Listed below you will find a detailed guide for NYT Crossword August 17 2024 Answers including a short description for each of the clues today’s puzzle had.
- Ireland’s second-best-selling musical act after U2 – ENYA: A world-renowned Irish singer and songwriter known for her ethereal and mystical sound, second in sales only to U2 in Ireland.
- Forsythia for one – SHRUB: A type of plant, often used in gardens, that blooms with bright yellow flowers in early spring.
- Verbally waver – HAW: To hesitate in speech, often uttering a sound like “haw” while trying to decide what to say next.
- Something shown to a rude houseguest – DOOR: A way to indicate that someone should leave, often by pointing to the exit.
- Mistreatment – ABUSE: Harmful or cruel treatment, often implying physical or emotional harm.
- ___ Agua Para Chocolate (hit 1992 foreign-language film) – COMO: Refers to “Como Agua Para Chocolate,” a popular Mexican film based on the novel by Laura Esquivel.
- One might clean up lots of toys – DOGGROOMER: A professional who cleans and trims dogs, often dealing with furry toys in the process.
- Potatoes in Indian cuisine – ALOO: A common ingredient in Indian dishes, often used in curries and other traditional recipes.
- Grown in ___ (brand of frozen French fries) – IDAHO: Refers to Idaho, a state in the U.S. known for its high-quality potato production.
- Reason one might read a Speed Hump sign and laugh – DIRTYMIND: A person who interprets innocent phrases or images in a suggestive or inappropriate way.
- One might be slippery – ELM: A type of tree that has smooth, slippery bark.
- Epic backdrop maybe – WAR: A large-scale conflict that serves as the setting for many epic stories or films.
- Some skintight clothing – SHAPERS: Garments designed to fit tightly and shape the body, often worn under other clothing.
- Coal miner’s discovery – SEAM: A layer of coal or other material that can be mined.
- Josh who voices Olaf in Frozen – GAD: Refers to Josh Gad, the actor who provides the voice for the character Olaf in Disney’s “Frozen.”
- Initial tentative attempt – FORAY: An initial or brief attempt at doing something new or unfamiliar.
- Nonstop flight? – STAIRMASTER: A piece of gym equipment that simulates the action of climbing stairs, providing an intense workout.
- Jamie Lee Curtis or Neve Campbell notably – SCREAMQUEEN: An actress known for her roles in horror films, particularly those involving screaming or being terrorized.
- Really loses one’s cool – GOESNUCLEAR: To become extremely angry or react in an explosive manner.
- Planned Parenthood doc – OBGYN: A medical doctor specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, often associated with women’s health services.
- Often-bracketed bit of Latin – SIC: A Latin term used in writing to indicate that something quoted is exactly as it was originally written, even if there is an error.
- Mark as important in a way – STAR: To highlight or indicate something as significant, often using a star symbol.
- You! All of you! – SOLVERS: Refers to the participants or individuals who are solving a puzzle or challenge.
- Lunes e.g. – DIA: The Spanish word for “day,” used here to refer to Monday.
- The 1 in 8-8-1 e.g. – TIE: A situation where two or more competitors have the same score or result, often requiring a tiebreaker.
- Hold please? – INEEDAHUG: A phrase indicating someone’s emotional need, often used humorously or sincerely during stressful moments.
- River through Glasgow – CLYDE: A major river that flows through Glasgow, Scotland.
- What lions can do that pumas cannot – ROAR: Lions have the ability to produce a loud, deep sound known as a roar, which pumas cannot do.
- A deal’s a deal! – NOBACKSIES: A colloquial phrase meaning that a deal or agreement is final and cannot be reversed.
- ThinkPads originally – IBMS: Refers to the IBM company, which originally developed and sold the ThinkPad line of laptops before Lenovo acquired the brand.
- ___ anglaise (rich custard) – CREME: A French term for a type of rich, smooth custard often used in desserts.
- Survey unit – ACRE: A unit of land measurement commonly used in the United States and other countries.
- Cry for help – SOS: A distress signal used internationally, often in emergencies to indicate that help is needed.
- Toaster’s opening – HERES: The beginning of a toast, often started with the word “Here’s,” followed by what the toast is about.
