Our NYT Crossword Hints for August 22, 2023 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 22, 2023
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 8/22/23. 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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Contributes
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Provides mentorship
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Journalist Curry
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First-class
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"Oh, dang!"
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Borscht ingredient
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Like magnets
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Not much to write home about
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Kind of thinking
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Fraternal order named for an animal
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Starting assumptions
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Danced like Elvis
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"The L Word" co-creator ___ Chaiken
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Go over again
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Korea's ___ Jong Un
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Slangy turndown
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Midday refresher
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W.S.J. competitor
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"Pick me! Pick me!"
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Land for grazing
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Attack, as with snowballs
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What an asterisk might mean
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Bay Area airport code
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Doubly
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1860s presidential nickname
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One who might light altar candles in a religious ceremony
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Garlic mayo spread
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Colorado city known for skiing
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Gobbled
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Côte d'___ (French Riviera)
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Indonesian resort destination
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Whopping
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Hydrating skin product
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Super-skinny ties
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Disadvantage
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Gives a hand of cards
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"Being ___: A Puppeteer's Journey" (2011 documentary)
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Chicago trains
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Evasive strategies on the football field
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Geological period
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Urgent-care pro
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Goof
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Fidelity alternative, for investors
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Sign in a gift shop around Mother's Day, maybe
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Slushy summer drink portmanteau
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Lively dance at a Jewish wedding
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Utter foolishness
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QB's mistake (Abbr.)
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Back muscle informally
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Vega's constellation
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Montreal's rapid transit system
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Crowds of rowdies
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Innocent sort
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Like 2023, but not 2022
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Appoints as a minister
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Royalties from Tom's "Free Fallin'"?
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Uncooked
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Illuminated from behind
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Color of 64-Across
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Ploy
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Prevents from escaping
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Slowly leaks
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Royalties for any musician?
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Tanned and then some
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Whence dawn breaks
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More metallic-sounding
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"___: Legacy" (2010 sci-fi movie)
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Emmy-winning actress Aduba
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Kind of diagram
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Life ___ (flotation device)
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Light bulb units
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Royalties from Barry's "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe"?
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Royalties from Stevie's "Superstition"?
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Royalties from Neil's "Heart of Gold"?
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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