NYT Crossword December 23 2024 Answers (12/23/24)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for December 23 2024 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword December 23, 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 23, 2024 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 12/23/24, 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 23, 2024 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Christmas baubles, often
5A Ontario-based network that aired "Schitt's Creek"
8A Billiards bounces
14A Leafy vegetable in some Caesar salads
15A Former N.B.A. star ___ Ming
16A "So done with that"
17A *Hodgepodge bowlful of munchies
19A Become a new country, in a way
20A Horses' homes
22A Joie de vivre
23A Trim from the roster
25A *Buses, trains, subways, etc.
28A Worldwide
30A Hoppy holiday?
31A The "I" of FYI, for short
32A Look forward to
34A CBS late show hosted by Taylor Tomlinson ... or where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
40A Dirty, like a chimney
41A Q: "Why shouldn't you tell secrets on a farm?" A: "Because the corn has ___!"
43A Whipped dessert
46A ___ Mae (college loan provider)
48A *Rodeo footwear
51A Sly animal
52A The "A" in A.D.
53A Money owed
55A Tire patterns
58A *Portrait artist's medium
61A Rich cakes
62A ___ de plume
63A P, R, N, D or L
64A Military affirmative
65A Musician/activist Yoko
66A Award such as Best Comeback Athlete or Best Team
1D Gives the green light
2D Operated
3D Words after "3, 2, 1 ..."
4D Religious offshoot
5D Drum kit component
6D Backs out at the last second
7D Rowing crew captains, informally
8D Counterpart of sin, in trigonometry
9D "___ Maria" (hymn)
10D Like yesterday
11D Ending words of an ultimatum
12D Where juggling balls are often seen
13D Arterial insert
18D ___ Sutra
21D Unwavering
23D Hollywood special effects, for short
24D Forearm bone
26D Rarity in a drought
27D Sparkling Italian wine, or the region it comes from
29D Spam spreader
32D Single-celled organism
33D Cleverness
35D Canadian gas brand
36D Optimistic, like an outlook
37D Hair stiffener
38D Two equal parts, to kids
39D Duo + one
42D Madonna coffee table book released a day after her 1992 album "Erotica"
43D Marilyn of Hollywood
44D Deed holders
45D W.W. II naval menaces
46D Heavenly protector of sailors
47D "I need it yesterday!"
48D Snarky, as a remark
49D University of Maine town
50D Constellation with a belt
54D Apt anagram of ANGER minus N
56D Opus ___
57D Latvia or Estonia, pre-1991: Abbr.
59D Short snooze
60D Give some effort

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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