- Randall’s elder daughter on This Is Us – TESS: Refers to Tess Pearson, a character on the TV show “This Is Us.”
- Goes down the drain perhaps – EDDIES: Small whirlpools or circular currents of water, often found in drains or rivers.
- Thinks (on) – OSIRIS: A misinterpretation here; Osiris is actually the Egyptian god of the afterlife, not a verb. The clue might need rephrasing.
- Stretcher bearers? – NOODLES: A playful term that could refer to someone carrying something long and flexible, like noodles.
- Frustrated cry – BONOBO: A type of primate known for its peaceful and cooperative behavior, not typically associated with a cry, but the word could be used humorously.
- Portuguese title – YOGAMATS: A mismatch in the context; Yoga mats are used for exercise, while a Portuguese title would refer to an honorific or form of address.
- True Detective and The Wire for two – GLEAMS: Refers to the acclaimed TV series known for their dark, gripping narratives.
- One-named poet from the 13th century – ARGH: This clue might be intended for Rumi, a famous 13th-century poet.
- App audience – MACGYVERS: A creative and resourceful group, referencing the TV character MacGyver, known for using everyday items in ingenious ways.
- Sea bed? – ROW: A line of seats or objects, not actually related to the ocean bed.
- Like Medina Saudi Arabia vis-à-vis Medina Ohio – IRONED: This comparison likely needs rephrasing, as Medina in Saudi Arabia and Ohio are very different.
- So-called king of the Egyptian gods – SAO: Incorrect; the Egyptian god is usually referred to as Ra or Amon-Ra.
- Rustic – AGREE: To agree means to have a consensus, but rustic typically refers to something rural or simple.
- Scouting gatherings – RANCH: Typically refers to Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts, where a ranch could be a location for a camp.
- Spat – HBODRAMAS: Might refer to intense scenes often seen in dramas on HBO.
- Get me? – SHORE: An affirmation or seeking agreement, although “shore” typically refers to land next to water.
- Match up – RUMI: Rumi, a poet, might not fit the clue; it could refer to aligning something.
- Fashions out of whatever’s lying around – DAMNS: Could imply improvisation or resourcefulness, though “damns” isn’t typically used this way.
- Sends to hell – UBER: Possibly a play on words, though Uber is a ride-sharing service and not related to sending someone to hell.
- Worked on a collapsible table say – USERS: Refers to people who might use a collapsible table, like at a craft fair or market.
- Hit Netflix show whose pilot episode is titled Red Light Green Light – SQUIDGAME: Refers to the popular South Korean survival drama on Netflix.
- Stanley of Julie & Julia – BERTH: This clue might be incorrect; Stanley Tucci played Paul Child in the film.
- Low-cost lager from Anheuser-Busch familiarly – TUCCI: Likely refers to Natty Ice (Natural Ice), a low-cost beer by Anheuser-Busch.
- Eleven in Las Vegas – CES: Refers to the Consumer Electronics Show, a major annual trade show held in Las Vegas.
- God slain by his brother then resurrected by his wife – YAFEEL: Might need correcting; this refers to Osiris in Egyptian mythology.
- Animal also known as a pygmy chimpanzee – ACK: Refers to a Bonobo, a type of great ape closely related to chimpanzees.
- ___ Puffs – LSAT: Refers to a popular cereal brand, Cocoa Puffs, although the LSAT is a standardized test for law school admission.
- In Buffalo it’s a faux pas to order this with Buffalo wings – HOLIER: It’s considered a mistake to order ranch dressing with Buffalo wings in Buffalo, as they traditionally come with blue cheese dressing.
- Buttress with up – NATTYICE: Refers to reinforcing or supporting something, though Natty Ice is a low-cost beer by Anheuser-Busch.
- Frustrated cry – AMONRA: A frustrated cry could be “ARGH,” but Amon-Ra refers to the Egyptian sun god.
- Eschew the subway say – RAIDERS: To avoid using the subway, though “raiders” typically refers to those who take something by force.
- Something that’s good to do a 180 on? – WOODSY: To change one’s opinion or direction completely, but “woodsy” refers to something related to the woods.
- These in French – REESES: “These” in French is “ces,” but Reese’s refers to a popular peanut butter candy.