Listed below you will find a detailed guide for NYT Crossword July 8 2024 Answers including a short description for each of the clues today’s puzzle had.
- Common ingredient in eye shadow – TALC: A soft mineral used as a base in cosmetics to provide a smooth texture.
- Anticipate a near success so to speak – TASTEIT: To have a strong sense of approaching victory or achievement.
- Sci-fi comics sound – ZAP: A sound effect often used in science fiction to indicate a laser or energy blast.
- Animal in the Bacardi logo – BAT: The iconic bat symbol used in the branding of Bacardi rum.
- Wayfair alternative – IKEA: A popular furniture and home goods retailer known for its affordable and modern designs.
- Egg-laying mammal – ECHIDNA: A spiny anteater native to Australia and New Guinea, one of the few mammals that lay eggs.
- Art ___ – DECO: A style of visual arts, architecture, and design that first appeared in France just before World War I.
- What a boring meeting never seems to do – END: The feeling that a dull meeting goes on indefinitely.
- Admit one was wrong – EAT HUMBLE PIE: To acknowledge one’s error and apologize.
- Attitude – LIP: Informal term for impudent or disrespectful speech.
- Chemical compound in plastics and rubber – STYRENE: An organic compound used in the production of polystyrene plastics and synthetic rubber.
- Clear to see maybe? – IN HD: High-definition video quality.
- Abstract painter ___ Thomas – ALMA: Alma Thomas, an African-American artist known for her abstract expressionist paintings.
- Title in a Puccini title – MADAMA: From “Madama Butterfly,” an opera by Giacomo Puccini.
- Like a room with a lit fireplace often – TOASTY: Warm and comfortable due to the presence of a fire.
- Second calling? – ALIAS: An alternative name or identity used by a person.
- Research trials using withheld information – BLIND EXPERIMENTS: Studies where information is kept from participants to prevent bias.
- Genesis brother – ABEL: The younger brother of Cain in the Bible.
- Go (for) – RETAIL: To sell goods directly to consumers.
- Calvin and Hobbes girl – SUSIE: Susie Derkins, a character in the “Calvin and Hobbes” comic strip.
- Opulent – PLUSH: Richly luxurious and comfortable.
- Presentation prop – EASEL: A stand used to hold an artist’s canvas or a presentation board.
- Royal whose wedding had a whopping 1900 guests – KATE MIDDLETON: The Duchess of Cambridge, who married Prince William in 2011.
- City that’s home to the Green Dome – MEDINA: A city in Saudi Arabia, significant in Islamic history.
- Party – CAROUSE: To drink and celebrate noisily.
- Writing wrongs? – TYPOS: Mistakes made in printed or written text.
- Spartan queen of myth – LEDA: In Greek mythology, the mother of Helen of Troy.
- Delivery room figures for short – OBS: Obstetricians, doctors specializing in childbirth.
- Month between avril and juin – MAI: The French word for May, the month between April and June.
- Cries of pain – OWS: Exclamations of discomfort or injury.
- Enthusiastic Spanish assent – SISI: Informal for “yes, yes” in Spanish.
- Gush – SPURT: To flow out suddenly and forcefully.
- Pioneering chemist Lavoisier – ANTOINE: Antoine Lavoisier, known as the “father of modern chemistry.”
- Like some hipster T-shirts – IRONIC: Often featuring humor or statements meant to be taken in an opposite way.
- Friendly debate opponent – SPARRING PARTNER: Someone you practice with, typically in a boxing or debating context.
- Gossip spreader – YENTA: A person, often a woman, who spreads gossip or meddles in others’ affairs.
- Your wish is his command – GENIE: A magical being that grants wishes, often found in lamps in folklore.
- Likewise – SODOI: A phrase meaning “me too” or “I also.”
- Run out of clothes? – STREAK: To run naked, often as a prank or dare.
- Humorist Bombeck – ERMA: Erma Bombeck, an American humorist known for her newspaper columns.
- Lab mice of 1990s cartoons – PINKY AND THE BRAIN: Animated characters from a popular TV show about two genetically modified mice.
- F on a final – FALSE: Incorrect answer on a true/false test.
