Our NYT Crossword Hints for September 28, 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, September 28, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 9/28/24. 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. First name in mysteries
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7A. Like a Broadway revival, often
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13A. Noncompetitive races
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15A. "Precisely!," informally
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16A. Military leader who helped capture Detroit in 1812
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18A. Vital carriers
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19A. Author of "A Hard Road to Glory: A History of the African-American Athlete"
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20A. Out of the ordinary
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22A. Rustic respites
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23A. Sticky-fingered sort?
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24A. Variable in Euler's polyhedron formula (V - E + F = 2)
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25A. This and that
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26A. Drink made with rice milk and cinnamon
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29A. Sigma Gamma ___ (historically Black sorority)
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30A. Like the Danube, to Germans
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32A. Manufacturing giant originally known as the Pittsburgh Reduction Company
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33A. Tucker who played drums for the Velvet Underground
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34A. Bay Area-based coffee roaster
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35A. Pancake topper
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36A. Speckled steeds
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38A. Diminutive suffix
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39A. Lopez of "The Dirty Dozen"
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41A. And no more
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42A. Boom times
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43A. Some in-person interviews
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45A. Dark __
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47A. Breakout portmanteau
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48A. "I Love Lucy" airer
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51A. Spill the beans
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52A. Poster sites?
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53A. Behind
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55A. Current influencer
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57A. Flower in Japanese heraldry
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59A. Estimate
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60A. Silviculture is the science of maintaining them
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61A. Expresses contempt
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62A. .1111, .2222, .3333, etc.
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1D. Shaving brand
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2D. Anonymous online handle, at times
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3D. Dried poblano chili
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4D. 'Amen!'
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5D. Keep one's mouth shut, but not stay silent
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6D. Pick up
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7D. Entertains before bed, perhaps
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8D. Skeletal prefix
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9D. Suriname native
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10D. Play it cool
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11D. Intercessor for the frequently forgetful
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12D. Gear meant to simulate barefoot running
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14D. Angel's contribution
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17D. Shaggy Scottish grazer
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21D. Animated response?
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27D. Bounces
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28D. First name for the third second-in-command
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30D. Supplement purporting to combat seasonal allergies
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31D. Directive to get down
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34D. Their work might be draining
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37D. How some Hollywood relationships start
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40D. Long strips of carrot or zucchini
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44D. Brand of vegetable oil
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46D. Many a DoorDasher's transport
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49D. Pop
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50D. One of the Seven Sisters
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54D. Drive (around)
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56D. Winningest country in Winter Olympic history: Abbr.
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58D. Arm muscle informally
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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