NYT Crossword December 17 2024 Answers (12/17/24)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for December 17 2024 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword December 17, 2024 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 17, 2024 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 12/17/24, 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 17, 2024 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Resting on
5A Part of a plane or a theater
10A Polynesian drink with psychoactive effects
14A Trigonometry function
15A "All politics is ___"
16A Dr. Frankenstein's assistant
17A Snide comment about a collectible figurine?
20A Id's counterpart
21A Carelessly quick
22A A cube has 12
23A "It wasn't me!," for one
25A Prefix with natal or noir
26A Kerfuffle over beach footwear?
33A It's "a good walk spoiled," per Mark Twain
36A Drool, essentially
37A Important knee tissue, for short
38A Does as instructed
40A "Scram!"
41A Beef cut from the short loin
43A Egg donor's donations
44A Planet whose name makes middle schoolers laugh
47A On the ocean
48A Feeling of guilt after cheating at table tennis?
51A Leftmost image in the iconic illustration "The March of Progress"
52A Toys (with)
56A Whatsoever
59A It usually precedes delivery
62A No. on a business card
63A Singer Parton when she's aimlessly wasting time?
66A Vogue competitor
67A Engage in a dispute
68A Human rights lawyer Clooney
69A Kill, to a comic
70A Cried sheepishly?
71A What has a meter and a motor
1D The "A" of FAQ
2D Hint of color
3D Hamburger topping
4D Bench press muscle, for short
5D Lime and soda, for two
6D Charged particles
7D "Scram!"
8D Frilly and delicate
9D Prey for gray wolves
10D "Ish"
11D Eagerly excited
12D Sotto ___ (quietly)
13D Synagogue chests
18D ___ Drogo, "Game of Thrones" role for Jason Momoa
19D Continue to work on
24D Possible, but not looking good
25D Mo. with two federal holidays
27D Wiccan or druid
28D Short-lived relationship
29D Glowed with happiness
30D Only landlocked country in Southeast Asia
31D Proactiv target
32D Desperate request
33D Self-care company founded by Gwyneth Paltrow
34D Self-evident, informally
35D Mean's counterpart
39D Provide
42D Bad things to have under one's eyes
45D Caviar, e.g.
46D Siberian herding dog
49D Type of kitchen in a small apartment
50D Geeky type
53D Site of a historic civil rights march
54D Pharmacy product that's commonly chocolate-flavored
55D Writing devices for tablets
56D Citrus drinks
57D Work, as the land
58D Penne ___ vodka
59D "___ Croft: Tomb Raider"
60D Bit of pond scum
61D Alphabetically first rainbow color
64D "A little ___'ll do ya!" (Brylcreem slogan)
65D Vegan milk option

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.

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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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