NYT Crossword December 12 2023 Answers (12/12/23)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for December 12 2023 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword December 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 December 12, 2023 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 12/12/23, 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 December 12, 2023 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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Clue
Paper size longer than letter
Letter between Whiskey and Yankee in the NATO alphabet
___ melt (sandwich)
Start of a serial
"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For" singer/lyricist
Start and end of every row in Pascal's triangle
Crotchety geezer with a heart of gold?
Raggedy ___
In a permissive manner
King, queen or rook
Paper-___
City bird
"Home Sweet Home" needlepoint pillow, e.g.?
Seal up
Greek god of love
Streetcar, to a Brit
Word with pressure, pocket or pollution
Takes offense at
Rink surface
Capital of Azerbaijan
Heredity unit
Sorts
Coup d'état that's been judicially suspended?
Hotel Bible name
"If all ___ fails ..."
Decorate
"To your health!" toast
Employer of manicurists and pedicurists
Where social graces were once taught ... or a hint to this puzzle's theme
Like some farewells
Febreze target
Tickle
Hellenic H's
Baseball's Alonso or Rose
"Designing Women" and "Young Sheldon" actress
Sports org. that awards the Vare Trophy
Bring in
Labor that requires brawn, not brains
After-hours banking convenience, in brief
Cosmetic pencil
Microsoft game console
Tape dispenser insert
Raggedy ___
___ Kippur
This evening
Wipe from the memory, jocularly
Longtime manufacturer of Sweethearts
Very pale
Comic actor Bowen
Film with a huge cast
"The Barber and ___ Wife" ("Sweeney Todd" song)
Attention-getting sound
Sign of healing
Director Kazan
Novelist Ken
Greek goddess of peace
Having well-defined muscles
Removes the shampoo from, say
Rock band on Butt-head's T-shirt
Chicken wire pattern
"The Candy House" author Jennifer
Yarmulke, e.g.
Data in password managers
"___ a long story"
Oodles
Mattar paneer ingredients
Embarrassing blunder
Nincompoop
Prima ___
Team
Muscle problem
Story time monster
The Washington ___
Drinks labeled "XXX" in comics
Short trip
Med. plan choice

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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