Listed below you will find a detailed guide for NYT Crossword August 28 2024 Answers including a short description for each of the clues today’s puzzle had.
- Chicken part in fat – THIGH: The portion of a chicken that is commonly cooked in fat, either fried or roasted.
- Last word at times – BYE: A farewell expression often used at the end of a conversation or encounter.
- Hurdles for doctor students – ORALS: Verbal examinations that medical students must pass as part of their qualifications.
- Lover boy – ROMEO: A classic reference to the romantic lead in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.”
- Bronx politician with a noted 2018 upset familiarly – AOC: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who gained national attention after her surprising primary victory in 2018.
- Clay figure in Jewish folklore – GOLEM: A creature from Jewish legend, made of clay and brought to life through mystical means.
- Referring to the rest – OTHER: Used to describe something that is not the main one being discussed.
- Onetime studio with a broadcast tower in its logo – RKO: A former major Hollywood studio known for its distinctive logo featuring a radio tower.
- Item that terrifies thanatophobes – DEATH: The fear of death or dying.
- Has the stage – ISON: Currently performing or in the spotlight.
- Participants in a 140.6-mile race – IRONMEN: Competitors in Ironman triathlons, which include swimming, biking, and running over long distances.
- Prenatal diagnostic in brief – AMNIO: A shortened form of amniocentesis, a test used to diagnose certain fetal conditions.
- Because – INTHAT: Used to introduce a reason or explanation.
- Cropped photo? – PIC: A shortened form of “picture,” often referring to a photograph.
- Made amends for what he did – ATONED: Took actions to make up for a wrong or mistake.
- Something that can be dominant – GENE: A biological factor that can be dominant in determining traits.
- Comfortable – ATHOME: Feeling at ease, as if in one’s own home.
- Up there so to speak – OLD: A colloquial way of saying someone is aged.
- Outline – EDGE: The border or boundary of a shape or object.
- They push stuff – SHOVERS: People or things that move or push items, often forcefully.
- Star Trek race not heard on the original series – KLINGON: A warrior race from the “Star Trek” universe, known for their distinctive language and culture.
- Account – TALE: A story or narrative, often involving an event or series of events.
- Snap back? – PEE: A reference to “pee,” which might be a playful or informal word.
- Famous failures of the ’50s – EDSELS: A line of cars produced by Ford that failed in the marketplace.
- Maker of Aspire laptops – ACER: A company known for manufacturing laptops and other electronics.
- Another word for a scallywag – RASCAL: A mischievous or cheeky person.
- A Venusian one lasts eight Earth months – DAY: The length of a day on Venus compared to Earth.
- Being and Nothingness author – SARTRE: Jean-Paul Sartre, a famous existentialist philosopher who wrote “Being and Nothingness.”
- Venerable teachers – SAGES: Wise and respected individuals, often regarded as mentors or teachers.
- Casual greeting – HITHERE: An informal way to say hello or start a conversation.
- Tuscan city on the Arno River – PISA: A historic city in Italy, famous for its leaning tower.
- Street feature needed after a hard rain – DRAIN: A system or opening that removes water from streets or surfaces.
- Word with tail or tight – END: A word that can be combined with “tail” or “tight” to form phrases like “tail end” or “tight end.”
- Pitcher’s position in the lineup historically – NINTH: The traditional batting order position for pitchers in baseball.
- Going places? – JOHNS: A colloquial term for restrooms or toilets.
- Smoothie bar supply – ICE: A key ingredient often used in making smoothies.
- Title role of 1966 and 2004 – ALFIE: The main character in the films “Alfie,” originally portrayed by Michael Caine.
- It’s driven on a vampire hunt – STAKE: A wooden stake, used in folklore to kill vampires.
- Like many autumn leaves – RED: The color that many leaves turn during the autumn season.
- Temper a monsoon e.g. – STORM: A natural event involving heavy rain and wind, often associated with monsoons.
