Listed below you will find a detailed guide for NYT Crossword August 22 2024 Answers including a short description for each of the clues today’s puzzle had.
- Confident claim – ICAN: “I can” is a confident assertion of one’s ability or intention to do something.
- Tootsie treat? – PEDI: A “pedi” refers to a pedicure, a cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails, often considered a treat for the feet.
- Enclosed rhyme scheme – ABBA: ABBA is a rhyme scheme where the first and fourth lines rhyme with each other, and the second and third lines rhyme with each other, forming an enclosed pattern.
- Stone measure – CARAT: A carat is a unit of weight used to measure precious stones like diamonds, equivalent to 200 milligrams.
- Modern-day home of Persepolis – IRAN: Persepolis was an ancient ceremonial capital of the Persian Empire, located in present-day Iran.
- Godsend – BOON: A boon is a timely blessing or benefit, often seen as a godsend in difficult situations.
- (ME)DALS – EMMYAWARDS: The clue “(ME)DALS” hints at a play on words for “Emmy Awards,” which are accolades given for excellence in the television industry.
- Cheers bartender Woody – BOYD: Woody Boyd is a character from the TV show “Cheers,” where he works as a bartender.
- Crafty inits. – DIY: DIY stands for “Do It Yourself,” referring to projects or crafts that people undertake without professional help.
- Baseball pitcher’s feat informally – NONO: A “no-no” is an informal term for a no-hitter, a game in which a pitcher does not allow the opposing team any hits.
- Irritated – GOTTO: This clue might be misinterpreted; the intended answer is unclear, though “irritated” usually means annoyed or bothered.
- They work through a lot of baggage for short – TSA: The TSA, or Transportation Security Administration, is responsible for screening luggage and passengers at airports.
- (GO)BI DESERT – GEOLOCATION: The clue “(GO)BI DESERT” hints at “geolocation,” a technology used to identify the geographic location of a person or device.
- Quite some time – EONS: Eons refer to extremely long periods of time, often used to describe geological or cosmic timescales.
- Source of the Golden Fleece – RAM: In Greek mythology, the Golden Fleece was the fleece of a magical ram, sought after by Jason and the Argonauts.
- What doesn’t look the best naked? – EYE: The eye is an organ that doesn’t function well “naked,” meaning without corrective lenses or glasses if needed.
- Choir section – ALTOS: Altos are a section of a choir with singers whose vocal range is typically between tenor and soprano.
- Not so loud – SOFTER: Softer refers to a lower volume or gentler sound, often used in music or speech.
- (SA)Y WHAT? – ESSAYQUESTION: The clue “(SA)Y WHAT?” hints at “essay question,” a type of exam question that requires a detailed written response.
- Acting unconsciously – ONAUTO: “On auto” refers to performing actions automatically or unconsciously, as if on autopilot.
- Prevailing spirit – ETHOS: Ethos refers to the characteristic spirit or values of a community, culture, or era.
- Game piece in Mastermind – PEG: In the board game Mastermind, pegs are used to create and guess color sequences.
- Legislative subject of the 2020 miniseries Mrs. America for short – ERA: The ERA, or Equal Rights Amendment, was a proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution aimed at guaranteeing equal rights for all Americans regardless of sex.
- Spain’s longest river – EBRO: The Ebro is the longest river in Spain, flowing across the northeastern part of the country.
- (NE)OLITH – ANYOLDTHING: The clue “(NE)OLITH” hints at “any old thing,” a phrase used to refer to something that isn’t particularly special or unique.
- Scientia potentia ___ (Knowledge is power) – EST: “Scientia potentia est” is a Latin phrase meaning “Knowledge is power.”
- Lassie’s owner on old TV – TIMMY: Timmy Martin was the young owner of Lassie, the famous collie dog in the long-running TV series “Lassie.”
- Premier couple’s retreat? – EDEN: Eden refers to the Garden of Eden, often considered the ultimate retreat or paradise for a couple.
- Furtive laugh – HEH: “Heh” is a quiet, often sly or secretive laugh.
- Troll’s lookalike – OGRE: An ogre is a mythical creature similar to a troll, often depicted as large, ugly, and menacing.
- (RU)MMY – AREYOUGAME: The clue “(RU)MMY” hints at “Are you game?”, a phrase asking if someone is willing to participate in something, such as a game.
