NYT Crossword September 21 2024 Answers (9/21/24)

Our NYT Crossword September 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 September 21, 2024 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 9/21/24, 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!

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#	Clue
1A	Namesake of the channel separating Madagascar from the African mainland
11A	Go quickly (past)
15A	"What a crazy thing to do!"
16A	That being the case
17A	"Been there"
18A	Small songbirds
19A	The W.N.B.A.'s Wings, on scoreboards
20A	Releaser of electrons
21A	Nickname for Alexander, in Slavic cultures
22A	Word on a construction sign
23A	Appealing outcome, perhaps
25A	They might bite the dust
27A	Florida city where the "The Greatest Show on Earth" was once headquartered
28A	Two o' clock?
29A	Sharp, in a way
30A	"Apocalypse Now" setting, informally
31A	Newspaper section
32A	Business with the stock symbol WOOF
33A	Jamaican folk song about overnight labor
34A	Sault ___ Marie International Bridge (Michigan-Ontario connector)
35A	A whole bunch of people in a row
36A	Works on a loop, say
37A	Sky-high prices?
39A	Sci-fi awards
40A	Put on an unconvincing accent or laugh way too hard, perhaps
41A	Food often served with wet wipes
42A	Top-tier
43A	Country with "kreyòl" as an official language
45A	What Los Angeles and New York are represented in twice: Abbr.
48A	"Stuff happens"
49A	Custardy French dessert
51A	Actor Malek
52A	Poor resolution, say
53A	Osiris or Isis, e.g.
54A	Butt text?
1D	2019 best seller subtitled "Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive"
2D	Part of a pod
3D	Fire
4D	First name in Objectivism
5D	Miles ___, Spider-Man's alter ego in the "Spider-Verse" movies
6D	Half a South American capital name
7D	How a truck may descend a hill
8D	Difficult figure-skating jump
9D	It is said
10D	Commercial ending
11D	Instruments with movable frets
12D	Lover
13D	"So, you're saying you're in?"
14D	U.S. city with the motto "Where Discoveries are Made"
21D	Inn range?
22D	Health class topic, for short
24D	That being the case
25D	Something invoked in an emergency
26D	Major League Soccer team with pink home jerseys
27D	Fills
28D	Shows compassion
29D	Classic party game
32D	Country name that's also the Portuguese word for "turkey"
33D	They might have bones to pick
35D	Start a family, or finish a game
36D	Box office?
38D	Belongs
39D	Like next-gen devices
41D	So absurd, in slang
44D	"___ girl!"
45D	Spoiler alert: He's found in Sydney Harbour
46D	Key of Beethoven's Sixth: Abbr.
47D	Golfer Thompson who qualified for the U.S. Women's Open at age 12
49D	___ smear
50D	Tire holder

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.