint: These tiny seeds are famously sprinkled on burger buns and ground into tahini. 🥯
  17. 35. Alternate nickname for the "Hollywood of the South" — Answer: HOTLANTA. Hint: Think of Atlanta’s sizzling, star-studded nickname. 🎬
  18. 37. Group with a coat of arms — Answer: CLAN. Hint: Think of a family or tribe united under a heraldic symbol. 🛡️
  19. 38. Unspecified ones — Answer: THOSE. Hint: A pronoun for things being pointed out without naming them directly 👉
  20. 40. Wednesday a.k.a. ___ day — Answer: HUMP. Hint: It’s the midweek day that marks the climb toward the weekend’s downhill stretch. 🐪
  21. 41. Like some fat — Answer: RENDERED. Hint: Describes fat that has been melted down for cooking or other uses. 🧈
  22. 43. Purposely wrongs — Answer: SPITES. Hint: Deliberately treats others with malice or ill will 😈
  23. 45. "What's more ..." — Answer: AND. Hint: This little connector means “in addition.” ➕
  24. 46. Joan known for his "dream paintings" — Answer: MIRO. Hint: Think of the Spanish surrealist whose canvases turn dreams into playful, abstract worlds 🎨
  25. 47. Make out, perhaps? — Answer: TAG. Hint: Think of what you might add to a social-media post to identify someone. 🏷️
  26. 48. Pillow fight setting — Answer: PAJAPARTY. Hint: Think of a sleepover where everyone is dressed for bedtime and ready for playful mayhem 🛏️
  27. 51. Juicer's "juice" — Answer: ROIDS. Hint: A slangy term for the performance-enhancing substances some bodybuilders use 💪
  28. 55. Determination — Answer: WILL. Hint: Think of the inner resolve that keeps you moving forward. 💪
  29. 56. Shade provider along Central Park's Literary Walk — Answer: ELMTREE. Hint: Picture the leafy landmark arching over walkers on this famous promenade. 🌳
  30. 58. A-tier — Answer: PRIMO. Hint: Think of a word meaning top-notch or first-rate. 🌟
  31. 60. Chock-full ... like three squares (and foods) in this puzzle — Answer: JAMPACKED. Hint: Think of a suitcase with no room left for even one more item. 🧳
  32. 62. Touch-and-go — Answer: DICEY. Hint: It describes a risky situation with an uncertain outcome. 🎲
  33. 63. Force felt on Earth, for short — Answer: ONEG. Hint: Think of the abbreviation for Earth’s familiar gravitational acceleration. 🌍
  34. 64. Goddess whose name is an anagram of her mother's — Answer: HERA. Hint: Think of the Greek queen of the gods and wife of Zeus. ⚡
  35. 65. Feelings of getting older — Answer: ACHES. Hint: Those sore reminders that time keeps moving forward 😅
  36. 66. Volcano seen on HBO's "The White Lotus" — Answer: ETNA. Hint: This Sicilian landmark looms over the resort drama’s Italian setting. 🌋
  37. 67. Port in 50-Down — Answer: ADEN. Hint: This Yemeni harbor city stands at the entrance to the Red Sea. ⚓

