NYT Crossword January 5 2025 Answers (1/5/25)

Our NYT Crossword solution guide for January 5, 2025, is here to assist you if you’re having trouble with today’s puzzle. The NYT Crossword is a daily challenge that tests your vocabulary and general knowledge. Known for its tricky clues and clever wordplay, it’s one of the most popular crosswords worldwide. Available both in print and online, it continues to challenge solvers each day.

If you’re stuck on any of the clues for the January 5, 2025 edition, we’ve listed all the clues below along with their answers. You can easily search for a specific clue and find the correct answer, allowing you to solve just the ones you’re struggling with without spoiling the rest of the puzzle.

1A: Turmoil NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (noun)

• A lack of agreement or harmony.
• Intense, often violent conflict or disagreement.

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

FRITES

7A: Protagonist of Arabian folk tales NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Protagonist (noun)

• A person who supports a politician, team, or cause.
• The central character in a work of fiction.

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Hint 2: Arabian (noun)

• A member of a Semitic group native to the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding regions, who speaks Arabic and resides in much of the Middle East and North Africa.
• A spirited, graceful, and intelligent horse breed originally from Arabia, known for its excellence in riding.

14A: / NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (verb)

• To strike heavily with a whip or rod.
• To cut with broad, sweeping motions, as with an axe or machete.

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Hint 2: (noun)

• A powerful sweeping cut made with a sharp instrument.
• A wound caused by cutting.

19A: They might be sewn in at a beauty parlor NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Parlor (noun)

• A reception room in an inn or club where guests are welcomed.
• A room in a private home or establishment for socializing, relaxing, and conversing.

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Hint 2: Beauty (noun)

• An exceptionally attractive or alluring woman.
• An exemplary representation of its kind.

21A: Mustangs sometimes race with them NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Race (verb)

• To participate in a race.
• To make something move quickly or rush.

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Hint 2: Race (noun)

• The flow of air pushed backward by an aircraft propeller.
• A channel for the movement of water.

22A: Many a Quentin Tarantino film role NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Tarantino (noun)

• An American filmmaker, born in 1963.

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Hint 2: Many (adjective)

• A quantifier used with count nouns, often preceded by “as,” “too,” “so,” or “that,” indicating a large but indefinite number.

23A: Classic Chevys NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Classic (adjective)

• Pertaining to the earliest notable period of a civilization, culture, or field of study.
• Well-known and long-established in form or style.

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Hint 2: Classic (noun)

• A work of the highest excellence.
• An artist renowned for creating timeless masterpieces.

24A: Vanity fare? NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Vanity (noun)

• Excessive pride or self-importance.
• The quality of being worthless or insignificant.

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Hint 2: Fare (noun)

• A list of tasks or things to do.
• The fee charged for using public transportation.

25A: Super-excited NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Excited (adjective)

• Overwhelmed by strong emotions.
• Characterized by uncontrolled excitement or emotion.

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Hint 2: Super (noun)

• A caretaker for an apartment building, acting as both janitor and rent collector on behalf of the owner.

26A: Donkey Kong, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (noun)

• A person who mimics the words or actions of another.
• A person who resembles a nonhuman primate.

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Hint 2: (verb)

• To depict or create a caricature of someone or something.
• To imitate without critical thought, copying every detail.

27A: Some chords NYT Crossword Clue

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

RDSAIT

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29A: Trash NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Trash (noun)

• Valueless material meant to be discarded.
• Nonsensical or meaningless talk or writing.

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Hint 2: Trash (verb)

• To discard something outdated or useless.
• To express a completely negative opinion about something.

30A: Unhappy spectators NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Unhappy (adjective)

• A general feeling of distress or discomfort.
• Characterized by or causing unhappiness.

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31A: Live interview shout-out NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Interview (verb)

• To conduct an interview for television, newspaper, or radio reporting.
• To formally discuss with someone for evaluation purposes.

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Hint 2: Interview (noun)

• A meeting, often with an important person.
• A session in which a person is questioned, or information is gathered, typically by journalists.

