Listed below you will find a detailed guide for NYT Crossword August 2 2024 Answers including a short description for each of the clues today’s puzzle had.
- Carrier letters – USS
- Description: Abbreviation for United States Ship, used for naval vessels.
- Stuff of substance? – ATOMS
- Description: The basic units of matter and the defining structure of elements.
- Phrase in a round of bidding – IPASS
- Description: A phrase used to indicate a player chooses not to make a bid.
- 0% – NOTONEBIT
- Description: Expression meaning nothing at all.
- Initiate as a campaign – MOUNT
- Description: To launch or begin an effort, often used in the context of campaigns or operations.
- Novel idea? – STORYLINE
- Description: The plot or main narrative of a novel.
- Stanley Tucci’s character in The Devil Wears Prada – NIGEL
- Description: Nigel Kipling, the fashion editor in the movie “The Devil Wears Prada.”
- Half of a train? – CHOO
- Description: Refers to the sound a train makes, “choo-choo.”
- I’ll take the blame – ITSONME
- Description: Phrase meaning to accept responsibility for something.
- Like some curries and currants – RED
- Description: Describes the color of certain types of curries and currants.
- Flattest state in the U.S.: Abbr. – FLA
- Description: Abbreviation for Florida, known for its flat terrain.
- They might be booked for getaways – SITTERS
- Description: People hired to take care of children or pets while the owners are away.
- Gradual diminutions – EROSIONS
- Description: The process by which something is gradually worn away.
- Forty winks – CATNAP
- Description: A short sleep or nap.
- Acted like a maverick – WENTROGUE
- Description: To behave in an independent or rebellious manner.
- Run-down – RATTY
- Description: In poor condition; shabby.
- Server’s question after a drink order – ISPEPSIOK
- Description: A question asking if Pepsi is an acceptable substitute for another soda.
- Six days ___ thou labor …: Exodus – SHALT
- Description: A word from the biblical commandment meaning “shall.”
- Starting line – LETSBEGIN
- Description: A phrase indicating the commencement of an activity or event.
- Dress down – YELLAT
- Description: To scold or reprimand someone harshly.
- Ring true – RESONATE
- Description: To be authentic or strike a chord with someone.
- John Steinbeck’s hometown – SALINAS
- Description: The city in California where author John Steinbeck was born.
- Absorb – EAT
- Description: To take in or consume, often used metaphorically.
- Part of a violin quartet? – PEG
- Description: One of the tuning pegs on a violin.
- What’s the ___? – VERDICT
- Description: The decision or conclusion reached after consideration.
- Constellation named for an instrument – LYRA
- Description: A constellation representing a lyre, a musical instrument.
- For real – LEGIT
- Description: Slang for legitimate; genuine.
- Preference for long-legged types maybe – AISLESEAT
- Description: A seat in the aisle of an airplane, preferred for its extra legroom.
- This and that – THESE
- Description: Plural form of “this,” referring to multiple items.
- Perfect romantic evening – DREAMDATE
- Description: An ideal or perfect date.
- Nathan ___ physicist who collaborated with Einstein on a theory of wormholes – ROSEN
- Description: Nathan Rosen, known for the Einstein-Rosen bridge theory.
- Trickles – SEEPS
- Description: To flow or leak slowly.
- Something made for a dinner for short – RES
- Description: Short for reservation, as in a dinner reservation.
- Take off as a cap – UNSCREW
- Description: To remove by twisting.
- In your face! – SYS
- Description: An expression of triumph or defiance.
- Used for support – LTR
- Description: Abbreviation for letter, which can provide support or reference.
- Vague amount – SOTHERE
- Description: Indicating an indeterminate amount.
- 10-digit no. – PHONE
- Description: A standard length for phone numbers in many countries.
- Adornment for a kimono – OBI
- Description: A wide sash worn with a kimono.
- Like some fridges and doughnuts – HOLED
- Description: Describes objects with holes in them.
- Decides to leave – BAILS
- Description: To leave abruptly or abandon a plan.
- Testament to human nature? – STILLIRISE
- Description: A phrase exemplifying resilience and determination, popularized by Maya Angelou’s poem “Still I Rise.”
- Fair enough – OKAY
- Description: An expression of agreement or acceptance.
- Add to – AUGMENT
- Description: To increase or enhance.
- Look upon with disdain – SNEERAT
- Description: To regard with contempt or scorn.
- Card letters – UNO
- Description: Refers to the card game UNO, which uses cards labeled with numbers and colors.
- Color for un campeón – ORO
- Description: Spanish for “gold,” often awarded to champions.
- Bracketed qualification – NOTE
- Description: An explanatory or qualifying remark, often enclosed in brackets.
- Start of a football drive – KICKOFF
- Description: The initial play that starts a football game or drive.
- Drum machine creation – BEAT
- Description: A rhythmic pattern produced by a drum machine.
- Islam’s Jibril for one – ANGEL
- Description: Jibril (Gabriel) is considered an archangel in Islam.
- Plant with bugs maybe – SPY
- Description: To plant a device for surveillance or to suspect someone of espionage.
- Classic poem whose subject is a black ocean leaping and wide – STILLIRISE
- Description: Refers to Maya Angelou’s poem “Still I Rise,” which uses the metaphor of a rising tide.
- Really – INDEED
- Description: An expression of affirmation or agreement.
- First name in cosmetics – ESTEE
- Description: Refers to Estée Lauder, a famous cosmetics brand.
- Rae of American Fiction – NAE
- Description: Refers to Issa Rae, an American actress and writer.
- Lead-in to ops – SPEC
- Description: Short for special operations.
- Dismissal informally – BYE
- Description: Informal term for saying farewell or ending something.
- Contends – ASSERTS
- Description: To state or argue a position.
- Long break between classes – GAP
- Description: A period of time off, often referring to a gap year.
- Develop through experimentation – EVOLVE
- Description: To gradually develop or change over time.
- Cancels out – NEGATES
- Description: To nullify or invalidate.
- Language group of Southeast Asia – TAI
- Description: A group of languages spoken in Southeast Asia, including Thai and Lao.
- Lots and lots – SCADS
- Description: An informal term for a large amount or quantity.
- Flag – BANNER
- Description: A piece of cloth or similar material displaying a symbol, logo, slogan, or other message.
- Alt tab? – ESC
- Description: A keyboard key used to escape or exit a program, often combined with Alt for tab navigation.
- Page layout option: Abbr. – LTR
- Description: Abbreviation for “letter,” a common page layout size.
- Make out – KISS
- Description: To engage in a prolonged period of kissing.
- Once around – LAP
- Description: A complete circuit around a track.
- Letters on a first responder vehicle – EMS
- Description: Abbreviation for Emergency Medical Services.