Listed below you will find a detailed guide for NYT Crossword May 13 2024 Answers including a short description for each of the clues today’s puzzle had.
- Long drawn-out story – SAGA: A lengthy and detailed narrative or story, often involving heroic deeds and events.
- OMG hilarious! – LOL: Abbreviation for “laugh out loud,” used to express amusement in text communication.
- What the circled square in this grid represents in 18-Across – CUP: Typically refers to a trophy or prize in sports and competitions.
- Zig or zag – TURN: A change in direction; a maneuver to go in a different route.
- Slangy greeting – YODOG: A casual and informal way to greet someone, often among friends.
- ___ these seats taken? – ARE: A question used to inquire if seats are available or occupied.
- Polish before publishing – EDIT: To revise or correct text to improve its clarity and quality.
- A heckuva good time – LOADSOFFUN: An expression indicating a highly enjoyable and entertaining experience.
- Popular pastime played with putters – MINIGOLF: A miniature version of golf played on a course with obstacles.
- However informally – THO: A shortened form of “though,” used in informal contexts.
- Uncool person – DORK: A pejorative term for someone perceived as socially awkward or out of touch.
- Miami’s home – FLORIDA: The U.S. state known for its warm climate and popular tourist destinations like Miami.
- Selected – CHOSE: Past tense of choose, indicating the act of picking or selecting something from a group.
- Dance for high school seniors – PROM: A formal dance held for high school students, typically near the end of the academic year.
- Belle of a ball in brief – DEB: Short for debutante, referring to a young woman making a formal debut into society.
- Washable diaper material – CLOTH: Fabric used in reusable diapers, an eco-friendly alternative to disposables.
- Small group of trees – GROVE: A small woodland or cluster of trees, often planted or occurring naturally.
- Doctors’ org. – AMA: Abbreviation for the American Medical Association, a professional group for physicians.
- With 34- and 35-Across something made by following the path of O’s in this puzzle’s grid – HOLE: Refers to a hole, as in golf, formed by tracing a specific pattern in the puzzle.
- See 33-Across – INONE: Part of the phrase “in one shot,” often used to indicate accomplishing something in a single attempt.
- See 33-Across – SHOT: Continuing from the previous clue, typically means an attempt or try in sports or other contexts.
- Ending with skeptic or Surreal – ISM: A suffix used to form nouns indicating a belief, practice, or ideology.
- Halloween cookie shape – GHOST: A common shape for cookies during Halloween, resembling a spectral figure.
- Addictive thing in one’s pocket – PHONE: Refers to a mobile phone, often criticized for its addictive nature due to constant connectivity and apps.
- Director Spike – LEE: A prominent filmmaker known for his works addressing social and political issues.
- Home of the Colosseum – ROME: The capital city of Italy, famous for its ancient Roman structures including the Colosseum.
- Dentist’s string – FLOSS: A string-like dental product used to clean between teeth, recommended by dentists for oral health.
- Highly recommend! in slang – ITSDOPE: Slang expression indicating that something is extremely good or impressive.
- ___ vera gel – ALOE: A soothing gel derived from the aloe vera plant, often used for skin care and treating burns.
- Have debts – OWE: To be obligated to pay or return something to someone, typically money.
- Country with the first 18-Across venue (for ladies only 1867) – SCOTLAND: Refers to the country where the first golf tournament for women was held.
- Cut of meat that lent its name to a facial hairstyle – MUTTONCHOP: A cut of meat from the cheek and neck area of sheep or cattle, also a style of facial hair resembling this cut.
- Here in Honduras – AQUI: Spanish for “here,” used to indicate location.
- Cigar residue – ASH: The powdery residue left after burning a cigar, cigarette, or other substances.
- Zero chance, pal! – NOHOW: Informal expression meaning there is no possibility or way something can happen.
- Adorable – CUTE: Attractive or endearing in a charming way, often used to describe something small or young.
- What the shaded square in this grid represents in 18-Across – TEE: In golf, a small stand used to support a golf ball at the start of each hole.
