Our NYT Crossword Hints for April 22, 2024 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily crossword 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 paper and is also available online.
NYT Crossword Hints, April 22, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 4/22/24. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
- 1A. *Nonrenewable energy source … and the start of an eight-step word ladder
- 5A. To any extent
- 10A. Singer Lambert
- 14A. British princess who was an Olympic equestrian
- 15A. ___ Hart, "Chicago" role
- 16A. Kind of bean mentioned in "The Silence of the Lambs"
- 17A. Leave no leaves, say
- 18A. Sustainably produced electricity
- 20A. Baroque ___ (1600-1750)
- 21A. *Air-conditioned, say
- 22A. Sweetie pie
- 23A. Traditional head garments for Sikh men
- 25A. Most clichéd
- 29A. Slowpoke in a shell
- 30A. Sheep's coat
- 31A. Double-helix material
- 32A. ___ non grata (unwelcome sort)
- 35A. *Energy source whose production contributes to 36-Across
- 36A. One symptom of climate change
- 39A. *Energy source whose production contributes to 36-Across
- 40A. Big name in TV ratings
- 41A. ___ Dhabi
- 42A. *Pleasant to recall, as a memory
- 43A. Puccini opera about an opera singer
- 47A. Spilling the tea, so to speak
- 49A. Goes extinct
- 51A. Ages and ages
- 52A. Discovery
- 53A. "I'm not loving it"
- 54A. Carbon-based energy source
- 58A. Diddly-squat
- 59A. Border on
- 60A. Major blood vessel
- 61A. Lena of "Chocolat"
- 62A. Fabric tears
- 63A. Barking orders, say
- 64A. *Renewable energy source … and the end of the word ladder
- 1D. These manuscript marks: ^^^
- 2D. Out jogging
- 3D. Capital of Turkey
- 4D. Abbott Elementary actress Sheryl ___ Ralph
- 5D. Element whose name anagrams to GROAN
- 6D. Pamplona bulls
- 7D. Skater's jump with one and a half turns
- 8D. Work of fiction?
- 9D. Cariou who played Sweeney Todd
- 10D. In progress
- 11D. Suddenly became clear to
- 12D. Chicago's Michigan ___: Abbr.
- 13D. Damage, as a surface
- 19D. Dr. on TV
- 21D. "The Alienist" author Carr
- 24D. Two-legged stand
- 25D. Having a key, in music
- 26D. Laughs heartily
- 27D. Make out, in Britspeak
- 28D. Smidgen
- 30D. Knocked the socks off
- 33D. Talked incessantly
- 34D. Support for a cast … or a word meaning "cast"
- 35D. Some excessive drinkers
- 36D. Its name translates as "waterless place" in Mongolian
- 37D. Botches badly
- 38D. Allocated, with "out"
- 39D. With 49-Down, trendy eating plans
- 42D. Done, in Dijon
- 44D. Mogadishu resident
- 45D. Signaled to begin, as a conductor might
- 46D. Close by
- 48D. "S.N.L." V.I.P.s
- 49D. See 39-Down
- 50D. Mosaic decoration
- 52D. Controversial coats
- 54D. A long way away
- 55D. Kimono sash
- 56D. "Chocolate" breed, for short
- 57D. Rock's ___ Fighters
- 58D. As we speak
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.
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.
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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