Listed below you will find a detailed guide for NYT Crossword June 5 2024 Answers including a short description for each of the clues today’s puzzle had.
- Ponied up – PAID: To pay or contribute money.
- Grain husks – CHAFF: The husks of grains and grasses that are separated during threshing.
- Elev. – HGT: Abbreviation for height.
- Where to find one’s U.C.L. as suggested by its first letter – ULNA: Refers to the ulna bone in the arm, which is where the UCL (ulnar collateral ligament) is located.
- Feeling that can be caused by the final three letters of this answer – NAUSEA: Refers to the sensation of wanting to vomit.
- Afore – ERE: An archaic or poetic term meaning “before.”
- One who might object to the phrase around the globe – FLATEARTHER: A person who believes that the Earth is flat.
- Judo rank – DAN: A rank in martial arts, typically indicating a black belt level.
- Obsequy and exequy are fancy terms for these rites – FUNERALS: Ceremonies honoring a deceased person.
- Stoops (to) – DEIGNS: To condescend or lower oneself to do something.
- Anger – IRE: Intense anger or wrath.
- It starts with janeiro – ANO: “Ano” means “year” in Portuguese, as in “Janeiro” (January).
- Suffix with centi- or milli- – PEDE: As in centipede or millipede, referring to many legs.
- Maker of squishy balls – NERF: A brand known for its soft foam toys.
- Easy-to-carry weapons – SMALLARMS: Light firearms that can be carried and operated by one person.
- ___ Cruces N.M. – LAS: Refers to Las Cruces, a city in New Mexico.
- Call on the high seas – AHOY: A nautical greeting or call.
- Muffin morsel maybe – OAT: A grain often used in baking, including muffins.
- State of order that this puzzle fails to achieve? – DUCKSINAROW: Phrase meaning to have everything in order.
- Org. that specifically prohibits bowling pins and pool cues – TSA: Transportation Security Administration, which regulates items allowed on flights.
- Word with shot or shine – MOON: Phrases like moonshot or moonshine.
- It holds a lot back – DAM: A structure that holds back water.
- Collection of fine threads – SPIDERWEB: A web made by a spider, consisting of fine threads.
- Cultivate – GROW: To nurture or promote the growth of something.
- Sub – HERO: A type of sandwich also known as a sub or hoagie.
- ___ Lingus – AER: Refers to Aer Lingus, the national airline of Ireland.
- One of 17 in Monopoly: Abbr. – AVE: Refers to Avenue, as in properties like Park Place Avenue.
- Oxymoronic-sounding pain relief brand – ICYHOT: A brand of topical pain relief that alternates between cold and hot sensations.
- Their drawers might contain drawers – ARMOIRES: Large, often ornate cabinets that can hold clothes, including drawers.
- Net supporter – RIM: The hoop in basketball that holds the net.
- Unlikely sailors – LANDLUBBERS: People who are unfamiliar with the sea or sailing.
- Gossip in slang – TEA: Informal term for gossip or news.
- Wears away – ERODES: To gradually wear away or diminish.
- Lake Superior’s ___ Royale – ISLE: Refers to Isle Royale, an island in Lake Superior.
- Commonly redacted ID – SSN: Social Security Number, often redacted for privacy.
- Fresh – SASSY: Bold or cheeky in attitude or behavior.
- River where Achilles took a dip – STYX: The river in Greek mythology where Achilles was dipped to become invulnerable.
- Bird also called a sea parrot – PUFFIN: A colorful seabird known for its beak.
- Draw – TSHIRTS: A common item to draw or design on.
- More silly – INANER: Comparative form of inane, meaning more silly or foolish.
- Inadvisable time to talk about one’s ex – SPECIES: A playful clue suggesting the word “ex” is inappropriate.
- Tennis star Alcaraz – CARLOS: Refers to Carlos Alcaraz, a professional tennis player.
- Simple shelters – HUTS: Small, simple buildings or shelters.
- Volcanic debris – ASH: The fine particles ejected from a volcano.
- Social media display – POST: A message or content shared on social media.
- Cost to ride – FARE: The price paid for transportation.
- Natural property line – HEDGEROW: A row of shrubs or trees forming a boundary.
- She might be great – GRAN: Short for grandmother, often referred to as great gran.
- Most nail-biting – TENSEST: The most stressful or anxiety-inducing.
- ____-violence (really tearing into an Indian appetizer?) – NAAN: A pun on “non-violence” and naan, an Indian bread.
- Laundry detergent brand – TIDE: A popular brand of laundry detergent.
- Brew that might be double dry-hopped for short – IPA: India Pale Ale, a type of beer.
- Seasonal vaccine target – FLU: Refers to the influenza virus, targeted by seasonal flu vaccines.
- State that’s nearly 90% forested – MAINE: Refers to the state of Maine.
- Philip of Kung Fu – AHN: Refers to Philip Ahn, an actor known for his role in “Kung Fu.”
- Appear as a webpage – LOAD: The process of a webpage appearing on a screen.
- Harp-shaped constellation – LYRA: A constellation named after the lyre, a musical instrument.
- Company at the center of the murder in Who Framed Roger Rabbit – ACME: The fictional company in the movie.
- Candy bar with a toffee center – SKOR: A chocolate bar with a toffee center.
- Proprietor of cheeses and butters – DAIRYMAN: A person who produces or sells dairy products.
- Farm female – SOW: A female pig.
- Holy cow! – WOW: An exclamation of surprise or admiration.
- Common merch items – TSHIRTS: Popular items for merchandise or promotional products.
- Gorilla gorilla e.g. – APE: The scientific name for the Western gorilla.
- Play-___ – ACT: Refers to a segment or division of a play.
- Fourth-most-produced grain worldwide (after corn, wheat, and rice) – BARLEY: A major cereal grain.
- Hardest to find perhaps – RAREST: The most uncommon or difficult to find.
- Too – ALSO: In addition or as well.
- Bygone kingdom of ancient Britain – WESSEX: One of the ancient Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.
- Weighty birds – EMUS: Large flightless birds native to Australia.
- Deprive (of) – ROB: To take away or steal from.
- Flamenco cries – OLES: Exclamations of encouragement or approval in flamenco dancing.
- Figure skater Lipinski – TARA: Refers to Tara Lipinski, a former figure skater and Olympic gold medalist.
- Takes something as a plus? – ADDS: To include or count as an advantage.
- Head of the Egyptian god Thoth – IBIS: The bird associated with Thoth, the Egyptian god.
- Some survey responses – NOS: Negative responses to survey questions.
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