Our NYT Crossword Hints for May 27, 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 27, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 5/27/24. 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. ___ colada
- 5A. Symbol of marriage for Amish men
- 10A. Container for a bouquet
- 14A. Super Smash ___ (Nintendo franchise)
- 15A. Small role in a film
- 16A. Member of a New World empire
- 17A. Programming language since 1995
- 19A. Entertainment awards quartet, for short
- 20A. Sleeps sound-ly?
- 21A. "Oh, gosh!"
- 22A. Fish in a salade niçoise
- 23A. Theater signal
- 24A. Rare tennis feat in which one player wins 24 straight points
- 26A. One reselling tickets
- 29A. Actress Thurman
- 30A. Cleveland's lake
- 31A. One of eight "a-milking" in a Christmas carol
- 34A. Hint at
- 38A. Seemingly endless time span
- 39A. Audio download
- 41A. Shade
- 42A. Finn's neighbor
- 44A. Highlanders and Foresters, e.g.
- 45A. NSFW stuff
- 46A. Ref. that added "turnt" and "deepfake" in 2023
- 48A. Asks to come
- 50A. Offer kudos, in modern lingo
- 55A. 'Green' prefix
- 56A. Egyptian mother goddess
- 57A. "___ Maria" (hymn)
- 58A. Gets a grip on, literally or figuratively
- 61A. Swindler's target
- 62A. Keep up appearances, say ... or what to do with the ends of 17-, 24-, 39- and 50-Across?
- 64A. Three wise men
- 65A. Kagan on the Supreme Court
- 66A. Slugger Sammy
- 67A. Supply-and-demand subj.
- 68A. Mend again, as a hem
- 69A. 'Yes, we're ___' (store sign)
- 1D. Classic lunchbox sandwiches, for short
- 2D. Tehran's land
- 3D. Dentist's anesthetic
- 4D. In most cases
- 5D. Secretly loops in, as on an email
- 6D. Body part with a ring, or a ringing
- 7D. Pal, in Puerto Rico
- 8D. Drive away
- 9D. End of an academic URL
- 10D. Country whose cuisine includes pho and banh mi
- 11D. Scottish cattle breed
- 12D. British pastry served with tea
- 13D. Really bother
- 18D. Slowly drip (out)
- 24D. Alumni
- 25D. Give off, as light
- 26D. Observes
- 27D. Brag immodestly
- 28D. Moody rock subgenre
- 32D. Post-E.R. area
- 33D. Geena of "Beetlejuice"
- 35D. Adobe image-editing software
- 36D. Attract, as a siren might
- 37D. Cravings
- 39D. Sound from a chick
- 40D. Govt.-issued ID
- 43D. Soft leather variety
- 45D. Painter with a noted "blue period"
- 47D. Don ___, "Mad Men" adman
- 49D. Aloe ___
- 50D. Easy crossword clue, e.g.
- 51D. Physicist Newton
- 52D. Late August baby, astrologically
- 53D. Tiny egg cell
- 54D. 'For __ sake!'
- 58D. Work on some jerky, say
- 59D. Prepare for a selfie
- 60D. One of seven "a-swimming" in a Christmas carol
- 63D. Dollar bill
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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