- Rescue as a broken-down car – TOW: The act of pulling a disabled vehicle with another vehicle, typically using a tow truck.
- Direction of the sunrise – EAST: The cardinal direction from which the sun rises.
- Throwaway part of a cherry – STEM: The small stick-like part attached to the cherry fruit, usually discarded before eating.
- German automaker – AUDI: A well-known car manufacturer from Germany, famous for luxury and performance vehicles.
- Smile from ear to ear – GRIN: A broad, cheerful smile that extends across the face.
- Remedy to counteract a poison – ANTIDOTE: A substance given to counteract harmful effects of a poison.
- Sit around doing nothing – LOAF: To spend time idly without any purpose or activity.
- Bizarre – ODD: Strange or unusual, typically in a way that is unexpected.
- Topic of a wistful breakup song – LOSTLOVE: A common theme in songs about longing or regret following a romantic separation.
- Half-___ (rhyming coffee order) – CAF: Short for “half-caf,” a beverage with reduced caffeine content.
- Neighbor of Arg. and Braz. – URU: Abbreviation for Uruguay, a country in South America neighboring Argentina and Brazil.
- Writing implement with ink – PEN: A tool used for writing or drawing, filled with ink.
- Yellow part of an egg – YOLK: The round, yellow portion inside an egg, rich in nutrients.
- Return to one’s residence – GOHOME: To head back to where one lives; returning home.
- Passed-down stories – LORE: Knowledge or tradition that is passed from generation to generation, often orally.
- Not opposing – FOR: In support of or in agreement with something.
- Well gee whiz! – GOSH: An exclamation expressing surprise or amazement.
- Where first class can be found on a plane – FRONT: The area of an airplane where first-class seats are typically located, offering premium services.
- Some potatoes – IDAHOS: Referring to Idaho potatoes, known for their quality and suitability for various dishes.
- Wicked spirits – DEMONS: Evil supernatural beings often depicted in folklore and religious texts.
- Lessen – ABATE: To reduce in amount, degree, intensity, or severity.
- Site for skeletons – CLOSET: A metaphorical expression for a hidden or secretive place, as in “skeletons in the closet.”
- Fictional sleuth on Baker Street – HOLMES: Sherlock Holmes, a famous fictional detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle.
- Plain writing – PROSE: Written or spoken language in its ordinary form, without metrical structure.
- Dish with a fire-alarm rating system – CHILI: A spicy stew that can vary in heat level, often rated by its spiciness.
- Bearded garden figurine – GNOME: A small, mythical creature depicted as a statue in gardens, often bearded and wearing a pointed hat.
- That would really stink – GOSH: Used to express disbelief or frustration about a situation that would be very unfortunate.
- Part of a sneaker but not a sandal – SHOELACE: A string or cord used to secure sneakers, typically absent in sandals.
- Become more tolerable over time – GROWON: To gradually become more acceptable or less annoying.
- Secretly plan – PLOT: To scheme or devise a plan, often in secret.
- Box office bomb – FLOP: A film or production that fails commercially.
- Decimal point, e.g. – DOT: A small round mark used in decimal numbers to separate the integer part from the fractional part.
- Have ___ (freak out) – COW: To panic or become overly upset, often used in phrases like “have a cow.”
- Something a binge watcher binges – SHOW: A television series or program watched in multiple episodes in a short period.
- Light blue shade – AQUA: A bright, cyan-blue color, often associated with water.
- Pecans, pistachios, etc. – NUTS: Edible seeds enclosed in a hard shell, enjoyed as snacks or used in cooking.
- Try to lighten up? – DIET: Often involves reducing caloric intake or adjusting food choices to lose weight.
- Yoga class accessory – MAT: A padded surface used during yoga sessions to provide comfort and support.
- Deplete with up – USE: To exhaust or diminish resources or supplies by utilizing them.
- Starting word that’s often skipped when alphabetizing – THE: Commonly ignored in titles when organizing alphabetically due to its frequency and lack of descriptive value.
- Stand-up comic Margaret – CHO: Margaret Cho, a comedian known for her stand-up routines that often address social and political issues.
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