NYT Crossword December 8 2023 Answers (12/8/23)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for December 8 2023 to help you finish it up!
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Our NYT Crossword December 8, 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 8, 2023 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 12/8/23, 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 8, 2023 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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Clue
Boatloads or truckloads
Question suggesting "What odd behavior!"
Gains ground
Worker's end-of-year wish
Pitiful
Figure whose name derives from the Hebrew for "adversary"
Areas to practice driving skills
Middle of Middlesex
Taproom offering, in brief
Output of the world's largest manufacturer of musical instruments
Canadian N.H.L. team, on scoreboards
1977 best-selling novel set in a hospital
Broke
Artist of "La Maja Desnuda" and "La Maja Vestida"
Five-time N.B.A. All-Star Thompson
Words that guide
Uber ___
Join so as to work together
Third most-spoken language in the world
Slips
"___ does not protect you from love. But love, to some extent, protects you from ___": Jeanne Moreau
Stockpiles
Get even with
Famous bridge site
Not allowing for variation
Payment option
What a nod might indicate
Investor's considerations
What old memories often cause
Made 'em look
Preservers of crop biodiversity
[So what?]
Kiddie ride?
Utterance with one's hand on a Bible, maybe
Comics sound effects
City east of Tempe
Abbr. below the name of some businesses
Highest degree attainable?
Defenses are prepared for them
Pioneer in the field of exobiology
"You sure about that?"
Drawers on chests, maybe
"Stop complaining. I didn't do anything wrong"
Bouncing a penny into a cup, fancily shuffling cards, etc.
Indianapolis 500 venue, informally, with "the"
Balance sheet quantity
Jazz sobriquet
Ones helping players get a round?
Song title in both "The Sound of Music" and "West Side Story"
Certain verbal agreements
Regards
Certain verbal agreement
"How about that!"
What's going on?
Barely run
Cartoon character often seen sucking his thumb
They contain fruit
Gave rise to
Entertainment reference that began as a Usenet group
___ Amendment (2010s extension of the Kyoto Protocol)
Tip jar item
All House speakers until 2007

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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