Listed below you will find a detailed guide for NYT Crossword May 11 2024 Answers including a short description for each of the clues today’s puzzle had.
- One with a short term in office? – INTERN: Typically refers to a temporary position often held by students or recent graduates.
- Raphael painted a fresco of him having an audience with Pope Leo I – ATTILA: Depicts Attila the Hun, a famous historical figure known for his invasions in Europe.
- Cons for fans – MEETUPS: Events or gatherings designed for enthusiasts to interact and share their interests.
- Asked for the fish, say – MEOWED: An imaginative way a cat might request food.
- Quick way to make dough – CASHGRAB: A term often used for an endeavor considered to be motivated solely by the desire for financial gain.
- Path of progress – INROAD: A term indicating progress or advancement, especially into new areas.
- Ring-shaped bone that supports the skull – ATLAS: The topmost vertebra of the spine that supports the head.
- Certifiable, so to speak – MAD: Colloquially used to refer to someone behaving irrationally or insanely.
- Small pieces of jewelry – STUDS: Small, often simple pieces of jewelry that are worn through piercings.
- Show bias – LEAN: To show inclination or preference towards a specific viewpoint or outcome.
- Cheerios alternatives – TATAS: Incorrect clue. If referring to cereal, should be an alternative brand.
- Environmental writer ___ Leopold – ALDO: Known for his influence on modern environmental ethics and wilderness conservation.
- ___ Meyer’s Clean Day (household brand) – MRS: A brand known for its environmentally friendly cleaning products.
- Like some meditation and breathwork – TANTRIC: Pertaining to or involving the esoteric traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism.
- Get into – DON: To put on (clothing).
- Detail – LITTLE THING: A minor aspect or component of a larger situation.
- Was treated unfairly, informally – GOT THE SHAFT: Slang for being treated unjustly or badly.
- Measures of one’s worth – TOTAL ASSETS: Refers to the sum of all assets owned by a person or organization.
- The N.B.A.’s Hornets on scoreboards – CHA: Charlotte Hornets’ abbreviation used in scoreboards.
- Ones that are tired before they’ve even moved? – NEW CARS: A playful way to describe new cars in a showroom.
- H.M.O. designation for short – PCP: Primary Care Physician, a doctor who provides general medical care.
- Meal makeup maybe – OATS: Often used in breakfast foods and snacks.
- Burgess ___ (rock bed noted for its fossils) – SHALE: Known for its fossil-rich compositions in paleontology.
- Split ___ (Uber option) – FARE: An option in the Uber app that allows users to share the cost of the ride.
- Look – STYLE: Refers to the appearance or fashion sense of a person.
- Latin for mouths – ORA: The plural form of ‘os’, which is Latin for mouth.
- Mythical rock singer – SIREN: References mythical creatures known for their singing to lure sailors.
- Having aged out – TOO OLD: Being considered too old for a particular activity or purpose.
- OMG me too! – SAMESIES: A playful, informal way to express agreement or similarity.
- Country whose flag features a machete and half of a gearwheel – ANGOLA: The flag symbolizes defense and industrial progress.
- Forerunner of a streaming playlist – MIXTAPE: A compilation of favorite musical tracks, traditionally on cassette.
- Brought in – REAPED: To have gathered or collected, often used in the context of crops.
- Line around the Equator? – IT’S HOT: A playful reference to the typical climate experienced at the Equator.
- No, you’re the one getting worked up! – I’M CALM: A defensive response asserting one’s composure.
- Less cluttered – NEATER: More organized and tidy.
- Model X and Model Y – TESLAS: Electric cars produced by Tesla, Inc.
- Top-five boy’s name every year from 2004 to 2010 per the Social Security Administration – THAT ONE: A clue that may need clarification or correction as it doesn’t specify a name.
- Many are Persian – RUGS: Refers to a type of heavy textile made in Iran, commonly used as floor coverings.
- Gross home? – GOAT YOGA: A playful reference to where goats might interact with humans during yoga sessions, which have become popular for their perceived therapeutic benefits.
- Self-doubting question – AM I?: A question that expresses uncertainty about one’s actions or thoughts.
- Place left of the units – TENS: Refers to the position in a number where the tens are placed, just left of the units digit.
- Mexican sandwich – TORTA: A type of sandwich made with a variety of ingredients such as meats, cheeses, and vegetables, served on a firm white roll.
- That seems ill-advised – ARE YOU SURE?: A cautionary response questioning the wisdom of a proposed action.
- Pacesetter on a long, frigid journey – LEAD DOG: Refers to the leading sled dog in a dog sled team, essential for setting the pace and direction in snowy conditions.
- Appends – ADDS ON: To attach or join something to something else.
- 2000s sitcom about a woman with amnesia – SAMANTHA WHO?: A television show featuring a main character who develops amnesia and must rediscover her life.
- Proof of past trauma – SCAR: A mark left on the skin or within body tissue where a wound, burn, or sore has not healed completely and fibrous connective tissue has developed.
- East African city whose name means ‘house of peace’ – DAR ES SALAAM: The largest city and former capital of Tanzania, known for its peaceful atmosphere.
- Squeals – SHRIEKS: High-pitched cries or sounds, typically indicating fear or excitement.
- Pull up a chair – HAVE A SEAT: An invitation to sit down.
- Captain of industry – TYCOON: A wealthy, powerful person in business or industry.
- Group messages, e.g. – CHATS: Conversations or communications within a group, often using digital platforms.
- Auction listing – ITEM: An object or lot that is being sold at an auction.
- Some coding statements – LINES OF CODE: Instructions written in a programming language to be executed by a computer.
- Fitness class often put on by a farm – GOAT YOGA: A type of yoga class that involves practicing yoga poses with live goats.
- Comment with a point, say – REMARK: A spoken or written opinion or observation that carries a specific point or purpose.
- Partner in a picture – CO-STAR: An actor or actress who shares a leading role with another in a film or television show.
- Persona non grata – OUTCAST: A person who is not accepted or welcomed by a group or community.
- Slimeball – CREEP: An unpleasant person who is perceived as despicable or sleazy.
- Gift for writers – PEN SET: A set of pens, often given as a gift, which can be prized by writers for their utility and aesthetic.
- Single-masted sailboat – SLOOP: A sailboat with one mast and generally two sails, a mainsail, and a headsail.
- Rocks – STONES: Small pieces of rock.
- Publication that once had the slogan ‘Si ___ lit, ___ lit, ___’ – READERS DIGEST: A magazine known for its condensed articles on a wide range of topics.
- Engage in a hot exchange – DEBATE: Participate in a formal discussion or argument where opposing arguments are presented.
- Pop back and forth? – SODA: A playful wordplay on “pop,” another term for soda, which can also mean to move or go quickly.
- Personalized Nintendo avatar – MII: A customizable avatar used on Nintendo’s gaming platforms.
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