Our NYT Crossword Hints for July 8, 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, July 8, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 7/8/24. 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. Surveys of public opinion
- 6A. Comedian Poundstone
- 11A. "Eureka!" or "Ouch!"
- 14A. Farewell, in France
- 15A. ''My guess is . . .''
- 16A. Fishy topping
- 17A. Decorator's suggestion
- 19A. Actress Thurman of "Pulp Fiction"
- 20A. "You'll never know until you ___!"
- 21A. Currency of Mexico
- 22A. More levelheaded
- 24A. Garment that usually clasps in the back
- 25A. Gathering for superhero fans
- 28A. Calf-length slacks
- 31A. Capital city of Western Australia
- 32A. Carpet calculations
- 33A. Fishing rod attachment
- 35A. ___ Te Ching
- 38A. Kickflip or heelflip, for example
- 42A. Tongue-clicking sound
- 43A. Taj Mahal's city
- 44A. Father of Bart, Lisa and Maggie
- 45A. Say "cheese" for the 48-Across
- 48A. Shutterbug's device
- 49A. Hazard near a hive
- 52A. Oomph
- 53A. Pants that are often blue
- 54A. Kind of exam that would be apt in dental school?
- 56A. Nickname consisting of the 19th–21st letters of the alphabet
- 59A. Surgery sites for short
- 60A. "Boy, is that loud!" ... or a hint to the ends of 17-, 25-, 38- and 49-Across
- 64A. City that's home to Copacabana Beach, familiarly
- 65A. Tax cheat's dread
- 66A. Commotion
- 67A. "Jeopardy!" host Jennings
- 68A. Takes five
- 69A. No-nos
- 1D. International treaty
- 2D. Skunk's defense
- 3D. Flower in an Easter bouquet
- 4D. August baby, perhaps
- 5D. Word yelled in unison by party guests
- 6D. Photos
- 7D. Created for a specific purpose, as a committee
- 8D. "Oh, what's the ___?"
- 9D. Hasty escape
- 10D. "Yes, cap'n!"
- 11D. Do-or-die moment
- 12D. Titular Shakespearean teenager
- 13D. Hanker for
- 18D. Blue expanses on maps
- 23D. Do something
- 24D. Kid with an attitude
- 26D. Puccini's "La Rondine" or "Turandot"
- 27D. Fuse together
- 28D. Who's who in a movie
- 29D. Synagogue chests
- 30D. Busiest time to travel
- 33D. Actor Seth of "Superbad"
- 34D. Mr. Potato Head attachment
- 36D. Laptop brand
- 37D. Vegetable in Creole cuisine
- 39D. "___ Ha'i" ("South Pacific" song)
- 40D. Where things can be bought with baht
- 41D. Easy victory
- 46D. Yahoo competitor
- 47D. Fighting words?
- 48D. White House policy chief
- 49D. One-named singer from Iceland
- 50D. Almost too coincidental
- 51D. "Ok, understood"
- 55D. "Phooey!"
- 56D. Fuzzy part of a kiwi
- 57D. Put through the paces
- 58D. Salt Lake City collegians
- 61D. Shade
- 62D. What cover the outfield walls of many baseball stadiums
- 63D. Dove's sound
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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