NYT Crossword December 27 2024 Answers (12/27/24)

If you’re tackling the New York Times Crossword for December 27, 2024, our comprehensive answer guide is here to lend a hand. The NYT Crossword is a daily brain teaser that challenges solvers’ language skills and general knowledge. Famous for its tricky clues and witty wordplay, it’s one of the most beloved crosswords worldwide. Featured in The New York Times print edition and accessible online, this puzzle has become a daily ritual for many crossword enthusiasts.

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1A: Grandma Moses, for one NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Moses (noun)

• An American artist (1860–1961) known for his vibrant and simplistic depictions of rural life.
• A prophet in the Old Testament who guided the Israelites out of Egypt and across the Red Sea in the event known as the Exodus. Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai.

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Hint 2: Grandma (noun)

• The mother of one’s father or mother.

11A: Turtles and turtle doves come from them NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (noun)

• Oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food

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Hint 2: Turtle (verb)

• Overturn accidentally
• Hunt for turtles, especially as an occupation

15A: Accessory named for a British school NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Accessory (noun)

• An item of clothing or an object that is worn or carried, but not considered part of your main outfit.
• A supplementary item that enhances functionality or capability.

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Hint 2: Accessory (adjective)

• Assisting or supporting in the commission of a crime.
• Providing additional support.

16A: Actress Kunis NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Actress (noun)

• A female actor

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Hint 2: Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:

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17A: “Stay tuned” NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Stay (verb)

• To endure or persist through a challenging situation.
• To maintain the same condition or remain unchanged.

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Hint 2: Stay (noun)

• A period of inactivity following an interruption.
• A legal order that prevents an action from occurring until a specified event happens or the order is revoked.

18A: Like cricket fields NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (adjective)

• Rounded like an egg

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Hint 2: (noun)

• A closed curved shape formed by the intersection of a circular cone.
• A plane that cuts through it entirely.

19A: High kicks? NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: High (noun)

• A lofty or elevated location.
• A public secondary school, typically including grades 9 through 12.

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Hint 2: High (adjective)

• Feeling mildly and pleasantly intoxicated due to alcohol or a drug (especially marijuana).
• In a state of happiness, excitement, or increased energy.

20A: Article of Western wear NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (verb)

• Grant power and authority to.
• Dress formally, especially in religious vestments.

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Hint 2: (noun)

• A sleeveless garment worn by men beneath a coat.
• A collarless undergarment for the upper body worn by men.

22A: Many a first responder, for short NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Responder (noun)

• A person who replies or answers.

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Hint 2: First (noun)

• The baseball position of the player stationed at the first base in the infield (counting counterclockwise from home plate).
• The scheduled time for something to begin.

23A: Supple NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (adjective)

• Elegantly slender, bending, and moving with fluidity.

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Hint 2: Supple (adjective)

• (used for bodies) Able to move or bend freely.
• (used for traits) Easily adaptable.

25A: Sweet’s counterpart NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (adjective)

• Delightful to the taste.
• Morally good or acceptable.

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Hint 2: (noun)

• A fragrant or flavorful dish served at the end of a meal or as an appetizer.
• Any of two aromatic herbs from the mint family.

27A: Lab container NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (noun)

• The amount a flask can contain.
• A bottle with a narrow opening.

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Hint 2: Container (noun)

• Any item designed to hold things, particularly a large metal container of standardized size that can be transferred between different forms of transportation.

30A: Ones who might invade your space, for short? NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Invade (verb)

• To intrude, encroach, or violate someone’s space or rights.
• To aggressively enter another’s territory with military force for conquest and occupation.

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Hint 2: Space (noun)

• (Printing) A blank block of type used to separate words or sentences.
• The vast, infinite expanse in which all things exist.

32A: Emperor from 54 to 68 NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (noun)

• The Roman Emperor known for his extreme vices and extravagant luxury, who was rumored to have started a fire that ravaged much of Rome in 64. Despite this, the Roman Empire thrived under his rule from 37 to 68.

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Hint 2: Emperor (noun)

• A large, vividly colored butterfly.
• A large moth from the temperate forests of Eurasia, characterized by its heavily scaled, transparent wings.

33A: Word after legal or first NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (verb)

• Enhance or better the condition of.
• Offer help or assistance; be helpful.

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Hint 2: (noun)

• The act of providing care or attending to someone or something.
• A person or thing that serves as a resource, making a task easier or achievable.

