NYT Crossword December 31 2024 Answers (12/31/24)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for December 31 2024 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword December 31, 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 December 31, 2024 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 12/31/24, 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 December 31, 2024 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A A little off
6A Drive crazy?
11A Loops in on an email, for short
14A Jewish mourning period
15A ___-turvy
16A Soccer stadium chant
17A VOLT, AMP
19A One might get tacked on right before purchase
20A Go around in circles
21A Bands' successes
22A Disney villain with a pet parrot
24A "Beowulf" and the "Mahabharata," for two
26A Apple gadgets
27A First, as a voyage
30A Buffalo N.H.L.ers
31A Summer setting in D.C.
32A PUNCH, WALLOP
36A Member of K-pop's Blackpink
38A Oui's opposite
39A "Hold your horses!"
40A FINGER, TOE
45A Mauna ___
46A Adjective in the theme of "The Addams Family"
47A Superlatively impolite
49A Grow up
50A Orange box
52A Act theatrically
53A Cause of a grimace
54A Present day, in brief
58A Like some simple home-improvement projects, for short
59A HINT, TIP
62A In years past
63A Core belief
64A Got going
65A Singer Bega a.k.a. "The King of Mambo"
66A Bottomless pit
67A 10-legged creatures
1D Nile reptiles
2D Word after talk or gift
3D Green fruit
4D Smoothed out
5D Simple two-player card game
6D Stone-faced
7D Sulks
8D Actor Mike or Omar
9D Subj. for some immigrants
10D Certain salon offerings
11D Sweet treat that often has a crumb topping
12D Sunny forecast
13D Fortunetellers
18D "Nixon in ___" (John Adams opera)
23D The In-N-Out Burger logo has a yellow one
25D Verve
26D Half-___ (latte option)
27D Gin rummy combo
28D Alternative to "Hasta la vista"
29D "I can't do anything in this case"
30D Police work?
33D ___ 500
34D French king
35D Doctor's "Now!"
37D On the topic of
41D Country legend Lynn
42D Scratch (out)
43D Neighbor of an Afghan
44D Boy king of Egypt
48D Showtime drama with a serial-killer protagonist
49D Gold, silver or bronze
50D Certain superhero accessories
51D Unruly uprisings
53D Yankee Doodle's method of transport
55D ___ Millions
56D Part of U.A.E.
57D Nine-digit government IDs
60D Fly catcher
61D "S.N.L." network

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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