Listed below you will find a detailed guide for NYT Crossword August 7 2024 Answers including a short description for each of the clues today’s puzzle had.
- Rhyme of 49-Across but not a homophone of 19-Across – BUFF
- Description: Rhymes with “buff” but does not sound like “cough.”
- On the ___ – LAM
- Description: Phrase meaning on the run, often from the law.
- Rhyme of 46-Across but not a homophone of 21-Across – DOFF
- Description: Rhymes with “doff” but does not sound like “through.”
- Key that might be part of a chain – ISLE
- Description: An island, often part of an archipelago or island chain.
- Olay competitor – NIVEA
- Description: A brand of skincare products, competitor to Olay.
- Spaniard’s other – OTRA
- Description: Spanish word for “other” (feminine form).
- Opposite of hopping – DEAD
- Description: Slang meaning very quiet or inactive.
- Customer service worker – AGENT
- Description: A person who provides customer support and service.
- Serves you right! – GOOD
- Description: An expression indicating someone got what they deserved.
- Main branch of a tree – BOUGH
- Description: A large, main branch of a tree.
- It gets baked – DOUGH
- Description: Uncooked mixture that is baked to make bread, cookies, etc.
- Take a break – REST
- Description: To pause work or activity to relax.
- Not on board with – ANTI
- Description: Opposed to; not in favor of.
- Evaluate for purity – ASSAY
- Description: To test and analyze a substance, typically a metal, for quality.
- Like Plan B for short – OTC
- Description: Over-the-counter, referring to medication available without prescription.
- Wee – EENSY
- Description: Very small or tiny.
- Marshland – FEN
- Description: A type of wetland.
- ___ Choice – SOPHIES
- Description: Refers to “Sophie’s Choice,” a novel and film.
- Another sheep pun? ___ gotta be kidding! – EWE
- Description: Playful use of “ewe” (a female sheep) in a pun.
- Field for grazing – LEA
- Description: An open area of grassy land used for grazing.
- Everglades wader – HERON
- Description: A type of bird often found wading in wetlands like the Everglades.
- Shade – HUE
- Description: A color or shade of color.
- Gun-regulating grp. – ATF
- Description: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
- By way of – THROUGH
- Description: Passing from one side to the other; by means of.
- I.C.U. staffers – RNS
- Description: Registered Nurses who work in the Intensive Care Unit.
- Attention-getting sound – COUGH
- Description: A sound made to attract attention or clear the throat.
- Sounds of sympathy – AWS
- Description: Expressions of sympathy or pity.
- Uneven – ROUGH
- Description: Not smooth or even.
- Conditional words – ORS
- Description: Words indicating options or alternatives.
- Pacific ___ – RIM
- Description: Refers to countries and regions bordering the Pacific Ocean.
- Unfair outcome informally – BUMDEAL
- Description: Slang for an unfair or unfortunate situation.
- Corkscrew-shaped pasta – FUSILLI
- Description: A type of pasta shaped like a spiral or corkscrew.
- A pop star might go by this – ONENAME
- Description: A mononym, used by pop stars like Madonna or Beyoncé.
- Stay away (from) – ABSTAIN
- Description: To deliberately avoid or refrain from something.
- Used as a platform – STOODON
- Description: To be supported by or rest on.
- More timid – MOUSIER
- Description: Comparatively more shy or timid.
- Rhyme of 19-Across but not a homophone of 46-Across – COW
- Description: Rhymes with “cow” but does not sound like “doff.”
- Heavy-hearted – SAD
- Description: Feeling sorrowful or unhappy.
- Denver-to-Omaha dir. – ENE
- Description: East-northeast direction from Denver to Omaha.
- Rhyme of 43-Across but not a homophone of 49-Across – RUE
- Description: Rhymes with “rue” but does not sound like “buff.”
- Put in an offer – BID
- Description: To make an offer, usually in an auction or negotiation.
- Avail – AFLAC
- Description: A company offering insurance; used here as a pun on “a flack.”
- Exerciser’s target – ABS
- Description: Abdominal muscles targeted during exercise.
- Classic accessory for Humphrey Bogart – FEDORA
- Description: A type of hat often worn by the actor Humphrey Bogart.
- Many a Gilbert and Sullivan work – OPERETTA
- Description: A short opera, usually on a light or humorous theme.
