NYT Crossword May 24 2024 Answers

Listed below you will find a detailed guide for NYT Crossword May 24 2024 Answers including a short description for each of the clues today’s puzzle had.

1. Riiiiiight … – IMSURE
   • A phrase used to express skepticism or doubt, indicating someone doesn’t fully believe what’s being said.
2. Cooking product originally invented for soapmaking – CRISCO
   • A well-known brand of vegetable shortening, which was initially created for use in soap production before becoming a popular cooking ingredient.
3. Some eye shadows – MATTES
   • Eye shadow types that have a flat, non-shiny finish, often used for a more subtle, natural look.
4. Fourth card in Texas hold em – THETURN
   • The term for the fourth community card dealt in a game of Texas Hold’em poker, following the flop and preceding the river.
5. One in the rite place at the rite time? – PRIEST
   • A play on words referring to a religious leader present at a ceremonial event or ritual.
6. Many Eras Tour attendees – SWIFTIES
   • Fans of Taylor Swift, often called “Swifties,” who attend her concerts, including her “Eras Tour.”
7. It might be pressed for cash – ATM
   • An Automated Teller Machine, where people can withdraw cash, hence “pressing” buttons for money.
8. Strategies – TACTICS
   • Plans or actions carefully designed to achieve a specific end, often used in contexts such as games, sports, or military operations.
9. Where to find a phalanx bone – TOE
   • The phalanx bones are found in the fingers and toes; in this case, specifically referring to those in the toe.
10. City that’s northwest of Cuzco … or a city that’s northwest of Columbus – LIMA
    • Refers to Lima, Peru, which is northwest of Cuzco, and Lima, Ohio, which is northwest of Columbus.
11. Humble dwelling – SHACK
    • A small, simple, and often dilapidated building used as a dwelling.
12. It’s kept in the loop – BELT
    • A piece of clothing accessory that goes through loops on pants to hold them up.
13. ___ Garibaldi revolutionary sometimes called the mother of Italy – ANITA
    • Refers to Anita Garibaldi, a notable revolutionary and the wife of Italian unification hero Giuseppe Garibaldi.
14. Aaliyah’s ___ You That Somebody? – ARE
    • A song by Aaliyah titled “Are You That Somebody?”
15. Urban fleet – BUSES
    • A group of public transportation vehicles operating in urban areas.
16. With mulish resolve – INTRACTABLY
    • Describes someone or something stubbornly unmanageable or resistant to change.
17. Score a journalistic coup – GETTHESCOOP
    • To obtain an exclusive or significant piece of news before others do.
18. Gaseous cloud in which suns and planets form – SOLARNEBULA
    • A cloud of gas and dust in space from which a solar system forms.
19. Wyoming’s Equal Rights e.g. – MOTTO
    • “Equal Rights” is the state motto of Wyoming, reflecting its history of women’s suffrage.
20. Word derived from the Old Norse for stick of wood – SKI
    • The term “ski” comes from the Old Norse word “skíð,” meaning a piece of wood or a split piece of timber.
21. Doesn’t strike out say – STETS
    • An editorial term indicating that something previously marked for deletion should be retained.
22. You are en español – ERES
    • The Spanish word for “you are.”
23. Hit as the lights – FLICK
    • To turn a switch on or off quickly, often used with lights (e.g., “flick the lights”).
24. Likewise – SAME
    • A term indicating agreement or similarity.
25. Metal that cries when bent – TIN
    • Tin makes a distinct crackling sound, often described as “crying,” when bent due to its crystal structure.
26. They bring a lot to the table – WAITERS
    • Refers to restaurant staff who serve food and drinks to customers.
27. Lacking for short: Abbr. – SYN
    • Abbreviation for “synonym,” used here to indicate something is lacking or short of something else.
28. Consequences of some serious foul play – REDCARDS
    • In sports, especially soccer, a red card signifies a serious foul, resulting in the player’s ejection from the game.
