Our NYT Crossword Hints for November 3, 2024 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, November 3, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 11/3/24. 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.
- 1A. Simple sugar
- 8A. Relatives of narwhals
- 15A. Eid al-Fitr celebration
- 20A. Boozy holiday confection
- 21A. Like sports stadiums susceptible to rain delays
- 22A. Follower of Jah
- 23A. Land inhabited by the Alutiiq people
- 25A. Cultural climate
- 26A. Racial justice initialism
- 27A. "Wheels" for a car, say
- 28A. Make "it"
- 29A. Who has successfully juggled 15 balls simultaneously
- 30A. Member of the fam
- 32A. ___ buco
- 33A. Attach, in a way
- 36A. Salted or smoked
- 37A. Shells in Mario Kart, e.g.
- 39A. Zoë Kravitz, to Marisa Tomei
- 41A. Word with the wave of a wand
- 43A. Terse confirmation
- 45A. Protocol part
- 46A. Doppler effect phenomenon
- 52A. Actress Krishnan of South Indian cinema
- 57A. Nest egg option, in brief
- 58A. Boasting words
- 59A. Q&A format
- 60A. It might be on a lot, but not worth a lot
- 61A. Overs and unders, e.g.
- 63A. Fracas
- 64A. Milk source
- 66A. Does some organizing
- 67A. Sign of authenticity
- 69A. Inventor of the printing press
- 72A. Coaster in the cold
- 73A. Where a ham might be on display
- 74A. Order from on high
- 75A. Challenge for a tailor
- 77A. Did laps perhaps
- 79A. Holds a grudge against
- 81A. Word following a comma in an alphabetized list
- 82A. Wild-water craft
- 84A. ___ rush
- 85A. Texas city that inspired "Friday Night Lights"
- 86A. Psychological effect whereby memories are recalled more easily when they match one's current emotional state
- 89A. White sight in an expanse of blue
- 91A. Physique, informally
- 92A. Blow a gasket
- 93A. Conscientious of one's community
- 99A. Composter's concern
- 101A. Comic strip segment
- 102A. Silo fill
- 103A. Name that sounds like its first two letters reversed
- 105A. Break down
- 108A. Puerto Rico, on some maps
- 109A. Popular video game franchise since 1997, for short
- 110A. "Oh no you ___!"
- 112A. Vigor
- 114A. Put away
- 115A. Moved across the aisle
- 119A. More up to the task
- 120A. Unit of explosive force
- 121A. Checks and balances include them
- 122A. Absolute musts
- 123A. Gathers together
- 124A. Like the flight from New York to Singapore, among all actively operating passenger flights
- 1D. Partner of go
- 2D. Dips
- 3D. Taste imparted by MSG
- 4D. Network with livestreams on Paramount+
- 5D. Sturdy hardwoods
- 6D. Race from gate to gate?
- 7D. Texas city at the foot of the Franklin Mountains
- 8D. Drum used in son cubano music
- 9D. Delivery room injection, informally
- 10D. Let borrow
- 11D. Not spelled out
- 12D. Sized up
- 13D. Not feel 100%
- 14D. Equivalent of Mrs. or Mme.
- 15D. Device with a plunger
- 16D. Go for a bite
- 17D. On solid ground
- 18D. One willing to take the hit?
- 19D. Like Thor, shortly after arriving on Earth in 2011's "Thor"
- 24D. Tennis center
- 31D. Eponym of a popular root beer brand
- 34D. Kiln for hops
- 35D. Trail mix morsel
- 38D. Island northwest of the Big Island
- 39D. M.L.B. execs
- 40D. Sees the point of
- 41D. Totally fascinated
- 42D. Experience serenity
- 43D. Backup storage service for Apple devices
- 44D. Word from a pirate
- 46D. Taradiddle
- 47D. Internet ___
- 48D. Gentle reminders
- 49D. Spirit-filled?
- 50D. Online reference with credits
- 51D. Become lighter
- 53D. Installations in a Hindu temple
- 54D. Turning some heads?
- 55D. Performance with a sombrero
- 56D. ___ Technica (website with gadget reviews)
- 60D. Strong encouragement
- 62D. Some yoga poses are named for them
- 65D. Item on a to-do list
- 68D. They might be used to change the tone of a film
- 70D. Puente of Latin jazz
- 71D. Returned call?
- 73D. Sign of a packed house
- 76D. "___ qué?"
- 78D. Jemison in the International Space Hall of Fame
- 80D. Soft rock
- 82D. Call from a dove
- 83D. Currency used in Vatican City
- 86D. 1960s-’70s world leader portrayed in film by Helen Mirren
- 87D. Calming oil compound, for short
- 88D. Sites of conch piercings
- 90D. Text often followed by multiple exclamation points
- 93D. 'Impossible!'
- 94D. Cushion upon which a ball rests
- 95D. Changed course abruptly
- 96D. "Hava ___" (hora song)
- 97D. "Same as above" marks
- 98D. Passes
- 99D. Longtime buddy
- 100D. Firecracker
- 101D. Certain Tuscan
- 103D. Idyllic places
- 104D. What's seemingly impossible to find when storing leftovers
- 106D. Make one's thoughts known
- 107D. Natural sources of pink dye
- 111D. 1982 film that spawned a sci-fi franchise
- 113D. Check it out!
- 115D. Music genre often played at a brisk 4/4 time
- 116D. Director Wenders
- 117D. Tilling tool
- 118D. Tower in a port
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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