32A: Common sales promotion NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Common (noun)

• A piece of open land used for recreation in an urban area.

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Hint 2: Common (adjective)

• Shared by two or more parties.
• Typical of or suited to everyday language.

34A: End of fall? NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Fall (verb)

• To move downward or drop, but not necessarily completely.
• To come into someone’s possession.

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Hint 2: Fall (noun)

• The act of surrendering, often under agreed conditions.
• When a wrestler’s shoulders are forced to the mat.

38A: Increases NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Answers used in the past:

• AUGMENTS (8 letters)
• GROWS (5 letters)
• BOOSTS (6 letters)
• GAINS (5 letters)

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

PUS

39A: Made less effective, in gamer slang NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Effective (adjective)

• Exerting influence or force.
• Producing or having the ability to produce the desired result or a strong impact.

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Hint 2: Slang (verb)

• To deceive or trick.
• To insult or criticize using crude language.

40A: Like some picture frames NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Picture (noun)

• A work of graphic art created by applying paint to a surface.
• A visual representation of an object, scene, person, or abstraction on a surface.

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Hint 2: Picture (verb)

• To depict in a picture or image.
• To imagine, conceive, or visualize in one’s mind.

41A: Part of a fishing line to which a hook is attached NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Fishing (noun)

• The activity of catching fish for recreation.
• The profession of catching fish for a living.

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Hint 2: Attached (adjective)

• Closely associated or connected.
• Involved in an exclusive romantic relationship.

43A: Characters from Homer and Herodotus? NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Homer (noun)

• A pigeon trained to return to its home.
• A base hit in which the batter scores a run.

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Hint 2: Homer (verb)

• To hit a home run.

44A: Goes higher, at an auction NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Higher (adjective)

• More advanced in complexity or detail.
• Relating to education beyond the secondary level.

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Hint 2: Auction (verb)

• To sell through an auction.

47A: Part of a modern assembly line NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Assembly (noun)

• The process of putting something together, such as machinery.
• The social act of gathering people.

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Hint 2: Part (noun)

• The contribution made by an individual in achieving a result.
• The duties, tasks, or responsibilities assigned or expected from a person or group.

50A: Some works of Pablo Neruda NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Works (noun)

• The inner functioning of a device.
• Buildings used for industrial labor.

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Hint 2: Neruda (noun)

• A Chilean poet (1904-1973).

54A: Landmark featured in “Roman Holiday” NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Featured (adjective)

• Having specific facial features, often used in combination.
• Highlighted or given special prominence.

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Hint 2: Holiday (noun)

• Leisure time away from work for rest or enjoyment.
• A day when work is legally or traditionally suspended.

57A: Reveals everything NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (noun)

• This word refers to the act of exposing all, often used to describe complete disclosure.

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Hint 2: (verb)

• A word meaning to make something known or visible, often used when someone shares everything.

59A: Biblical inspiration for Caleb, in Steinbeck’s “East of Eden” NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Biblical (adjective)

• Relating to, contained in, or consistent with the Bible.

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Hint 2: Steinbeck (noun)

• An American writer known for his novels about agricultural workers (1902-1968).

60A: Landscaper’s roll-out NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Landscaper (noun)

• A person who designs and arranges outdoor features, such as gardens, attractively.

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Hint 2: Roll (noun)

• A list of names or items.
• A deep, prolonged sound, like thunder or large bells.

61A: Jason of “Aquaman” NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Jason (noun)

• In Greek mythology, the husband of Medea and the leader of the Argonauts, who embarked on a journey to find the Golden Fleece.

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62A: Sign on a tray at a cash register … or a hint to entering 32-Across NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Entering (noun)

• The act of moving into or inward.
• The process of coming in or gaining access.

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Hint 2: Register (noun)

• An official written record of names, events, or transactions.
• A cashbox equipped with an adding machine to tally transactions, commonly used in shops to calculate bills.

71A: Like Sherlock Holmes’s “game” NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Sherlock (noun)

• A person who can be hired as a detective to gather information.

