Our NYT Crossword Hints for December 19, 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, December 19, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 12/19/24. 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. Some mustangs
- 6A. Comedian Ken of "The Masked Singer"
- 11A. Laser-focused mindset
- 11A. Laser-focused mindset
- 12A. They might be standing
- 14A. Vegas nickname
- 15A. Unfair judgments
- 17A. Stopping point for a cruise … or Crusoe
- 18A. Commoner
- 20A. 'Say no more'
- 21A. Nowhere to be found, informally
- 22A. Parenthetical on four #1 albums since 2021
- 22A. Parenthetical on four #1 albums since 2021
- 25A. Cellular data?
- 26A. Disparate
- 28A. Its home is on the range
- 30A. Nasty look
- 31A. Speed limit, of a sort
- 31A. Speed limit, of a sort
- 32A. 'That makes sense now'
- 34A. Illicit info
- 35A. Sticky treats, in more ways than one?
- 39A. Fictional queen of Arendelle
- 43A. Greek consonant
- 44A. 'That makes sense now'
- 45A. With 45-Down, displays during an online presentation ... or a hint to three pairs of answers in this puzzle
- 47A. Alternatives to ands or buts
- 48A. Spelling Bee rank between Solid and Great
- 49A. Had over
- 50A. Hand (out)
- 52A. Shake deeply
- 54A. ___-Way, brand of plows and salt spreaders
- 55A. Attention-grabbing appearance, maybe
- 57A. "Still good to meet up?"
- 59A. Beam of light
- 60A. Baby bear
- 61A. Chums
- 62A. Mount Vernon or Monticello
- 1D. Get stuck in traffic, say
- 2D. Way back when
- 3D. What selfish athletes spell "team" with, presumably
- 4D. Take-home amount
- 5D. With craft
- 6D. Websites with employment opportunities
- 7D. Theodore Roosevelt ushered in a "Progressive" one
- 8D. Quirky
- 9D. Burning man?
- 10D. Charlie brought his to the chocolate factory
- 11D. See 11-Across
- 11D. See 11-Across
- 13D. Kind of cord
- 14D. Nantz's longtime N.F.L. commentating partner
- 16D. Devoted fan, informally
- 19D. Coding catchall
- 22D. See 22-Across
- 22D. See 22-Across
- 23D. 13th-century poet who wrote the "Masnavi"
- 24D. Kerfuffle
- 27D. Neckwear sometimes made with kukui nuts
- 29D. Gets involved in
- 31D. See 31-Across
- 31D. See 31-Across
- 33D. Hedgehog lookalikes
- 35D. Get one's hair just right
- 36D. Futile batting statlines, in baseball lingo
- 37D. Hangs out for a while
- 38D. Barely makes with out
- 40D. Dinner is served!
- 41D. Cross-reference for additional information
- 42D. Free throw after a basket
- 45D. See 45-Across
- 46D. Most evasive
- 51D. Sicilian landmark
- 53D. Sorcerer
- 56D. Something connected to a QR code
- 58D. Org. for Coco Gauff
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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