Our NYT Crossword Hints for May 14, 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, May 14, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 5/14/24. 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. Wafting smells
- 7A. Colorful play area at a family fun center
- 14A. Headwear for lesser royalty
- 16A. Dig up
- 17A. Appliance with buttons like "Bagel" and "Frozen"
- 18A. Cat breed with blue eyes
- 19A. Okay boomer?
- 20A. Butterfly relative
- 22A. Hero's virtue
- 23A. Additive that imparts umami, in brief
- 24A. Result of a lack of focus
- 25A. By
- 26A. Lead-in to some unsolicited advice
- 28A. Gets value from
- 30A. Some ward workers, for short
- 31A. Military technology that's a source of stress for whales
- 32A. Looking to mate, as a cat
- 34A. CD selection
- 35A. Reggae relative
- 36A. Led Zeppelins Whole __ Love
- 40A. Ideological split
- 42A. Wafting smells
- 43A. Star pitcher
- 46A. "Fiddlesticks!" is a mild one
- 47A. Irreversibly committed
- 48A. Pub regular
- 50A. Man-eating monster
- 52A. __ Miserables
- 53A. Declare legally void
- 54A. "Slaughterhouse-Five" setting, in brief
- 55A. Foldable bed
- 56A. No-win situation
- 58A. Wharton or Sloan, informally
- 61A. Made certain
- 62A. Cheer up
- 63A. Strongly dislikes
- 64A. Credit ___ (bank headquartered in Zürich)
- 1D. Play a role
- 2D. Supports from the stands
- 3D. Fizzy citrus drink
- 4D. More than some
- 5D. Six-legged scurrier
- 6D. In good taste
- 7D. Outback terrain
- 8D. DiFranco with a Broadway stint as Persephone in "Hadestown"
- 9D. Lets be
- 10D. Himalayan holy figures
- 11D. Early round in a competition, informally
- 12D. "Strangely enough ... "
- 13D. “___ no place like home”
- 15D. Drop ___ (moon someone)
- 21D. Traveling fashion sale featuring the work of a specific designer
- 23D. Fine rain
- 24D. Neckwear for noisy dogs
- 25D. Hum bug?
- 27D. Apple Store purchases
- 29D. Fake
- 32D. "You sure?"
- 33D. Younger Flanders boy on "The Simpsons"
- 37D. Simple figure skating jumps
- 38D. Common spots for eagles' nests … or a hint to 2-, 9-, 21- and 24-Down
- 39D. Egyptian vipers
- 41D. What's needed to make bale?
- 43D. Grew less intense
- 44D. Incisor's neighbor
- 45D. Writer Hemingway
- 47D. Floral subject for Van Gogh
- 49D. Bach's "Toccata and ___ in D Minor"
- 51D. Surname of musical brothers Barry, Robin, Maurice and Andy
- 54D. Ties the knot
- 55D. Spiced brew
- 57D. Queens ballplayer
- 59D. Jon M. ___, director of "Crazy Rich Asians"
- 60D. Caustic solution
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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