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Hint 2: Holmes (noun)

• An American jurist known for his liberal opinions (1841-1935).
• An English geologist who supported the theory of continental drift (1890-1965).

72A: Away from work, for short NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Away (adverb)

• Out of sight or out of one’s thoughts.
• No longer in one’s possession.

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Hint 2: Away (adjective)

• In baseball, a pitch thrown on the far side of home plate from the batter.
• Not present; having departed.

73A: Bit of plankton NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Plankton (noun)

• A collective term for small plant and animal organisms that float or drift in large numbers in both fresh and saltwater.

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Hint 2: Bit (noun)

• An extremely short period of time.
• A small piece or fragment.

74A: Place for some light rest? NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Light (noun)

• The quality of being luminous, either emitting or reflecting light.
• Having ample illumination or brightness.

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Hint 2: Light (adjective)

• Weak, possibly leading to a loss of consciousness.
• Characterized by moderation or restraint in indulgence.

78A: Band with the 2001 #1 hit “How You Remind Me” … or a hint to entering 54-Across NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Entering (noun)

• The act of moving into or inward.
• The process of gaining access.

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Hint 2: Remind (verb)

• To assist someone by suggesting the next words of something they’ve forgotten or learned imperfectly.
• To bring something to someone’s mind.

84A: Long-running tour title for Taylor Swift NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Running (noun)

• The act of competing in an athletic event that involves running on a track.
• The action of traveling on foot at a fast pace.

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Hint 2: Running (adjective)

• Referring to a machine that is operating or capable of operating.
• Measured along its length.

85A: Cultural meeting place NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Meeting (noun)

• The act of gathering socially for a shared purpose.
• The process of coming together as one.

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Hint 2: Cultural (adjective)

• Relating to or characteristic of the lifestyles and traditions developed by a group of people.

87A: Washington airport, informally 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: Informally (adverb)

• Using casual or colloquial language.

88A: Smartphone precursors, for short NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Short (adjective)

• Insufficient in quantity to meet a need.
• Characterized by rudeness or abruptness in manner.

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Hint 2: Short (verb)

• To deceive someone by failing to return the correct amount of money.
• To cause a short circuit in.

89A: Typical features of locker rooms NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Locker (noun)

• A storage compartment, often with a lock, for clothes and valuables.
• A trunk used for storing personal belongings, typically placed at the foot of a bed (e.g., in a barracks).

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Hint 2: Typical (adjective)

• A characteristic feature that helps identify a person or thing.
• Conforming to a particular type or standard.

92A: European capital said to be the site of the first decorated Christmas tree NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Decorated (adjective)

• Adorned with elements designed to enhance its beauty or distinction.

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Hint 2: European (noun)

• A person who is native to or lives in Europe.

93A: Gin or djinn, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Gin (noun)

• A machine used to separate seeds from raw cotton fibers.
• A variation of rummy in which a player can end the game if the remaining cards in their hand total less than 10 points.

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Hint 2: Gin (verb)

• To separate seeds from cotton using a cotton gin.
• To catch or trap using a snare.

96A: Part of overalls NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (verb)

• To drink in moderation, but regularly.

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Hint 2: (noun)

• A napkin tied under a child’s chin during mealtime.
• The upper part of an apron, covering the chest.

98A: Mercilessly harsh treatment, in an expression … or a hint to entering 117-Across NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Mercilessly (adverb)

• In a manner that shows no pity or compassion.

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Hint 2: Expression (noun)

• A word or phrase used by specific people in particular contexts.
• The act of conveying beliefs or opinions through speech or writing.

101A: Pivot without warning … or a hint to entering 19-Across NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Entering (noun)

• The act of moving inward or gaining access.
• The process of entering.

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Hint 2: Without (conjunction)

• Except for; unless. — Used to introduce a clause.

103A: Not straight, in a way NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Straight (adjective)

• Marked by honesty and fairness.
• Conventional or traditional in a rigid manner.

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Hint 2: Straight (adverb)

• In a direct and honest manner; candidly or frankly.
• Without deviation or diversion.

