NYT Crossword August 19 2023 Answers (8/19/23)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for August 19 2023 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword August 19, 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 19, 2023 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 8/19/23, 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 19, 2023 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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Clue
"Excuse me while I light my ___" (Bob Marley lyric)
Theater backers?
Ho-hum
11-sided coin, informally
"Damn right!"
Not learned
Word shortened from a three-word phrase that can be further shortened by dropping its first, fourth and fifth letters
Ball game
Very much in
Narragansett Bay and New York Harbor, for two
Broadcast alternative
Labor demand?
Numbers after a no.
"The Swedish Sphinx"
Uncanny
Coupons, e.g.
Embellish something unnecessarily
Baby
Asian appetizer
Locale of van Gogh's "The Bedroom" paintings
Ones calling the shots, in brief?
Ending with cyclo-
Harsh lighting?
Acquiescent
Routine
Component of a Zoom call
Dig, say
"Tough cookies"
Bronze finish, maybe
Foolish
Skeptical look
Takes a little hair off, perhaps
Minimal
Basketball, e.g.
Get ready, as concrete
Meme creature
Key chain
She played Bonnie in 1967's "Bonnie and Clyde"
Giant syllable
Common golf mistake
It might receive scoops
The anchorman in "Anchorman"
Rushed
Cell division
Boil
Permit required of old jazz musicians
Preoccupations
They come full circle
Risk for people with braces
Key's partner
Word after good or by
Weariness, vice and want, in Voltaire's "Candide"
Where most of the inventions of Leonardo da Vinci are stored
___ Ehrenreich, Han Solo's portrayer in "Solo: A Star Wars Story"
"Knock yourself out!"
1909 Nobelist for contributions to the invention of radio
Level
One getting schooled
Goes radioactive?
N.S.A. surveillance program that shares its name with an entity in the "Terminator" movies
Seconds
Supposed subject of Taylor Swift's "Dear John"
Potter's product
Fall behind in the end
Popular
Swish miss?

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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