Listed below you will find a detailed guide for NYT Crossword May 25 2024 Answers including a short description for each of the clues today’s puzzle had.
- Old currency of Massachusetts – WAMPUM
- Traditional shell beads used by Native Americans as currency, particularly in the Northeastern United States, including Massachusetts.
- Sub-Saharan menaces – MAMBAS
- Highly venomous snakes found in Sub-Saharan Africa, known for their speed and deadly bite.
- Creatures with a third eye sensitive to ultraviolet light – IGUANAS
- Reptiles that possess a parietal eye on top of their heads, which is sensitive to changes in light and can detect ultraviolet light.
- Shaded circle – AREOLA
- The pigmented area surrounding the nipple on the human breast.
- It falls on the eve of Christmas Eve – FESTIVUS
- A fictional holiday celebrated on December 23rd, created by Frank Costanza on the TV show “Seinfeld.”
- Result of getting doubles in Monopoly – REROLL
- In the game of Monopoly, when a player rolls doubles, they roll the dice again.
- Palm off (on) – FOIST
- To impose something unwanted or unworthy onto someone without them realizing it.
- Feather beds? – NESTS
- The places where birds live and lay their eggs, often lined with feathers.
- Apt name for a spelling champ – BEA
- A pun on the word “bee,” as in a spelling bee competition.
- Anne of Green Gables author ___ Maud Montgomery – LUCY
- The full name of the author is Lucy Maud Montgomery.
- Text acronym – ASCII
- The American Standard Code for Information Interchange, a character encoding standard for electronic communication.
- The King and I setting – SIAM
- The country formerly known as Siam is now Thailand, and it is the setting for the musical “The King and I.”
- Terminal approx. – ETA
- Estimated Time of Arrival, often used in travel and logistics.
- Beverage at une brasserie – BIERE
- The French word for “beer,” commonly served in a brasserie (a type of French restaurant).
- Streaks overhead – CIRRI
- High-altitude, wispy clouds made of ice crystals, also known as cirrus clouds.
- Architects so to speak – MASTERMINDS
- People who are the principal planners or creators of something complex or significant.
- Wield influence – PULLSTRINGS
- To use one’s influence or authority to achieve a desired outcome.
- Outfielder’s flashy feat – BASKETCATCH
- A type of catch in baseball where the outfielder catches the ball in a basket-like manner, often with flair.
- Time-saving tricks – HACKS
- Simple, efficient solutions or shortcuts that save time and effort.
- Lover of literature – ROMEO
- Refers to a passionate admirer of literature, as Romeo is a romantic figure in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.”
- Break – GAP
- A pause or interruption, often in a sequence or between two things.
- Causes to chafe – IRKS
- To annoy or irritate someone.
- Name of two ancient kings of Phrygia the first of whom is the famous one – MIDAS
- King Midas is the famous Phrygian king known for his ability to turn anything he touched into gold.
- Shock in a way – TASE
- To stun or incapacitate someone with a Taser, an electroshock weapon.
- Where ___? – AMI
- Likely the start of a question in French, such as “Where is my friend?” (“Où est mon ami?”).
- Like some broadcasts and cardboard boxes – TAPED
- Refers to recordings or physical boxes that are secured with tape.
- Piece of the pie – CRUST
- The outer edge or base of a pie, which is made of dough.
- Rearrange to fit jocularly – TETRIS
- Refers to the video game Tetris, where players rearrange blocks to fit and clear lines.
- Red sauce – SRIRACHA
- A type of hot sauce made from chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and salt.
- Bargain hunters of a sort – UNIONS
- Workers’ unions often negotiate for better deals, making them bargain hunters in a sense.
- Highly significant as a stretch of time – EPOCHAL
- Describing an event or period that is extremely important and influential in history.
- Treat often served in a glass cup – SUNDAE
- A dessert consisting of ice cream topped with various sauces and garnishes, often served in a glass cup.
- Big bands – OCTETS
- Musical groups consisting of eight members.
- ___ ball – WIFFLE
- Refers to a Wiffle ball, a lightweight, perforated plastic ball used in a simplified version of baseball.
- Grow too old – AGEOUT
- To become too old for a certain activity, role, or category.
- Reggaetón e.g. – MUSICA
- “Música” is the Spanish word for “music,” and reggaetón is a genre of music.
- Sap – SAP
- The fluid that circulates in the vascular system of a plant, or a slang term for a fool or dupe.
- Apartment in real estate lingo – UNIT
- A single residence within a larger building or complex, often referred to as a unit in real estate terms.
- Top Gun nickname – MAV
- Short for Maverick, the nickname of the main character in the movie “Top Gun.”
- Cuba’s José ___ International Airport – MARTI
- José Martí International Airport, named after the Cuban national hero and poet.
- God who duels Percy Jackson in children’s literature – ARES
- Ares, the Greek god of war, duels Percy Jackson in the “Percy Jackson & the Olympians” series.
- ___ de Glace largest glacier in the French Alps – MER
- Mer de Glace, which means “Sea of Ice,” is the largest glacier in the French Alps.
- Vocally negative fans in sports slang – BOOBIRDS
- Fans who express their disapproval loudly, often by booing.
- Eagerly listening – ALLEARS
- Being fully attentive and ready to listen.
- Sub stack? – HERO
- A “hero” is another term for a submarine sandwich, or sub.
- Drag through Hollywood – SUNSETSTRIP
- Sunset Strip is a famous stretch of Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood, known for its nightlife and entertainment.
- Spies use them for disguise – WIGS
- Artificial hairpieces used to change one’s appearance.
- Setting for the classic film line I don’t have to show you any stinkin’ badges! – SIERRAMADRE
- The line is from the film “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre.”
- Seating choice – AISLE
- Refers to an aisle seat, commonly chosen for its accessibility in theaters, airplanes, etc.
- Religiously mandated surname for Sikh men – SINGH
- “Singh” is a surname used by Sikh men as a mark of their faith.
- Resists with at – BALKSAT
- To balk at something means to resist or refuse to proceed.
- Cien divided by veinte – CINCO
- “Cien” is 100 in Spanish, and “veinte” is 20; 100 divided by 20 equals “cinco” (5).
- Strong scents – ODORS
- Noticeable and often strong smells.
- Tiny arachnids – MITES
- Small, often microscopic arachnids, some of which are pests or cause allergies.
- Stop for the day – END
- To conclude activities for the day.
- It might tell you what’s on tap – BARMENU
- A bar menu lists the drinks available on tap, such as beers and cocktails.
- Break – GAP
- An interruption or space between two things.
- Lacking social sensitivity – GAUCHE
- Describes someone who is awkward or lacking in social grace.
- Total jerk slangily – ASSHAT
- A slang term for someone who is being obnoxious or foolish.
- Potpourri assortment – MIX
- A mixture of various items, often used to refer to a blend of dried flowers and spices.
- Shot with English – SPIN
- In billiards, putting “English” on a shot means adding spin to the cue ball.
- GI e.g. – SOLDIER
- GI stands for “Government Issue” and refers to soldiers in the U.S. military.
- ___ Brown former editor of Vanity Fair and The New Yorker – TINA
- Tina Brown, a prominent magazine editor.
- Holey footwear – CROCS
- A brand of shoes known for their holes and comfortable design.
- Staff – TEAM
- A group of people working together, often referred to as a staff.
- Time to take stock? – PETALS
- This clue seems mismatched; “petals” are parts of a flower, not related to taking stock.
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