104A: Pilot NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Pilot (noun)

• A model or example used as a basis for creating copies.
• A test program intended to demonstrate a series and attract sponsors.

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Hint 2: Pilot (verb)

• To operate or control an airplane.
• To navigate and plan the route and position of a car, plane, or vessel.

105A: Questionable gift, for short? NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Questionable (adjective)

• Capable of being disputed or challenged.
• Subject to doubt or scrutiny.

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Hint 2: Gift (noun)

• Innate talents or qualities.
• The act of giving something to someone.

106A: Musician once nicknamed “The Beale Street Blues Boy” NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Musician (noun)

• A person who plays a musical instrument professionally.
• An artist who composes or conducts music as a profession.

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Hint 2: Street (noun)

• A situation that provides opportunities.
• A roadway, typically with sidewalks, bordered by buildings.

108A: One of 10 on each end of a beer pong table NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (verb)

• To treat by applying suction cups to the patient’s skin.
• To shape something into the form of a cup.

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Hint 2: (noun)

• A large metal vessel with two handles, typically awarded as a trophy in a competition.
• The amount that a cup can hold.

111A: Tough-guy title role NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Tough (adjective)

• Requiring significant mental effort; difficult to understand, solve, or believe.
• Extremely challenging; testing endurance or determination.

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Hint 2: Tough (noun)

• A person who learned to fight in the streets rather than through formal boxing training.
• An aggressive and violent young criminal.

112A: “Nice going!” NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Going (noun)

• The act of leaving or departing.
• Euphemisms referring to death.

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Hint 2: Going (adjective)

• Fully operational or functioning.

114A: Harsh “reading” NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Reading (noun)

• Written content meant to be read.
• A public performance of reciting something prepared in advance, often from memory.

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Hint 2: Harsh (adjective)

• Unpleasantly strict or severe.
• Describing textures that feel rough or substances made up of large particles.

116A: Part of a bridal gown NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Bridal (adjective)

• Pertaining to a wedding.

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Hint 2: Bridal (noun)

• Old-fashioned terms for a wedding or wedding celebration.

117A: ¼ NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (noun)

• A proportion in relation to a whole (which is usually the amount per hundred)

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118A: Registers NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Answer used in the past:

• LISTS (5 letters)

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119A: Some bank deposits NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Bank (noun)

• A financial institution that accepts deposits and lends money.
• A container, typically with a slot, used for saving money at home.

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Hint 2: Bank (verb)

• To trust or have confidence in.
• To deposit money into a bank account.

120A: Mentee NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: (noun)

• A person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege’s career

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121A: Start to boil NYT Crossword Clue

Hint 1: Boil (noun)

• A painful sore with a hardened center filled with pus.
• The temperature at which a liquid boils at sea level.

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Hint 2: Boil (verb)

• To be in a state of agitation.
• To be emotionally stirred or upset.

1D: Like most Iraqis NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Like (verb)

• To prefer or wish to do something.
• To feel a certain way about something or someone; to consider, evaluate, or regard them in a particular manner.

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Hint 2: Like (adjective)

• Similar or resembling; sharing the same or some similar characteristics, often used in combination.
• Fully conforming or matching in every aspect.

2D: Pack (down) NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: (verb)

• To press down firmly or tightly.

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Hint 2: (noun)

• A tool used for pressing or packing, such as for compacting tobacco in a pipe bowl or packing a charge into a drill hole.

3D: Perfect for a salad, say NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Perfect (adjective)

• Entirely without qualification; often used informally as an intensifier, sometimes with a negative connotation.
• Complete in its kind, free from defects or flaws.

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Hint 2: Perfect (verb)

• To make something flawless or complete.

4D: Something often rolled over, for short NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Rolled (adjective)

• Wrapped or folded into a roll and secured.
• Pronounced with a trill.

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Hint 2: Something (noun)

• An event that is uncertain or unspecified.
• A material object or substance that is indeterminate, unknown, or not clearly defined.

5D: Was deeply affected by something NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Deeply (adverb)

• In a profound psychological or emotional manner.
• Extending far down or inward.

