Our NYT Crossword Hints for December 23, 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 23, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 12/23/24. 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. Christmas baubles, often
- 5A. Ontario-based network that aired "Schitt's Creek"
- 8A. Billiards bounces
- 14A. Leafy vegetable in some Caesar salads
- 15A. Former N.B.A. star ___ Ming
- 16A. "So done with that"
- 17A. *Hodgepodge bowlful of munchies
- 19A. Become a new country, in a way
- 20A. Horses' homes
- 22A. Joie de vivre
- 23A. Trim from the roster
- 25A. *Buses, trains, subways, etc.
- 28A. Worldwide
- 30A. Hoppy holiday?
- 31A. The "I" of FYI, for short
- 32A. Look forward to
- 34A. CBS late show hosted by Taylor Tomlinson ... or where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues
- 40A. Dirty, like a chimney
- 41A. Q: "Why shouldn't you tell secrets on a farm?" A: "Because the corn has ___!"
- 43A. Whipped dessert
- 46A. ___ Mae (college loan provider)
- 48A. *Rodeo footwear
- 51A. Sly animal
- 52A. The "A" in A.D.
- 53A. Money owed
- 55A. Tire patterns
- 58A. *Portrait artist's medium
- 61A. Rich cakes
- 62A. __ de plume
- 63A. P, R, N, D or L
- 64A. Military affirmative
- 65A. Musician/activist Yoko
- 66A. Award such as Best Comeback Athlete or Best Team
- 1D. Gives the green light
- 2D. Operated
- 3D. Words after "3, 2, 1 ..."
- 4D. Religious offshoot
- 5D. Drum kit component
- 6D. Backs out at the last second
- 7D. Rowing crew captains, informally
- 8D. Counterpart of sin, in trigonometry
- 9D. "___ Maria" (hymn)
- 10D. Like yesterday!
- 11D. Ending words of an ultimatum
- 12D. Where juggling balls are often seen
- 13D. Arterial insert
- 18D. __ Sutra
- 21D. Unwavering
- 23D. Hollywood special effects, for short
- 24D. Forearm bone.
- 26D. Rarity in a drought
- 27D. Sparkling Italian wine, or the region it comes from
- 29D. Spam spreader
- 32D. Single-celled organism
- 33D. Cleverness
- 35D. Canadian gas brand
- 36D. Optimistic, like an outlook
- 37D. Hair stiffener
- 38D. Two equal parts, to kids
- 39D. Duo + one
- 42D. Madonna coffee table book released a day after her 1992 album "Erotica"
- 43D. Marilyn of Hollywood
- 44D. Deed holders
- 45D. W.W. II naval menaces
- 46D. Heavenly protector of sailors
- 47D. "I need it yesterday!"
- 48D. Snarky, as a remark
- 49D. University of Maine town
- 50D. Constellation with a "belt"
- 54D. Apt anagram of ANGER minus N
- 56D. Opus ___
- 57D. Latvia or Estonia, pre-1991: Abbr.
- 59D. Short snooze
- 60D. Give some effort
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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