Listed below you will find a detailed guide for NYT Crossword May 10 2024 Answers including a short description for each of the clues today’s puzzle had.
- Pop of color for an interior designer – ACCENT WALL: A wall painted a different color than the rest of the room to add visual interest.
- Scotch flavorer – PEAT: Organic material used in the distillation process to give Scotch its distinctive smoky flavor.
- “Oh, why not” – WHAT THE HEY: A casual expression used to agree to something with a sense of resignation or spontaneity.
- It has a world-famous North Shore – OAHU: Hawaiian island known for its stunning beaches and surfing spots.
- So hot right now – ALL THE RAGE: Phrase describing something extremely popular or trendy at the moment.
- Singer in the dawn chorus – WREN: A small bird known for its loud and complex singing early in the morning.
- Home of the Teatro di Marcello – ROMA: The Italian city where this ancient open-air theater is located.
- First name in country – REBA: Reba McEntire, a prominent country music singer and actress.
- Aunt of 31-Down – SELMA: A fictional character related to another character in a specific narrative.
- “Of the,” abroad – DES: Used in French names and phrases to denote possession or inclusion.
- Darn, e.g. – SEW: To mend or repair by stitching.
- Verklempt, say – TEARY: Overwhelmed with emotion, often to the point of tears.
- “None of this makes any sense!” – I’M SO CONFUSED: An exclamation of bewilderment or frustration.
- First and foremost – ABOVE ALL: Prior to anything else; most importantly.
- A strong one may be burning – DESIRE: A powerful feeling of wanting something or someone intensely.
- Evidence of a past personal connection? – NAVEL: A humorous reference to a belly button, signifying a connection from birth.
- Scale fourths – FAS: Musical notes that are fourth steps in a standard scale.
- Set out – BEGIN: To start an action or journey.
- High range – TREBLE: The upper half of the musical pitch spectrum.
- Coffee shop amenity – INTERNET: Wi-Fi service provided for customers.
- Good thing to have in the city – STREET SMARTS: Practical knowledge and skills needed for urban survival.
- Hardly flowery – TERSE: Speech or writing that is brief and to the point, without extra detail.
- Some hired professionals, for short – PIS: Private Investigators.
- “Heyo” – SUP: Informal greeting akin to “What’s up?”
- Stock holders? – BARNS: Structures that hold livestock or supplies, not stocks and shares.
- Tie up – LACE: To fasten with a lace or similar string.
- “Make ___” (catchphrase of Captain Picard) – IT SO: A phrase used to indicate starting a task or command, often missing the final part “make it so.”
- Swimmer also known as a moonfish – OPAH: A colorful, disc-shaped fish known for its taste and unique body structure.
- Level bests? – HIGH SCORES: The best scores achieved in a game or test.
- The East, to the West – ASIA: The continent located east relative to Europe and America.
- Request after being barraged with questions – ONE AT A TIME: A plea to slow down the questioning process and organize it better.
- Look after – TEND: To care for or watch over someone or something.
- Contents of some bins – WASTE PAPER: Refuse consisting mainly of discarded paper items.
- Speech prompter, perhaps – AWAR: Possibly missing letters; could be a reference to a teleprompter.
- Actress ___ Grace Moretz – CHLOE: A well-known actress recognized for her roles in various films.
- Placates – CALMS: Reduces or stops agitation or excitement.
- Name that’s also a suffix in Italian – ETTA: A diminutive suffix in Italian indicating a smaller version of something.
- High degree – NTH: Used to denote the highest degree or extent of something.
- British P.M. between David and Boris – THERESA: Theresa May, who served as Prime Minister between David Cameron and Boris Johnson.
- One who can’t handle their moonshine well? – WEREWOLF: A playful reference, playing on the word “moon.”
- **Who soliloquizes “The path to my fixed purpose is laid with iron rails, whereon my soul is grooved to run” – AHA: This is a quote from Captain Ahab in Herman Melville’s novel “Moby-Dick,” where he reflects on his fate and determination.
- Played smoothly and flowingly – LEGATO: A musical term indicating that the notes are played smoothly and connectedly, without breaks.
- Wood ash + water – LYE: A strong alkaline solution used historically for cleaning and soap making, produced by leaching ashes.
- Tech-savvy folks – POWER USERS: Individuals who have a high skill level and knowledge of advanced features of software or systems.
- Snowdrops, for spring – EARLY SIGN: Snowdrops are often among the first flowers to bloom in spring, signaling its arrival.
- Attention seeker? – AHEM: A throat-clearing sound used to attract attention or express hesitation.
- Certain salad base – TUNA: Refers to salads that primarily use tuna fish as a main ingredient.
- Options for the risk-averse – SAFE BETS: Choices or investments that are considered to have minimal risk.
- Noses – SMELLERS: A playful or informal term referring to the part of the body used for smelling.
- Dead ___ – END: Describes a situation or path that leads nowhere or offers no prospects.
- “Curses! It was a ruse!” – I’VE BEEN HAD: An exclamation used when someone realizes they have been deceived.
- Say, say – CLAIM: To state or assert something as a fact.
- Iroquois foe in the Beaver Wars – ERIE: Refers to the Erie tribe, historical adversaries of the Iroquois during these conflicts.
- Negative impression? – DENT: A physical mark or depression typically caused by impact.
- Certain infestation – ANTS: Refers to an unwelcome gathering of ants in a location, often considered a pest problem.
- TV boy who said “I’m this century’s Dennis the Menace!” – BART: Bart Simpson, a character from the animated TV show “The Simpsons.”
- Not take rest days before a race, say – OVERTRAIN: To train excessively to the point where it may be detrimental to performance.
- App originally called Picaboo – SNAPCHAT: A popular social media application known for its disappearing messages, originally named Picaboo.
- Travelers from far away, for short – ETs: Extraterrestrials, often used in the context of beings from outer space.
- Italian seaport that’s home to Miramare Castle – TRIESTE: A city in Italy known for its picturesque seaport and historic castle.
- ___ Meyer, the V.P. on “Veep” – SELINA: Selina Meyer, the fictional Vice President and later President in the TV show “Veep.”
- Lose the threads? – STRIP: To remove clothing or covering, often in a fast manner.
- Bill Withers hit of 1972 – USE ME: A popular song by Bill Withers, released in 1972.
- Wannabe – POSER: Someone who pretends to be something they are not, often to fit into a particular group or style.
- Punt, e.g. – BOAT: A type of flat-bottomed boat that is typically propelled by a pole pushing against the river bottom.
- Chapel part – APSE: A semicircular or polygonal termination or recess in a building, usually found at the end of a church.
- Quite a while – AGES: An informal term indicating a very long time.
- Tiny bit – IOTA: A very small amount or particle.
- Expression of shock – HOW: An exclamation used to express surprise or disbelief.
- Lie, in slang – CAP: A term used to indicate falsehood or exaggeration, often used in social media contexts.
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