Our NYT Crossword Hints for December 13, 2023 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily crossword 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 paper and is also available online.
NYT Crossword Hints, December 13, 2023
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 12/13/23. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
- Number on a birthday card
- Like the sentiment of a "Drop Acid, Not Bombs" poster
- Demarcated places
- Speakeasy, basically
- Barrel maker
- Monastery hoods
- [Oooh, that's embarrassing]
- Résumés, for short
- Big name in combines
- Slithering swimmer
- Sidesteps
- Earl __ tea
- Strung blossoms
- Latin singer Anthony
- Social dance in 3/4 time
- __ I say more?
- Novgorod negative
- Keystone State eponym
- Tennis great Nadal
- Speakeasy fear
- 1979 Robert John hit that repeats "I don't wanna see you cry"
- Some 35mm cameras, in brief
- Act on prompting (from)
- "Sesame Street" rating
- Makes a play (for)
- Michelle of Everything Everywhere All at Once
- Suffix with block
- Hit 2009 film with a hit 2022 sequel
- London-based cosmetics company
- Put money (on)
- Hog heaven?
- Slangy summons
- Sprint at top speed
- Wants
- Beats by ___ (audio brand)
- Makes
- Online marketplace since 2005
- Capital of Italy
- Foamy iced drink
- Will of ”The Waltons”
- Rule
- Like diner food, stereotypically
- "Macbeth" trio
- Connector of bedrooms
- Venerating
- Hot stuff
- Project for the Army Corps of Engineers
- Cray-cray
- Emotion indicated by the emoticon <3
- Many an ancient statue
- Aquatic propeller
- Co-op responsible for more than two-thirds of cranberry production in North America
- Exert oneself until there's nothing left
- Handle the bill
- Wearily put one foot in front of the other
- Furrow former
- Bosses for T.A.s
- Book of hymns
- Vet's affliction
- Business-generating partner at a law firm
- Feature of some jeans
- It might make or break a hand in Texas hold 'em
- Long, drawn-out story
- Right of approval
- Get-together informally
- "Make yourself comfortable!"
- In a foxy fashion
- Traps for the unwary
- "Q" key neighbor
- Shiny headgear
- Tech product that's promised but never delivered
- Pathway for oxygenation
- Pallid
- Natural process suggested by the starts of 17-, 24-, 26-, 45- and 47-Across
- Phrased
- As of now
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.

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.

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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