NYT Crossword December 18 2023 Answers (12/18/23)

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

Our NYT Crossword December 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 December 18, 2023 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 12/18/23, 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 December 18, 2023 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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Clue
Parishioners' bench
Spanish "Bye!"
Unexpected plot development
Before, in poetry
Variety show with skits and songs
Got out of bed
Preliminary tournament stage
Commotion
Campus figure with a "list"
1960s soul singer Redding
Filipino or Laotian
Fig. on a college transcript
"Spring forward" clock setting: Abbr.
Snake oil salesman's offering
Move just a little
Got hitched in Vegas, perhaps
Cause for a produce recall
Lawyers' org.
2, 4, 6, 8, etc.
1989's "Honey, I ___ the Kids"
Wonderland visitor
Woman temporarily serving as monarch
Ice cream amts.
Disorderly bunch
Beginning phase
Last word in "The Twelve Days of Christmas"
Actress ___ Skye
Passes into law
Financial statement issued every three months
Railroad property in Monopoly
Actress Davis of "Thelma & Louise"
20-sided game piece in Dungeons & Dragons
Intelligence
Important agent in bread dough and beer fermentation
Guinness book suffix
Captain Ahab's ship in "Moby-Dick"
Shoots lava
What to do "if the shoe fits"
Prima donna's chance to shine
Swindle
Poison ___ (plant)
French assent
Maurice who wrote "Where the Wild Things Are"
Olympic figure skating champion Lipinski
Ill-advised maneuver
Debtor's note
ID with two hyphens
TV's "___ Lasso"
The "L" of U.C.L.A.
Sci-fi or romance
Story that spans generations
Swelling reducers for sprains
Pet name for José
Gulf of ___ (waters off the coast of Yemen)
Anthony who played Zorba in "Zorba the Greek"
Put into power
Football distances: Abbr.
Colorful symbols of hope and happiness
Lawyer's title: Abbr.
Pal
Cookie in cookies and cream
Opposite of aweather, to a sailor
Coin of Denmark
Summer office workers
Pep
Scannable black-and-white square … or a hint to 17-, 30-, 45- and 57-Across
Video game with falling blocks
Six lines in a sonnet
Percussive dance style
Great Plains tribe
"Super-cool!"
Over half of all Super Bowl M.V.P.s, for short
Dubai's country, for short
___ Arbor, Mich.
Stan who co-created the Marvel Universe
Vote of support

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.

NYT Crossword (Main Grid)
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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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