NYT Crossword December 7 2024 Answers (12/7/24)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for December 7 2024 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword December 7, 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 December 7, 2024 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 12/7/24, 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 December 7, 2024 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Undertook, in an idiom
7A Stressed half the time, say
13A Dance class outfit
15A Host of a record eight Olympic Games as of 2024
16A What helps grease the wheels?
18A Attacks
19A One might be used in math class or studied in history class
20A High-___
22A Renowned conductor born in Bombay
23A Words of support
24A Weak parts of a logical argument
26A Introducer of the "New Look" in 1947
27A Illegal substance, in sports lingo
28A Evil act
30A Nathan Hale, notably
31A Plea of innocence
33A Driving competitions amidst everyday traffic
34A Subject of a rap battle between Hamilton and Jefferson in "Hamilton"
35A Like the two Super Bowl teams in early January, for short
36A Getting dirty
37A Huck's pal
40A Kind of contract
42A Like the gargoyles of Notre-Dame
43A Popular apple variety
44A Changes color in fright
46A Home turf?
47A Rest stop sights, informally
48A Beliefs associated with Plato
50A Parts of some massages
52A In which you might confront the elephant in the room?
53A Pompous pronoun
54A "Subsequently …"
55A Mouths that don't talk
1D Unfair charge, informally
2D Highest-ranking Asian American politician before Harris
3D Like nobility
4D Midwestern tribe
5D Jamie of "M*A*S*H"
6D Not to
7D "___ My Life" (Bon Jovi hit)
8D *Cough*
9D Measured (out)
10D "I think we agree, the past is over" and "They misunderestimated me"
11D Part of a nuclear family?
12D Bright shade of yellow
14D Hot water
17D It doesn't go over well
21D Gifted orator
24D Hockey great Eric
25D Maritime route
28D Siege deterrents
29D Chatting privately with, for short
31D Spanish honorific title
32D "Jeepers!"
33D Signal of impending danger
34D Box in many trucks
35D Moderator's assortment
37D Uproar
38D First Nations people
39D All the shots one doesn't take, per a saying
41D Draw out with water
43D Wild
45D Swing around
47D Largest isle of the Inner Hebrides
49D ID created in 1936
51D Most successful American video game franchise, for short

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.

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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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