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Hint 2: Affected (adjective)

• Acting or speaking in an unnatural way to create an impression.
• Experiencing or displaying strong emotions.

6D: No longer in service? NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Longer (noun)

• Someone with an intense yearning or desire for something.

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Hint 2: Service (verb)

• To mate with.
• To be utilised or operated, especially in the context of a utility.

7D: Passed with flying colors NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Flying (adjective)

• Moving quickly or at great speed.
• Done in a hurried or brief manner.

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Hint 2: Flying (noun)

• An act of travelling through the air.

8D: Agonizing occurrences in online games NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Agonizing (adjective)

• Causing intense pain or suffering.

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Hint 2: Online (adjective)

• Operating on a scheduled route within a transportation system, such as a railway, bus, or airline.
• Connected to or accessible via a computer network.

9D: Bit of text pontification NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Text (noun)

• A book intended for educational use in schools or colleges.
• The written words of a document or piece of writing.

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Hint 2: Bit (noun)

• A very brief period of time.
• A small piece or fragment of something.

10D: Baby in a cave NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Cave (verb)

• To hollow out or create an opening, resembling a cave.
• To explore natural caves.

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Hint 2: Cave (noun)

• A natural geological formation, an underground space with an opening to the surface or the sea.

11D: Spreads NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: (verb)

• To arrange or display something in a specific order or pattern.

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Hint 2: (adjective)

• Describing a large or impressive group or collection of things.

12D: Sound of spring? NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Spring (noun)

• The ability of something to stretch and then return to its original shape.
• A quick, self-propelled upward or forward movement.

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Hint 2: Spring (verb)

• To rebound or move away from an impact.
• To evolve or grow into a unique or distinct form.

13D: Potentially lethal snake NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Lethal (adjective)

• Pertaining to an instrument capable of causing certain death.

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Hint 2: Snake (noun)

• A tributary of the Columbia River, originating in Wyoming and flowing westward, discovered in 1805 by the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
• A faint, long constellation in the southern hemisphere near the equator, stretching between Virgo and Cancer.

14D: Some multi-masted ships NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: (noun)

• A type of ship with multiple masts, typically used for sailing.

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Hint 2: (verb)

• To sail or navigate in a schooner.

15D: “Quit hounding me!” NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Quit (verb)

• To bring an end to a particular activity or state.
• To surrender or give up when facing defeat or a lack of hope; to admit failure.

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16D: Current measure NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Measure (noun)

• A proposal or draft of a statute before it is enacted into law.
• The quantity or amount of something that can be quantified.

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Hint 2: Measure (verb)

• To determine the dimensions or size of something or someone.
• To express something in terms of a specific number, quantity, or measurement.

17D: Start to boil NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Boil (noun)

• A painful infection or sore with a hard center filled with pus.
• The temperature at which a liquid reaches its boiling point at sea level.

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Hint 2: Boil (verb)

• To be in a state of agitation or intense movement.
• To experience strong emotional turmoil or excitement.

18D: Mess (around) NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Around (adverb)

• Referring to movement to various places or in no specific direction.
• Moving to or in the opposite direction or position.

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Hint 2: Mess (noun)

• Informal term for a challenging or troublesome situation.
• A condition of confusion, disorder, or untidiness.

20D: Emotional strains NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Emotional (adjective)

• (Of individuals) overly influenced or affected by their emotions.
• Exhibiting stronger than usual emotional responses.

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28D: Last word of the New Testament NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Word (noun)

• The divine expression of God, often referring to the second person of the Trinity (incarnate in Jesus).
• Information about significant or recent events.

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Hint 2: Word (verb)

• To articulate or express something in words.

30D: Second strings NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Strings (noun)

• The section of an orchestra consisting of stringed instruments.
• A set of conditions or requirements as part of an agreement (usually plural).

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Hint 2: Second (noun)

• A very brief period of time.
• One-sixtieth of a minute of arc.

31D: Prefix with -centric NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Centric (adjective)

• Located at or near the center.