29. Trojan hero claimed as an ancestor by Julius Caesar and Augustus – AENEAS
    • A mythological Trojan hero who is said to be an ancestor of the founders of Rome.
30. I’ll count us in – ONTHREE
    • A phrase indicating the start of a coordinated action, often said as “one, two, three.”
31. Place to chill – FRIDGE
    • A common slang term for a refrigerator, where food and drinks are kept cool.
32. Bends down – STOOPS
    • To bend one’s body forward and downward.
33. Chevy S.U.V.s – TAHOES
    • A model of SUVs manufactured by Chevrolet.
34. Antelope that can leap up to 10 feet off the ground – IMPALA
    • A type of antelope known for its incredible jumping ability.
35. People often drink it up – METROS
    • This one seems unclear; perhaps it refers to cities (metros) where people often engage in social drinking.
36. Repetition of self-calming movements such as finger-tapping or hair-twirling – MARTINI
    • This clue seems mismatched; typically, “martini” is a cocktail, not related to self-calming movements.
37. Cougar’s opponent in an annual rivalry game – ORIENT
    • This clue seems mismatched; “Orient” typically refers to the East or something related to positioning.
38. Recharge one’s batteries – STIMMING
    • This clue seems mismatched; “stimming” refers to self-stimulatory behavior, often associated with autism.
39. You are en español – TENDTO
    • This clue seems mismatched; the Spanish for “you are” is “eres,” not “tend to.”
40. Part of a clutch – UTE
    • Short for utility vehicle; in some contexts, a “ute” might be part of a group or clutch of vehicles.
41. Officials showing 50-Across informally – ATTESTS
    • Officials might attest to something informally, confirming it as true.
42. Cousin on an old sitcom – CHO
    • Margaret Cho, a comedian who starred in the sitcom “All-American Girl.”
43. Some are presidential – REST
    • A cryptic clue; could refer to presidents having a rest or the remaining ones.
44. Jamaican Patois e.g. – ARTOO
    • This clue seems mismatched; Jamaican Patois is a dialect, whereas “Artoo” (R2-D2) is a droid from Star Wars.
45. Commencements – WARP
    • Commencements are the beginning of something; “warp” might refer to starting a journey in science fiction.
46. Doubly better – ESTAS
    • This clue seems mismatched; “estas” means “you are” in Spanish.
47. Basic sets of supplies – ATL
    • This clue seems mismatched; “ATL” typically refers to Atlanta, not basic supplies.
48. Wedding staple with the line Take it back now y’all – FARES
    • This clue seems mismatched; the wedding staple is the “Cha-Cha Slide,” not “fares.”
49. Swears – CHACHASLIDE
    • The “Cha-Cha Slide” is a dance song, not related to swearing.
50. Some corporate takeovers – STARTERKITS
    • “Starter kits” seems mismatched; corporate takeovers are acquisitions or mergers.
51. Movie droid familiarly – TWICEASNICE
    • This clue seems mismatched; a familiar movie droid could be R2-D2 or C-3PO.
52. Shapeless forms – CHICK
    • This clue seems mismatched; “chick” refers to a young bird or slang for a young woman.
53. City known as the Hollywood of the South: Abbr. – BCE
    • This clue seems mismatched; the correct abbreviation for Atlanta, known as the Hollywood of the South, is “ATL.”
54. Pre-A.D. – KRAFT
    • This clue seems mismatched; “Pre-A.D.” refers to historical dates before Anno Domini (A.D.).
55. Yes I would love that! – REFS
    • This clue seems mismatched; “refs” typically refers to referees.
56. When you get to be this old … – BLOBS
    • This clue seems mismatched; “blobs” refers to shapeless forms.
57. Urban areas informally – SERA
    • This clue seems mismatched; “sera” means “will be” in Spanish, not urban areas.
58. Acclimatize – ITT
    • This clue seems mismatched; “ITT” typically refers to a company or institution.
59. Watch over – BUYOUTS
    • This clue seems mismatched; “buyouts” refer to acquisitions, not watching over.

