NYT Crossword August 20 2023 Answers (8/20/23)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for August 20 2023 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword August 20, 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 20, 2023 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 8/20/23, 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 20, 2023 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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Clue
Wildfire season stat, for short
Title feline in a Hanna-Barbera cartoon
Act impartially
Capital of Peru?
Hebrew letter on a dreidel
Communities for some commuters
Gridiron standout
Article in El Mundo
Taylor Swift's "___ the Damn Season"
Spanish wine classification
Produce in bunches
Trojans' sch.
Big shows
Grassy area
Parliament member
TikTok alternative, familiarly
Neologism
Family feud participant
Brainstorming aid
"Really, you too?"
Nutrition fig.
Word said four times in the Lord's Prayer
Each
Page in a passport, perhaps
Machine shop tools
Actor Somerhalder of "The Vampire Diaries"
Longtime newswire inits.
When repeated, reply to "Who wants a cookie?"
Woman in Camelot
"Green"
Italian wheels
SCOTUS appointee of '93
Since
Home of Umm al Quwain: Abbr.
Gent
Crashed and burned
Cat scratchers
Draws
Heavy lifter?
Words in an analogy
French vineyard region
"The highest result of education," according to Helen Keller
Sheep shelters
Excited jackpot cry
Goofy image, maybe
Forewarned
Base of a nonmeat burger
"___ I a Woman?"
Stumbling sounds
Look at quickly … or closely
Many a fed. holiday
Thrilla in Manila result, in brief
Does some massaging
Least inviting
Fade out
Like many consigned goods
Part of the fam
When repeated, slangy sound of eating
Makes some alterations to
Sound like a real jackass
Org. with a Canine Good Citizen certification
___ Eisley, where Luke Skywalker meets Han Solo
"Tarnation!"
Serenades, as the moon
Audibly gobsmacked
Spot for a bowler
"Thanks ___"
Strings entered during checkout
Magic word
Classic children's book character eating its way through this puzzle, with "the"
Choice words
And others, in Latin
Sold products on behalf of
Grp. that measures 1-Across
Place to crash while camping
Brother of Eos and Selene
Navarra's land
Harden
Go before
Idealistic, and then some
Notwithstanding
Actress Thompson of "Thor: Love and Thunder"
Big name in spatulas
Tricked somebody
First Nations group
Middle name of James Garfield
Govt. agency established in November 2001
Clutch, for one
Jetson son
Gemologist's consideration
Civil engineering or molecular biology
Pique
Riveting icon
±
"1984" superstate
Feature of an action comedy
Heavy load
Place for a pew
Merely cosmetic feature of some electric vehicles
Time to stop trying?
Server at a royal table, once
Tasting the forbidden fruit
Slobbers
What makes her hear?
Italian novelist Pera
Singer with the 2001 #1 hit "Fallin'"
What makes an avocado rich
Kind of jacket inspired by a school's uniform
Femur-tibia connector, for short
What "puppy paws" equal, in craps
"Hurray!"
Drops in midair
Member of a furry race
"Go ahead. I'm not scared"
Focused, workwise
___ de' Medici, who founded the Medici dynasty
Subjects of some grade school posters
Paul Krugman's subj.
Thrill
Air force?
Poet who wrote "The Cow" and "The Panther"
"What's Eating Gilbert Grape" actor
Fruity desserts
Brackish
Certain subway art
Slow dance with quick turns
Keyless
Tibetic language
Difficult situation
State of mayhem
Sharp
"La Maja Desnuda" and others
Anti-apartheid org.
Near miss
Rocky Mountain town
Assayer's unit
Wrinkly fruit
"What's Eating Gilbert Grape" actor
Little chuckle
Gilbert and Sullivan princess

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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