34A: Drawer with knobs? NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Drawer (noun)

• An artist proficient in drawing.
• A box-shaped compartment in a piece of furniture, designed to slide in and out.

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38A: Letters of relief NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Letters (noun)

• Intellectual achievement.
• Literary culture.

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Hint 2: Relief (noun)

• The sense of ease that comes when a burden is lifted or reduced.
• A type of sculpture where shapes are carved to stand out from the background.

40A: In the least NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Least (adverb)

• Used to indicate the superlative degree.

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Hint 2: Least (noun)

• Refers to something of little or no importance.

41A: Leaf collector NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (verb)

• To inspect quickly or superficially.
• To lightly scrape or touch.

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Hint 2: (noun)

• A man of immoral character in high society.
• The extent of deviation from a horizontal surface.

42A: Little warning NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Warning (noun)

• Advice or alert about a potential imminent threat or unpleasant event.
• A message that notifies of impending danger.

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Hint 2: Warning (adjective)

• Intended to alert or caution.

45A: Resident of the Mojo Dojo Casa House NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (noun)

• The extent of what one can comprehend or grasp.
• The scope of one’s vision.

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Hint 2: Resident (adjective)

• Use of animals that do not migrate.

46A: Peter or Paul, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (noun)

• A male ruler or emperor, particularly of Russia before 1917.

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Hint 2: Paul (noun)

• A feminist from the United States (1885–1977).
• In the New Testament, a Christian missionary to the Gentiles and the author of several Epistles. Although Paul was not present at the Last Supper, he is regarded as an Apostle.

47A: Certain baseball positions: Abbr. NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Certain (adjective)

• Lacking doubt or uncertainty; feeling confident and assured.
• Guaranteed to happen; inevitable or destined.

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Hint 2: Baseball (noun)

• A sport played between two teams of nine players, where each team alternates between batting and fielding, attempting to score runs.
• The ball used in the game of baseball.

48A: Claims NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Answer used in the past:

• ALLEGES (7 letters)

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Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:

RAVES

50A: Reception problem NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (adjective)

• Exhibiting minimal or no change.
• Relating to or caused by static electricity.

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Hint 2: (noun)

• A crackling or hissing sound resulting from electrical interference.
• Harsh or critical criticism.

52A: Destination for the van that Kevin fails to board in “Home Alone” NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Destination (noun)

• Instructions in writing for locating a place; included on letters or packages to be sent to that destination.
• The final objective or purpose for which something is undertaken.

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54A: V.P. candidate name in ’16 and ’24 NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Candidate (noun)

• A person being considered for a position, award, or honour.
• A politician campaigning for public office.

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Hint 2: Name (verb)

• To assign a specific name, typically a proper name.
• To list or identify individuals by name.

55A: Engine sound NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (verb)

• To produce a soft swishing sound.
• To express pleasure through purring, as cats do.

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Hint 2: (noun)

• A low, vibrating sound typically made by a contented cat.

57A: Get clean NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (verb)

• Purify the whole body.
• Surround or saturate with something.

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Hint 2: (noun)

• Recreational or leisurely swimming

60A: In NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Answers used in the past:

• HIP (3 letters)
• ELECTED (7 letters)
• INCENTIVE (9 letters)
• TRENDY (6 letters)
• AMIDST (6 letters)

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Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:

MAID

62A: Place for a king and queen NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Queen (noun)

• A female monarch
• A female feline

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Hint 2: Queen (verb)

• Ascend to the throne.
• Elevate to the rank of queen, as with a pawn in chess.

65A: Uber- alternative NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Alternative (adjective)

• Serving as a substitute for another
• Requiring a decision between two mutually exclusive options

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Hint 2: Alternative (noun)

• One option among several, from which only one can be selected

66A: Famous British rock group NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (noun)

• A prehistoric megalithic structure in southern England, likely used for ceremonial purposes.

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Hint 2: Famous (adjective)

• Widely known and esteemed

67A: Place for a king and queen NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Queen (noun)

• A female ruler or monarch
• A female cat

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Hint 2: Queen (verb)

• To ascend to the position of queen
• To advance to the rank of queen, as with a pawn in chess

68A: Zeus, in Greek mythology NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Zeus (noun)

• The type genus of the Zeidae family
• In Greek mythology, the chief god; son of Rhea and Cronus, whom he overthrew; husband and brother of Hera; brother of Poseidon and Hades; father of many gods; the Roman equivalent is Jupiter.

