NYT Crossword August 18 2023 Answers (8/18/23)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for August 18 2023 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword August 18, 2023 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily puzzle that tests solvers’ knowledge and vocabulary. It’s one of the most popular crosswords in the world, known for its challenging clues and clever wordplay. The puzzle is published in the print edition of The New York Times and is also available online.

NYT Crossword August 18, 2023 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 8/18/23, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

Looking for answers to another NYT Crossword puzzle? Check out our archive of NYT Crossword Answers. Our NYT Crossword Hints for August 18, 2023 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

Search
Clue
Jewell who played Jewel on "Deadwood"
Slip
Shade of blue
It may follow praying
Brings up
Flowers for mothers?
The cask of amontillado, e.g.
Outspoken?
Expression of support while keeping one's distance?
Golden Globe classification
___ time
Fiver
"Little Birds" eroticist
A ways
Symbols thought to have supernatural power
"I need at least a little justification"
Home for retired circus workers, maybe
Opposite of playing it safe
Looks long and hard
Luke's trainee in "Star Wars"
Mo. with two national holidays
Steam
Bulky Himalayan
Yolanda with four Grammys in gospel
Key part
Pasta that's often baked
Heavy stock
Fire
Kind of pie
Russian region
Log time
Holy person
Romantic preference
Rubberneck
Certain royal
Home makeover, informally
Under the most dire circumstances
Like some accents
High-performance Saab model
Brain ___
Ones who haven't signed
Night school subj.
"El ___ en los tiempos de cólera" (García Márquez title)
Holy book
Savoriness
Only character to appear in all of the Narnia chronicles
"I'm done with this conversation!"
Wipe
Canoe maker's bark
Done, informally
Tel ___
"It was fine," e.g.
Fatuous
Your wurst side?
Miss at a country dance
It may follow praying
"Enigma Variations" composer
Name on the Marquis?
Nora Ephron's ironically titled "Wallflower at the ___"
Bill of science
Full of pizazz
Parting of the Seine?
Like birth days
New Age musician with the platinum album "Tribute"
View from a high pass
Word with square or air
Empire that functioned without money
Work crew
Locale for country and folk music, familiarly
Bound
First name in detective fiction
Old records, in brief

We also recommend trying your hand at the NYT Mini Crossword, which is definitely easier (on all days!) as it is a 5×5, compared to the full-sized crossword (which is 15×15, and the Sunday edition is 21×21!). New crosswords are released at 10PM ET on weekdays and 6PM ET on weekends.

The New York Times crossword was first published in The New York Times in 1942 and has been a daily feature ever since. It is known for its high level of difficulty and for its clever, often playful, clues and themes. The puzzles range in size from 15x15 grids on weekdays to larger 21x21 grids on Sundays, with varying levels of difficulty.

Interior Nyt Crossword 002

The New York Times crossword is created by a team of skilled puzzle constructors and editors, who work to ensure that each puzzle is both entertaining and challenging for solvers. The puzzles are often themed, with clues and answers related to a particular subject or concept, and they frequently feature wordplay and puns.

NYT Crossword (Main Grid)
Image via NYT Crossword

Solving the New York Times crossword has become a beloved pastime for many, and there are even competitions and clubs devoted to crossword puzzle solving. The New York Times crossword is available in print in the newspaper and online, and it has a dedicated following of loyal solvers who eagerly await each day's puzzle.

If you’re still struggling to solve your NYT crosswords, consider practicing with the Eugene Sheffer and Thomas Joseph dailies first. If you’re looking for similarly challenging crosswords, we recommend the WSJ Crossword and LA Times Crossword.

Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke has been an avid fan of word games and puzzles for over two decades. She loves to unscramble words, challenge herself to crossword puzzles and try out the latest word games. As a published author and database architect, it was natural for her to take her love for all things word games to the next level!

Try Our Daily Word Games

More Content

Comments

Leave a Comment

All comments go through a moderation process, and should be approved in a timely manner. To see why your comment might not have been approved, check out our Comment Rules page!

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.