Listed below you will find a detailed guide for NYT Crossword August 15 2024 Answers including a short description for each of the clues today’s puzzle had.
- City sitting spot – STOOP
A “stoop” is a small staircase or platform leading to the entrance of a building, often found in urban areas where people sit and socialize. - One shown in a crowd cutaway at a sporting event perhaps – CELEB
A “celeb” (short for celebrity) is often shown in crowd shots during sporting events, especially when they are attending high-profile games. - Word on a diamond-shaped yellow road sign – SLOW
“Slow” is a common word found on cautionary road signs, typically diamond-shaped and yellow, advising drivers to reduce speed. - Gondola’s path – CANAL
A “canal” is a man-made or natural waterway, commonly found in cities like Venice, where gondolas navigate through narrow channels. - Ancient Greek marketplace – AGORA
The “agora” was the central public space in ancient Greek city-states, used for assemblies, markets, and social gatherings. - Yacht spot – COVE
A “cove” is a small, sheltered bay where yachts and boats can anchor, often protected from the open sea. - Rod-shaped parasite – EIFFELTOWER
This clue seems to be a humorous or playful take, as the Eiffel Tower is not a parasite. The intended answer might be “BACILLUS,” a rod-shaped bacterium, but it’s replaced with a fun, misleading term here. - Hard-core – AVID
“Avid” describes someone who is very enthusiastic or passionate about something, often to an intense degree. - Base figure for short – NCO
An “NCO” (Non-Commissioned Officer) is a military rank, typically found at the base or foundational level of command in armed forces. - Garden divisions – BEDS
“Beds” in gardening refer to plots of land where flowers, vegetables, or other plants are grown in an organized fashion. - Made a bundle – BALED
To “bale” something means to gather and bind materials, such as hay or cotton, into bundles or bales for storage or transport. - From your lips to God’s ears – IHOPESO
“I hope so” is an expression of wishful thinking, often said when someone desires a positive outcome. - Soup or sandwich – PARTYSUB
This clue seems to suggest “PARTY SUB” as a humorous mash-up of foods, though the actual reference might be more accurately to a “combo” meal, but here it plays on words for a large sandwich typically served at parties. - Point to – CITE
To “cite” something is to reference or point to a source, often in academic or legal contexts. - Mash-up – AMALGAM
An “amalgam” is a mixture or blend of different elements, often used metaphorically to describe a fusion of ideas or styles. - Green – ECO
“Eco” is a prefix related to the environment or ecology, often used to describe environmentally friendly practices or products. - Fraction of a watt-hour – ERG
An “erg” is a unit of energy, representing a very small amount of work, much smaller than a watt-hour. - Foyle’s ___ (British TV drama) – WAR
“Foyle’s War” is a British detective drama set during and after World War II, following Detective Chief Superintendent Christopher Foyle. - Exploits – FEATS
“Feats” are notable achievements or acts of skill, often remarkable or daring in nature. - Technology used in writing the starred clues? – SPEECHTOTEXT
“Speech-to-text” technology converts spoken language into written text, likely used humorously to generate the starred clues, which are nonsensical or playful. - Suffix with proto- – PLASM
“Plasm” is a suffix used in biology, as in “protoplasm,” referring to the living substance of a cell. - Straight informally – HET
“Het” is slang for heterosexual, referring to someone who is straight in terms of sexual orientation. - Rook’s opposite – VET
This clue is likely playing on words, as “rook” and “vet” are not direct opposites. In a chess context, a rook is a piece, while a “vet” might be someone experienced in a field (not a chess term), creating a playful contrast. - Take for a ride – CON
To “con” someone means to deceive or trick them, often by gaining their trust and then taking advantage of them. - Most diabolical – EVILEST
“Evilest” is the superlative form of “evil,” describing something or someone as the most wicked or malevolent. - Disturb – ROIL
To “roil” means to stir up or agitate, often used to describe turbulent emotions or situations, as well as physically disturbing a liquid. - Embarrassment from a self-own perhaps – BUTTDIAL
“Butt dial” refers to the accidental dialing of a phone number while the phone is in someone’s pocket, often leading to embarrassing situations. - Businesswoman Huffington – ARIANNA
Arianna Huffington is the co-founder of The Huffington Post, a well-known businesswoman, author, and public figure. - Peace – SEEYA
“See ya” is a casual way of saying goodbye, often used to convey a sense of peace or finality in leaving. - Command – FIAT
A “fiat” is an authoritative order or decree, often issued by someone in power without consultation or consent. - Noted speedway sponsor – STP
“STP” is a brand known for automotive products and has been a sponsor of various motorsports events and teams. - Laura of Enlightened – DERN
Laura Dern is an actress known for her role in the HBO series “Enlightened,” as well as her work in numerous other films and TV shows. - Grade-A quality – CLOUDYSKIES
This clue plays on the idea that “cloudy skies” might be seen as the opposite of “Grade-A” quality (which suggests something perfect or ideal), but it’s used here humorously. - Call it a day – QUIT
To “quit” means to stop doing something, often used when someone decides to end their work or activity for the day. - Folklore foes – OGRES
“Ogres” are mythical monsters found in folklore, often depicted as large, frightening creatures that are antagonistic to humans. - Headdress for the archbishop of Canterbury – MITRE
A “mitre” is a ceremonial headdress worn by bishops, including the archbishop of Canterbury, symbolizing their office. - Places to get masks – SPAS
“Spas” offer facial treatments, including various masks that rejuvenate and refresh the skin. - Kingpin on The Wire – MARLO
Marlo Stanfield is a fictional drug kingpin in the television series “The Wire,” known for his ruthless rise to power. - Correct as writing – EMEND
To “emend” is to make corrections or improvements to a piece of writing, often for clarity or accuracy. - Like the longer route maybe – SCENIC
