Listed below you will find a detailed guide for NYT Crossword July 5 2024 Answers including a short description for each of the clues today’s puzzle had.
ACROSS
- Activity at a company retreat – TRUSTFALL: An exercise often practiced to build trust among team members, where one person falls backward, relying on others to catch them.
- Inspiration for Old Major in Orwell’s Animal Farm – LENIN: The Soviet leader whose revolutionary ideas influenced the character of Old Major in George Orwell’s allegorical novella.
- Crossed arms or yawning e.g. – SOCIALCUE: Non-verbal behaviors that indicate someone’s feelings or reactions in social situations.
- Like Superman in his Fortress of Solitude – ALONE: Describes being solitary or isolated, much like the superhero when he retreats to his hidden sanctuary.
- Training announcement? – ALLABOARD: A call often heard at train stations indicating it’s time for passengers to board, metaphorically suggesting readiness for a training session.
- Dark shade of brown – UMBER: A deep, rich brown color, often used in art and design.
- Mens ___ – REA: A legal term referring to the “guilty mind” necessary for a criminal conviction, indicating intent.
- Historical region of France that lent its name to a food – BRIE: A region in France famous for its soft cheese, which shares the same name.
- Kept one’s partner awake say – SNORED: To make loud breathing sounds during sleep, often disturbing others nearby.
- My Love Is Like … Wo singer 2003 – MYA: The artist who sang this popular R&B song released in 2003.
- Ocasek of the Cars – RIC: The lead singer and songwriter of the rock band The Cars.
- They fill a break – ADS: Short for advertisements, which are typically aired during commercial breaks in TV or radio programs.
- Savory jelly – ASPIC: A gelatin dish made with meat stock, often used to encase meat or vegetables.
- Big success – SMASHHIT: A term for something extremely successful, especially in entertainment.
- It connects to one of the heart’s four valves – AORTA: The main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
- Cutesy farewell – TATA: An informal and affectionate way to say goodbye.
- Character in Genesis and The Dukes of Hazzard – ENOS: A name shared by a biblical figure and a character from the classic TV show.
- Request for assistance – ALITTLEHELPHERE: A phrase used to ask for someone’s help or support.
- Nigerian-born pop singer – SADE: A famous singer known for her smooth voice and hits like “Smooth Operator.”
- Was behind – OWED: To have been in debt or required to pay someone.
- What can I tell you? gesture – SHRUG: A physical gesture often used to indicate uncertainty or lack of knowledge.
- Festival with a throwback theme briefly – RENFAIRE: Short for Renaissance Faire, an event celebrating the art, culture, and history of the Renaissance period.
- Like some dichotomous questions – YESNO: Questions that can be answered with either “yes” or “no.”
- Burn letters? – SPF: An abbreviation for Sun Protection Factor, indicating the level of protection from UV rays.
- What 0! equals – ONE: In mathematics, the factorial of zero is defined as one.
- Beethoven’s cry – ACH: An exclamation often used to express frustration or surprise in German.
- Chapter and verse separators – COLONS: Punctuation marks used to divide chapters and verses, especially in religious texts.
- Will Hunting’s expertise in Good Will Hunting – MATH: The field in which the main character of the film is exceptionally talented.
- Poor mark – DEE: A grade indicating below-average performance, often represented by the letter “D.”
- Confer upon – AWARD: To give or bestow something, often as a recognition of achievement.
- Hard fall? – HAILSTORM: A weather event involving the fall of hard ice pellets from the sky.
- High and mighty perhaps – REGAL: Describing someone or something with a royal or majestic quality.
- To an annoying degree – ADNAUSEAM: To the point of causing nausea, often due to excessive repetition.
- Texter’s For real? – SRSLY: An abbreviated form of “seriously,” commonly used in text messaging.
- Time to light it up! – LETSPARTY: An enthusiastic call to start a celebration or party.
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- Autocrat of old – TSAR: A title used for the emperors of Russia before the revolution.