- Park in N.Y.C. e.g. – LOT
- Description: An area for parking vehicles, commonly found in New York City.
- Untruthful – LYING
- Description: Not telling the truth.
- Pooch – DOG
- Description: Informal term for a dog.
- Conversely … in a text – OTOH
- Description: Abbreviation for “on the other hand.”
- Not to – NO
- Description: Expressing a negative response.
- It doesn’t stay hot for long – TEA
- Description: A beverage that cools down quickly after being served hot.
- Keeps at – NAGS
- Description: To persistently remind or bother someone.
- Lots – A LOT
- Description: A large quantity.
- Remedies for missed turns – U-TURNS
- Description: Actions to reverse direction, often used when a turn is missed.
- Native Coloradans – UTES
- Description: Indigenous people originally from Colorado.
- Insurer with an avian mascot – AFLAC
- Description: Insurance company known for its duck mascot.
- Take care of – TEND
- Description: To look after or care for.
- Real mess – SNAFU
- Description: Slang for a chaotic or confused situation.
- Rhyme of 21-Across but not a homophone of 43-Across – AVE
- Description: Rhymes with “ave” but does not sound like “rue.”
- Leader who wrote The Discovery of India – NEHRU
- Description: Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India and author of “The Discovery of India.”
- Totally shifted the momentum of – TURNEDTHE TIDE
- Description: Completely changed the direction or outcome of a situation.
- Hoo-boy! – WOW
- Description: An exclamation of surprise or amazement.
- Exclamation of understanding – AHA
- Description: An expression used when something is understood or realized.
- Subj. taught by Fulbright scholars – ENG
- Description: Abbreviation for English, a subject often taught by Fulbright scholars.
- Clothing colloquially – DUDS
- Description: Informal term for clothes or attire.
- Serious workplace problem for short – HRISSUE
- Description: Human Resources issue, referring to significant problems within a workplace.
- Puh-lease! – YEESH
- Description: An expression of disbelief or frustration.
- Leaves out – OMITS
- Description: To exclude or leave something out.
- Island country that’s 24 hours ahead of its closest neighbor – SAMOA
- Description: Samoa, an island nation in the Pacific Ocean.
- Apply as sunscreen – RUBON
- Description: To apply a substance like sunscreen to the skin.
- Rhyme of 49-Across but not a homophone of 19-Across – BUFF
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- Description: Rhymes with “buff” but does not sound like “cough.”
- On the ___ – LAM
- Description: Phrase meaning on the run, often from the law.
- Rhyme of 46-Across but not a homophone of 21-Across – DOFF
- Description: Rhymes with “doff” but does not sound like “through.”
- Key that might be part of a chain – ISLE
- Description: An island, often part of an archipelago or island chain.
- Olay competitor – NIVEA
- Description: A brand of skincare products, competitor to Olay.
- Spaniard’s other – OTRA
- Description: Spanish word for “other” (feminine form).
- Opposite of hopping – DEAD
- Description: Slang meaning very quiet or inactive.
- Customer service worker – AGENT
- Description: A person who provides customer support and service.
- Serves you right! – GOOD
- Description: An expression indicating someone got what they deserved.
- Main branch of a tree – BOUGH
- Description: A large, main branch of a tree.
- It gets baked – DOUGH
- Description: Uncooked mixture that is baked to make bread, cookies, etc.
- Take a break – REST
- Description: To pause work or activity to relax.
- Not on board with – ANTI
- Description: Opposed to; not in favor of.
- Evaluate for purity – ASSAY
- Description: To test and analyze a substance, typically a metal, for quality.
- Like Plan B for short – OTC
- Description: Over-the-counter, referring to medication available without prescription.
- Wee – EENSY
- Description: Very small or tiny.
- Marshland – FEN
- Description: A type of wetland.
- ___ Choice – SOPHIES
- Description: Refers to “Sophie’s Choice,” a novel and film.
- Another sheep pun? ___ gotta be kidding! – EWE
- Description: Playful use of “ewe” (a female sheep) in a pun.
- Field for grazing – LEA
- Description: An open area of grassy land used for grazing.
- Everglades wader – HERON
- Description: A type of bird often found wading in wetlands like the Everglades.
- Shade – HUE
- Description: A color or shade of color.
- Gun-regulating grp. – ATF
- Description: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
- By way of – THROUGH
- Description: Passing from one side to the other; by means of.
