Our guide to the NYT Crossword answers for December 19, 2024, is here to assist you in completing today’s puzzle if you find yourself stuck on a clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily challenge that tests solvers’ vocabulary and knowledge. It’s one of the most popular crosswords globally, known for its tricky clues and clever wordplay. The puzzle appears in the print edition of The New York Times and is also available online.
NYT Crossword December 19, 2024 Answers
If you’re in need of help solving the NYT Crossword on 12/19/24, we’ve listed all the crossword clues below so you can easily find the answers you’re looking for. You can search for the specific clue and then click on it to view the answer. This format ensures that if you’re only seeking help for a few clues, you won’t spoil any other ones you’re still working on!
1A: Some mustangs NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
ARSON
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6A: Comedian Ken of “The Masked Singer” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Masked (adjective)
- Concealing its true character with the intention of deceiving
- Bearing markings that resemble a mask
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Hint 2: Comedian (noun)
- A skilled entertainer who delivers jokes and comedic performances
- An actor specialising in comedy
11A: Laser-focused mindset NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun) A narrow path or passage that you might need to focus on while navigating through.
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12A: They might be standing NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Standing (noun)
- An ordered list of scores or results that indicates the relative standings of participants (either individuals or teams) in a sporting event
- The social, financial, or professional standing or reputation
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Hint 2: Standing (adjective)
- Having a solid foundation
- Not designed for a specific purpose
14A: Vegas nickname NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Nickname (noun)
- A common or abbreviated version of a person’s given name
- A name that describes a place or thing
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Hint 2: (verb) Nickname–give someone a familiar name.
15A: Unfair judgments NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (adjective) Unfair–unjust; characterized by bias, inequality, or deceit.
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17A: Stopping point for a cruise … or Crusoe NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun) A tiny island.
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Hint 2: Stopping (noun)
- A fastener made of a narrow strip of welded metal, used to join steel components
- The type of playing where fingers are pressed on the strings of a stringed instrument to control the pitch
18A: Commoner NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun) An ordinary person
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Hint 2: (noun) Commoner–an individual without a title
20A: ‘Say no more’ NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Say (verb)
- Have or contain specific wording or form
- Direct or instruct someone to do something with authority
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Hint 2: More (adjective)
- The comparative of “much,” used with mass nouns, is a quantifier meaning greater in size, amount, extent, or degree
- The comparative of “many,” used with count nouns, is a quantifier meaning greater in number
21A: Nowhere to be found, informally NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (adverb) Informally–using of colloquial expressions
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Hint 2: (noun) Nowhere–a place that is insignificant
22A: Parenthetical on four #1 albums since 2021 NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (adjective) Parenthetical–clarifying or providing an explanation; inserted or as though inserted in parentheses.
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Hint 2: (preposition) Since–following the time of; in or during the period after; afterward; typically referring to a past event or time.
25A: Cellular data? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun) In biochemistry, a long, linear polymer located in the cell’s nucleus, made up of nucleotides and structured as a double helix, involved in the transmission of genetic information.
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Hint 2: (adjective) Cellular–marked by or consisting of cells or compartments, which are the smallest organizational or structural units of an organism or system.
