Our NYT Crossword Hints for October 16, 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 16, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 10/16/24. 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. Friend on "Friends"
- 5A. Besmirch
- 10A. U.S. immigration policy, familiarly
- 14A. From which Christmas lights might hang
- 15A. Dystopian horror film of 2013, with "The"
- 16A. Birds with wings about one-tenth the length of their bodies
- 17A. Three tickets
- 19A. Cheeky
- 20A. "Is that OK with you?"
- 21A. "Despite all that ..."
- 23A. Li’l ___
- 26A. With money
- 29A. Makes apprehensive
- 31A. Put forth, as a question
- 32A. Well-worn
- 33A. Onetime Houston athlete whose helmet featured a derrick
- 35A. Frodo Baggins's pursuers
- 39A. Introductory foreign language class suggested by this puzzle's theme
- 43A. First British P.M. appointed by Queen Elizabeth II
- 44A. Sung tribute
- 45A. Tax prep pro
- 46A. "Tangible" balance sheet item
- 49A. Host
- 51A. More revered
- 55A. Comedian Youngman
- 56A. Goddess associated with the owl
- 57A. Outback hoppers
- 59A. Suffix with Jumbo
- 60A. Crazy reason
- 66A. Bits of advice
- 67A. Object of finger-pointing on "Fantasy Island"
- 68A. Instruments heard at luaus, for short
- 69A. Subside
- 70A. Number of blessings at a Jewish wedding
- 71A. See 64-Down
- 1D. Li of martial arts fame
- 2D. Item on a boathouse wall
- 3D. Time of anticipation
- 4D. Sycophants
- 5D. Neuter
- 6D. "Thou sing'st sweet ___": Shak.
- 7D. Hosp. areas usually on the ground floor
- 8D. Get wiser, supposedly
- 9D. Computer troubleshooting options
- 10D. Look to for support
- 11D. Revise
- 12D. Drop an F-bomb say
- 13D. Founder of the Pacific Fur Company, 1810
- 18D. Singer with the 2008 album "Backwoods Barbie"
- 22D. V.I.P. section?
- 23D. InDesign developer
- 24D. Bundled, as hay
- 25D. Nonverbal attention-getter
- 27D. Run
- 28D. Like Loki and Thor
- 30D. Transgress
- 34D. One miraculously healed by Jesus
- 36D. Poison found naturally in castor beans
- 37D. Airer of hearings
- 38D. Suspect
- 40D. Somewhat
- 41D. "The Office" role
- 42D. "Alrighty, then. As I was saying …"
- 47D. ___ Juan
- 48D. Resells at hiked-up prices
- 50D. What to do before a marathon, perhaps
- 51D. Lacking gloss
- 52D. Open courtyards
- 53D. Looks to sell
- 54D. It might go way over your head
- 58D. The appearance of a butterfly in a home, for some
- 61D. Fútbol cheer
- 62D. Basketball's King James, from 2003-10 and 2014-18
- 63D. Prez #34
- 64D. Doc treating 71-Across
- 65D. Symbol on the collar of Krypto the Superdog
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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