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While newspaper giant The New York Times is famous for challenging the intellect of its readers with a vast array of carefully curated puzzles, none are more famous or more heavily sought-after than the NY Times Crossword. This difficult assortment of riddles never fails to stump even the smarters of its followers with a variety of different clue styles and answers that will keep people on their toes.
As another day begins, so too does the opportunity for puzzle enthusiasts to test their knowledge across a great number of fields, from language and mythology to sports and geography. If you don't want to break your streak but could use some assistance, or even a hand to clear off the last stubborn clue in today's puzzle, then look no further for all the hints and answers for April 12, 2024's NY Times Crossword.
Across Hints For The NY Times Crossword for April 12, 2024
The NY Times Crossword structures their clues in a way that no two are written the same, which means you'll have to think differently from one clue to another. With that in mind, players might need some direction on how to approach some of these tough riddles. Click on the expandable section below for hints on how to solve the Across clues for this challenging puzzle game.
1. "No surprise there" - another way of saying "That makes sense".
11. No angels - Small mythological creatures, but not goblins.
15. Promise of a future return? - How would you tell someone that you are in their debt, will do them a favor?
16. Lose steam - This is also the word for a car part.
17. Partner who's deep undercover? - Not police related, but you might label your partner this for stealing the covers at night.
18. Huff - An uncommon word for sulk that shares the same first letter.
19. All-star group - The best, the cream of the crop in their field.
20. Take a dim view of? - Two words, one is the opposite of love and the other is both a verb and accessory item.
22. Makeup on some sleeves, informally - This type of "makeup" only needs to be applied once to be permanent.
23. Bit of detritus from a Thanksgiving meal - What will be left on your plate after finishing this yellow vegetable.
24. Expire - When something runs out, a camera function when combined with "Time".
25. Irene and Frederic Joliot-____, co-winners of the 1935 Nobel Prize in Chemistry - The same surname as Polish-French physicist, Marie.
27. Clearing - An abundance of flooded greenery would be called this, with "Ever" in front of it.
29. Room for Creativity - Two words, the second of which is the shortened form of a scientist's work space.
33. Letters in an empty slot - This abbreviation means it hasn't been revealed yet.
35. Field you can feel, maybe - When someone has an energy about them, you might say they have this.
36. Wyoming city, river, or mountain range - Its nickname is the "Gem City of the Plains", starting with L.
38. N.F.L. Team that has sold out every home game since 1970 - The Mile-High City loves horses.
40. European automaker - The long version is Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino
41. Buff relative - You might do this to your deck on your skin.
43. Considering retirement? - You're not quitting your job, but you might quit for the day
44. Block with a horn - a blacksmith's best friend
46. Locale of the "angle point" on Nevada's western border - It's also the name for a type of Chevrolet.
48. Sturdy fabric - Without this, there's no Levi's
50. Prince, e.g. - the royal relationship to the King.
51. Denigrate - Another word for disrespect
55. Hand-held device discontinued since 2011 - Two words, one is a part of your hand, the other is the driver of an aircraft.
57. Amass - You might need one of these to perform a long jump.
58. Paul who wrote "Puppy Love" - Their last name sounds like a part of a ship that stops it.
59. "Just keep doing what you're doing" - How would you tell someone to not let you distract them?
61. "____; Hawaii" (2021 spinoff) - The original series was led by Leroy Jethro Gibbs
62. Vidalia, for one - It's a type of root vegetable, it's not sour.
63. Goes down - To put something into place, also a word for some collections of items.
64. Buttery side dish that's often grilled - Its name includes the largest state in the USA
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Down Hints For The NY Times Crossword for April 12, 2024
Sometimes you just need a little nudge in the right direction to find the correct answer or to get that solution from the tip of your tongue to the right box. If you're looking for a bit of help with a clue or two but don't want to give the whole puzzle away, then check out the section below for some clues to put you on the right path and top the leaderboards in this puzzle game.
1. The so-called "roof of the world" - Mt Everest is so big, that this country shares it with Nepal.
2. Give a greeting, in slang - "___" at me sometime and we'll catch up.
3. Look for - You've got time, so you'll hold off for someone's arrival.
4. Rentals for some weddings - Even if you're not to be wed, you might rent this for a weekend of camping.
5. Squirt - Not the verb, but you might call a young person this.
6. Seafood delicacy - If you spell this wrong, you're using an oar on a boat.
7. Pen - Verb, someone who might use this for a living.
8. Save on rent, say - Bringing in someone else to split the bills with.
9. Feeling of tightness - Sailors know a lot of these, but might need a massage to untie some others.
10. Jason of TV's "Shrinking" - He was also trying to forget Sarah Marshall.
11. Misidentification in the DC Universe - It's not a bird, maybe it's this instead?
12. Accompaniment for roast lamb - You don't often see this condiment otherwise.
13. Reason for a fare alert - Spontaneous travelers live for these reductions.
14. First name in late-night - Some other famous ones include Rogan, MacFarlane, Rollins.
21. Jokester - A dog will do this with its tail when excited.
23. Biblical unit - The first three letters spell out a baby animal.
25. Device that converts rotary motion into linear motion - A recording device, also a shortened version of a man's name.
26. Go down - Not the first choice to describe this, but there is a double letter in it.
28. "Whoa!" - What you might say to someone who lashes out, but don't go too hard.