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Hint 2: Greek (noun)

• The Hellenic language branch of the Indo-European family.
• A person from Greece or of Greek descent.

1D: Like “France” in French: Abbr. NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: France (noun)

• A French author known for his refined novels and short stories (1844-1924).
• A republic located in Western Europe, the largest country entirely within Europe.

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Hint 2: French (noun)

• The citizens of France.
• An American sculptor who crafted the seated marble statue of Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. (1850-1931).

2D: Texter’s hedge NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Hedge (noun)

• A deliberately vague or evasive statement.
• Any strategy aimed at minimizing or eliminating financial risk, such as taking opposing positions that will counterbalance each other if prices fluctuate.

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Hint 2: Hedge (verb)

• To avoid or attempt to avoid fulfilling, responding to, or addressing duties, questions, or issues.
• To enclose or surround with a hedge or similar barrier.

3D: The stuff of legends NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (noun)

• Knowledge acquired through tradition or personal accounts.

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Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:

ORLE

4D: Demonstrates reverence, in a way NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Reverence (verb)

• To hold in deep respect and admiration; to view as sacred or elevated, or to be in awe of.

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Hint 2: Reverence (noun)

• A deep sense of respect for someone or something.
• An action that demonstrates respect, such as a bow or curtsy.

5D: Impersonate NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Impersonate (verb)

• Adopt or portray the role of someone else.
• Pretend to be another person, sometimes with deceptive or fraudulent intent.

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Hint 2: Answers used in the past:

• APE (3 letters)
• MIMIC (5 letters)
• POSEAS (6 letters)

6D: Place to rest after a flight NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (verb)

• To sit or rest, like on a branch.
• To settle or remain in place, as if on a roost.

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Hint 2: (noun)

• A perch where domestic birds rest or sleep.
• A shelter equipped with perches for birds or poultry.

7D: Spa offering, in brief NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (noun)

• Thoughtful and attentive care.

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Hint 2: Offering (noun)

• The act of donating money to a church or charity.
• Something presented, such as a proposal or bid.

8D: Trendy compliment with shady undertones NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Compliment (verb)

• To express praise to someone through words.
• To convey respect or admiration.

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Hint 2: Compliment (noun)

• A statement or action that conveys praise and admiration.

9D: “I totally relate” NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (noun)

• A member of an indigenous nomadic group in northern Scandinavia known for herding reindeer.
• The language spoken by the nomadic Lapps in northern Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula.

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Hint 2: (adjective)

• Having the same amount or value.
• Being nearly identical or comparable in nature, quality, quantity, or degree.

10D: Lock NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (noun)

• A hairstyle created by intertwining or twisting strands of hair.

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Hint 2: Lock (noun)

• A device integrated into the ignition system to prevent vehicle operation by individuals without the proper key.
• A canal structure with a controllable section to regulate water levels, enabling vessels to be raised or lowered as they pass through.

11D: Musical prefix with -core NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Prefix (noun)

• An affix placed at the beginning of a word

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Hint 2: Prefix (verb)

• To add a prefix to a word.

12D: Approximately NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Approximately (adverb)

• Relating to amounts that are not exact but reasonably accurate.

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Hint 2: Answers used in the past:

• ABOUT (5 letters)
• ORSO (4 letters)
• ISH (3 letters)
• ROUGHLY (7 letters)
• MOREORLESS (10 letters)
• CLOSETO (7 letters)

13D: David Bowie as Ziggy Stardust, for one NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Stardust (noun)

• A quality of being dreamy, romantic, or sentimental.

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Hint 2: David (noun)

• A French neoclassical painter who was a strong supporter of the French Revolution (1748-1825).
• The patron saint of Wales, believed to have lived around 520-600.

14D: Like movie popcorn NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (adjective)

• Captivatingly stimulating or thought-provoking.
• Containing or having a high salt content.

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Hint 2: Popcorn (noun)

• Corn with small ears and kernels that pop when exposed to dry heat.
• Tiny corn kernels that explode when heated.

21D: Hot weather wear NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (noun)

• A large container, typically made of metal, used to hold gases or liquids.
• A cell designed to hold violent prisoners.

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Hint 2: (verb)

• To drink excessive amounts of alcohol.
• To store by directing something into a tank.

24D: Be a pest to NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (verb)

• To act in a domineering or controlling manner towards.

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Hint 2: (noun)

• In Greek mythology, a Trojan hero slain by Achilles during the Trojan War.

