Our NYT Crossword Hints for October 15, 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, October 15, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 10/15/24. 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. No longer taking, as a medication
- 6A. What a light bulb represents in cartoons
- 10A. Led, as a meeting
- 13A. Where soju is the national drink
- 14A. Overwhelmed by hilarity, hyperbolically speaking
- 15A. Style of San Francisco's Coit Tower, informally
- 16A. Visa, for one
- 18A. Foreboding sign
- 19A. Take advantage of
- 20A. ___-di-dah
- 21A. Still awake after midnight, say
- 23A. Furry feet
- 25A. Thief at work in a bustling crowd
- 28A. "OK, that wasn't totally true"
- 30A. Favor precursor?
- 31A. Loudly laments
- 32A. Triumph over
- 34A. Don't think so!
- 36A. One might be found at a roast
- 40A. Pulitzer-winning writer James
- 41A. Philanthropists
- 44A. Dodge Charger, e.g.
- 48A. Nile reptile
- 50A. What an unsatisfied customer might leave behind
- 51A. Modern combat athlete, informally
- 54A. Expectant parents' selection
- 55A. Revolted
- 56A. Home of MoMA and M.S.G.
- 58A. The Trojans of the N.C.A.A.
- 59A. Shape for a child's chicken nugget, informally
- 60A. Show interest on a dating app … or what 16-, 25-, 36- and 51-Across must do to be successful?
- 64A. Steely determination
- 65A. Garment worn by the Little Caesars mascot
- 66A. Blood of the gods, in Greek mythology
- 67A. Up to this point
- 68A. Waxy imprint
- 69A. Montana city nicknamed "The Richest Hill on Earth"
- 1D. Match.com alternative
- 2D. Realtor's sign
- 3D. Airport amenity
- 4D. British ref. work
- 5D. Not pass
- 6D. Pet-tracking device
- 7D. Anti-trafficking agcy.
- 8D. Hear here
- 9D. Make sense
- 10D. Uncreative studio project, perhaps
- 11D. Winning blackjack hand
- 12D. Trios of trios
- 15D. Sweet, in Italian
- 17D. Dance style with shuffles and buffaloes
- 22D. "Gotta catch 'em all!" game series
- 24D. Witnessed
- 26D. Competition
- 27D. Ray who helped globalize McDonald's
- 29D. Some bottled waters
- 33D. Pull
- 35D. Group of whales
- 37D. Actress Jeffries of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians"
- 38D. Part of, as a scheme
- 39D. Like courses with multiple professors
- 42D. Comedic drum flourish
- 43D. Bond film between "Skyfall" and "No Time to Die"
- 44D. Like words written in ink by a lefty, often
- 45D. Ruler's realm
- 46D. “Aw, man!”
- 47D. Underway
- 49D. Distant correspondent
- 52D. Medieval tales of daring adventure
- 53D. Bread choice for a Reuben
- 57D. Expectant parents' selection
- 61D. "Wednesday's child is full of ___" (nursery rhyme line)
- 62D. Tennis champ Swiatek
- 63D. Critical hosp. wing
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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