Our NYT Crossword Hints for December 11, 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, December 11, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 12/11/24. 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. Field for a Fortnite pro
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8A. Wheels
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15A. Actress who said "I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it"
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16A. Attendee who's not on the guest list
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17A. Took advantage of a situation, so to speak
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18A. Presented to, as for approval
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19A. Tolerate
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20A. Pride : lion :: gaggle : ___
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21A. Like some nerves and strings
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24A. Come clean, with 'up'
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26A. Preceding
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29A. Takes back to the lab, maybe
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33A. Seemingly forever
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34A. The N.H.L.'s Kraken, on scoreboards
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35A. Billionaire philanthropist Broad
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36A. 'Now I get it!'
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37A. Smiling Face With Sunglasses, e.g.
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39A. Fresno-to-San Diego dir.
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41A. 1-Across competitor
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43A. October Revolution leader
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44A. ___ death do us part
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45A. Villainous animal in "The Lion King"
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46A. One might be good, bad or rotten
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47A. Japan's ___ Period (1603-1868)
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48A. Business card abbr.
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49A. Insult, informally
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51A. Keto diet no-no
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53A. Poetry contest
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56A. Part of I.P.A.
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57A. Beaucoup
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59A. Hosp. ward
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60A. Subaru Crosstrek or Honda HR-V
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62A. Wins the heart of
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64A. Diversion
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65A. Repositions, as tires
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66A. Assault with sound
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67A. Equipment for an angioplasty
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1D. Jane Austen heroine
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2D. Car stolen by Jerry's mechanic on an episode of "Seinfeld"
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3D. Spa treatment, informally
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4D. Had because of
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5D. Doing a musical read-through
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6D. Carry-on checkers, for short
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7D. Place to muck about?
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8D. Old TV hookup
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9D. Detergent in a red bottle
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10D. Waits patiently
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11D. "Guess so," folksily
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12D. Elaine who served in two presidential cabinets
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13D. Not as much
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14D. Art Deco icon
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22D. Salt Lake Valley people
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23D. Appliance with a door and a crumb tray
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24D. Moochers
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25D. __ sauce (Japanese condiment)
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26D. Source of zest
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27D. Variety of cooking apple
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28D. Description of this puzzle's circled letters, and a clue to what they spell
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30D. Actor who narrates "The Big Lebowski"
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31D. Now's partner
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32D. ___ Lee
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38D. Irish dances
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40D. Half of a cassette
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42D. Yes votes
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49D. Mildly wet
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50D. Epic work that begins "Sing, goddess, of the anger of Achilles"
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51D. Judy who wrote "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret"
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52D. ___-call list
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54D. Back 40 makeup
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55D. Tousle, as hair
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57D. "Like that's ever going to happen"
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58D. It may be tempted
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61D. Call ___ night
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63D. Homo sapiens
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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