Our NYT Crossword Hints for October 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, October 31, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 10/31/24. 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. Go downhill fast, maybe
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5A. Instigate
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11A. Little while
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14A. Adjective often paired with "hearty"
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15A. The "boy" in the Broadway lyric "Never before has a boy wanted more!"
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16A. Cruise through
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17A. "Duh!," in textspeak
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18A. Noted convention center?
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19A. "Moo, ___, La La La!" (children's book)
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20A. June observance
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20A. June observance
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22A. Pastry whose dough is used in making pigs in a blanket
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22A. Pastry whose dough is used in making pigs in a blanket
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24A. Common situations in time travel narratives
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26A. The emperor Caligula wanted to name his a consul, in legend
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27A. Lowercase "n" lookalike
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28A. Its cups aren't supposed to runneth over
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29A. Singer Lewis
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30A. Last word in the full title of Cervantes's most famous novel
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33A. Pigeonry
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34A. Halloween-themed hit, with a hint to four squares in this puzzle
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36A. What the puck is going on?
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37A. " … have it your way, then"
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38A. BeBe's sister, in a gospel duo
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39A. Something "dead" in a haunted corn maze?
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40A. ___ powder (manicure type)
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43A. It comes from the heart
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45A. Summer drink made from the fruits of two tropical trees
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45A. Summer drink made from the fruits of two tropical trees
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48A. Graphic showing the status of a download, say
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48A. Graphic showing the status of a download, say
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50A. Like Polish, but not polish
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51A. Lionizing lines
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52A. General during the Clone Wars
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54A. "Last Christmas" pop duo
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55A. Marble count for each side in Chinese checkers
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56A. Opposite of a jumbo shake?
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57A. Prefix with trust or rust
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58A. Sounds of hesitation
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59A. Recorded, in a way
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60A. Throw hard, in modern slang
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1D. Quaint store
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2D. Maze runner
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3D. "Mistress of the Dark" in a 1988 film
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4D. "Othello" role
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4D. "Othello" role
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5D. Sound sounds
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6D. Encouragement to a flamenco performer
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7D. Cut finely
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8D. Civil rights leader Medgar
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9D. Campbell of horror film fame
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10D. Just terrible, in slang
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11D. One of the original five inductees into the Baseball Hall of Fame
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12D. "Yes, that's abundantly clear"
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13D. Source of refreshments on a train to London
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13D. Source of refreshments on a train to London
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21D. Financial institution with A.T.M.s known as "Green Machines"
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23D. Fellow presenter
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25D. Art knife brand
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30D. Paintings in the "Water Lilies" series, e.g.
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31D. Dating app for queer women
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32D. Elizabeth of cosmetics
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33D. Openness
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34D. Certain edible seedlings
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34D. Certain edible seedlings
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35D. Khan tract?
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35D. Khan tract?
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36D. Keep in stock, say
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38D. 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' author
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40D. "Apollo and ___" (Bernini masterpiece)
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41D. Kick around some concepts
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42D. Aspiring driver's need
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44D. Invite for
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45D. Painter whose "Olympia" caused controversy for its depiction of a sex worker
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46D. Result of burning sage
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47D. Not happening
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49D. 2016 election nickname
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53D. Catchy song
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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