Listed below you will find a detailed guide for NYT Crossword August 24 2024 Answers including a short description for each of the clues today’s puzzle had.
- Part of a Mideast capital’s name – ABU: Refers to the prefix “Abu,” commonly found in the names of Middle Eastern capitals, such as Abu Dhabi.
- Twinkletoes they’re not – OAFS: Refers to clumsy or awkward individuals.
- Nuts and bolts – BASICS: Refers to the fundamental or essential elements of something.
- Actress who voiced Mei Lee’s strict mother in Pixar’s Turning Red – SANDRAOH: Refers to actress Sandra Oh, who voiced the character in the film.
- Second slide of many a meeting deck – AGENDA: Refers to the planned topics or schedule presented in a meeting.
- Put in a similar part – TYPECAST: Refers to assigning an actor to the same type of role repeatedly.
- The ___ of suffering is experience: Harry Truman – REWARD: Refers to a quote from Harry Truman, indicating that experience is the outcome of suffering.
- Legs (it) – HOOFS: Refers to the action of moving quickly on foot, typically used in an informal context.
- Prominent feature of a jacket – TITLE: Refers to the main heading or name prominently displayed on the cover of a book or document.
- Fooled – HAD: Refers to someone being deceived or tricked.
- Many a rescue – MUTT: Refers to mixed-breed dogs that are often adopted from shelters.
- Actress Anne of Wag the Dog – HECHE: Refers to actress Anne Heche, who starred in the film “Wag the Dog.”
- ___ fries (South American side) – YUCA: Refers to a type of starchy root vegetable, also known as cassava, often fried as a side dish.
- Dope – ASS: A slang term for someone who is considered foolish or idiotic.
- Dried meat product with a rhyming name – TURKEYJERKY: Refers to a type of dried, cured turkey meat.
- Digital agreements? – PINKYSWEARS: Refers to a childhood promise made by linking pinkies, here playfully referred to as digital (finger) agreements.
- Pleeeease? – CANTI: A pleading or begging phrase, often used informally.
- Spiteful as a comment – CATTY: Refers to a remark that is cruel or malicious, often subtly.
- Hoped-for deadlines – TARGETDATES: Refers to the specific dates by which goals or tasks are intended to be completed.
- They often roll around in the snow – WINTERTIRES: Refers to tires designed for driving in snowy or icy conditions.
- Habitat for sphagnum moss – BOG: Refers to a wetland area where sphagnum moss commonly grows.
- Book between Joel and Obadiah – AMOS: Refers to the Book of Amos, located between Joel and Obadiah in the Old Testament.
- Sian ___ director of the Best Picture winner CODA – HEDER: Refers to Sian Heder, the director of the film “CODA.”
- Start of a Spanish cheer – VIVA: Refers to the word “Viva,” often used in Spanish-speaking cultures to express approval or support.
- Bus. driver? – CEO: Refers to the Chief Executive Officer, the person driving or leading a business.
- Tizzy – PANIC: Refers to a state of nervous or frantic agitation.
- Hardly open – CAGEY: Refers to someone who is secretive or not fully forthcoming.
- Nephrologist’s specialty – KIDNEY: Refers to the medical specialty focused on the kidneys.
- Affectionate way to walk – ARMINARM: Refers to walking closely with someone, typically with arms linked.
- What “e” might mean – ONLINE: Refers to the letter “e” as a prefix, commonly associated with electronic or online activities.
- Vulnerable part of one’s personality – SOFTSIDE: Refers to the gentle, sensitive, or emotional aspect of a person.
- Perfumery assortment – SCENTS: Refers to the variety of fragrances or perfumes.
- River in the name of a Best Picture winner – KWAI: Refers to the River Kwai, featured in the film “The Bridge on the River Kwai.”
- Pop artist ___ English – RON: Refers to Ron English, a pop artist known for his colorful and provocative work.
- What Flovent can treat – ASTHMA: Refers to asthma, a respiratory condition that Flovent is used to treat.
- Sights along the Gulf Coast – BAYOUS: Refers to the marshy waterways commonly found along the Gulf Coast.
- Prepares for transplanting – UNPOTS: Refers to the process of removing a plant from its pot in preparation for transplanting.
- Creatures often depicted with green skin – ORCS: Refers to the fictional creatures in fantasy literature, often portrayed with green skin.
- Strong as a bond – DEFT: Refers to something skillfully done or strong in nature.
- Candidate for a forever home – MUTT: Refers to a mixed-breed dog often adopted from a shelter.
- Full of gimmicks – SHTICKY: Refers to something overly reliant on gimmicks or tricks.
- Drink of boiled grains with purported detoxifying effects – BARLEYWATER: Refers to a beverage made from boiling barley, believed to have health benefits.
- Let Us Now Praise Famous Men writer 1941 – AGEE: Refers to James Agee, who wrote “Let Us Now Praise Famous Men.”
- Singers do this – CROON: Refers to the act of singing softly or sentimentally.
- Rushing – INAHURRY: Refers to moving or acting with great speed.
- Obsolescent means of music storage – CD-RACKS: Refers to storage units used to hold CDs, now less commonly used.
- Down time? – AAA: Refers to a roadside assistance organization, often called upon during car breakdowns.
- Skillful – DEFT: Refers to someone who is nimble and skillful in action.
- Batman adversary with a stitched burlap mask – SCARECROW: Refers to the villain Scarecrow from Batman, known for his fear-inducing tactics.
- Country singer with the 2012 hit “Wanted” – HUNTERHAYES: Refers to Hunter Hayes, a country music artist known for the song “Wanted.”
- Poet who first penned the phrase “no country for old men” – YEATS: Refers to W.B. Yeats, who wrote the poem “Sailing to Byzantium,” where the phrase originates.
- Small hint – TINGE: Refers to a slight amount of something, often used in the context of color or feeling.
- Leaps on stage – JETES: Refers to a type of jump in ballet.
- Head lines? – HAIR: Refers to the lines formed by the hair on a person’s head.
- Spoon – CANOODLE: Refers to cuddling or engaging in affectionate behavior.
- Original parent co. of Fortune and People – TIMEINC: Refers to Time Inc., the original parent company of Fortune and People magazines.
- Snarky reply to some unsolicited advice – WHOASKED: Refers to a sarcastic response to unsolicited advice.
- Kooks – WACKOS: Refers to people who are considered eccentric or crazy.
- Olympic snowboarding event – BIGAIR: Refers to a snowboarding event where competitors perform tricks after launching off a large jump.
- Take too far – OVERDO: Refers to going beyond the necessary or reasonable limits.
- Many Grindr users – GAYMEN: Refers to the primary demographic of users on the Grindr dating app.
- Campers e.g. – RVERS: Refers to people who travel and live in recreational vehicles (RVs).
- Shut (up) – SEW: A term meaning to keep quiet, often used in the phrase “sew it up.”
- Commercial lead-in to bank – CITI: Refers to Citibank, a global financial institution.
- Diarist who helped edit Henry Miller’s Tropic of Cancer – NIN: Refers to Anaïs Nin, who assisted in editing the book.
- Deg. from Yale’s Geffen School – MFA: Refers to a Master of Fine Arts degree from Yale’s Geffen School of Drama.