NYT Crossword October 18 2024 Answers (10/18/24)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for October 18 2024 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword October 18, 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 October 18, 2024 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 10/18/24, 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 October 18, 2024 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Juice provider
8A Portrayer of Laurie Strode in seven "Halloween" films
14A Where customers can pay to smash household objects to smithereens
16A Play without a break
17A Attention-grabbing visuals
18A Part of many singers' vocal warm-up routines
19A Beef variety
20A It's often playing games
22A Playful snarl
23A What painful sensations and frying pans can both do
24A Shawarma holder
25A Express one's displeasure toward
26A Cryptaesthesia, more familiarly
27A Artist whose full name anagrams to A MAN DETOURED
28A Modern party planning tool
29A Really good time
30A Orthodontist's recommendation
32A Digital art?
35A Makes an opposing argument
36A It generates a lot of buzz
37A Register, as a complaint
38A Voiced amazement
40A "There, there" accompanier
43A Former Israeli P.M. Sharon
44A Stadium sounds
45A De ___
46A Word before friendly or name
47A ID issuers
48A Hit taker
49A Beethoven's "Hammerklavier," for one
51A Phrase typically shortened to its first three letters
53A Geometry figure
54A Big name in food delivery
55A Accommodates, in listing-speak
56A "That was perfect - I don't have any feedback"
1D Clothing line
2D Warren of the Allman Brothers Band
3D Common reason for a missed reference
4D Come back
5D Mardi follower
6D Vast span
7D Entered a Wild West town, say
8D "Walking in Memphis" singer Marc
9D Deep-dish pizza maker
10D What a '50s-style diner or arcade bar might have
11D "Star Wars" planet that's home to womp rats
12D First pitcher, maybe
13D First pitcher
15D "That explains it!"
21D Eucharist plate
24D Crafter's supply
25D Showed pride, in a way
27D TV mounting spot
29D Popular remedy for an upset stomach
31D Penne, rigatoni, etc.
32D Sad sack
33D Market
34D Stick in the closet?
35D Things of concern to grammarians and negotiators
39D Moses portrayer in classic film
40D Prod
41D Not inclined
42D Scrolls from right to left?
45D Avoid
47D Pops
48D Fork-tailed bird
50D Checkout screen option
52D This is what it sounds like when doves cry

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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