Our NYT Crossword Hints for December 21, 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 21, 2023
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 12/21/23. 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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Moments of discovery
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With 33-Across, deep-sea catch
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Bank offerings, in brief
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*X, to a sorority sister
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Taylor Swift's record-setting ___ Tour
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This might get the word out
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See 9-Down
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Liberated
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Gives an angry look
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With 47-Down, fail spectacularly ... or what the answers to the starred clues do?
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Camouflages
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Middle C, e.g.
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Something to work on
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TV newswoman Spencer
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Booty
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Something to look into
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Receptionist-turned-administrator on "The Office"
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Workplace inequity
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Layer on a roll
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Delivery site
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Maker of Max Throat Care drops
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Protein-rich crop
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Place to be pampered
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Daze
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Way up on a mountain
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Wash. setting
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Adverb for an anniversary
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2010 health law, in brief
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Cooks, as some kernels
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High up
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Latin love
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Kitchen cabinet climbers
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Fitting
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The Good Dinosaur dinosaur
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Nov. or Dec. event for a Sagittarius
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*What iodine might do
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Bit of skiwear
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Transport, in a way
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Brown in strips
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Bird that flies with its neck outstretched
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Put in a box
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Irrigation structure
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Scarf down
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Like a custard
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Org. with a top 10 list
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*Expresses regret about
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Socket inserts
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Squeeze together?
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"Good as ___" (Lizzo hit)
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Substitute for "subs"
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*Blank, e.g., in Scrabble
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"Golly!"
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Criticize harshly
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Queue before Q
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Predators whose females are the main hunters
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Duo with the 2011 #1 hit "Party Rock Anthem"
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Group known for playing mind games
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Water under the drawbridge
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Sludge
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It's a ball
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Lead-in to season
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Wild catch?
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Fanatical
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Cook again in oil
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Knives Out director Johnson
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Messenger ___
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Reefer and clipper
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Stand-out performance?
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Farmers market booth
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“Bet you can’t do better!”
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Squirt
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Hard walk
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See 62 Down
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Some fluffy slippers
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Not cool
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Kind of port
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Teeny
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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