- Slowly wanes as support – ERODES: Gradually diminishes or wears away.
- To no avail – VAINLY: Without success or result.
- Infuriates – IRES: Angers or irritates greatly.
- Four- or six-pointer say – STAG: A male deer with antlers, which can have multiple points.
- Display at a school show – TALENTS: Skills or performances showcased by students.
- O.E.D. ender – ZED: The last letter of the alphabet in British English.
- Excuse for texting errors jocularly … or a hint to this puzzle’s theme – FATFINGER SYNDROME: Mistakes made by hitting the wrong keys on a small keyboard.
- Its egg resembles an avocado – EMU: The large green egg of this flightless bird.
- Cheerful tune – LILT: A light, happy melody.
- Core things – BELIEFS: Fundamental principles or convictions.
- Opposite of absorb – EMIT: To release or discharge.
- Shill for informally – REP: To promote or endorse a product or service.
- Root word? – OLE: A cheer or exclamation, often heard at bullfights or in flamenco.
- Ingredient in a Bloody Caesar cocktail – CLAMATO: A blend of clam and tomato juice used in this Canadian cocktail.
- No returns – ASIS: Sold without the possibility of returning it, often at a reduced price.
- Makeshift limbo bar at a wedding – TIE: An improvised bar for the limbo dance, often using a necktie.
- Letters before a 34-Across – MBA: Master of Business Administration, a graduate degree.
- Abandons as an argument – MLS: To leave a debate or discussion (short for “miscellaneous”).
- Marsh plant whose flower resembles a corn dog – CATTAIL: A tall plant found in wetlands with a cylindrical flower spike.
- World capital at the foot of the Elburz Mountains – TEHRAN: The capital city of Iran.
- Take ___ from – AWAY: To remove or subtract something.
- Turn one’s back on – SHUN: To deliberately avoid or ignore.
- The longest distance between two places per The Glass Menagerie – THEE: A reference to a line from the play.
- The N.H.L.’s Oilers on scoreboards – EDM: Abbreviation for the Edmonton Oilers hockey team.
- Bach’s Mass ___ Minor – IN: “Mass in B Minor,” a musical composition by Johann Sebastian Bach.
- Guitar sheet music for short – TAB: Tablature, a form of musical notation for stringed instruments.
- Gentle breeze – ZEPHYR: A soft, mild breeze.
- Vinegar e.g. – ACID: A sour-tasting substance used in cooking and cleaning.
- Aptly named mascot of the Baltimore Ravens – POE: Named after Edgar Allan Poe, who lived in Baltimore.
- Popular brunch cocktail – MIMOSA: A drink made with champagne and orange juice.
- Bring to life – ANIMATE: To give motion or life to something, often used in the context of cartoons.
- QB’s feat – TD: Touchdown, a scoring play in American football.
- Italian for tooth – DENTE: “Al dente,” describing pasta cooked to be firm to the bite.
- Inspiration for many a gospel song – FAITH: Belief in religious doctrine often inspires music.
- Speech therapy subject – LISP: A speech impediment where “s” and “z” sounds are pronounced as “th.”
- Flight selections say – SEAT: Choices of where to sit on an airplane.
- Bush Jr. is the only U.S. president to hold one – MBA: George W. Bush has a Master of Business Administration degree.
- Minister’s robe – ALB: A white garment worn by clergy during services.
- Pot leaves? – STEMS: The main parts of the plant.
- Lead-in to Clean – MR: Mr. Clean, a brand of cleaning products.
- Rose of Guns N’ Roses – AXL: Axl Rose, the lead vocalist of the rock band Guns N’ Roses.
- Charm – SHUN: To avoid or ignore; however, in a different context, “charm” could mean attraction, and “shun” is more related to avoiding.
- Generate with up – DESI: Likely a partial answer; possibly “desire” in full context.
- Member of the South Asian diaspora – DESI: A person of Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, or Sri Lankan descent living abroad.
- Set of guiding principles – ETHIC: A system of moral principles or values.
- Words from someone who’s following you – IMIN: A phrase indicating agreement to join or follow.
- The tongue of the mind per Cervantes – PEN: A metaphor indicating writing as a means of expression.