- I.C.U. staffers – RNS
- Description: Registered Nurses who work in the Intensive Care Unit.
- Attention-getting sound – COUGH
- Description: A sound made to attract attention or clear the throat.
- Sounds of sympathy – AWS
- Description: Expressions of sympathy or pity.
- Uneven – ROUGH
- Description: Not smooth or even.
- Conditional words – ORS
- Description: Words indicating options or alternatives.
- Pacific ___ – RIM
- Description: Refers to countries and regions bordering the Pacific Ocean.
- Unfair outcome informally – BUMDEAL
- Description: Slang for an unfair or unfortunate situation.
- Corkscrew-shaped pasta – FUSILLI
- Description: A type of pasta shaped like a spiral or corkscrew.
- A pop star might go by this – ONENAME
- Description: A mononym, used by pop stars like Madonna or Beyoncé.
- Stay away (from) – ABSTAIN
- Description: To deliberately avoid or refrain from something.
- Used as a platform – STOODON
- Description: To be supported by or rest on.
- More timid – MOUSIER
- Description: Comparatively more shy or timid.
- Rhyme of 19-Across but not a homophone of 46-Across – COW
- Description: Rhymes with “cow” but does not sound like “doff.”
- Heavy-hearted – SAD
- Description: Feeling sorrowful or unhappy.
- Denver-to-Omaha dir. – ENE
- Description: East-northeast direction from Denver to Omaha.
- Rhyme of 43-Across but not a homophone of 49-Across – RUE
- Description: Rhymes with “rue” but does not sound like “buff.”
- Put in an offer – BID
- Description: To make an offer, usually in an auction or negotiation.
- Avail – AFLAC
- Description: A company offering insurance; used here as a pun on “a flack.”
- Exerciser’s target – ABS
- Description: Abdominal muscles targeted during exercise.
- Classic accessory for Humphrey Bogart – FEDORA
- Description: A type of hat often worn by the actor Humphrey Bogart.
- Many a Gilbert and Sullivan work – OPERETTA
- Description: A short opera, usually on a light or humorous theme.
- Park in N.Y.C. e.g. – LOT
- Description: An area for parking vehicles, commonly found in New York City.
- Untruthful – LYING
- Description: Not telling the truth.
- Pooch – DOG
- Description: Informal term for a dog.
- Conversely … in a text – OTOH
- Description: Abbreviation for “on the other hand.”
- Not to – NO
- Description: Expressing a negative response.
- It doesn’t stay hot for long – TEA
- Description: A beverage that cools down quickly after being served hot.
- Keeps at – NAGS
- Description: To persistently remind or bother someone.
- Lots – A LOT
- Description: A large quantity.
- Remedies for missed turns – U-TURNS
- Description: Actions to reverse direction, often used when a turn is missed.
- Native Coloradans – UTES
- Description: Indigenous people originally from Colorado.
- Insurer with an avian mascot – AFLAC
- Description: Insurance company known for its duck mascot.
- Take care of – TEND
- Description: To look after or care for.
- Real mess – SNAFU
- Description: Slang for a chaotic or confused situation.
- Rhyme of 21-Across but not a homophone of 43-Across – AVE
- Description: Rhymes with “ave” but does not sound like “rue.”
- Leader who wrote The Discovery of India – NEHRU
- Description: Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India and author of “The Discovery of India.”
- Totally shifted the momentum of – TURNEDTHE TIDE
- Description: Completely changed the direction or outcome of a situation.
- Hoo-boy! – WOW
- Description: An exclamation of surprise or amazement.
- Exclamation of understanding – AHA
- Description: An expression used when something is understood or realized.
- Subj. taught by Fulbright scholars – ENG
- Description: Abbreviation for English, a subject often taught by Fulbright scholars.
- Clothing colloquially – DUDS
- Description: Informal term for clothes or attire.
- Serious workplace problem for short – HRISSUE
- Description: Human Resources issue, referring to significant problems within a workplace.
- Puh-lease! – YEESH
- Description: An expression of disbelief or frustration.
- Leaves out – OMITS
- Description: To exclude or leave something out.
- Island country that’s 24 hours ahead of its closest neighbor – SAMOA
- Description: Samoa, an island nation in the Pacific Ocean.
- Apply as sunscreen – RUBON
- Description: To apply a substance like sunscreen to the skin.
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