NYT Crossword August 31 2024 Answers (8/31/24)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for August 31 2024 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword August 31, 2024 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 31, 2024 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 8/31/24, 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 31, 2024 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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Clue
Liquid found in some pens
[I can't hear you!]
The old man?
#1 choices
Fast-food order that comes in four shapes: bells, balls, boots and bow ties
Origin
Like some supplements, for short
10-point play
Franchise that moved back to Vegas in 2021
Ex ___ (out of nothing)
They're on their own time
Coach
Smallish smart device from Amazon
Modern words of encouragement
Covers in a black powder
Forced
Enjoys widespread success
Reach for the cars?
Rapper who shares his name with the 29th U.S. president
Request to keep in touch
Uh ... did I hear that right?!
Extras
Spurt
Aunt ___ of "Oklahoma!"
Cue preceder
Island known for its nightlife
Line outside a box office
House of lords?
Childish?
Best Picture-winning film adapted from the 1999 memoir "The Master of Disguise"
It's pressed for time
Some start-up funding, in brief
Ancient continent that included present-day Siberia
Wet weather wear
This will not fly!
Bender
Big name in comfy footwear
Name that's another form of Agnes
Panna ___ (Italian dessert)
Store, as grain
Many a Theravada Buddhist
The Mexican state of Michoacán produces 5.5+ billion pounds of this annually
Oh, please, give it a rest
Passing measures
Leaves just in time for dinner?
Ontario, e.g., to the Québécois
Fact-finding mission
Joggers and such
Singular noun that, when a "w" is added to the front, becomes a plural noun
Drink once sold as Fruit Smack
For word
Certain power
One party to 2020's Abraham Accords: Abbr.
Ottava ___ (verse form)
Where "uncommon valor was a common virtue," per Admiral Chester Nimitz
Establishment serving hot shots
Risky bond designation
Graphic designer's shortcut
Like Gregory Peck's character in Hitchcock's "Spellbound"
Implore
Kraken's home, for short
Dances in duple time
Pillar, of a sort
Teacher's handwritten note by an awkward sentence
Chaotic scene
Spot at a casino table
It's the ___!
It moves with traffic, 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.

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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.

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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!

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