- omg u r 2 funny! – LOL: Laughing out loud, used in text messages to indicate amusement.
- Duke’s address ender – OFYORK: The title “Duke of York,” often ending addresses to a duke.
- On top of that – AND: A conjunction used to add information.
- Bunch – LOT: A large number or amount of something.
- Serious thing to play for – STAKES: The risks or rewards involved in a serious game or competition.
- Make sense – ADDUP: To be logical or make sense.
- Ice on one’s head? – HAT: A covering worn on the head, often providing warmth.
- Lindelof who co-created Lost and The Leftovers – DAMON: Damon Lindelof, a television producer and writer.
- Emotionally tax – DRAIN: To exhaust someone’s emotional or mental energy.
- Completing – FINISHING: Bringing something to an end or completion.
- Big name in chicken – TYSON: Tyson Foods, a major producer of chicken products.
- Offer one’s two cents – OPINE: To express an opinion.
- Polite denial – NO: A respectful way to refuse or reject something.
- Org. that Lionel Messi joined in 2023 – MLS: Major League Soccer, the professional soccer league in the United States.
- [I know it’s wrong] – BUT: An indication that despite acknowledging the error, a point will be made.
- One might be raised on a farm – PIG: A domesticated animal often found on farms.
- Pouty mood – SNIT: A fit of irritation or sulkiness.
- Assistant who handles more than 25 billion requests per month – SIRI: Apple’s virtual assistant.
- Here have a sample – TRY: An invitation to test or sample something.
- Hermana de la madre – TIA: The Spanish word for “aunt,” meaning mother’s sister.
- Urged (on) – EGGED: To encourage someone to do something, often with a sense of pushing them on.
- GPS suggestion: Abbr. – RTE: Route, a suggested path for travel provided by a GPS device.
- Head turner at a racetrack – CAR: A vehicle that draws attention at racing events.
- When placed under high pressure and heat it forms coal – PEAT: An accumulation of partially decayed vegetation that can transform into coal.
- So-called key of life – ANKH: An ancient Egyptian symbol representing life.
- Please — I’ve heard that excuse before – SPAREME: An expression of disbelief or impatience with repeated excuses.
- Ready for a massage perhaps – TENSE: Describing muscles that are tight and in need of relaxation.
- Trash – JUNK: Items that are considered worthless or discarded.
- Qantas hub on luggage tags – SYD: Sydney, the primary hub for Qantas Airways.
- ___ kwon do – TAE: Tae kwon do, a Korean martial art.
- Triage pros in brief – EMS: Emergency Medical Services, professionals who provide urgent medical care.
- Its capital is Asmara – ERITREA: A country in the Horn of Africa.
- Rates of return? – APR: Annual Percentage Rate, a measure of interest rates for loans and investments.
- Cool amt. – TON: A large quantity or amount.
- Whichever – ANY: Used to indicate any one of a number of options.
- Big name in vaccines – PFIZER: A pharmaceutical company known for developing vaccines.
- Water heater – GEYSER: A hot spring that intermittently spouts water and steam.
- Robert who owns the New England Patriots – KRAFT: Robert Kraft, the owner of the NFL team.
- Toon first seen on The Huckleberry Hound Show – YOGI: Yogi Bear, a cartoon character.
- Nevertheless – YET: Used to introduce a contrasting idea or statement.
- Something a newlywed might wear — or dance to — at a wedding – RING: A wedding band, or the song “Ring of Fire.”
- Boom attachment – MIC: Short for microphone, used to amplify sound.
- Custom car consideration – PAINT: The color and design chosen for a custom car.
- Offshore – ASEA: On or towards the sea.
- App with Rides and Bikes tabs – LYFT: A ride-sharing service.
- Rapper ___ Rida – FLO: Flo Rida, an American rapper.
- Peacock’s parent – NBC: The National Broadcasting Company, which uses the peacock logo.
- It might make one’s hair stand on end – FRIGHT: A sudden fear or shock.
- She in Portuguese – ELA: The Portuguese word for “she.”
- Early 11th-century year – MII: The Roman numeral for 1002.
- U.F.O. crew – ETS: Extraterrestrials, believed to be the occupants of unidentified flying objects.
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