Our NYT Crossword Hints for December 17, 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 17, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 12/17/24. 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. Resting on
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5A. Part of a plane or a theater
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10A. Polynesian drink with psychoactive effects
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14A. Trigonometry function
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15A. "All politics is ___"
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16A. Dr. Frankenstein's assistant
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17A. Snide comment about a collectible figurine?
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20A. Id's counterpart
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21A. Carelessly quick
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22A. A cube has 12
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23A. "It wasn't me!," for one
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25A. Prefix with "natal" or "noir"
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26A. Kerfuffle over beach footwear?
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33A. It's "a good walk spoiled," per Mark Twain
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36A. Drool, essentially
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37A. Important knee tissue, for short
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38A. Does as instructed
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40A. "Scram!"
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41A. Beef cut from the short loin
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43A. Egg donor's donations
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44A. Planet whose name makes middle schoolers laugh
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47A. On the ocean
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48A. Feeling of guilt after cheating at table tennis?
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51A. Leftmost image in the iconic illustration "The March of Progress"
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52A. Toys (with)
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56A. Whatsoever
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59A. It usually precedes delivery
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62A. No. on a business card
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63A. Singer Parton when she's aimlessly wasting time?
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66A. 'Vogue' competitor
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67A. Engage in a dispute
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68A. Human rights lawyer Clooney
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69A. Kill, to a comic
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70A. Cried sheepishly?
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71A. What has a meter and a motor
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1D. The A of FAQ
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2D. Hint of color
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3D. Hamburger topping
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4D. Bench press muscle for short
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5D. Lime and soda, for two
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6D. Charged particles
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7D. "Scram!"
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8D. Frilly and delicate
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9D. Prey for gray wolves
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10D. Ish
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11D. Eagerly excited
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12D. Sotto ___ (quietly)
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13D. Synagogue chests
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18D. ___ Drogo, "Game of Thrones" role for Jason Momoa
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19D. Continue to work on
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24D. Possible, but not looking good
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25D. Mo. with two federal holidays
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27D. Wiccan or druid
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28D. Short-lived relationship
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29D. Glowed with happiness
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30D. Only landlocked country in Southeast Asia
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31D. Proactiv target
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32D. Desperate request
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33D. Self-care company founded by Gwyneth Paltrow
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34D. Self-evident, informally
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35D. Mean's counterpart
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39D. Provide
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42D. Bad things to have under one's eyes
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45D. Caviar, e.g.
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46D. Siberian herding dog
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49D. Type of kitchen in a small apartment
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50D. Geeky type
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53D. Site of a historic civil rights march
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54D. Pharmacy product that's commonly chocolate-flavored
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55D. Writing devices for tablets
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56D. Citrus drinks
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57D. Work, as the land
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58D. Penne ___ vodka
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59D. "___ Croft: Tomb Raider"
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60D. Bit of pond scum
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61D. Alphabetically first rainbow color
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64D. "A little ___'ll do ya!" (Brylcreem slogan)
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65D. Vegan milk option
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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