NYT Crossword May 13 2024 Answers (5/13/24)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for May 13 2024 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword May 13, 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 May 13, 2024 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 5/13/24, 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!

Looking for answers to another NYT Crossword puzzle? Check out our archive of NYT Crossword Answers. Our NYT Crossword Hints for May 13, 2024 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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

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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.

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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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Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke has been an avid fan of word games and puzzles for over two decades. She loves to unscramble words, challenge herself to crossword puzzles and try out the latest word games. As a published author and database architect, it was natural for her to take her love for all things word games to the next level!

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