Our NYT Crossword Hints for October 2, 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, October 2, 2023
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 10/2/23. 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.
- Lends a hand
- ___ mater
- Abandons plans unexpectedly
- “Good,” in Spanish
- 2017 Pixar hit
- E flat equivalent on a piano
- Makes a long story short?
- Goofs
- Put on a pedestal
- Tool for nails
- Second to none
- Tiny canine pest
- Pedal next to the brake
- "I've ___!" (words of impatience)
- Bit of inspiration
- "Survivor" immunity token
- "Got it"
- Distributes, with "out"
- Maxim
- Trail labeled with a black diamond or blue square, say
- Scissors sound
- Popular mixer for Scotch
- Web address, in brief
- Become too scared, with "out"
- Bill or Hillary Clinton, scholastically
- Where you might see the message "the meeting host will let you in soon"
- Long for
- Commotion
- Dog breed designated a "natural monument" by the Japanese government
- Mountains seen in the Swiss Miss logo
- Yahoo alternative
- Van Gogh locale
- Many a stage whisper
- Poses a question
- By a very direct route, idiomatically
- Collection of maps
- Resting on
- "Shucks!"
- 1971 hit from the Who that begins "No one knows what it's like to be the bad man"
- Word etched on most Oscar statuettes
- Auto
- Game ending in "mate"
- Warmest figures in weather forecasts
- Try to take weight off
- Start to love?
- Stately trees
- Transmitted by phone line
- Wrap up … or a phonetic description of 17-, 19-, 25-, 41- and 54-Across
- Sweetener found unspoiled in ancient Egyptian tombs
- Some online communications, for short
- Wearing a wig and sunglasses, say
- Letter between Juliett and Lima in the NATO alphabet
- 'Star Wars' princess
- Make-up artist?
- Mom on "Family Guy"
- Disney princess from Polynesia
- Stink
- Commencement
- Has the rights to
- Tree that bends in a hurricane
- D, gradewise
- Marathon for one
- Sneak attack
- Part of a dishwasher cycle
- Japanese warriors who rose to power in the 12th century
- What to do to a deal or an envelope
- Hazardous winter weather
- Lost traction
- One not sitting up straight
- Hot spot for relaxation
- Mole … or a rat, maybe
- Full of bubbles, as laundry
- Amount owed at a bar
- Identifies on Instagram, say
- Cuisine with panang curry
- Excited cheer
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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