NYT Crossword December 5 2023 Answers (12/5/23)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for December 5 2023 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword December 5, 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 5, 2023 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 12/5/23, 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 5, 2023 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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Clue
"Stat!"
Like most Italian nouns ending in -o: Abbr.
Volcanic residue
1/26.2 of a marathon
SiriusXM medium
Cheek swab material
*Number of copies requested by a publisher
Howard who narrates "Arrested Development"
*Barriers that slide in and out of a wall
Shriveled
Temporary relief
Ship's backbone
Roast beef au ___
Texter's sign-off
Actor McKellen who played Gandalf
"Mayday!"
Org. with a Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list
*Stereotypical literary persona
Hardwood tree
One side in checkers
Longoria of "Desperate Housewives"
"Dancing Queen" group
"Golly!"
"Right away, boss!"
Skin spot
Tight undergarment
*Designer's collection
Picnic pest
Irritable ... or how you might describe all the words in the answers to the starred clues?
Wedding words
Pie-in-the-face sound
Diamond Head's island
Heed the coxswain
Sharp and shrewd
Staircase part
Bit of concert equipment
What the Portuguese "senhor" means
Actor Mahershala of "Moonlight"
Snail-mail correspondent
Swindler's victim
Some venomous snakes
Dos + cinco
Bungee cables, for example
Skillful
Like high-strung horses
Fairy tale brother
Mountaineering enthusiast, in slang
Boatload
Fiber-___ cable
Hits the slopes
Track meet event
City mentioned at the start of the Grateful Dead's "Friend of the Devil"
Show people to their seats, informally
Genre for the 1990s band Sublime
Something you don't have to pay for, redundantly
Rotten
Ted Lasso, for one
"___ we there yet?"
Maintain, as a bar
Rotten
Give stars, say
Common plot point on a soap opera
"The Godfather" Oscar winner
Present, as a prize
Having a light touch
Cookie-flavored breakfast cereal
Merchant's booth
Jeweler's lens
Helpful connections
Student ___ forgiveness
Smallest of the Chinese zodiac animals
Fill-in-___-blank
"How's it goin'?"

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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