A “scenic” route is a longer path that offers beautiful or picturesque views, often preferred for leisure travel. - Martial art with movements like Parting the Horse’s Mane and Grasp Bird’s Tail – TAICHI
“Tai chi” is a Chinese martial art known for its slow, graceful movements, often practiced for health and relaxation. - One way to get around town – ONFOOT
“On foot” describes walking as a means of transportation, a simple and direct way to navigate a city or town. - Clod – OAF
An “oaf” is a clumsy or unintelligent person, often used to describe someone who is awkward or lacking in social grace. - Annapolis frosh – PLEBE
A “plebe” is a first-year student at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, also known as a freshman. - Persian’s realm? – CATDOM
This playful clue refers to a “Persian” as a breed of cat, so “catdom” is the feline’s domain or realm. - They often clash – EGOS
“Egos” refers to a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, and when strong egos meet, they often clash or conflict. - Forecast word – LOW
“Low” in a weather forecast might refer to low temperatures or low pressure, often associated with certain weather conditions. - Poetic palindrome – PEEP
“Peep” is a palindrome (a word that reads the same forwards and backwards), often used poetically to describe a quick look or sound. - Poetic palindrome – PEEP
“Peep” is a palindrome, meaning it reads the same forwards and backwards, often used to describe a quick look or a soft sound. - She originated the role of Fanny in Funny Girl – STREISAND
Barbra Streisand is the actress and singer who originated the role of Fanny Brice in the Broadway musical “Funny Girl.” - Like pangolins – SCALY
Pangolins are mammals known for their protective scales, making “scaly” an apt description of their appearance. - Small sofa – LOVESEAT
A “loveseat” is a small sofa designed to seat two people, often used in living rooms or intimate spaces. - Fallopian tube e.g. – OVIDUCT
The “oviduct” is the biological term for the fallopian tube, a part of the female reproductive system where eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus. - Make one out of two? – MERGE
To “merge” means to combine two or more things into one, often used in the context of companies, roads, or ideas. - 18th-century French novelist whose name means the wise man – SAGE
The clue might refer to François-René de Chateaubriand, whose surname loosely translates to “wise man” (Château + Briand). - Charge for money say – FEE
A “fee” is an amount of money charged for a service, often used in professional or official contexts. - Friends in slang – PALS
“Pals” is a slang term for friends, often used casually to refer to close companions. - Major tributary of the Missouri – PLATTE
The “Platte River” is a significant tributary of the Missouri River, flowing through the central United States. - Farming prefix – AGRO
“Agro-” is a prefix related to agriculture, often used in terms like “agronomy” or “agrochemical.” - NYY rival – BOS
“BOS” refers to the Boston Red Sox, a major rival of the New York Yankees (NYY) in Major League Baseball. - Well shoot! more colorfully – DARN
“Darn” is a mild exclamation used to express frustration or surprise, often in place of stronger language. - Fix – MEND
To “mend” means to repair or fix something that is broken or damaged, often used in both literal and figurative contexts. - Deleted scene e.g. – OUTTAKE
An “outtake” is a scene or segment that is removed from the final version of a film, often due to mistakes or irrelevance to the final cut. - Afro-Caribbean religion – VOODOO
“Voodoo” is a religion practiced primarily in Haiti and the African diaspora, known for its spiritual rituals and connection to the spirit world. - Plant in the mint family with healthful seeds – CHIA
“Chia” refers to the plant whose seeds are known for their health benefits, often used in health foods and beverages. - Mobile dinner table – TVTRAY
A “TV tray” is a small, portable table designed for holding meals while watching television, typically used in living rooms. - Banned chemical contaminant for short – PCB
“PCB” stands for polychlorinated biphenyls, a group of toxic chemicals that were widely used and later banned due to their environmental and health impacts. - Bungle – BOTCH
To “botch” something means to carry out a task poorly or clumsily, resulting in a mistake or failure. - One half of the merger that formed Paramount Global – VIACOM
“Viacom” was one of the companies that merged to form Paramount Global, a major media conglomerate. - Insisted – ASSERTED
To “assert” something is to state it firmly or confidently, often used when someone is insisting on a point or belief. - Not remote – NEAR
“Near” describes something that is close or nearby, the opposite of remote or distant. - Starting position maybe – BASE
“Base” could refer to the starting point or foundation of something, whether in a physical sense (like in baseball) or figurative sense. - Ran out – EXPIRED
“Expired” means that something has reached the end of its valid period, whether it be a product, document, or time limit. - Rainflies can cover them – TENTS
A “tent” is a portable shelter made of fabric, often used in camping, and a rainfly is an additional cover that provides extra protection from the rain. - Identifying words from a familiar voice – RECOGNITION
“Voice recognition” refers to the ability of software or a person to identify and understand spoken words, often based on familiarity with the speaker’s voice. - Stoke – FUEL
To “fuel” something means to add energy or resources to it, often used metaphorically to describe encouraging or intensifying a process or emotion. - Makes ineligible for competition for short – DQ
“DQ” stands for “disqualified,” meaning someone is removed from competition due to a rule violation or other issue. - N.Y.C. luggage tag letters – JFK
“JFK” refers to John F. Kennedy International Airport, one of the major airports serving New York City, often seen on luggage tags. - Defenseman who scored a Stanley Cup-winning flying goal – ORR
Bobby Orr, a legendary hockey player, is famous for his flying goal that won the Stanley Cup for the Boston Bruins in 1970. - ___ Dae-jung Nobel-winning former president of South Korea – KIM
Kim Dae-jung was a South Korean politician who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2000 for his efforts to improve relations between North and South Korea.