26A: Disparate NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (adjective)
- Featuring sections or patches in different, often bright colours
- Made up of a random mix of various types
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Hint 2: (verb)
- Create something more varied and diverse
- Add a mix of colours; make it colourful and eclectic
28A: Its home is on the range NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Home (noun)
- (Baseball) a rubber slab where the batter stands, which must be touched by a base runner to score
- A facility where individuals receive care
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Hint 2: Home (verb)
- Provide with or deliver to a home
- Find one’s way home accurately from a great distance
30A: Nasty look NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun)
- A facial expression showing disdain or scorn, with the upper lip curling
- A dismissive or scornful comment
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Hint 2: (verb)
- Smirk with derision
- Smile with scorn
31A: Speed limit, of a sort NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Limit (noun)
- The mathematical value that a function approaches as the independent variable tends to infinity
- The highest conceivable degree of something
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Hint 2: Limit (verb)
- Set or determine definitively
- Limit or bound within certain restrictions
32A: ‘That makes sense now’ NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sense (noun)
- The meaning of a word or expression; the manner in which a word, expression, or situation can be understood or interpreted
- Sound practical judgment
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Hint 2: Sense (verb)
- To perceive through a physical sensation, such as from the skin or muscles
- To become aware of something not through the senses, but instinctively
34A: Illicit info NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun)
- Vulgar terms for excrement
- The layer of the Earth’s surface made up of humus and broken-down rock
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Hint 2: Illicit (adjective)
- In violation of the law
- Against accepted moral standards (especially regarding sexual morality) or social norms
35A: Sticky treats, in more ways than one? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sticky (adjective)
- Hot or warm and humid
- Having the sticky properties of an adhesive
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Hint 2: More (adjective)
- The comparative form of “much” used with mass nouns, indicating a greater size, amount, extent, or degree
- The comparative form of “many” used with count nouns, indicating a greater number
39A: Fictional queen of Arendelle NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (adjective) Fictional–imagined or created in the mind.
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Hint 2: (noun) Queen–a female monarch.
43A: Greek consonant NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun) The 17th character of the Greek alphabet.
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Hint 2: Consonant (adjective)
- In alignment
- Involving or characterised by harmony
44A: ‘That makes sense now’ NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sense (noun)
- The meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word, expression, or situation can be understood
- Sound, practical judgment
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Hint 2: Sense (verb)
- Perceived through a physical sensation, such as from the skin or muscles
- Becoming aware of something not through the senses, but instinctively
45A: With 45-Down, displays during an online presentation … or a hint to three pairs of answers in this puzzle NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (verb)
- Safeguard, shield, or defend from danger or harm
- Assess or check for the presence of disease or infection
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Hint 2: (noun)
- A sieve used to separate lumps from powdered material or to grade particles
- A cover that conceals or shelters something
47A: Alternatives to ands or buts NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun) Conditions or possibilities that might come with a decision or statement.
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48A: Spelling Bee rank between Solid and Great NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (adjective)
- Performed with care and expertise
- Overly particular and easily repulsed
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Hint 2: (noun) A city in southeastern France, located on the Mediterranean, and the primary resort on the French Riviera.
49A: Had over NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (adjective) Over–having reached a conclusion.
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Hint 2: (noun) Over–in cricket, the period of play during which one player bowls six balls to the batsman from the same end of the pitch.
50A: Hand (out) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun) A line that marks a boundary.
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Hint 2: Out (adjective)
- Rendered unconscious by a strong impact
- Removed from use or reference
52A: Shake deeply NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun)
- Fear arising from the recognition of danger
- A sense of hopelessness when faced with obstacles
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Hint 2: (verb)
- Dishearten someone; make them feel discouraged
- Instil apprehension or alarm; cause an unpleasant surprise
54A: ___-Way, brand of plows and salt spreaders NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Brand (noun)
- A term used for a product or service
- A mark of shame or dishonour
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Hint 2: Brand (verb)
- To label with a brand or trademark
- To charge, criticise, or publicly condemn as dishonourable or disgraceful
55A: Attention-grabbing appearance, maybe NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Attention (noun)
- The process in which a person focuses on specific features of the environment while largely disregarding others
- The act of providing care or attending to someone or something
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Hint 2: Appearance (noun)
- Faking a situation to create a favourable impression
- The official presence of a party at a court session or hearing