30. Ritual performed to break a spell - You might try this choreography if your house's water tank is empty.
31. Toiletry holder in a carry-on - You can buy these two-word items in preparation for your next journey.
32. Traditional service - If you haven't experienced South American culture, you might consider this to be a great quantity.
34. Hot topic in criminology? - The type of crime someone commits when they want to turn up the heat.
37. Take in - Consume, gobble, devour.
39. _____ Kirk Christiansen, founder of the Lego company - This word was also put on really old pubs back in the day
42. Brand name for the steroid mometasone - This word includes the answer to 50 Across
45. Piercing site - A popular place to decorate on someone's face.
47. Chinese restaurant freebie - It won't tell your fortune, but this beverage might warm you up from the inside.
49. Center - Right in the middle (of something).
51. "It's unclear" - it's an informal way of saying that you haven't got a clue.
52. Country whose name is part of the NATO phonetic alphabet - It's one of the most heavily-populated nations on the planet, but it's not China.
53. Athletes who wear mawashi - This Japanese sport shows that you don't have to be skinny to be an athlete.
54. Done for the day, say - You can do this with both money and energy, in the past tense.
55. Takes a dim view of - It's also the word for an essential cooking item.
56. Rob of "The West Wing" - Rob is certainly not high, so what is he?
57. Lavish display, as of color - This is always a concern during heated protests.
60. The islands of Hawaii, effectively: Abbr. - If Meets went to a vowel-free party, these would be the guests.
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Across Answers For The NY Times Crossword for April 12, 2024
For those who are stumped by some of the tough clues in the Across section of the NY Times Crossword, then you can find all the answers you need to complete this side of the puzzle. Simply click on the expandable section below to reveal all the answers for today's crossword.
1. "No surprise there" - THAT TRACKS
11. No angels - IMPS
15. Promise of a future return? - I OWE YOU ONE
16. Lose steam - TIRE
17. Partner who's deep undercover? - BLANKET HOG
18. Huff - SNIT
19. All-star group - ELITE
20. Take a dim view of? - HATE WATCH
22. Makeup on some sleeves, informally - TATS
23. Bit of detritus from a Thanksgiving meal - COB
24. Expire - LAPSE
25. Irene and Frederic Joliot-____, co-winners of the 1935 Nobel Prize in Chemistry - CURIE
27. Clearing - GLADE
29. Room for Creativity - ART LAB
33. Letters in an empty slot - TBA
35. Field you can feel, maybe - AURA
36. Wyoming city, river, or mountain range - LARAMIE
38. N.F.L. Team that has sold out every home game since 1970 - BRONCOS
40. European automaker - FIAT
41. Buff relative - TAN
43. Considering retirement? - SLEEPY
44. Block with a horn - ANVIL
46. Locale of the "angle point" on Nevada's western border - TAHOE
48. Sturdy fabric - DENIM
50. Prince, e.g. - SON
51. Denigrate - DISS
55. Hand-held device discontinued since 2011 - PALM PILOT
57. Amass - RUN UP
58. Paul who wrote "Puppy Love" - ANKA
59. "Just keep doing what you're doing" - DONT MIND ME
61. "____; Hawaii" (2021 spinoff) - NCIS
62. Vidalia, for one - SWEET ONION
63. Goes down - SETS
64. Buttery side dish that's often grilled - TEXAS TOAST
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Down Answers For The NY Times Crossword for April 12, 2024
In a similar token, the Down clues in the NY Times Crossword are just as tough as their horizontal counterparts. If you're on the brink of solving the puzzle but need a leg-up on the last few clues, then take a look at the expandable section below for all of the answers to today's Down clues.
1. The so-called "roof of the world" - TIBET
2. Give a greeting, in slang - HOLLA
3. Look for - AWAIT
4. Rentals for some weddings - TENTS
5. Squirt - TYKE
6. Seafood delicacy - ROE
7. Pen - AUTHOR
8. Save on rent, say - COHABIT
9. Feeling of tightness - KNOT
10. Jason of TV's "Shrinking" - SEGEL
11. Misidentification in the DC Universe - ITS A PLANE
12. Accompaniment for roast lamb - MINT SAUCE
13. Reason for a fare alert - PRICE DROP
14. First name in late-night - SETH
21. Jokester - WAG
23. Biblical unit - CUBIT
25. Device that converts rotary motion into linear motion - CAM
26. Go down - EBB
28. "Whoa!" - EASY
29. 40-Across alternative, informally - ALFA
30. Ritual performed to break a spell - RAIN DANCE
31. Toiletry holder in a carry-on - TRAVEL KIT
32. Traditional service - LATIN MASS
34. Hot topic in criminology? - ARSON
37. Take in - EAT
39. _____ Kirk Christiansen, founder of the Lego - OLE
42. Brand name for the steroid mometasone - NASONEX
45. Piercing site - LIP
47. Chinese restaurant freebie - HOT TEA
49. Center - MIDST
51. "It's unclear" - DUNNO
52. Country whose name is part of the NATO phonetic alphabet - INDIA
53. Athletes who wear mawashi - SUMOS
54. Done for the day, say - SPENT
55. Takes a dim view of - PANS
56. Rob of "The West Wing" - LOWE
57. Lavish display, as of color - RIOT
60. The islands of Hawaii, effectively: Abbr. - MTS
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