Our NYT Crossword Hints for December 31, 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 31, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 12/31/24. 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. A little off
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6A. Drive crazy
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11A. Loops in on an email, for short
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14A. Jewish mourning period
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15A. ___-turvy
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16A. Soccer stadium chant
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17A. VOLT, AMP
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19A. One might get tacked on right before purchase
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20A. Go around in circles
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21A. Bands' successes
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22A. Disney villain with a pet parrot
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24A. "Beowulf" and the "Mahabharata," for two
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26A. Apple gadgets
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27A. First, as a voyage
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30A. Buffalo N.H.L.ers
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31A. Summer setting in D.C.
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32A. PUNCH, WALLOP
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36A. Member of K-pop's Blackpink
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38A. Oui's opposite
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39A. Hold your horses!
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40A. FINGER, TOE
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45A. Mauna ___
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46A. Adjective in the theme of "The Addams Family"
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47A. Superlatively impolite
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49A. Grow up
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50A. Orange box
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52A. Act theatrically
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53A. Cause of a grimace
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54A. Present day, in brief
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58A. Like some simple home-improvement projects, for short
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59A. HINT, TIP
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62A. In years past
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63A. Core belief
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64A. Got going
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65A. Singer Bega a.k.a. "The King of Mambo"
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66A. Bottomless pit
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67A. 10-legged creatures
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1D. Nile reptiles
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2D. Word after talk or gift
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3D. Green fruit
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4D. Smoothed (out)
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5D. Simple two-player card game
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6D. Stone-faced
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7D. Sulks
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8D. Actor Mike or Omar
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9D. Subj. for some immigrants
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10D. Certain salon offerings
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11D. Sweet treat that often has a crumb topping
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12D. Sunny forecast
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13D. Fortunetellers
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18D. "Nixon in ___" (John Adams opera)
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23D. The In-N-Out Burger logo has a yellow one
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25D. Verve
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26D. Half-___ (latte option)
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27D. Gin rummy combo
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28D. Alternative to "Hasta la vista"
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29D. "I can't do anything in this case"
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30D. Police work
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33D. ___ 500
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34D. French king
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35D. Doctor's 'Now!'
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37D. On the topic of
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41D. Country legend Lynn
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42D. Scratch (out)
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43D. Neighbor of an Afghan
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44D. Boy king of Egypt
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48D. Showtime drama with a serial-killer protagonist
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49D. Gold, silver, or bronze
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50D. Certain superhero accessories
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51D. Unruly uprisings
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53D. Yankee Doodle's method of transport
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55D. ___ Millions
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56D. Part of U.A.E.
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57D. Nine-digit government IDs
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60D. Fly catcher
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61D. "S.N.L." network
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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