Listed below you will find a detailed guide for NYT Crossword June 12 2024 Answers including a short description for each of the clues today’s puzzle had.
- Pop corn? – DADJOKE: A pun or humorous saying often told by fathers.
- Home planet of a classic TV alien – ORK: The planet where Mork from “Mork & Mindy” hails from.
- ___ Ren of Star Wars: The Last Jedi – KYLO: Kylo Ren, a character from the Star Wars sequel trilogy.
- Brainstormer’s graphic – IDEAMAP: A visual representation of ideas and their connections.
- Stooge with the catchphrase “Oh a wise guy eh?” – MOE: Moe Howard from The Three Stooges.
- Lighting tubeful – NEON: A type of gas used in brightly glowing signs.
- Cranky – PEEVISH: Easily irritated or annoyed.
- Balderdash – NONSENSE: Foolish talk or ideas.
- Pop quizzes? – PATERNITYTESTS: Tests to determine the father of a child.
- Yesterday I ___ a clock. It was very time-consuming! (example of a 1-Across) – ATE: A pun, typical of a dad joke.
- Set upon en masse – MOB: A large crowd of people, often acting aggressively.
- Edge of a path – WAYSIDE: The side or border of a road or path.
- Planning to informally – GONNA: Colloquial contraction of “going to.”
- The U.S. is its southernmost member – NATO: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
- Appreciated as a joke – GOT: Understood and enjoyed the humor.
- Nonfiction films with an editorial viewpoint in a New York Times series – OPDOCS: Short for “opinion documentaries.”
- Attending to pressing matters? – IRONING: The act of smoothing clothes with an iron.
- Pop song? – THISOLDMAN: A classic children’s song that includes the line “This old man, he played one…”
- Minor bump against another car – LOVETAP: A gentle nudge or bump.
- Long Islander of literature – GATSBY: The protagonist of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby.”
- Old French coin – SOU: A former small coin of France.
- Small scratch – NICK: A minor cut or abrasion.
- ___ et Blanche (Man Ray’s study in contrast) – NOIRE: Refers to “Noire et Blanche,” a famous photograph by Man Ray.
- Misbehaves – ACTSBAD: To behave poorly or inappropriately.
- LX ÷ XX – III: Roman numerals calculation, 60 divided by 20 equals 3.
- There and back perhaps – LAP: One complete circuit around a track.
- Pop wisdom? – FATHERLYADVICE: Practical advice given by a father.
- How contest winners might be chosen – ATRANDOM: Selected by chance without a specific pattern.
- Opening – VACANCY: An available position or space.
- More than theoretical – REAL: Actual, existing in reality.
- I won’t list them all: Abbr. – ETC: Short for “et cetera,” meaning “and so on.”
- Obstacle to change – INERTIA: Resistance to change in motion or condition.
- Poem about pastoral life – IDYL: A short poem describing a peaceful, idealized rural scene.
- Major employer in Maryland whose employee count is classified for short – NSA: The National Security Agency.
- Pop art? – DADAISM: An art movement known for its avant-garde and anti-establishment works.
- Crudité go-with – DIP: A sauce or condiment served with raw vegetables.
- Drink suffix – AGO: Common ending for drinks, such as “Virago.”
- One side of a pool – DEEPEND: The end of a swimming pool where the water is deepest.
- Island on which the Dutch introduced coffee in the 1600s – JAVA: An Indonesian island where coffee cultivation began.
- Elide – OMIT: To leave out or exclude.
- Casey of radio countdowns – KASEM: Refers to Casey Kasem, famous for his music countdown shows.
- Sleepless in Seattle director – EPHRON: Refers to Nora Ephron, who directed the film.
- All: Prefix – OMNI: Meaning “all” or “every.”
- Demos for democracy e.g. – SAT: Refers to demonstrations or protests.
- Distance running powerhouse – KENYA: A country known for its successful long-distance runners.
- They’re often held in the fetal position – KNEES: Part of the body often bent in the fetal position.
- Symbol on the Nikkei 225 – YEN: The currency symbol for the Japanese yen.
- Subject of a worried pet owner’s posting – LOSTDOG: A notice about a missing pet.
- Quick tennis outing – SET: A segment of a tennis match.
- Pen – STY: A small enclosure for pigs.
- Jazz grp. – SIT: Short for “session,” a gathering of jazz musicians.
- Opposite of hence – AGO: Referring to time passed.
- Garnish (with) – ADORN: To decorate or embellish.
- Rule for a screen-free household – NOMEDIA: A guideline prohibiting the use of screens or electronic devices.
- Back issue – OLD: A previous edition of a publication.
- Up to informally – GONNA: A colloquial contraction of “going to.”
- Mind a baby maybe – SIT: To babysit or care for a child.
- [!!!] – OMG: An abbreviation for “Oh my God.”
- Tandoor-baked bread – NAAN: A type of Indian flatbread.
- A fan of – INTO: To have a strong interest in something.
- Some improvised ball fields – SANDLOTS: Informal playing fields, often used for baseball.
- Big name in nail polish – OPI: A popular brand of nail polish.
- Found – LOCATED: Discovered or identified the position of something.
- Spot for a pile of finished work – OUTTRAY: A tray where completed documents or tasks are placed.
- One of two in business suits – IVANA: Refers to Ivana Trump, possibly alluding to her business attire.
- One might be unfastened to feed a baby – BRA: An item of clothing that may be adjusted for breastfeeding.
- Informal agreement – DEAL: An arrangement or understanding.
- Wild trip? – SAFARI: An expedition to observe wildlife, typically in Africa.
- Snoopy group for short – CIA: The Central Intelligence Agency, often referred to as “snoopy” for its surveillance activities.
- Children’s TV informally – KIDVID: Short for children’s video programming.
- Certainly will – SHALL: An emphatic way of saying “will definitely.”
- Newspaper editor Bradlee – BEN: Refers to Ben Bradlee, the executive editor of The Washington Post.
- Elizabeth with millions of made-up customers – ARDEN: Refers to Elizabeth Arden, a cosmetics company founder.
- Divorcée in 1990s New York tabloids – IVANA: Refers to Ivana Trump, who was frequently mentioned in tabloids.
- Place for swimming lessons in brief – YMCA: A community organization known for offering swimming lessons.
- On the rocks – ICED: Served with ice.
- Supermodel Delevingne – CARA: Refers to Cara Delevingne, a British supermodel and actress.
- Prefix with gender – CIS: Refers to “cisgender,” meaning one’s gender identity matches their sex assigned at birth.
- Thanksgiving serving – YAM: A starchy root vegetable often served at Thanksgiving dinners.
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