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Hint 2: Prefix (noun)

• An affix attached to the beginning of a word.

32D: Onion or garlic NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Garlic (noun)

• A bulbous herb native to southern Europe, often breaking into separate, strong-flavored cloves.
• An aromatic bulb commonly used as a seasoning.

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Hint 2: Onion (noun)

• A bulbous plant with hollow leaves, cultivated globally for its edible rounded bulb.
• An aromatic and flavorful vegetable.

33D: 2024 Shakira single “(___ Paréntesis)” NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Single (adjective)

• Designed for or relating to one person or thing.
• Referring to just one individual or item.

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Hint 2: Single (noun)

• A type of base hit where the batter reaches first base safely.
• The smallest whole number or a numeral representing that value.

34D: Compartmentalize NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: (noun)

• An operation that sorts items into groups based on a specific criterion.
• A category of things identified by a shared characteristic or quality.

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Hint 2: (verb)

• To arrange or organize into classes or categories.
• To examine in order to assess suitability.

35D: Swear NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: (verb)

• To communicate or record information.
• To state or assert solemnly and formally as true.

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36D: Quintet of experts on “Queer Eye,” familiarly NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Quintet (noun)

• A musical piece composed for five performers.
• A group of five people regarded as a single unit.

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37D: Late actress Garr NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Actress (noun)

• A female who performs as an actor.

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Hint 2: Late (adverb)

• In the recent past.
• Occurring at a later time.

42D: Chaney of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Hunchback (noun)

• An abnormal backward curvature of the vertebral column.
• A person with a hunched back due to an abnormal curvature of the upper spine.

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43D: Pointy part on a husky NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Husky (adjective)

• Having a deep, harsh sound, often due to shouting, illness, or emotion.
• Muscular and large in build.

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Hint 2: Husky (noun)

• A breed of Arctic sled dog with a thick coat.

45D: Italian motorcycle brand NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Motorcycle (verb)

• To ride a motorcycle.

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Hint 2: Motorcycle (noun)

• A two-wheeled motor vehicle with a sturdy frame.

46D: Insta alternative NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: (verb)

• To move or strike in a way that creates a sound.
• To separate or cause something to split suddenly.

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Hint 2: (noun)

• An informal photograph, typically taken with a small, handheld camera.
• Tender green beans without strings that break easily into sections.

48D: Prominent instrument in Seal’s “Kiss From a Rose” and Sonny and Cher’s “I Got You Babe” NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Sonny (noun)

• A young male child (often used as a familiar term of address for a boy).

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Hint 2: Instrument (verb)

• To compose or write an instrumental score for.
• To formally address or prepare a legal document.

49D: Revealing word NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Revealing (adjective)

• Unintentionally disclosing something that was concealed.
• Showing or making something known.

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Hint 2: Revealing (noun)

• The act of making something evident or known.

50D: Plains tribe NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: (noun)

• A dialect of the Chiwere language spoken by the Oto people.
• A member of the Siouan-speaking tribe residing in the valleys of the Platte and Missouri rivers in Nebraska.

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51D: “Hot ___!” NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Hot (adjective)

• Causing a burning sensation on the taste buds.
• Marked by intense, forceful activity or movement; very powerful.

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52D: North Carolina campus town NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Carolina (noun)

• The region encompassing the states of North Carolina and South Carolina.

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Hint 2: Campus (noun)

• The grounds or area where a university’s buildings are located.

53D: Leave rolling in the aisles NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Rolling (noun)

• A deep, sustained sound, such as thunder or large bells.
• The act of propelling something on wheels.

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Hint 2: Rolling (adjective)

• Pronounced with a trill.

55D: Love all, essentially NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: (noun)

• A social or professional connection.
• A fastener used to join or connect things.

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Hint 2: (verb)

• To conclude a game with an equal score, points, or goals.
• To establish social or emotional bonds.

56D: One of the Wilsons of Heart NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Heart (noun)

• The hollow, muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs, responsible for pumping blood through the body with its rhythmic contractions.
• The courage or determination to persist.

