Our NYT Crossword Hints for August 19, 2024 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily crossword 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 paper and is also available online.
NYT Crossword Hints, August 19, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 8/19/24. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
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1A. Ringlet
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5A. Texas Roadhouse specialty
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10A. Mideast country with a Supreme Leader
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14A. ___ Stadium, former home for the Mets
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15A. Entourage
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16A. Farm tower
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17A. Prime cut of beef … or 5-Across, literally?
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19A. Narcissists have big ones
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20A. Tongue-tingling taco topping
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21A. Cutesy giggle
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22A. Pine (for)
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23A. Like a record seven Nolan Ryan games
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25A. Bundle of hay
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28A. Gift of ___ (eloquence)
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30A. Approximately three-quarters of all known chemical elements
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33A. Final Greek letter
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35A. Set of four on a Brit's car
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37A. Nothing
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38A. Bozo
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39A. Pop singer Gwen
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41A. ABC a.m. program, in brief
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42A. Explosive block in Minecraft
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43A. Such a tragedy
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44A. Nail technician's workplace
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46A. Go on and on
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48A. Oil-drilling apparatus
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50A. Common email sign-off
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51A. Soothes
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53A. Sounds at a fireworks show
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55A. Big name in big-box stores
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57A. Sparks that ignite a match?
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61A. Anagram and synonym of "vile"
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62A. Balance sheet total … or 68-Across, literally?
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64A. Window segment
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65A. Popular sans-serif typeface
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66A. Ohm or ampere
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67A. "Here's a shorter summary," on internet forums
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68A. D.C.'s subway system
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69A. 'Bye for now!'
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1D. Winter hrs. in Chicago
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2D. 'This can't be good . . .'
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3D. Seized vehicle, informally
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4D. Final part of a journey
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5D. Jumped suddenly
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6D. Places to stop and pay on a turnpike
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7D. Those: Sp
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8D. Thai or Taiwanese
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9D. Jennings of "Jeopardy!"
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10D. "Yeah, that seems plausible to me"
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11D. One of four for a square … or 32-Down, literally?
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12D. Soothing succulent
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13D. Through which we sniff, snort and sneeze
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18D. Prefix meaning 'equal'
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21D. Culminating work for a graduate student
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24D. Sign for the superstitious
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25D. Tush
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26D. Kitchen appliance brand
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27D. Abandoned … or 25-Down, literally?
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29D. “Without question!”
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31D. Cars for stars
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32D. Biased point of view
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34D. Judge the value of
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36D. Whom "video killed," in a 1979 hit
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40D. Ripped
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45D. Swedish vodka brand
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47D. Hoops player
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49D. Break off from the band
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52D. Fern's reproductive cell
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54D. That guy?
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55D. Held on to
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56D. Poorly drawn circle, perhaps
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58D. Going ___ (squabbling)
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59D. Singer Simone in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
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60D. Foul mood
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62D. Walloping sound
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63D. Approximation given for a food delivery, 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.
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.
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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