NYT Crossword May 4 2024 Answers (5/4/24)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for May 4 2024 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword May 4, 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 4, 2024 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 5/4/24, 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 4, 2024 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A "Don't flatter yourself!"
5A Stays hungry
10A Going full tilt
14A Dehydrated bit in trail mix
16A Grammy alternative
17A Iconic line on 1950s TV
18A Product release, informally
19A ___ mode, setting in many modern cars
20A Life-changing work?
22A R&B singer Lennox
23A Late-night stage
24A Altos might follow this
25A Zac of "Baywatch"
27A Sweets
30A "Please, we don't need the details"
32A "That's just great," sarcastically
35A "Our parents will kill us!"
36A Grouse
37A Man of many words?
38A Tea variety
41A Offering from the website Greenvelope
42A Actor honored in the "celebrity wing" of the W.W.E. Hall of Fame
44A Fireside drink, perhaps
46A Prefix with gender
47A Concerns for a prospective homebuyer
51A "Personally …," on a post
52A Lead-in to bad news
54A Hotfooted it
56A McEntire of country
57A Puts everything on the table
58A Make the cut?
59A Possible cause of an icy glare
60A Singles material, say
1D Better fit
2D More than tipsy
3D Figure that's not usually discussed
4D Elfin folk
5D Where roots are branches
6D Sound muffled by an elbow, perhaps
7D What some do during a night out
8D One dimension
9D Dimension, e.g.
10D Word commonly lowercased in titles
11D Portrayer of Bunny Lebowski in "The Big Lebowski"
12D Question from a dealer
13D Finishing touches?
15D Writing tip
21D "My word!"
26D Flips out
28D Like some discriminatory policies
29D Coffee appliance
30D Fit (in)
31D Ball handler?
33D Mad rush
34D Something to kick
35D Japanese aesthetic that embraces imperfection
36D Unpopular and then some
37D Words of corporate pandering
39D Fiend
40D Vice President Harris's family nickname
42D Minister's home
43D Poet Rainer Maria ___
45D Devout
48D Puts a round peg in a square hole, say
49D Barn item
50D Word with pole or patrol
53D Collected dust
55D Ellipsis equivalent, often

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.

NYT Crossword (Main Grid)
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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.

Christine Mielke

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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