Listed below you will find a detailed guide for NYT Crossword July 2 2024 Answers including a short description for each of the clues today’s puzzle had.
- Old pal – CHUM: A close friend or companion.
- Pet welfare org. – ASPCA: American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
- Research scientist’s deg. – PHD: Doctor of Philosophy, a high-level academic degree.
- Fury – RAGE: Intense, uncontrolled anger.
- George Eliot’s ___ Marner – SILAS: The title character in George Eliot’s novel “Silas Marner.”
- Sounds in a pasture – MOOS: The low, deep sounds made by cows.
- ___ Sings Gershwin (1950 album) – ELLA: Album by Ella Fitzgerald featuring songs by George Gershwin.
- One performing a barrel roll or tailslide – STUNTPILOT: A pilot who performs aerial acrobatics.
- Hold up – WAYLAY: To stop or interrupt someone unexpectedly.
- Tried to buy time – STALLED: Delayed or hesitated to gain more time.
- Capital of Utah for short – SLC: Abbreviation for Salt Lake City.
- Quattro meno uno – TRE: Italian for “four minus one,” which equals three.
- Lack of objectivity – BIAS: A tendency to favor one side or perspective over others.
- Professional critics – REVIEWERS: People who evaluate and critique various works such as movies, books, or performances.
- Classic diner order – BLT: A sandwich made with bacon, lettuce, and tomato.
- They’re back in town per a 1976 hit – BOYS: Refers to the song “The Boys Are Back in Town” by Thin Lizzy.
- Singer/songwriter DiFranco – ANI: Ani DiFranco, an American singer and songwriter.
- Estefan with a Presidential Medal of Freedom – EMILIO: Emilio Estefan, musician and producer.
- Egress – EXIT: A way out or departure.
- What all signs point to in this puzzle – YES: Affirmative answer.
- Dang it! – RATS: An expression of disappointment or frustration.
- Indigenous people of the Delaware Valley – LENAPE: Native American tribe originally from the Delaware Valley.
- Soak (up) – SOP: To absorb or soak up liquid.
- Hometown of the Iowa State Daily – AMES: The city in Iowa where Iowa State University is located.
- Director Lee – ANG: Ang Lee, a renowned film director.
- Natural phenomenon first witnessed in 1968 – EARTHRISE: The view of Earth rising over the lunar horizon, first seen during the Apollo 8 mission.
- Prefix with dynamic – AERO: Relating to air or aviation, as in “aerodynamic.”
- Pass leading to a dunk in basketball lingo – OOP: Short for “alley-oop,” a type of basketball play.
- Doo-wop syllable – SHA: A common syllable used in doo-wop music.
- 1950s dance – SOCKHOP: An informal dance event popular in the 1950s, often held in a gym or school.
- Wish to join – WANTIN: To desire to be included.
- Song played over the opening credits of Moonstruck – THATSAMORE: “That’s Amore,” a song by Dean Martin.
- What bourbon whiskey is made from – CORN: The primary grain used in bourbon production.
- Statistical groupings – SETS: Collections of related data points or items.
- Passage ceremonies – RITES: Rituals or ceremonies marking important events or transitions.
- Vicinity – AREA: The surrounding region or neighborhood.
- Speaker systems for short – PAS: Public address systems.
- Tries as one’s patience – TESTS: Challenges or strains someone’s patience.
- You are so right! – AMEN: An expression of agreement or affirmation.
- Rowing teams – CREWS: Teams of rowers competing in boat races.
- Permissible under Islamic law as food – HALAL: Foods that are allowed under Islamic dietary laws.
- Unleashing emotion in a less-than-attractive way – UGLYCRYING: Crying in a way that is intense and uncontrolled.
- Repast – MEAL: A meal or feast.
- Ancient Mesopotamian civilization – ASSYRIA: A historical region and empire in ancient Mesopotamia.
- Take a load off – SIT: To sit down and rest.
- As well as – AND: In addition to.
- Impossible! – NOWAY: An expression of disbelief.
- Rogers’ partner in classic Hollywood – ASTAIRE: Refers to Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire.
- Skier’s handful – POLE: A pole used for balance and propulsion while skiing.
- Feature of many a rain jacket – HOOD: A protective covering for the head.
- Something not observed in Arizona and Hawaii: Abbr. – DST: Daylight Saving Time.
- Units equivalent to one thousandth of an inch – MILS: A unit of measurement in engineering and manufacturing.
- Suffix with ecto- or cyto- – PLASM: A suffix used in biology, referring to the substance of cells.
- Off-roader for short – ATV: All-terrain vehicle.
- Start of a choosing rhyme – EENY: Beginning of the rhyme “Eeny, meeny, miny, moe.”
- ___ noche (tonight in Spanish) – ESTA: Spanish for “this night” or “tonight.”
- Actress Dianne of 1989’s Parenthood – WIEST: Dianne Wiest, an American actress.
- Flurry of finger-pointing – BLAMESTORM: A session where participants try to blame others for a problem.
- Low-cal in product names – LITE: Indicates a lower calorie version of a product.
- Chuck – TOSS: To throw or fling.
- Banjoist Fleck – BELA: Béla Fleck, a renowned banjo player.
- Plow-pulling pair – OXEN: A pair of oxen used for pulling plows.
- Parts of many portfolios in brief – RET: Short for “retirement” or “real estate.”
- Arty N.Y.C. neighborhood – SOHO: A neighborhood in New York City known for its arts scene.
- Sneaks a glance – PEEKS: To take a quick, furtive look.
- Aviator who designed a line of antiwrinkle women’s wear – EARHART: Refers to Amelia Earhart, the aviator.
- Exceptional ability – PROWESS: Great skill or expertise.
- Rent splitter informally – ROOMIE: Informal term for a roommate.
- Imperial ___ (beer order) – IPA: Imperial India Pale Ale, a strong type of beer.
- Macbeth quintet – ACTS: The five acts of Shakespeare’s play “Macbeth.”
- One getting onboarded – HIREE: A new employee being introduced to a company.
- Diplomat Kofi – ANNAN: Kofi Annan, former Secretary-General of the United Nations.
- ___ Stadium former home of the Mets – SHEA: Shea Stadium, former home of the New York Mets.
- Ingredients in the Scottish dessert cranachan – OATS: Traditional ingredients include oats, cream, whisky, honey, and raspberries.
- Greenhouse array – POTS: Containers used for growing plants.
- March Madness org. – NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association.
- Shortening used in baking? – LARD: A type of fat used in baking and cooking.
- No longer working: Abbr. – RET: Abbreviation for “retired.”
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