- Billing matter – AAAS: Likely referring to triple-A batteries, which are often listed on bills or invoices.
- Its film school alums include Francis Ford Coppola and Carol Burnett – SCARS: Possibly a reference to an institution known for its notable film school alumni.
- Australian-born pop singer – ROLE: Potentially a reference to a specific pop singer from Australia known for their music career.
- Tom sporting a striped coat say – SOLARPOWER: Describing a type of cat with striped fur, often called a tabby.
- Biota component – UCLA: Refers to the University of California, Los Angeles, known for its diverse research in biology.
- ___ bowl – PRIDEFLAGS: Refers to symbols of LGBTQ+ pride, often displayed in a bowl or other container during events.
- Draw – SIA: An artist known for her distinctive voice and often referred to in a single name.
- Ran point for – MITTEN: Possibly a reference to leading or managing something, with “mitten” suggesting warmth or care.
- Send up – ORAL: To mock or parody someone or something, often humorously.
- Protector of sailors by tradition – TABBYCAT: A type of cat often associated with ships and sailors, believed to bring good luck.
- They’re a snap to get – FONDLY: Something easy to obtain or achieve, often with affection.
- Catch you later! – FLORA: A farewell phrase, possibly referencing someone with a botanical name.
- Passionate hobbyists – LOANS: People deeply involved in their hobbies, sometimes to the point of borrowing money to fund them.
- Rope fiber – ACAI: A type of plant fiber used in making ropes, though “acai” is also a popular berry.
- Accessory for a snowman – STEWIE: A playful reference, potentially to a character or item used to decorate a snowman.
- Like the FIFA and Madden video games – HAL: Likely referring to the popular sports video game franchises.
- Tiny cells – LURE: Could refer to bait used in fishing, which often comes in small containers.
- Green juice? – MAHER: A reference to a drink made from green vegetables, though “Maher” might be a play on a person’s name.
- Certain symbols of solidarity – MADE: Objects or gestures representing unity and support.
- Family Guy baby – LED: Refers to Stewie Griffin, the baby character from the TV show “Family Guy.”
- Bill with the 2024 book What This Comedian Said Will Shock You – RATEDE: Likely referencing a book or piece of work by a comedian, potentially rated for content.
- Devious snicker – AINT: A mischievous or sly laugh, often implying something underhanded.
- Bell-shaped lily – SISAL: A type of flowering plant, though “sisal” is typically a fiber plant.
- They’re sometimes forgiven – ATLAS: Debts or mistakes that can be pardoned, or possibly referencing a figure from mythology.
- Gets excited – LAUNCH: To become enthusiastic or eager, often used in the context of starting something new.
- Great way to be remembered – PSYCHSUP: A phrase suggesting mental health support as a lasting positive impact.
- Lingering emotional damage – ELMO: Emotional wounds that remain over time, though “Elmo” could be a playful reference.
- Road ___ – HEHHEH: A humorous or ironic expression related to roads or travel.
- Like a dissertation defense – TSA: Likely referring to something formal or structured, with “TSA” hinting at an authoritative process.
- Officially inducted in mob lingo – NOBRAINERS: Initiated into an organization or group, with a focus on obvious decisions.
- Dylan’s It ___ Me Babe – DOER: Refers to the song “It Ain’t Me Babe” by Bob Dylan.
- Take-charge type – INEEDTORUN: Someone who is decisive and proactive, often taking control of situations.
- Part of Q.E.D. – ERAT: Refers to the Latin phrase “quod erat demonstrandum,” meaning “which was to be demonstrated.”
- Part of EGOT – NERDS: Refers to the prestigious achievement of winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony award.
- March who hosted The $64000 Question – SEGO: Potentially a reference to a host or notable figure associated with the game show “The $64000 Question.”
- Air force? – EMMY: Refers to the prestigious television awards, often symbolizing excellence in the industry.
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