- Counselor on the Enterprise – TROI: Deanna Troi, a character from “Star Trek: The Next Generation,” who serves as the ship’s counselor.
- Sexual attraction with the same sex – PASTAS: (This seems to be a misprint or typo; consider revising if possible.)
- Texter’s qualifier – IMO: An abbreviation for “In My Opinion,” often used in texting.
- Actress Davis – GEENA: Refers to Geena Davis, an American actress known for her work in films like “Thelma & Louise.”
- Opposite of vert. – HOR: An abbreviation for “horizontal,” the opposite of vertical.
- Spanish-speaking neighborhood – BARRIO: A district or neighborhood in a Spanish-speaking area.
- Half of the couple on the iconic Rolling Stone cover of 1/22/81 – YOKOONO: Yoko Ono, who appeared with John Lennon on this famous magazine cover.
- Subj. for Milton Friedman – ECON: Short for economics, a subject associated with Milton Friedman.
- Nash who wrote “A door is what a dog is perpetually on the wrong side of” – OGDEN: Ogden Nash, known for his humorous poetry.
- Units of X-ray exposure – R: The unit “Roentgen” is used to measure radiation exposure.
- In the manner of – ALA: A term meaning “in the style of” or “like.”
- Court call – LET: A term used in tennis when a serve hits the net but lands in the service box, allowing a redo.
- Texter’s Unbelievable – SMH: An acronym for “Shaking My Head,” expressing disbelief or disappointment.
- Make sense of – INTERPRET: To understand or explain the meaning of something.
- When your broad mind and narrow waist begin to change places per E. Joseph Cossman – MIDDLEAGE: A humorous description of the aging process.
- Broadway Auntie – MAME: Refers to the musical “Mame,” where the title character is an eccentric aunt.
- Placed bets on both sides – HEDGED: To protect against risk by placing bets or investments on opposing outcomes.
- Neighbor of Zambia and Namibia – ANGOLA: A country in Southern Africa, bordering both Zambia and Namibia.
- Itsy-bitsy – TEENSY: A synonym for very small or tiny.
- Foods with names often ending in i – PASTAS: Refers to various types of pasta, often with Italian names ending in “i.”
- Ivy League city surrounded by more than 150 waterfalls – ITHACA: A city in New York, home to Cornell University and known for its numerous waterfalls.
- Fury – RAGE: Intense anger or wrath.
- Animal with a bugle-like mating call – ELK: A large deer species known for its distinctive mating call.
- Analyze to a fault – OVERTHINK: To think about something too much, often leading to unnecessary worry or indecision.
- Site of many wrecks – REEF: A structure in the ocean, often made of coral, where many ships have been wrecked.
- Going nowhere – IDLE: Not moving or being productive; stationary.
- Lifeblood – ESSENCE: The most important or vital part of something.
- Checked the IDs of – CARDED: Asking someone to show identification, usually for age verification.
- Often-skipped step when making rice – RINSE: The step of washing rice before cooking, which is sometimes omitted.
- Like the proverbial milk – SPILT: Referring to the saying “Don’t cry over spilt milk,” meaning don’t dwell on past mistakes.
- Will figure – HEIR: A person legally entitled to inherit property or a title upon someone’s death.
- 411 – INFO: A slang term for information, based on the telephone directory assistance number 411.
- Energize – AMP: To increase energy or excitement, often used in the context of music or performances.
- Beg pardon … – AHEM: A sound made to attract attention or signal that one is about to speak.
- They often mix up lyrics – DJS: Disc jockeys, who often remix or alter the order of lyrics in songs during performances or recordings.
- Spoil – MAR: To damage or ruin the appearance or quality of something.
- Exclamation of enlightenment – AHA: A word used to express sudden understanding or realization.
- Grammy winner for Best Rap Album in 2021 – NAS: The rapper who won this award for his album “King’s Disease.”
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