Our NYT Crossword Hints for December 16, 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, December 16, 2023
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 12/16/23. 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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Fragrant brew used in traditional medicine
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Hades vis-à-vis Persephone
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Thickets
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Bleak
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Ruling in Islamic law
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Cut used for London broil, traditionally
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Classic video game character portrayed by John Leguizamo (1993)
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Geographical abbr.
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Crew implement
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"If I could have the honor ..."
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Complete
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Custom car built with old parts and a shabby aesthetic
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Figure (out)
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Church gifts
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Opposite of peaceful
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Tiny type size
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Isn't 100%
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Buenos __
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"Did it start already?"
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Musical effect that comes from the Italian for "to play on a harp"
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Bottom
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They're impulsive
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Audacious self-assurance
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One side in a noted family feud
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Events offering a whole lot to choose from?
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Follower of one or single in biology
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First band to surpass one billion streams on Spotify (2014)
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Courteous behavior, formally
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Events with matadores
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Ones making a racket?
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Heart
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Singer Bobby with a brave-sounding last name
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Time piece
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Winter accessory
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Companies
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Crushes that have lost their sparkle?
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New LinkedIn members, perhaps
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Situations involving multiple romantic partners
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Name found forward and backward in "Miranda rights"
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Factory seconds, for short
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"I ___!"
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Bookish
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One subject to a religious ban from the 1521 Edict of Worms
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World Wildlife Fund and others, in brief
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"You can't be serious"
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Motion pictures?
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Alternative to cooking oil
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Savoury pies
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Film unlikely to have a costume designer
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Pretend to be
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"That's super"
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Surfing hazards
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Tiny messenger
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Sentence with a lot of commas, perhaps
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Place with dressing options
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Its moves include Enchufla and Sombrero steps
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"Be prepared"
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Trash hauler
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What to call a king
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___ sauce
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Clear evidence
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Portmanteau for poly relationships
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Say '$%$#!'
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Young woman, quaintly
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Moved
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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