Our NYT Crossword Hints for May 29, 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 29, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 5/29/24. 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. "For ___" (greeting card section)
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4A. Oust
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8A. Wins over
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14A. Word said with feigned innocence
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15A. Move at a snail's pace
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16A. How some café is served
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17A. *Vodka + coffee liqueur + Irish cream + heavy cream
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19A. Skimpy
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20A. Feeder filler
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21A. Producer of the milk for Roquefort cheese
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23A. Light brown
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24A. Some LG products
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26A. *Light rum + dark rum + orange juice + passion fruit syrup
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29A. Sharing word
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30A. One of the "Gilligan's Island" castaways
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31A. ___ Miss
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32A. Onetime host with the segment "Jaywalking"
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33A. Teacher in a temple
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36A. *With 38-Across, rum + brandy + pineapple juice + orange juice + orgeat syrup + fire
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38A. See 36-Across
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40A. Jimmy of "NYPD Blue"
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41A. Pitch
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42A. Structure that's subject to hydrostatic pressure
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43A. Actor Josh who was once married to Fergie
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45A. Upscale hotel chain
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46A. With 56-Across, what each of the starred clues is?
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49A. "I can't think with all this racket!"
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50A. Losing tic-tac-toe line
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51A. Braves, on a scoreboard
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52A. The Acropolis, now
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53A. Horrify
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56A. See 46 Across
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60A. Ruthless ruler
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61A. "Green-eyed monster"
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62A. Nail polish brand
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63A. Sherlock Holmes or Hercule Poirot
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64A. Hard knocks
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65A. Catch in the act
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1D. 'Let me think about that . . . '
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2D. Debtor's note
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3D. In the thick of things, so to speak
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4D. Olympic gymnast with five moves named for her
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5D. "I'll take care of that!"
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6D. Anxiety condition, in brief
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7D. Currency debut of 2002
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8D. Photo gallery on one's phone
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9D. Apricot or peach
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10D. In the manner of
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11D. Believer in the principle of "I and I," for the physical and spiritual selves
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12D. Italy’s fashion capital
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13D. Broadway composer Jule ___
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18D. Explorers and others, in brief
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22D. Droll
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24D. "Ungula" is Latin for this word, hence "ungulate"
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25D. Lessens, as pain
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26D. Chill
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27D. Taken as a whole
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28D. Market-focused channel
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30D. Magazine with cover exclamations like "Bigger Biceps!"
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32D. Beamed
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34D. A birdie flies in this
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35D. Absurd
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37D. Noon, in France
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38D. Turn off course
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39D. Leave out
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41D. Do a slow burn
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44D. At the back of the boat
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45D. Avignon affirmatives
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46D. Ways to go
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47D. Kick out
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48D. Small group of trees
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49D. Places to dock
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52D. Invitation request
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54D. Satyajit Ray's "The ___ Trilogy"
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55D. Developer’s purchase
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57D. ___ trance
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58D. Org. that enforces the Toxic Substances Control Act
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59D. Component of a certain cage
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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