Our NYT Crossword Hints for August 7, 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, August 7, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 8/7/24. 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. Rhyme of 49-Across, but not a homophone of 19-Across
- 5A. On the ___
- 8A. Rhyme of 46-Across, but not a homophone of 21-Across
- 12A. Key that might be part of a chain
- 13A. Olay competitor
- 15A. Spaniard's "other"
- 16A. Opposite of hopping
- 17A. Customer service worker
- 18A. "Serves you right!"
- 19A. Main branch of a tree
- 21A. It gets baked
- 23A. Take a break
- 24A. Not on board with
- 25A. Evaluate for purity
- 28A. Like Plan B, for short
- 30A. Wee
- 34A. Marshland
- 35A. "___ Choice"
- 38A. "Another sheep pun? ___ gotta be kidding!"
- 39A. Field for grazing
- 40A. Everglades wader
- 41A. Shade
- 42A. Gun-regulating grp.
- 43A. By way of
- 45A. I.C.U. staffers
- 46A. Attention-getting sound
- 48A. Sounds of sympathy
- 49A. Uneven?
- 51A. Conditional words
- 53A. Pacific ___
- 54A. Unfair outcome, informally
- 58A. Corkscrew-shaped pasta
- 62A. A pop star might go by this
- 63A. Stay away from
- 64A. Used as a platform
- 65A. More timid
- 66A. Rhyme of 19-Across, but not a homophone of 46-Across
- 67A. Heavy-hearted
- 68A. Denver-to-Omaha dir.
- 69A. Rhyme of 43-Across, but not a homophone of 49-Across
- 1D. Put in an offer
- 2D. Avail
- 3D. Exerciser's target
- 4D. Classic accessory for Humphrey Bogart
- 5D. Many a Gilbert and Sullivan work
- 6D. Park in N.Y.C., e.g.
- 7D. Untruthful
- 8D. Pooch
- 9D. Conversely, in a text
- 10D. Not to
- 11D. It doesn't stay hot for long
- 13D. Keeps at
- 14D. Lots
- 20D. Remedies for missed turns
- 22D. Native Coloradans
- 25D. Insurer with an avian mascot
- 26D. Take care of
- 27D. Real mess
- 29D. Rhyme of 21-Across, but not a homophone of 43-Across
- 31D. Leader who wrote "The Discovery of India"
- 32D. Totally shifted the momentum of
- 33D. Hoo-boy!
- 36D. Exclamation of understanding
- 37D. Subj. taught by Fulbright scholars
- 43D. Clothing, colloquially
- 44D. Serious workplace problem, for short
- 47D. Puh-lease!
- 50D. Leaves out
- 52D. Island country that's 24 hours ahead of its closest neighbor
- 53D. Apply, as sunscreen
- 54D. Brownish pear
- 55D. "Once more ___ the breach ..."
- 56D. Communicate like a Sphynx
- 57D. Give for a time
- 58D. "___ is very agreeable, but the bad thing is that it goes on 24 hours a day": Gabriel García Márquez
- 59D. Leopard's spot
- 60D. Place
- 61D. Memo line
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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