NYT Crossword July 17 2024 Answers (7/17/24)

Our NYT Crossword July 17, 2024 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily puzzle 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 New York Times and is also available online.

NYT Crossword July 17, 2024 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 7/17/24, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

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#	Clue
1A	Over 3,500 feet, for the George Washington Bridge
5A	Takes care of
11A	"As if!"
14A	Change
16A	Secure, as to a pole
17A	Nail polish brand with colors like "Berry Fairy Fun" and "Aurora Berry-alis"
18A	[aria-label] One gesture in 54-/65-Across
20A	Start to "starter"
21A	Caribbean country whose capital is Castries
22A	With it, in old slang
23A	Waited for a customer service representative, say
24A	Work station
25A	[aria-label] One gesture in 54-/65-Across
27A	[aria-label] One gesture in 54-/65-Across
30A	Unwritten code?
31A	"___ told …"
32A	Representative's affirmative
33A	"Shogun," e.g.
35A	Major undertaking?
39A	Diana of Motown
41A	Melancholy
43A	Portent
44A	What "down" means in diner lingo
46A	Future D.A.'s exam
48A	Multivolume ref.
49A	"It's c-c-c-cold!"
50A	Divide, as a deck of cards
52A	[aria-label] One gesture in 54-/65-Across
54A	With 65-Across, source of this puzzle's pictorial clues
57A	Rival of Chanel
58A	"Finding ___" (Pixar sequel)
59A	"Razor-billed" bird
60A	Knock around, say
64A	Company that purchased Time Warner in 2001
65A	See 54-Across
67A	Greek consonant hidden in the names of two Greek vowels
68A	Prepare to release, as a fish
69A	"___ Kitchen" (cooking show)
70A	Largest of the three-letter numbers
71A	Stinging plant
72A	Feature of some dresses
1D	Displays, as the time
2D	It might thicken or be full of holes
3D	___ Gawande, author of the 2014 best seller "Being Mortal"
4D	Poet Pablo
5D	For which you might tell a chef "Well done!"
6D	Caterpillar roll ingredient
7D	Engrave
8D	They often take bows
9D	Allegro or adagio
10D	Prospector's find
11D	Throat-soothing type of tea
12D	Olympic gold medalist Ohno
13D	Like the "Ramayana"
15D	School break
19D	Smart aleck
23D	[aria-label] One gesture in 54-/65-Across
26D	Kilmer of "Top Gun: Maverick"
27D	Burning man?
28D	R&B singer Bridges
29D	One side of Checkpoint Charlie
30D	Reservoir creator
34D	Was apprehended
36D	Podium delivery
37D	___ Squad (tech support group)
38D	Wraps up
40D	[aria-label] One gesture in 54-/65-Across
42D	Sandwich whose "California" version contains avocado
45D	Pop star Grande, to fans
47D	Nevertheless
51D	Take apart, as 8-Down
53D	Contends
54D	Bring to the big screen, perhaps
55D	Mammal whose babies can outrun humans at only three days old
56D	Michael of "The Dark Knight"
57D	Male duck
61D	Corridor
62D	Fruit named for its unsightly appearance
63D	Bother
65D	Light source
66D	"What a hoot!," in brief

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.