NYT Crossword October 2 2023 Answers (10/2/23)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for October 2 2023 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword October 2, 2023 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 2, 2023 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 10/2/23, 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 2, 2023 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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Clue
Mountains seen in the Swiss Miss logo
Collection of maps
Amount owed at a bar
What to do to a deal or an envelope
Excited cheer
Marathon, for one
Letter between Juliett and Lima in the NATO alphabet
Warmest figures in weather forecasts
Japanese warriors who rose to power in the 12th century
Commencement
Auto
Has the rights to
1971 hit from the Who that begins "No one knows what it's like to be the bad man"
Transmitted by phone line
Full of bubbles, as laundry
Commotion
Make-up artist?
Game ending in "mate"
Lost traction
Start to love?
Disney princess from Polynesia
Dog breed designated a "natural monument" by the Japanese government
By a very direct route, idiomatically
Resting on
Some online communications, for short
Many a stage whisper
Wrap up … or a phonetic description of 17-, 19-, 25-, 41- and 54-Across
Wearing a wig and sunglasses, say
Stink
Try to take weight off
Van Gogh locale
D, gradewise
Hot spot for relaxation
Hazardous winter weather
Stately trees
Poses a question
"Star Wars" princess
Tree that bends in a hurricane
One not sitting up straight
"Shucks!"
Cuisine with panang curry
Mom on "Family Guy"
Yahoo alternative
Mole … or a rat, maybe
Identifies on Instagram, say
Long (for)
Word etched on most Oscar statuettes
Part of a dishwasher cycle
Sweetener found unspoiled in ancient Egyptian tombs
Sneak attack
Maxim
Become too scared, with "out"
Abandons plans unexpectedly
Put on a pedestal
E flat equivalent on a piano
Good, in Spanish
Bill or Hillary Clinton, scholastically
Makes a long story short?
Popular mixer for Scotch
Tiny canine pest
2017 Pixar hit
Trail labeled with a black diamond or blue square, say
Distributes, with "out"
___ mater
"I've ___!" (words of impatience)
Second to none
Lends a hand
Scissors sound
Bit of inspiration
Tool for nails
"Got it"
"Survivor" immunity token
Where you might see the message "the meeting host will let you in soon"
Goofs
Pedal next to the brake
Web address, 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.

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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.

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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