Our NYT Crossword Hints for May 13, 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 13, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 5/13/24. 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. Long, drawn-out story
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5A. 'omg hilarious'
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8A. What the circled square in this grid represents, in 18-Across
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11A. Zig or zag
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12A. Slangy greeting
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14A. "___ these seats taken?"
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15A. Polish before publishing
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16A. A heckuva good time
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18A. Popular pastime played with putters
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20A. However, informally
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21A. Uncool person
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22A. Miami's home
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26A. Selected
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28A. Dance for high school seniors
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29A. Belle of a ball, in brief
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30A. Washable diaper material
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31A. Small group of trees
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32A. Doctors' org.
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33A. With 34- and 35-Across, something made by following the path of O's in this puzzle's grid
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34A. See 33 Across
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35A. See 33 Across
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36A. Ending with skeptic or Surreal
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37A. Halloween cookie shape
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38A. Addictive thing in one's pocket
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39A. Director Spike
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40A. Home of the Colosseum
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41A. Dentist's string
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42A. "Highly recommend!," in slang
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44A. ___ vera gel
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45A. Have debts
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46A. Country with the first 18-Across venue (for ladies only, 1867)
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50A. Cut of meat that lent its name to a facial hairstyle
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54A. Here, in Honduras
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55A. Cigar residue
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56A. "Zero chance, pal!"
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57A. Adorable
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58A. What the shaded square in this grid represents, in 18-Across
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59A. Rescue, as a broken-down car
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60A. Direction of the sunrise
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1D. Throwaway part of a cherry
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2D. German automaker
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3D. Smile from ear to ear
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4D. Remedy to counteract a poison
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5D. Sit around doing nothing
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6D. Bizarre
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7D. Topic of a wistful breakup song
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8D. Half-__: rhyming coffee order
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9D. Neighbor of Arg. and Braz.
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10D. Writing implement with ink
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12D. Yellow part of an egg
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13D. Return to one's residence
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16D. Passed-down stories
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17D. Not opposing
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19D. "Well, gee whiz!"
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22D. Where first class can be found on a plane
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23D. Some potatoes
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24D. Wicked spirits
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25D. Lessen
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26D. Site for skeletons
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27D. Fictional sleuth on Baker Street
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28D. Plain writing
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30D. Dish with a fire-alarm rating system
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31D. Bearded garden figurine
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34D. "That would really stink"
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35D. Part of a sneaker, but not a sandal
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37D. Become more tolerable to over time
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38D. Secretly plan
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41D. Box-office bomb
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46D. Something a binge watcher binges
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47D. Light blue shade
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48D. Pecans, pistachios, etc.
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49D. Try to lighten up?
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50D. Yoga class accessory
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51D. Deplete, with "up"
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52D. Starting word that's often skipped when alphabetizing
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53D. Stand-up comic Margaret
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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