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The New York Times Crossword is here for another day to put your brain to the ultimate test. Players will want to don their thinking caps, at today's puzzle is brimming with a wealth of challenging clues to keep you on your toes.
Streaks are important for many puzzlers, so with your winning ways at stake, you may like some assistance with a couple of the riddles posed in today's puzzle. If that's the case, then read on below for some clues and the answers to theNY Times Crossword for April 16, 2024.
Across Hints For The NY Times Crossword for April 16, 2024
From golf and national fish to knowing the word for extremely happy, players will be tested in a variety of ways in today's NY Times Crossword. If you find yourself stuck on one or two of the clues in today's puzzle, then take a look at the expandable section below for some hints to get you on the right track.
1. Make extremely happy - Despite the word, you're actually on time.
6. Planets, poetically - The shape of the planets.
10. ___ czar, N.Y.C. Government position whose job listing called for "a virulent vehemence for vermin" - The very vermin the job is for, although don't tell the Ninja Turtles about this.
13. Historical object - Ancient ____s usually give an insight into life before our time.
14. Watery, as tea - This isn't particularly strong.
15. A spare one might be kept in the boot - You won't find it in your shoe, but it has plenty of tread itself.
16. *Actor who played Oscar Wilde in "Wilde" [fish] - He was a comic act alongside Hugh Laurie and has lent his voice for many a narration and audio book.
18. Word before date or dance - Doing a certain dance is said to cause this event.
19. Discard - Throw, dispose of.
20. Journalists' credits - The line just below an article's title, acknowledge the author of the piece.
22. Bit of Tex-Mex bar food - You may enjoy this with a soft or hard shell.
25. Starting point for a record-setting swim in 2023's "Nyad" - This island calls Jamaica and The Bahamas their neighbors.
27. One under a birdie - This avian hunter is treasured in the US.
28. Pigment used in the Lascaux cave paintings - Typically used with clay and will vary from a light yellow to a brown or red color.
30. High-pitched flute - This is also a small but strong coffee, as well as a green character from a popular animated fighting series.
32. New, waxing, waning, full, etc. - The relationship of these words to the moon.
34. Sticky stuff - Ooze, sludge, muck.
35. Frequently phished figs. - Scammers generally want to get these details from you.
38. ___ vs. Para (Spanish 101 topic) - ___ favor?
39. Certain immature adult … with a hint to both halves of the answers to each starred clue - He looks like this, but is acting like this.
42. Auction bundle - The next item up for bid.
43. Worn-down part of a shoe - Spell this differently for a music genre or invisible part of a person, so they say.
45. Japan's national fish - These are popular decor options for those who can fit a pond in their yard.
46. Risky choice of surfing apparel - The go-to swimwear option for women at the beach.
48. Makes (oneself) beloved - Your actions or personality may do this to someone, which will have them love or like you.
51. San Fran athlete - The nickname for a member of this sporting team's roster.
52. ___ Rica - A popular holiday destination, but it ain't free.
54. Many a flat-screen - These appliances take pride in their clarity
56. Pepper and O'Leary of classic rock: Abbr. - Both of these individuals have this military rank.
57. Immobilizers for bone fractures - A removable cast, usually strapped on and made of hard plastic.
59. Pokes fun at - Also a popular cut of pork
61. Fuel from a bog - This is used to give some Scotches a distinct flavor profile.
62. *Inventor who patented the first revolver [stallion] - He established a Patent Fire-Arms Manufacturing Company with his surname.
67. Group of ants - They don't rank one another, but they're formidable in numbers.
68. Where a teen may wear a tux - Asking someone to accompany you to this is a rite of passage.
69. Mammal with a miniature trunk - These are the largest native land mammals in South America.
70. Snatch - Police do this when catching and arresting a suspect.
71. Hits the slopes - If you're not snowboarding, you're probably using these alternatives.
72. Exact godly vengeance on - A heavy blow, also the name of a popular MMO game.
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Down Hints For The NY Times Crossword for April 16, 2024
To pick up the victory over the NY Times today, you'll need to be able to spot the differences in context from one clue to another. If you're struggling to get out of one pattern of thinking and need a little guidance on where to go next, click on the Read More button and find out hints for today's crossword.
1. Hosp. Areas - Where the most critical cases are managed.
2. Rent out - To lease, allow.
3. Drink aptly found in "medieval era" - It's still consumed today, but you might prefer a pale or an India pale.
4. Treads lightly - Walking using only the ends of your feet.
5. Bounce off the walls, say - We're not talking about your child, but perhaps the noises they made.
6. Comes clean - To claim responsibility for something.
7. Stadium whistle-blower - Umpire, official.
8. Beef option at Chipotle - The meat has been braised in adobo, lime, cumin, garlic, and oregano in this dish.
9. Vodka brand in a blue bottle - A couple of these and your confidence might be ___y high.
10. *Mouseketeer peer of Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake [gander] - Margot Robbie thinks he's Kenough.
11. "The Little Mermaid" mermaid - The name given to the redhead from the children's classic. Sounds like the type of travel that sends you skyward.
