NYT Crossword December 26 2023 Answers (12/26/23)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for December 26 2023 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword December 26, 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 26, 2023 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 12/26/23, 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 26, 2023 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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Clue
Fella
Digits carried in long division
Lightens up?
A, as in Avignon
Baby's first word, maybe
Lacking pigment
Frequent object of doting attention
Stunk
Gift for a budding architect, maybe
___ of the Union
Shocking fish in the Amazon
Dental concern
"Here's a short summary," in internet lingo
What Santa doesn't get much of on Christmas Eve
UPS competitor
Alto or soprano
Union of Hollywood performers, for short
Begin, as an adventure
Govt. prosecutors
Material for an interior renovation
Quash
Best-case scenarios
Blouse or tee
Fashion designer Kamali
"That's my ___!" ("I'm up!")
Of the kidneys
Health resorts
Attired like Batman or Superman
Hand (out)
Extinct birds of Mauritius
Words that start a game of tag
Volcanic peak ruled by Sauron in "The Lord of the Rings"
Places for playthings, with a hint to this puzzle's shaded squares
"I'll wait to hear from you"
___ Stanley Gardner, creator of Perry Mason
Gerund suffix
Soft leather
___-do-well
General on a Chinese menu
Some military brass?
Pull off a spool
Long-eared hound
3:1 or 5:2, e.g.
Unadorned
Readied for publication
Disconsolate
"Not guilty," e.g.
Partner in crime
Have a crush on, cutesily
Suffix with benz-
Turf
Showily bohemian
Middles of Mr. Potato Head faces
Actress Hayek
Destroys, as a dog might a stuffed animal
Pest control brand
Tear up
Lakshmi who wrote the memoir "Love, Loss, and What We Ate"
Bravery
"Despicable Me" protagonist
Classic sandwich order, in brief
Puts on
Each
Sit on, as a seesaw
Some recreation ctrs.
Over-the-hill lament
Three-time Cy Young winner Martinez
Long-eared pal of Pooh
"You can't leave this way" sign
U.F.O. crew
"Move it, already!"
Arrive
Arthur Conan ___
Part of a mosque, typically
Transportation company headquartered in San Francisco
Hosts, for short
Letter after sigma
What's rolled to get from Free Parking to Go to Jail, in Monopoly

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)
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!

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