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Hint 2: One (adjective)

• (Informally) very; used as an intensifier.
• Characterized by indivisibility, representing a single unit.

58D: Skewer NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Skewer (verb)

• To pierce or impale with a skewer.

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Hint 2: Skewer (noun)

• A long pin used to hold meat in place while roasting.

60D: Thruway advisory NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Advisory (adjective)

• Offering advice or guidance.

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Hint 2: Advisory (noun)

• A public announcement that provides advice or warnings about a potential threat.

62D: ___ Modern (London attraction) NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Attraction (noun)

• The quality of sparking interest or appeal; something that draws attention.
• An entertainer who draws large crowds.

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Hint 2: London (noun)

• An American writer known for novels inspired by his experiences during the Klondike gold rush (1876–1916).

63D: Way off NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Off (verb)

• To kill deliberately and with premeditation.

Answer:

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Hint 2: Off (adverb)

• Away from a specific thing, place, or position.
• At a distance in space or time.

64D: Coffee named for the district it’s grown in NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: District (verb)

• To regulate housing within specific areas of a town.

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Hint 2: District (noun)

• A defined region designated for administrative or other specific purposes.

65D: Many, many moons NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Many (adjective)

• A quantifier used with countable nouns, often preceded by “as,” “too,” “so,” or “that,” indicating a large but indefinite number.

Answer:

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66D: Rejections NYT Crossword Clue 

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

EONS

Answer:

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67D: Weird Al Yankovic’s parody of the song “Lola” NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Parody (verb)

• To create a parody of; to imitate or mock in a humorous way.

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Hint 2: Parody (noun)

• Humorous or satirical imitation.
• A work that imitates or distorts someone’s style, typically for comedic effect.

68D: Little suck-up? NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Suck (verb)

• To nurse or give milk to.
• To provide sexual pleasure through oral stimulation.

Answer:

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Hint 2: Suck (noun)

• The act of sucking.

69D: Antlered animal NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Antlered (adjective)

• Possessing antlers.

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Hint 2: Animal (adjective)

• Characterized by physical desires and instincts.

70D: Many moons NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Many (adjective)

• A quantifier used with countable nouns, often preceded by “as,” “too,” “so,” or “that,” indicating a large, yet unspecified number.

Answer:

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75D: Gordimer who wrote “The Conservationist” NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Gordimer (noun)

• A South African novelist and short-story writer known for her works depicting the impact of apartheid (born in 1923).

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Hint 2: Conservationist (noun)

• A person dedicated to protecting the environment from damage or pollution.

76D: Non ___ (unwelcome) NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Unwelcome (adjective)

• Not desired or accepted.
• Not received with pleasure or enthusiasm.

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Hint 2: Non (adverb)

• A negation of a word or phrase.

77D: Major K-pop septet NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Major (noun)

• A British politician who served as prime minister from 1990 to 1997 (born in 1943).
• A commissioned officer in the U.S. Army, Air Force, or Marines, ranked below lieutenant colonel and above captain.

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Hint 2: Major (adjective)

• Larger in number, size, or amount.
• (In music) Referring to a scale or mode with half steps between the third and fourth degrees, and between the seventh and eighth degrees.

78D: Nonverbal OK NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Nonverbal (adjective)

• Being other than verbal communication
• Involving little use of language

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79D: Privy to NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Privy (adjective)

• Concealed from general sight or access.
• (Followed by “to”) Aware of something secret or not widely known.

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Hint 2: Privy (noun)

• A room or structure with one or more toilets.
• A small outbuilding containing a bench with holes for defecation.

80D: The Flash’s civilian identity ___ Allen NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Civilian (noun)

• A person who is not a member of the military.

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Hint 2: Civilian (adjective)

• Related to everyday life or activities carried out by individuals who are not active military personnel.

81D: Bickering NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Bickering (noun)

• A quarrel about petty points

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82D: Structure for a shark dive NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Structure (noun)

• The individuals within a society organized according to a specific pattern of relationships.
• A complex anatomical part of a living organism, along with its construction and arrangement.

