NYT Crossword December 15 2023 Answers (12/15/23)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for December 15 2023 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword December 15, 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 December 15, 2023 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 12/15/23, 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 December 15, 2023 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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Clue
Yard, nautically
Desire for a ski jumper
___ blue dot (Earth, in a famous photograph)
"Knock it off!," in question form
Since
Classic airplane snack
General term in a series
Number in a count
Change, as a lock
One in a million, so to speak
Journalism inits. since 1851
One way to travel the world
Lines from a rapper, in slang
Milk option
Earth-based pigment
Likely hyperbole from a texter
Equipment in hockey, lacrosse and pickleball
What one might look at the night sky with
___ Lingus
Badge holder
Spanish geographical word that is an anagram of its English translation
"Woo-hoo!," in online shorthand
Pronoun functioning as an object (not a subject!)
"Give me five!"
Half full?
"Dig in, everyone"
Tropical vine
Work from, as a desk
Purple ___, Hawaiian crop
Bookie?
___ bottles (popular gummy candy)
Bad press, say
Event at high noon
Occasion to recite the Pledge of Allegiance
Button usually held down by a pinkie
Word after life or C
One whose work might be a piece of cake?
Bit of attire seldom worn with a jacket
One you might beseech to get glasses
Term for an overly commercialized celebration
At any one time, roughly 10,000 trillion of them roam the earth
Bill concerned with science communication
Become barren
Synchronize with
Arctic native
Speck
Handmade goods site
One on the Israelites' journey to the Promised Land
Lose tautness
What stubbles may become
Lurch
Warning letters with a Reddit link
___ Juniors, soccer team for which Diego Maradona once played
Canapé topper
"Don't even think of coming back!"
Nephalist
Part of a biblical plague
Trick question, e.g.
Housework?
There or thereabouts
2022 Jordan Peele film
Actress Malick
Hands (out)
West Coast N.F.L.'er
Damage the reputation of
Tibetan title
Experimental composer Charles
Supports
Set ___
Common place to see Santa
Fade away
Public health org.

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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