26D: Take quite a turn NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (verb)

• To veer suddenly; change course abruptly.
• To rotate in a clockwise direction.

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Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:

EVER

27D: Antoine Caliste Domino Jr., familiarly NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:

FAST

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28D: Antiburglary device NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Device (noun)

• A skillful or cunning maneuver.
• A symbolic design, particularly in heraldry.

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29D: “See ya!” NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Unaccepted (adjective)

• Not adhering to established norms or standards of usage.

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Hint 2: Spikenard (noun)

• A fragrant ointment that was used in ancient times.

31D: Language family of the Pacific Northwest NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (noun)

• A group of Mosan languages spoken in the northwestern United States and western Canada.
• A person belonging to a group of North American Indigenous peoples who speak a Salishan language and reside along the northwest coast of North America.

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Hint 2: Northwest (adjective)

• Coming from the northwest
• Situated in or oriented toward the northwest

35D: Like palomino horses NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (noun)

• The ratio of the opposite side to the adjacent side in a right-angled triangle.
• A darkening of the skin caused by exposure to sunlight.

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Hint 2: (verb)

• To develop a tan from sun or wind exposure.
• To treat hides and skins with tannic acid to convert them into leather.

36D: Utah airport inits. NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Airport (noun)

• An airfield with a control tower, hangars, and facilities for passengers and cargo.

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Hint 2: Utah (noun)

• A state in the western United States, settled in 1847 by Mormons under the leadership of Brigham Young.

37D: Feathery layers NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Feathery (adjective)

• Resembling or evoking the appearance of feathers.
• Decorated with feathers or plumes.

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39D: People rush to get into it NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (noun)

• A social club for male university students.

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Hint 2: People (noun)

• The common people generally
• The body of citizens of a state or country

43D: Set off NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (verb)

• To become intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
• To initiate or prompt action

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Hint 2: (noun)

• A mechanism that functions as a switch.
• An unintended misstep that risks (or results in) a fall.

44D: Swimmer’s complaint NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (noun)

• A pain confined to the middle or inner ear.

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Hint 2: Swimmer (noun)

• A person who swims across water.
• A skilled athlete who competes in swimming events.

49D: Nay sayer NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Nay (noun)

• A negative

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Hint 2: Answer used in the past:

• ANTI (4 letters)

50D: Distinctive mark NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (verb)

• To walk with a heavy, deliberate step.
• To elevate in a raised form or relief.

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Hint 2: (noun)

• An item that can serve as an official method of payment.
• A machine with a heavy bar that moves vertically to pound or crush ores.

51D: Put a hex on à la Shakespeare NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Shakespeare (noun)

• An English poet and playwright, regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language (1564-1616).

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Hint 2: Hex (noun)

• A malevolent spell or curse.

53D: Possessing a full range of physical and mental faculties NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Physical (adjective)

• Driven by physical force, particularly against resistance.
• In alignment with material forces or natural laws, excluding those specific to living organisms.

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Hint 2: Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer:

BALED

56D: Veronica who wrote the “Divergent” series NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (noun)

• A United States author born in 1933, known for writing novels that depict middle-class Jewish life.

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Hint 2: Divergent (adjective)

• Tending to separate and move in different directions.
• Deviating from each other or from a standard.

58D: Chilled NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Answers used in the past:

• ONICE (5 letters)
• ICED (4 letters)
• COOLEDIT (8 letters)
• COOL (4 letters)
• COOLED (6 letters)

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59D: As a result NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Result (noun)

• An occurrence that follows and is caused by a preceding event.
• A statement that resolves a problem or explains the solution process.

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Hint 2: Result (verb)

• To generate as a consequence or residue.
• To conclude or end in a specific manner or state.

61D: Prevent from running NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (noun)

• A unit of length in the metric system equal to ten meters.
• A structure built to control the flow of water or prevent the sea from entering.

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Hint 2: (verb)

• To block or obstruct with, or as though with, a dam.

63D: Author Patchett NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Author (noun)

• A person who creates, initiates, or brings something into existence.
• A professional writer of books, stories, articles, or similar works, typically for payment.

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Hint 2: Author (verb)

• To create or originate as the author.

64D: “Ideas change everything” org. NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (noun)

• A rebellious young person from the 1950s and 1960s, dressed in Edwardian-style clothing.

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Hint 2: Change (verb)

• Put aside, abandon, or defer for later.
• Bring about a change; alter or transform.