57A: “Still good to meet up?” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Still (adverb)
- To a larger degree or extent; often used in comparisons
- In spite of any opposition or contrary factors (typically preceding a concession)
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Hint 2: Good (noun)
- Something that is enjoyable, valuable, or beneficial
- Goods or products for trade
59A: Beam of light NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Light (noun)
- The quality of being bright and emitting or reflecting light
- Having an abundance of light or illumination
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Hint 2: Light (adjective)
- Faint and prone to losing consciousness
- Characterised by moderation in indulgence
60A: Baby bear NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (verb)
- Have the child of
- Be expecting a baby with
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Hint 2: Bear (verb)
- Tolerate something or somebody unpleasant
- Carry on one’s person
61A: Chums NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- BUDS (4 letters)
- BESTBUDS (8 letters)
- AMIGOS (6 letters)
Answer:
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve for today’s answer:
ALPS
62A: Mount Vernon or Monticello NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun)
- A significant social class or group of individuals considered as part of the nation’s political community (particularly in the United Kingdom) and historically holding specific political privileges
- Large rural landholdings kept by the owner for personal use
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Hint 2: Mount (noun)
- A raised landform that rises significantly above its environment; taller than a hill
- The action of ascending something
1D: Get stuck in traffic, say NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Traffic (noun)
- Social or verbal interaction (typically followed by “with”)
- The act of buying and selling, particularly in illicit trade
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Hint 2: Traffic (verb)
- Engage in illegal transactions
- Buy, sell, or trade a commodity
2D: Way back when NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (adverb)
- At a particular time
- At an earlier time
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Hint 2: Back (noun)
- A backrest for support while sitting
- The unseen or final side
3D: What selfish athletes spell “team” with, presumably NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun) A dark tropical American cuckoo.
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Hint 2: (adjective) Selfish–primarily focused on yourself and your own benefit, disregarding others.
4D: Take-home amount NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (adjective) Take-Home–the amount of salary or wages left after all deductions, including taxes.
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Hint 2: Take (noun)
- The income or profit generated from transactions such as the sale of land or other assets
- The act of capturing a scene or part of a scene through continuous photography
5D: With craft NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (adverb) In an artistic way.
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Hint 2: Craft (noun)
- Shrewdness demonstrated through expertise in deception
- Individuals who specialise in a particular type of skilled work
6D: Websites with employment opportunities NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Employment (noun)
- The profession for which you receive payment
- The process of offering someone employment
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7D: Theodore Roosevelt ushered in a “Progressive” one NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun)
- A period characterised by a distinctive set of features or calculated from a specific point or event
- A major division of geological time, with an era typically divided into two or more periods
Answer:
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
ARE
8D: Quirky NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (adjective)
- Beyond or differing from what is typical or anticipated
- Of the remaining member of a pair
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Hint 2: (adjective) Quirky–unusually bold or unconventional.
9D: Burning man? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun) A Roman Emperor known for his extreme vice and extravagant luxury, who was believed to have started a fire that ravaged much of Rome in 64, yet the Roman Empire thrived under his reign (37-68).
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Hint 2: Burning (noun)
- Pain that feels burning, as though on fire
- Execution through burning
10D: Charlie brought his to the chocolate factory NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun) The parent of your parent.
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Hint 2: Chocolate (noun)
- A shade of brown ranging from medium to dark
- A drink made with cocoa powder, milk, and sugar, typically served hot
11D: See 11-Across NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (adverb) Across–transversely
Answer:
Hint 2: Answers used in the past:
- DEODORANT (9 letters)
- ITALY (5 letters)
- ONEFORALL (9 letters)
- AND (3 letters)
- IDESOFMAR (9 letters)
13D: Kind of cord NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun) Numbing of the lower half of the body, caused by spinal cord injury or the injection of an anesthetic beneath the membrane surrounding the spinal cord.
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Hint 2: Cord (noun)
- A fabric with a cut pile and vertical ribs, typically made of cotton
- A lightweight, insulated wire used in household applications
14D: Nantz’s longtime N.F.L. commentating partner NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (adjective) Longtime–having remained in a particular role or state for an extended period.
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Hint 2: Partner (noun)
- A person’s spouse
- A collaborator in an activity, pursuit, or area of shared interest
16D: Devoted fan, informally NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Devoted (adjective)
- (When followed by ‘to’) committed solely to a specific purpose or use
- Passionate in devotion or affection
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Hint 2: (adverb) Informally–using informal language or everyday expressions.