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Hint 2: Structure (verb)

• To organize or arrange in a structured way.

83D: 1980s Chrysler debut NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: 1980s (noun)

• The decade spanning from 1980 to 1989.

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Hint 2: Debut (noun)

• The act of starting something new.
• The formal introduction of a debutante into society.

86D: Brain piece NYT Crossword Clue  

Hint 1: Piece (verb)

• To repair by adding pieces.
• To eat in small, intermittent bites.

Answer:

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Hint 2: Piece (noun)

• A portion of a natural object.
• An item that represents an instance of a particular type.

88D: Oxygen atoms have eight of them NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Eight (noun)

• A playing card with eight pips on its face, one of four in a deck.
• A group of U.S. painters established in 1907, known for their realistic portrayals of the grim aspects of urban life.

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Hint 2: Eight (adjective)

• The number that follows seven.

90D: Queen’s realm NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: (verb)

• To move in a back-and-forth or side-to-side motion.
• To cause something to move back and forth.

Answer:

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Hint 2: (noun)

• A brightly colored, hard stick candy, often flavored with peppermint.
• Tilting dangerously to one side.

91D: One working the knight shift? NYT Crossword Clue 

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

QUIRES

Answer:

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93D: Mena of the “American Pie” films NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: American (noun)

• The version of the English language spoken in the United States.
• A native or resident of a country in North, Central, or South America.

Answer:

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94D: Elemental NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Answers used in the past:

• BAREBONES (9 letters)
• BASIC (5 letters)

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95D: Pretty soon NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Pretty (adverb)

• To a certain extent or degree.

Answer:

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Hint 2: Pretty (adjective)

• Attractive in a delicate or graceful way; not overpowering.
• (Used ironically) Surprisingly bad.

96D: Parisian eatery NYT Crossword Clue 

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

ORBITS

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97D: Effect NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Effect (noun)

• A phenomenon that occurs as a result of a preceding event.
• (In law) Having legal force or validity.

Answer:

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Hint 2: Effect (verb)

• To bring about or produce.
• To cause something to come into existence.

99D: Storing, as some ashes NYT Crossword Clue 

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

RNNGIU

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100D: Vice president with a Nobel Peace Prize NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Nobel (noun)

• A Swedish chemist best known for inventing dynamite and for the legacy that established the Nobel Prizes (1833–1896).

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Hint 2: President (noun)

• The official who presides over meetings of an organization.
• The individual serving as the head of state of the United States government.

101D: Fruit pastries NYT Crossword Clue 

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

START

Answer:

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102D: Put off NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: (verb)

• To attempt to prevent or oppose something.
• To redirect or discourage through persuasion.

Answer:

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106D: Head shop purchase NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Purchase (noun)

• The mechanical advantage gained by using a lever.
• A means of influencing or gaining an advantage.

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Hint 2: Purchase (verb)

• To acquire something through a financial transaction.

107D: Memory unit NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: (noun)

• A sequence of 8 bits, which is sufficient to represent one character of alphanumeric data, processed as a single unit of information.

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108D: Pacify NYT Crossword Clue 

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

CLAM

Answer:

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109D: Sch. with the Daily Bruin newspaper NYT Crossword Clue 

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

CAUL

Answer:

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110D: Vet’s concern NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Concern (verb)

• To be on someone’s mind.
• To be relevant or related to something.

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Hint 2: Concern (noun)

• A business or industrial enterprise and the individuals involved in it.
• A source of anxiety or unhappiness.

112D: TikTok, for one NYT Crossword Clue 

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

PAP

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113D: “Busy” one NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: Busy (adjective)

• (Of facilities like telephones or restrooms) Occupied or unavailable for use by others; (“engaged” is used in British English for a busy telephone line).
• Intrusive, meddling, or offensive in nature.

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Hint 2: Busy (verb)

• To keep oneself occupied with something.

115D: Littl’un NYT Crossword Clue 

Hint 1: (verb)

• To calculate the total or sum of.

Answer:

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Hint 2: (noun)

• A young child.
• A small quantity, especially of a drink.