Down

  1. 1. Fruity pastry — Answer: TAJRT. Hint: Think of a buttery baked treat topped or filled with sweet fruit. 🥧
  2. 2. Live — Answer: ONAIR. Hint: This describes a broadcast happening right now. 📡
  3. 3. Like the jungle at daybreak — Answer: NOISY. Hint: Filled with animal calls and rustling sounds as morning begins 🐒
  4. 4. At the helm — Answer: INCOMMAND. Hint: Think of the person calling the shots and steering the situation 🧭
  5. 5. "___ that right?" — Answer: ISNT. Hint: A casual way to ask someone to confirm what you just said. 🤔
  6. 6. Number for December — Answer: CAROL. Hint: Think of a festive song often sung during the holiday season. 🎶
  7. 7. Bird with noted calf muscles — Answer: EMU. Hint: This flightless bird is famous for its powerful legs and speedy stride. 🐦
  8. 8. Short blue person? — Answer: DEM. Hint: Think of a tiny blue character whose name is unusually abbreviated 🧍‍♂️
  9. 9. Cha giò, on a Vietnamese menu — Answer: EGGROLL. Hint: This Vietnamese appetizer is a crispy fried roll filled with savory ingredients like pork and vegetables. 🥢
  10. 10. Enervate — Answer: DRAIN. Hint: To sap someone’s strength is to leave them feeling utterly worn out. 💧
  11. 11. Temptation for Homer Simpson — Answer: DOUGJHNUT. Hint: This sweet, ring-shaped treat is a certain cartoon dad’s greatest weakness. 🍩
  12. 12. Na+ or Cl- — Answer: ION. Hint: It’s an electrically charged atom or molecule, like those found in table salt. ⚡
  13. 13. Real lifesaver, for short — Answer: EMT. Hint: This emergency medical professional can help save lives before you reach the hospital. 🚑
  14. 18. Starting group — Answer: ATEAM. Hint: The players who take the field together make one unit. 🏀
  15. 21. Not accept an outrage, say — Answer: PROTEST. Hint: Object strongly when something feels unfair or offensive 😠
  16. 24. Amazon smart speaker — Answer: ECHODOT. Hint: This compact voice-activated gadget can play music, answer questions, and control smart-home devices. 🔊
  17. 25. Jeers — Answer: BOOS. Hint: What a disappointed crowd might shout from the stands 😒
  18. 26. Tempting words on a Wonderland cake — Answer: EATME. Hint: Look for the tiny invitation Alice might have read before taking a bite. 🍰
  19. 27. Is really good, in modern slang — Answer: SLAPS. Hint: Modern slang uses this praise for something that hits exceptionally hard or sounds fantastic. 🎶
  20. 29. Legal mulligan — Answer: RETRIAL. Hint: It’s the court-approved chance to try the case again. ⚖️
  21. 32. What an old car might be sold for — Answer: SCRAP. Hint: Think of what its worn-out metal might fetch at a recycling yard. ♻️
  22. 33. ___ Ferrante, author of the "Neapolitan Novels" — Answer: ELENA. Hint: Think of the author’s classic-sounding first name, shared with a famous queen of Sparta. 📚
  23. 34. Brown-bag item — Answer: SANDJWICH. Hint: It’s a portable lunchtime staple you can eat without a plate. 🥪
  24. 36. "OK, that makes sense" — Answer: AHIGOTCHA. Hint: It’s a casual way to show you’ve understood what was just explained. 💡
  25. 39. Münster man — Answer: HERR. Hint: A German-speaking gentleman might be addressed this way. 🇩🇪
  26. 42. Puts to work — Answer: EMPLOYS. Hint: Gives someone a job or puts something to practical use 🔧
  27. 44. Northern Italian city known for its cheese — Answer: PARMA. Hint: Think of the Emilia-Romagna city that lends its name to a famous aged cheese 🧀
  28. 49. "The White Lotus" actress ___ Lou Wood — Answer: AIMEE. Hint: Think of the first name of the British actress who played Chelsea in The White Lotus 🎬
  29. 50. Arabia Felix, now — Answer: YEMEN. Hint: Think of the modern country once known by this ancient Roman nickname. 🗺️
  30. 52. Perturbed — Answer: IRKED. Hint: Feeling bothered or annoyed would describe this mood. 😣
  31. 53. Fortune 500 company started by a blacksmith, informally — Answer: DEERE. Hint: Think of the farm-equipment giant that began in a blacksmith’s workshop. 🚜
  32. 54. Civic's class — Answer: SEDAN. Hint: Think of the common four-door vehicle category a Honda Civic belongs to. 🚗
  33. 57. Sports org. with a Tour — Answer: LPGA. Hint: This women’s golf organization runs a famous professional circuit. ⛳
  34. 58. Open show of intimacy, for short — Answer: PDA. Hint: Think of the abbreviated term for affection shown openly in public. 😊
  35. 59. Nickname that drops "hard" — Answer: RIC. Hint: Think of a familiar name with a tough-sounding ending, then drop that ending to reveal its nickname. 🧩
  36. 60. Mud — Answer: JOE. Hint: Think of a casual nickname for a steaming cup of coffee. ☕
  37. 61. Tiny "farmer" — Answer: ANT. Hint: Think of a tiny insect famous for tending and protecting aphids like livestock 🐜