19D: Coding catchall NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun) Catch–a container or storage for miscellaneous items.
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Hint 2: (noun) Coding–the process of writing in a code or cipher.
22D: See 22-Across NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (adverb) Across–transversely.
Answer:
Hint 2: Answers used in the past:
- POTTER (6 letters)
- ROSS (4 letters)
- TREE (4 letters)
- BORN (4 letters)
- YEOH (4 letters)
- GIRL (4 letters)
23D: 13th-century poet who wrote the “Masnavi” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Century (noun)
- Ten 10s
- A period that includes 100 years
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24D: Kerfuffle NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (verb)
- Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
- Affect emotionally
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Hint 2: (noun)
- A swift and lively disturbance
- A striking or sensational news event, often brief
27D: Neckwear sometimes made with kukui nuts NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun) Neckwear–garments worn around the neck.
Answer:
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
ISLE
29D: Gets involved in NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Involved (adjective)
- Extremely intricate or complicated, sometimes in a deceptive way
- Trapped or obstructed, as though caught in mire
Answer:
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
NESTER
31D: See 31-Across NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (adverb) Across–transversely
Answer:
Hint 2: Answers used in the past:
- ACOLYTE (7 letters)
- THE (3 letters)
- CHECK (5 letters)
- BURNETT (7 letters)
- YOUNG (5 letters)
- TERME (5 letters)
33D: Hedgehog lookalikes NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hedgehog (noun)
- Fairly large rodents with sharp, erect bristles mixed with their fur
- A small, nocturnal Old World mammal covered in hair and protective spines
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35D: Get one’s hair just right NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (verb) Style or groom with meticulous attention to detail.
Answer:
Hint 2: Hair (noun)
- An extremely tiny distance or space
- One of the cylindrical strands typically growing from a mammal’s skin
36D: Futile batting statlines, in baseball lingo NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Batting (noun)
- Material made from rolls or sheets of cotton wool or synthetic fibre
- In baseball, the batter’s effort to reach base
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Hint 2: Baseball (noun)
- A bat-and-ball game played between two teams of nine players, where teams alternate turns batting to score runs
- A ball specifically designed for playing baseball
37D: Hangs out for a while NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (adverb) Out–out of one’s possession.
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Hint 2: Out (adjective)
- Rendered unconscious by a heavy blow
- Omitted from use or discussion
38D: Barely makes with out NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Barely (adverb)
- Hardly at all
- By a small margin
Answer:
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
SEEK
40D: Dinner is served! NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Dinner (noun)
- A gathering of people for a shared dinner
- The principal meal of the day, eaten in the evening or around midday
Answer:
Hint 2: Answer used in the past:
- EAT (3 letters)
41D: Cross-reference for additional information NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (adjective) Additional–further or extra.
Answer:
Hint 2: Information (noun)
- A message that has been received and comprehended
- In communication theory, a numerical representation of the uncertainty of an outcome
42D: Free throw after a basket NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Basket (noun)
- A horizontal, circular metal hoop with a net, through which players aim to throw the basketball
- A basketball point scored by shooting the ball through the hoop
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Hint 2: Throw (verb)
- Activate or initiate
- Convey or express, as with a smile, glance, or gesture
45D: See 45-Across NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (across) Adverb–transversely
Answer:
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
RASHES
46D: Most evasive NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Evasive (adjective)
- Evasive or escaping from danger, particularly enemy fire
- Intentionally unclear or ambiguous
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Hint 2: Most (adverb)
- (Of actions or states) almost achieved or barely incomplete; nearly
- Used to indicate the highest degree
51D: Sicilian landmark NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (noun)
- A laboratory gas burner with an air valve to control the gas and air mixture
- An inactive volcano in Sicily, which last erupted in 1961 and is the highest in Europe, standing at 10,500 feet
Answer:
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:
TAW
