NYT Crossword August 12 2023 Answers (8/12/23)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for August 12 2023 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword August 12, 2023 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily puzzle that tests solvers’ knowledge and vocabulary. It’s one of the most popular crosswords in the world, known for its challenging clues and clever wordplay. The puzzle is published in the print edition of The New York Times and is also available online.

NYT Crossword August 12, 2023 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 8/12/23, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

Looking for answers to another NYT Crossword puzzle? Check out our archive of NYT Crossword Answers. Our NYT Crossword Hints for August 12, 2023 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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Clue
Perfectly acceptable, humorously
#1
Serpentine symbol of rebirth, from the Greek for "tail-devouring"
Calibrated, in a way
Kitchen organizer
Old Ford Motors offering, informally
Currency that features a phoenix on one of its bank notes
Classic board game invented by an Oscar-winning French filmmaker
Show rooms?
Jump, in a way
Quality of some coincidences
Some
True-crime series about a physician who commits gross malpractice
"Hang On ___" (official rock song of Ohio)
Nickname that drops "son"
International cricket powerhouse: Abbr.
Birthplace of Ang Lee
"Ugh, not this again!"
Poker variety?
Seasons
___ state (overprotective government)
Nonplussed
They're not easy on the eyes
It helps keep you on your toes
"No preference"
Scarfing down
"Same here"
Isn't totally in the dark
Never-seen character on TV's "Mork & Mindy"
Heavy load
Animal studied for its regenerative abilities
Makes
Heavy read
Company whose name sounds like its last two letters
Block of text duplicated and reposted online, in internet slang
Principle underlying just governance
Citrusy ingredient in some wood polishes
Bon ___
Over, in Österreich
Former Chicago mayor ___ Lightfoot
Rubber
Ready to fly, as an arrow
[How disappointing!]
Focal length?
Yogurt dip often served with pita
Hybrid with a Latin name
Toast starter
Kicks in
They hold solutions
Cry after stubbing a toe, maybe
Large quantities
Tang, e.g.
Affixes to a scrapbook, say
Fair hits?
Equestrian princess in the 1976 Olympics
Command and Control
Romano o siciliano
NBC current affairs program beginning in 1992
The French?
Alternatives to Budgets
A baby one is called a red dog
"L'elisir d'___" (Donizetti opera)
Minimal
"My point is …"
Stage
None of it is good, in an aphorism
Castilian cat
"___ enough for ya?"

We also recommend trying your hand at the NYT Mini Crossword, which is definitely easier (on all days!) as it is a 5×5, compared to the full-sized crossword (which is 15×15, and the Sunday edition is 21×21!). New crosswords are released at 10PM ET on weekdays and 6PM ET on weekends.

The New York Times crossword was first published in The New York Times in 1942 and has been a daily feature ever since. It is known for its high level of difficulty and for its clever, often playful, clues and themes. The puzzles range in size from 15x15 grids on weekdays to larger 21x21 grids on Sundays, with varying levels of difficulty.

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The New York Times crossword is created by a team of skilled puzzle constructors and editors, who work to ensure that each puzzle is both entertaining and challenging for solvers. The puzzles are often themed, with clues and answers related to a particular subject or concept, and they frequently feature wordplay and puns.

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Solving the New York Times crossword has become a beloved pastime for many, and there are even competitions and clubs devoted to crossword puzzle solving. The New York Times crossword is available in print in the newspaper and online, and it has a dedicated following of loyal solvers who eagerly await each day's puzzle.

If you’re still struggling to solve your NYT crosswords, consider practicing with the Eugene Sheffer and Thomas Joseph dailies first. If you’re looking for similarly challenging crosswords, we recommend the WSJ Crossword and LA Times Crossword.

Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke has been an avid fan of word games and puzzles for over two decades. She loves to unscramble words, challenge herself to crossword puzzles and try out the latest word games. As a published author and database architect, it was natural for her to take her love for all things word games to the next level!

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