12. Past, present or future - Whether it's now or later, you might get your shoulders massaged if they're in this state.
15. Free ones might precede subscriptions - Don't worry, these ones don't happen in a court room.
17. Window-closing key - Push here to make your escape.
21. Sign before Virgo - This horoscope is for only the fiercest cats in the wild.
22. Big name in baseball cards - There's a reason they're not called Bottoms.
23. "Gesundheit" prompter - The sound you hear to warrant that response.
24. *English essayist who wrote "Lawyers, I suppose, were children once" [ram] - He also wrote Tales from Shakespear with his sister Mary, but she didn't have one like the nursery rhyme.
26. Resident of 123½ Sesame Street - This large avian is very hard to miss
29. Sleep stage - You might be relaxed but your eyes are going crazy.
31. Kind of salad that sounds like it should include corn - The part of corn you don't eat.
33. Fermented rice wine - This alcoholic beverage is popular in its native home of Japan.
36. Quartet + quintet - four plus five.
37. Starts to wake - You'll also do this to stop your oats from burning.
40. Wild couples cruise? - The guests are complete animals.
41. Yang's partner - There's no balance without these two together.
44. Being - A god, diety
47. What might catch X's at an O's game? - A popular and interactive part of many sporting fan experiences.
49. N.F.L. Coach Campbell - This retired TE is the leading man at the Lions.
50. Noodles on a guitar - The act of plucking all the strings of an instrument together in succession.
52. Network with "gavel-to-gavel" coverage - This network focusses only on public affairs to keep you up to date.
53. Word in the title of Broadway's longest-running show - He's said to be the spirit of the play.
55. Compete (for) - Athletes eagerly ___ for a place in their national team.
58. Baker's amts. - A very small measurement, abbreviated.
60. Crispy sammies - The three most iconic letters in the sandwich world.
63. Miss Piggy, to Miss Piggy - How the French refer to themselves.
64. Essie competitor - True nail polish rivals.
65. Deserving of a fire emoji, as a party - A colloquial term for something being awesome or great. A candle's status when it's dark.
66. III, in Rome - trio, three.
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Across Answers For The NY Times Crossword for April 16, 2024
Crosswords can be a nice and relaxing puzzle to get your day started or to wind down, unless, of course, you find yourself stuck on a stubborn clue. If you're on the brink of finishing, or there's one clue that just won't stop bothering you, then you'll find the answers to the Across clues for today's crossword below.
1. Make extremely happy - ELATE
6. Planets, poetically - ORBS
10. ___ czar, N.Y.C. Government position whose job listing called for "a virulent vehemence for vermin" - RAT
13. Historical object - RELIC
14. Watery, as tea - WEAK
15. A spare one might be kept in the boot - TYRE
16. *Actor who played Oscar Wilde in "Wilde" [fish] - STEPHEN FRY
18. Word before date or dance - RAIN
19. Discard - TOSS
20. Journalists' credits - BYLINES
22. Bit of Tex-Mex bar food - TACO
25. Starting point for a record-setting swim in 2023's "Nyad" - CUBA
27. One under a birdie - EAGLE
28. Pigment used in the Lascaux cave paintings - OCHER
30. High-pitched flute - PICCOLO
32. New, waxing, waning, full, etc. - PHASES
34. Sticky stuff - GOO
35. Frequently phished figs. - SSNS
38. ___ vs. Para (Spanish 101 topic) - POR
39. Certain immature adult … with a hint to both halves of the answers to each starred clue - MAN BABY
42. Auction bundle - LOT
43. Worn-down part of a shoe - SOLE
45. Japan's national fish - KOI
46. Risky choice of surfing apparel - BIKINI
48. Makes (oneself) beloved - ENDEARS
51. San Fran athlete - NINER
52. ___ Rica - COSTA
54. Many a flat-screen - HDTV
56. Pepper and O'Leary of classic rock: Abbr. - SGTS
57. Immobilizers for bone fractures - SPLINTS
59. Pokes fun at - RIBS
61. Fuel from a bog - PEAT
62. *Inventor who patented the first revolver [stallion] - SAMUEL COLT
67. Group of ants - ARMY
68. Where a teen may wear a tux - PROM
69. Mammal with a miniature trunk - TAPIER
70. Snatch - NAB
71. Hits the slopes - SKIS
72. Exact godly vengeance on - SMITE
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Down Answers For The NY Times Crossword for April 16, 2024
Keep your perfect record exactly that by making sure all of the letters find their rightful home in today's crossword. If one or two of the clues in this collection of riddles have you stumped, then take a look at the section below for answers to the Down clues of this competitive puzzle.
1. Hosp. Areas - ERS
2. Rent out - LET
3. Drink aptly found in "medieval era" - ALE
4. Treads lightly - TIP TOES
5. Bounce off the walls, say - ECHOS
6. Comes clean - OWNS UP
7. Stadium whistle-blower - REF
8. Beef option at Chipotle - BARBACOA
9. Vodka brand in a blue bottle - SKYY
10. *Mouseketeer peer of Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake [gander] - RYAN GOSLING
