Listed below you will find a detailed guide for NYT Crossword December 23 2024 Answers including a short description for each of the clues today’s puzzle had.

NYT Crossword December 23 2024 Answers

• Christmas baubles often – ORBS – Decorative spherical ornaments often hung on Christmas trees.
• Ontario-based network that aired Schitt’s Creek – CBC – Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, a major TV network.
• Billiards bounces – CAROMS – Rebounds of balls off surfaces in billiards or pool.
• Leafy vegetable in some Caesar salads – KALE – A green leafy vegetable often used in salads.
• Former N.B.A. star ___ Ming – YAO – Yao Ming, a retired Chinese professional basketball player.
• So done with that – OVERIT – An expression indicating being completely fed up.
• Hodgepodge bowlful of munchies – SNACKMIX – A mix of different snack foods, often served together.
• Become a new country in a way – SECEDE – To withdraw from a larger political entity, forming a new country.
• Horses’ homes – STABLES – Buildings where horses are housed.
• Joie de vivre – ELAN – Enthusiasm, energy, or flair for life.
• Trim from the roster – CUT – To remove someone from a team or group list.
• Buses trains subways etc. – MASSTRANSIT – Public transportation systems for large groups of people.
• Worldwide – GLOBAL – Pertaining to the entire world.
• Hoppy holiday? – EASTER – A spring holiday often associated with eggs and rabbits.
• The I of FYI for short – INFO – Abbreviation for “information.”
• Look forward to – AWAIT – To expect or anticipate something.
• CBS late show hosted by Taylor Tomlinson … or where to find the first words of the answers to the starred clues – AFTERMIDNIGHT – A TV show title, also indicating late-night timing.
• Dirty like a chimney – SOOTY – Covered with black residue from smoke or dirt.
• Q: Why shouldn’t you tell secrets on a farm? A: Because the corn has ___! – EARS – A humorous reference to corn cobs resembling ears.
• Whipped dessert – MOUSSE – A creamy, airy dessert often made with chocolate.
• ___ Mae (college loan provider) – SALLIE – Sallie Mae, a U.S. provider of student loans.
• Rodeo footwear – COWBOYBOOTS – Boots typically worn by cowboys, featuring high heels and pointed toes.
• Sly animal – FOX – An animal known for being cunning or clever.
• The A in A.D. – ANNO – Latin for “year” in Anno Domini.
• Money owed – ARREARS – Unpaid debts or overdue payments.
• Tire patterns – TREADS – Grooved surfaces on tires for traction.
• Portrait artist’s medium – OILPAINT – A medium used by artists for painting portraits.
• Rich cakes – TORTES – Dense, layered cakes often filled with cream or fruit.
• ___ de plume – NOM – A pseudonym or pen name used by writers.
• P R N D or L – GEAR – Positions in an automatic car’s gear shift.
• Military affirmative – YESSIR – A formal acknowledgment in the military.
• Musician/activist Yoko – ONO – Yoko Ono, a Japanese artist and activist.
• Award such as Best Comeback Athlete or Best Team – ESPY – Annual sports awards presented by ESPN.
• Gives the green light – OKS – Approves or permits something.
• Operated – CGI – Refers to computer-generated imagery.
• Words after 3 2 1 … – BLASTOFF – Command for the launch of a rocket.
• Religious offshoot – SECT – A subgroup within a religion.
• Drum kit component – CYMBAL – A percussion instrument often used in drum kits.
• Backs out at the last second – RAN – To retreat or flee from a commitment.
• Rowing crew captains informally – COXES – Short for coxswains, who steer the boat.
• Counterpart of sin in trigonometry – COS – Short for cosine, a mathematical function.
• ___ Maria (hymn) – AVE – A hymn dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
• Like yesterday – RECENT – Referring to something that happened not long ago.
• Ending words of an ultimatum – OR ELSE – A phrase implying consequences.
• Where juggling balls are often seen – MIDAIR – Referring to objects in motion during juggling.
• Arterial insert – STENT – A medical device used to keep arteries open.
• ___ Sutra – KAMA – Refers to the ancient Indian text on love and relationships.
• Unwavering – STEADY – Firm, consistent, or reliable.
• Hollywood special effects for short – CGI – Computer-generated imagery used in films.
• Forearm bone – ULNA – One of the two long bones in the forearm.
• Rarity in a drought – RAIN – Precipitation that is scarce during droughts.
• Sparkling Italian wine or the region it comes from – ASTI – A sparkling wine from Asti, Italy.
• Spam spreader – BOT – Automated software that sends messages online.
• Single-celled organism – AMOEBA – A microscopic organism with a flexible shape.
• Cleverness – WIT – The ability to think quickly and cleverly.
• Canadian gas brand – ESSO – A well-known gasoline brand in Canada.
• Optimistic like an outlook – ROSY – Describes a bright or positive perspective.
• Hair stiffener – GEL – A product used to style and stiffen hair.
• Two equal parts to kids – HALFSIES – Splitting something into two equal parts.
• Duo + one – TRIO – A group of three people or items.
• Madonna coffee table book released a day after her 1992 album Erotica – SEX – A controversial book by Madonna.
• Marilyn of Hollywood – MONROE – Refers to actress Marilyn Monroe.
• Deed holders – OWNERS – People who possess property or rights.
• W.W. II naval menaces – UBOATS – German submarines used during World War II.
• Heavenly protector of sailors – STELMO – Refers to St. Elmo’s Fire, a phenomenon sailors see as a sign of protection.
• I need it yesterday! – ASAP – Abbreviation for “as soon as possible.”
• Snarky as a remark – CATTY – A sarcastic or spiteful comment.
• University of Maine town – ORONO – Location of the University of Maine.
• Constellation with a belt – ORION – A prominent constellation known for its belt of stars.
• Apt anagram of ANGER minus N – RAGE – The remaining letters form “RAGE.”
• Opus ___ – DEI – Refers to Opus Dei, a religious organization.
• Latvia or Estonia pre-1991: Abbr. – SSR – Abbreviation for Soviet Socialist Republic.
• Short snooze – NAP – A brief period of sleep.
• Give some effort – TRY – To make an attempt or effort.