NYT Crossword October 21 2024 Answers (10/21/24)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for October 21 2024 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword October 21, 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 October 21, 2024 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 10/21/24, 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 October 21, 2024 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Make extremely thirsty
6A Carvey who portrays Biden on "S.N.L."
10A A multitasker might keep several open on a browser
14A Love to pieces
15A Apple product discontinued in 2022
16A Mouth-related
17A Disposable BBQ dish
19A Log cabin wood, often
20A Like many fine wines
21A Rowboat movers
22A In the future
23A Drenched
24A Doctor's office jarful
26A Russian currency
28A Ending with slug or snooze
29A Direction to a newly knighted knight
31A "Sooo tasty!"
32A Family member who usually goes by one name
35A Elbows in a grocery store
40A "No clue," in text shorthand
41A Mushy food for babies
42A String quartet instrument
43A Hit maximum popularity
45A Bumbling
47A Makeshift twist-tie
51A Green eggs go-with
54A Spanish friend
55A Performer prone to theatrics
56A Move like sap from a tree
57A Legit
58A What a kid might use to hold 17-, 24-, 35- and 47-Across together
60A "Citizen" played by Orson Welles
61A "Très ___!" (French for "Very well!")
62A Breaking news notification
63A Kiss, in Cambridge
64A Root vegetable often paired with goat cheese
65A Affirmatives
1D Oblong yellowish fruit
2D "A rolling stone gathers no moss," e.g.
3D Cowboy's feat with a lasso
4D Street ___ (respect)
5D That lady
6D Widen, as pupils
7D In separate places
8D Unenjoyable, to put it mildly
9D Lemon drink suffix
10D Prop for a magician's costume
11D "The Little Mermaid" mermaid
12D Tired and predictable
13D Toys used on snow days
18D Game with solid and striped balls
22D "Crunched" muscles, informally
24D Truck radio user
25D Captain in Jules Verne novels
27D Leading medal winner at the 2024 Olympics
29D "___ the only one seeing this?"
30D Totally wicked
31D Pup's bark
32D Narrative details that don't withstand scrutiny
33D European ___ (Anguilla anguilla)
34D Org. that might have you remove your shoes
36D Iridescent gem
37D Obvious untruth
38D On top of
39D Cautionary sign indicating a low point in the road
43D Prop for a pirate's costume
44D "Green" prefix
45D Dream up
46D In the neighborhood
47D Manages to find a spot, say
48D "Let me clarify ..."
49D p, on sheet music
50D Pop singer Mann
52D Sky blue
53D Makes, as a deadline
56D Undress with one's eyes
58D Flow back
59D Remark

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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