Our NYT Crossword Hints for October 18, 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 18, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 10/18/24. 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. Juice provider
- 8A. Portrayer of Laurie Strode in seven "Halloween" films
- 14A. Where customers can pay to smash household objects to smithereens
- 16A. Play without a break
- 17A. Attention-grabbing visuals
- 18A. Part of many singers' vocal warm-up routines
- 19A. Beef variety
- 20A. It's often playing games
- 22A. Playful snarl
- 23A. What painful sensations and frying pans can both do
- 24A. Shawarma holder
- 25A. Express one's displeasure toward
- 26A. Cryptaesthesia, more familiarly
- 27A. Artist whose full name anagrams to A MAN DETOURED
- 28A. Modern party planning tool
- 29A. Really good time
- 30A. Orthodontist's recommendation
- 32A. Digital art?
- 35A. Makes an opposing argument
- 36A. It generates a lot of buzz
- 37A. Register, as a complaint
- 38A. Voiced amazement
- 40A. "There, there" accompanier
- 43A. Former Israeli P.M. Sharon
- 44A. Stadium sounds
- 45A. De ___
- 46A. Word before friendly or name
- 47A. ID issuers
- 48A. Hit taker
- 49A. Beethoven's "Hammerklavier," for one
- 51A. Phrase typically shortened to its first three letters
- 53A. Geometry figure
- 54A. Big name in food delivery
- 55A. Accommodates, in listing-speak
- 56A. "That was perfect - I don't have any feedback"
- 1D. Clothing line?
- 2D. Warren of the Allman Brothers Band
- 3D. Common reason for a missed reference
- 4D. Come back
- 5D. Mardi follower
- 6D. Vast span
- 7D. Entered a Wild West town, say
- 8D. "Walking in Memphis" singer Marc
- 9D. Deep-dish pizza maker
- 10D. What a '50s-style diner or arcade bar might have
- 11D. "Star Wars" planet that's home to womp rats
- 12D. First pitcher, maybe
- 13D. First pitcher
- 15D. 'That explains it'
- 21D. Eucharist plate
- 24D. Crafter's supply
- 25D. Showed pride, in a way
- 27D. TV mounting spot
- 29D. Popular remedy for an upset stomach
- 31D. Penne, rigatoni, etc.
- 32D. Sad sack
- 33D. Market
- 34D. Stick in the closet?
- 35D. Things of concern to grammarians and negotiators
- 39D. Moses portrayer in classic film
- 40D. Prod
- 41D. Not inclined
- 42D. Scrolls from right to left?
- 45D. Avoid
- 47D. Pops
- 48D. Fork-tailed bird
- 50D. Checkout screen option
- 52D. This is what it sounds like when doves cry
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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