Our NYT Crossword Hints for June 22, 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, June 22, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 6/22/24. 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. Fermented mixture in Japanese cooking
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10A. Locale named in the Beach Boys' "Kokomo"
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15A. Some theatrical transitions
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16A. Refused to release
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17A. Stovetop convenience
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18A. Emmy winner Uzo
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19A. Mo. in which the U.S. Constitution was signed
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20A. Worsening situation from which there is no escape
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22A. 10th in a series
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24A. Run into
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25A. "___ the Next One," Grammy-winning Jay-Z song of 2009
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26A. Slurped treat
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27A. Go window shopping, perhaps
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29A. A migraine sufferer might take one, for short
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30A. Small-game hunters
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32A. Dreaded time for many
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34A. An eternity
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35A. ___Plus (pharmacy brand)
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36A. Cop
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39A. Raises, as a sensitive subject
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43A. Arundhati ___, Booker Prize-winning author
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44A. One in the last line of defense, typically
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46A. Completely take advantage of
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47A. ___ urbis conditae, date of the founding of Rome
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49A. "It was a lover and his ___" (beginning of a song in "As You Like It")
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50A. Just must
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51A. Temporary water provider
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54A. Vin Diesel's role in the "Fast & Furious" movies
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55A. Proverbial payee
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56A. Casino where Siegfried and Roy made their Las Vegas debut
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58A. Follow
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59A. "Some friendly advice ..."
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60A. Slips through the cracks?
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61A. Plants used in early genetics experiments
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1D. Set for a campsite
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2D. One way to be left
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3D. Bung, e.g.
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4D. What the Royal Crown of Spain is plated with
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5D. It's black and white (or sometimes red)
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6D. Historically, it corresponded with how much a farmer could plow in one day
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7D. Alternatives to irons
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8D. Guinea pigs, e.g.
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9D. Book with the story of Purim
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10D. 'Now!'
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11D. It's tuned for tunes
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12D. Went from 0 to 180, say
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13D. Noncarbonated drink with bubbles
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14D. Illuminating example
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21D. Handheld object used to release excess energy
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23D. French family members
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27D. Trading card enthusiasts?
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28D. "A Doll's House" protagonist
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31D. Cash substitutes
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33D. ___ cheese
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35D. Creative outlet?
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36D. Ballet exercises done at a barre
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37D. Celebrity gossip site
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38D. Think piece?
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39D. Cover with scattered objects
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40D. Much-anticipated outing
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41D. First country to hold elections using internet voting
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42D. Nautical navigation aids
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45D. All ___ (phrase in some nondenominational church names)
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48D. Better
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50D. Mill fill
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52D. Cuban instrument that ironically has six strings
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53D. Sport that allows some corps-à-corps (body-to-body) contact
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57D. Complete, with "off"
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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