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Across

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1Singer BraxtonTONI
5Like some winter windshieldsICED
9___ Bauer (brand of outdoor gear)EDDIE
14SoonANON
15"Me, too"SAME
16Stable jobGROOM
17Spirit of the CaribbeanJAICANRUM
19HaggardGAUNT
20Creamy dish made with arborio riceRISOTTO
21Angela on "The Office," e.g.PRIG
22"Bring it on!"TRYME
23Four-time N.B.A. M.V.P.LEBRONJES
28Nick, e.g.MAR
30CollectedCOOL
31Evil computer of classic filmHAL
32Kind of seeds found in a basket in King Tutankhamen's tombSESAME
35Alternate nickname for the "Hollywood of the South"HOTLANTA
37Group with a coat of armsCLAN
38Unspecified onesTHOSE
40Wednesday a.k.a. ___ dayHUMP
41Like some fatRENDERED
43Purposely wrongsSPITES
45"What's more ..."AND
46Joan known for his "dream paintings"MIRO
47Make out, perhaps?TAG
48Pillow fight settingPAJAPARTY
51Juicer's "juice"ROIDS
55DeterminationWILL
56Shade provider along Central Park's Literary WalkELMTREE
58A-tierPRIMO
60Chock-full ... like three squares (and foods) in this puzzleJAMPACKED
62Touch-and-goDICEY
63Force felt on Earth, for shortONEG
64Goddess whose name is an anagram of her mother'sHERA
65Feelings of getting olderACHES
66Volcano seen on HBO's "The White Lotus"ETNA
67Port in 50-DownADEN

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#ClueAnswer
1Fruity pastryTAJRT
2LiveONAIR
3Like the jungle at daybreakNOISY
4At the helmINCOMMAND
5"___ that right?"ISNT
6Number for DecemberCAROL
7Bird with noted calf musclesEMU
8Short blue person?DEM
9Cha giò, on a Vietnamese menuEGGROLL
10EnervateDRAIN
11Temptation for Homer SimpsonDOUGJHNUT
12Na+ or Cl-ION
13Real lifesaver, for shortEMT
18Starting groupATEAM
21Not accept an outrage, sayPROTEST
24Amazon smart speakerECHODOT
25JeersBOOS
26Tempting words on a Wonderland cakeEATME
27Is really good, in modern slangSLAPS
29Legal mulliganRETRIAL
32What an old car might be sold forSCRAP
33___ Ferrante, author of the "Neapolitan Novels"ELENA
34Brown-bag itemSANDJWICH
36"OK, that makes sense"AHIGOTCHA
39Münster manHERR
42Puts to workEMPLOYS
44Northern Italian city known for its cheesePARMA
49"The White Lotus" actress ___ Lou WoodAIMEE
50Arabia Felix, nowYEMEN
52PerturbedIRKED
53Fortune 500 company started by a blacksmith, informallyDEERE
54Civic's classSEDAN
57Sports org. with a TourLPGA
58Open show of intimacy, for shortPDA
59Nickname that drops "hard"RIC
60MudJOE
61Tiny "farmer"ANT

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SundayMedium–hardLarge 21×21 themed puzzle

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