Our NYT Crossword Hints for May 1, 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, May 1, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 5/1/24. 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. Disney princess who sings "A Whole New World"
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8A. Basic yoga position
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13A. Baby 43-Across
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14A. Died down
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16A. Catering to the very wealthy
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17A. Wimbledon-winning Williams
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18A. Places to hole up
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19A. La-di-da
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21A. Org. for which Anthony Fauci worked for 54 years
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22A. Bond yield: Abbr.
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23A. Big stretch
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26A. Hollow center?
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27A. Fa follower
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28A. Sound made by a sneaker, say?
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30A. Unfortunate wedding forecast
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32A. Soprano ___ Te Kanawa
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33A. Typed correspondence
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35A. Taqueria topping
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36A. Shy sorts, with a hint to the answers on this puzzle's perimeter
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39A. Lab containers
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41A. Good thing to have in one's eye?
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42A. Their proprietors may be keepers
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43A. Hoppers between lily pads
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45A. Surrounded by
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49A. Bit in a bar
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50A. Spanish title: Abbr.
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51A. Legal representative: Abbr.
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53A. Actress de Armas
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54A. Falcon and Stone in the G.I. Joe franchise: Abbr.
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55A. Pointers
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57A. Classic children's novel set in the Swiss Alps
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59A. Washed away
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61A. Citizens of Dubai, e.g.
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64A. Fantasy author Pierce
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65A. On the books?
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66A. One of Indiana's state symbols
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67A. Scented ingredient in some hand creams and shampoos
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1D. Covers with a glossy black varnish
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2D. Cops to
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3D. Play-fight
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4D. Inventor who might be described as dotty or dashing?
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5D. Kind
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6D. Once called
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7D. "It is," in Ibiza
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8D. "In conclusion..."
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9D. Falls in line
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10D. Roofing material
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11D. Contents of a kitchen drawer
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12D. Some prank pullers
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13D. Subject of an annual festival in the Netherlands
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15D. "The Black ___" (1987 crime fiction best seller)
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20D. Kylo ___, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" villain
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24D. Said aloud
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25D. Green party?
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29D. Dabbling ducks
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31D. Volunteer's words
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32D. "Actions have consequences" principle
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34D. Sports org. for the Colorado Rapids
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35D. Mediterranean or Baltic
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36D. 'Care for a taste?'
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37D. "___ Dies Dreaming" (2022 best-selling novel)
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38D. One direction
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39D. Rainbow's end
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40D. Ensnared
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43D. Word with "casual" or "Freaky"
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44D. Beatmaker's genre
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46D. Tiki bar drink
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47D. Former Indian prime minister Gandhi
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48D. East Egg resident in "The Great Gatsby"
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50D. Hard-nosed
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52D. Rule of ___ (comedic principle)
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56D. Word with care or aware
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58D. Corn units
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60D. "Well, whoop-de-___"
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62D. Onetime Russian space station
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63D. Meteor tail?
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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