- Land that split from Zanzibar in 1861 – OMAN: Oman is a country on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula that split from Zanzibar in the 19th century.
- Medicinal form – PILL: A pill is a small, solid dose of medication intended to be swallowed.
- Word with screen or space – SAVER: “Saver” can be combined with “screen” to make “screensaver,” or with “space” to make “space saver,” both referring to ways of conserving or protecting.
- Self images? – TATS: Tats, short for tattoos, are designs inked on the skin, often representing personal symbols or self-expression.
- Sleep restlessly – TOSS: To toss means to move or turn about restlessly in bed, often unable to sleep soundly.
- Something passed down the line – GENE: A gene is a unit of heredity passed down from parents to their offspring, determining various characteristics.
- Cold beverage popularized at the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis – ICEDTEA: Iced tea is a chilled beverage made from brewed tea, often sweetened and served with ice, popularized in the U.S. at the 1904 World’s Fair.
- Sleeveless top – CAMISOLE: A camisole is a sleeveless undergarment for women, often worn as a top or beneath a blouse.
- Small marching band? – PATOOT: This seems to be a playful or incorrect clue; “patoot” is slang for a small person, though it doesn’t directly relate to a marching band.
- Vote in opposition – NAY: “Nay” is a formal way of saying “no,” often used in voting contexts to express opposition.
- Word that can precede or follow player – ENIGMA: An “enigma” is a person or thing that is mysterious or difficult to understand, and “player” can refer to someone involved in a game, sports, or music.
- Flynn of Hollywood’s Golden Age – ERROL: Errol Flynn was a famous actor from Hollywood’s Golden Age, known for his swashbuckling roles in films like “The Adventures of Robin Hood.”
- 41 to 43 – NAY: This clue likely refers to a voting result where 41 votes were against, or “nay,” and 43 votes were in favor.
- Popular crowd – INGROUP: An “in-group” refers to a group of people with shared interests or identities, often seen as popular or exclusive.
- Top of the order? – OMENS: “Omens” are signs or events that are believed to predict the future, often regarded as indicators of what is to come.
- Foot warmer – SOCK: A sock is a piece of clothing worn on the feet, often used to keep them warm.
- Young male lover informally – BOYTOY: “Boy toy” is a slang term for a young male partner, often implying that the relationship is based on physical attraction.
- Foul shot following a basket in hoops lingo – ANDONE: “And one” refers to a situation in basketball where a player makes a basket and is fouled, earning a free throw.
- Blue reef fish – TANG: A tang is a type of brightly colored reef fish, often found in tropical oceans.
- Heartache – WOE: “Woe” is a term for great sorrow or distress, often used to describe deep emotional pain.
- Reproductive cell – GAMETE: A gamete is a mature reproductive cell, such as a sperm or egg, that fuses with another during fertilization.
- Lover of Euridice in opera – ORFEO: Orfeo is the protagonist and lover of Euridice in the opera “Orfeo ed Euridice,” a retelling of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.
- Scratching post scratchers – CATS: Cats are known for scratching objects like scratching posts to sharpen their claws and mark their territory.
- Middle-of-the-road – SOSO: “So-so” means something is mediocre or average, neither very good nor very bad.
- With a clear head – SANELY: To act sanely means to behave in a rational, calm, and clear-headed manner.
- Zippo – NONE: “Zippo” is slang for nothing or zero, often used to indicate that there is absolutely nothing available or present.
- Sound asleep – OUT: To be “out” means to be deeply asleep, often to the point of not being easily awakened.
- Formal ceremony – RITE: A rite is a formal or ceremonial act, often of religious or cultural significance.
- About 2 1/2 pints of beer – LITRE: A litre is a metric unit of volume, equivalent to approximately 2.1 pints, commonly used to measure liquids like beer.
- Catchphrase for moviedom’s International Man of Mystery – OHBEHAVE: “Oh, behave!” is a catchphrase from the “Austin Powers” movies, spoken by the titular character, Austin Powers, the International Man of Mystery.
- Vikings e.g. – NORSEMEN: The Norsemen were Scandinavian seafarers, commonly known as Vikings, who raided and traded across Europe during the Viking Age.
- That’ll show ya! – SOTHERE: “So there!” is a phrase often used to express triumph or defiance after proving a point or winning an argument.