Our NYT Crossword Hints for December 18, 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 18, 2023
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 12/18/23. 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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Gulf of ___ (waters off the coast of Yemen)
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Opposite of aweather, to a sailor
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___ Arbor, Mich.
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Colorful symbols of hope and happiness
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Pal
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Put into power
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Pep
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Lawyer's title: Abbr.
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Swelling reducers for sprains
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Summer office workers
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Coin of Denmark
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Stan who co-created the Marvel Universe
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Super cool
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Cookie in cookies and cream
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Great Plains tribe
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Pet name for José
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Over half of all Super Bowl M.V.P.s, for short
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Scannable black-and-white square … or a hint to 17-, 30-, 45- and 57-Across
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Anthony who played Zorba in "Zorba the Greek"
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Story that spans generations
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Six lines in a sonnet
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Percussive dance style
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Video game with falling blocks
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Dubai's country, for short
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Football distances: Abbr.
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Vote of support
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Lawyers' org
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Spanish "Bye!"
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Wonderland visitor
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Prima donna's chance to shine
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Got out of bed
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Filipino or Laotian
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Railroad property in Monopoly
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Move just a little
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Campus figure with a "list"
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Swindle
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20-sided game piece in Dungeons & Dragons
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"Spring forward" clock setting: Abbr.
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Cause for a produce recall
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Got hitched in Vegas, perhaps
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Passes into law
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Before, in poetry
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Shoots lava
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Guinness Book suffix
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2, 4, 6, 8, etc
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Actress Davis of Thelma & Louise
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Sci-fi or romance
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Fig. on a college transcript
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Actress ___ Skye
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Debtor's note
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Poison ___ (plant)
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The "L" of U.C.L.A.
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Disorderly bunch
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Beginning phase
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1960s soul singer Redding
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French assent
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Captain Ahab's ship in "Moby-Dick"
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Parishioners' bench
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Ice cream amts.
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Snake oil salesman's offering
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Preliminary tournament stage
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Financial statement issued every three months
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Woman temporarily serving as monarch
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Variety show with skits and songs
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Maurice who wrote "Where the Wild Things Are"
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Intelligence
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1989's "Honey, I ___ the Kids"
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ID with two hyphens
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Olympic figure skating champion Lipinski
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TV's "___ Lasso"
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Last word in "The Twelve Days of Christmas"
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Unexpected plot development
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Commotion
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What to do if the shoe fits
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Ill-advised maneuver
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Important agent in bread dough and beer fermentation
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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