59. Watch over – BUYOUTS
    • This clue seems mismatched; “buyouts” refer to acquisitions, not watching over.
60. Things that blend in synesthesia – NIH
    • This clue seems mismatched; “NIH” stands for the National Institutes of Health and is not related to synesthesia.
61. Commuting costs – SUITES
    • This clue seems mismatched; “suites” refers to a set of rooms or a software package, not commuting costs.
62. Mac maker – PLEASEDO
    • This clue seems mismatched; “please do” is a phrase, not a manufacturer of Mac computers, which is Apple.
63. Get bent out of shape – CREOLE
    • This clue seems mismatched; “Creole” refers to a cultural and linguistic group, not an action of getting bent out of shape.
64. Italian counterpart to mattina – ATMYAGE
    • This clue seems mismatched; “at my age” is an expression, not related to the Italian word “mattina,” which means “morning.”
65. Comedian Margaret – ONSETS
    • This clue seems mismatched; “onsets” refers to beginnings, not comedian Margaret Cho.
66. U.S. research org. since the 1880s – SENSES
    • This clue seems mismatched; “senses” refers to the faculties of perception, not a research organization.

Here are the corrected matches for the mismatched clues:

36. Repetition of self-calming movements such as finger-tapping or hair-twirling – STIMMING
    • “Stimming” refers to self-stimulatory behavior, often repetitive movements or sounds used to calm oneself, particularly in the context of autism.
37. Cougar’s opponent in an annual rivalry game – UTES
    • The “Utes” refer to the athletic teams of the University of Utah, who are rivals with the Washington State Cougars.
38. Recharge one’s batteries – REST
    • To “rest” means to take a break or sleep in order to regain energy.
39. You are en español – ERES
    • “Eres” is the Spanish word for “you are.”
40. Part of a clutch – EGG
    • A clutch is a group of eggs, typically laid by birds or reptiles.
41. Officials showing 50-Across informally – REFS
    • “Refs” is short for referees, who are officials in sports games, showing red cards (50-Across) for fouls.
42. Cousin on an old sitcom – ITT
    • “Itt” refers to Cousin Itt, a character on the TV show “The Addams Family.”
43. Some are presidential – SUITES
    • “Suites” can refer to luxurious sets of rooms, including presidential suites in hotels.
44. Jamaican Patois e.g. – CREOLE
    • Jamaican Patois is a form of Creole language spoken in Jamaica.
45. Commencements – ONSETS
    • “Onsets” refers to the beginnings or starts of something, including events like commencements.
46. Doubly better – TWICEASNICE
    • “Twice as nice” means doubly better or much better.
47. Basic sets of supplies – STARTERKITS
    • “Starter kits” refer to basic sets of supplies or tools to get started with a new activity or hobby.
48. Wedding staple with the line Take it back now y’all – CHACHASLIDE
    • The “Cha-Cha Slide” is a popular dance song often played at weddings and parties, with the line “Take it back now y’all.”
49. Swears – ATTESTS
    • “Attests” means to swear or affirm something is true.
50. Some corporate takeovers – BUYOUTS
    • “Buyouts” refer to instances where one company purchases another.
51. Movie droid familiarly – ARTOO
    • “Artoo” is a familiar name for R2-D2, a droid from the Star Wars movies.
52. Shapeless forms – BLOBS
    • “Blobs” are amorphous, shapeless masses.
53. City known as the Hollywood of the South: Abbr. – ATL
    • “ATL” is the abbreviation for Atlanta, known as the Hollywood of the South.
54. Pre-A.D. – BCE
    • “BCE” stands for “Before Common Era,” used in dating years before the start of the Gregorian calendar.
55. Yes I would love that! – PLEASEDO
    • “Please do” is a polite way of saying yes to an invitation or offer.
56. When you get to be this old … – ATMYAGE
    • “At my age” refers to a point in life when one reaches a certain age.
57. Urban areas informally – METROS
    • “Metros” is an informal term for metropolitan areas or large cities.
58. Acclimatize – SENSES
    • “Acclimatize” means to adapt to a new environment, often involving the senses adjusting to new stimuli.
59. Watch over – MIND
    • “Mind” means to watch over or take care of something or someone.
60. Things that blend in synesthesia – SENSES
    • In synesthesia, senses blend together, such as seeing colors when hearing music.
61. Commuting costs – FARES
    • “Fares” refer to the fees paid for transportation, such as bus or train tickets.
62. Mac maker – APPLE
    • “Apple” is the company that manufactures Mac computers.
63. Get bent out of shape – STRESS
    • “Stress” means to become agitated or upset, often used to describe someone getting bent out of shape emotionally.
64. Italian counterpart to mattina – SERA
    • “Sera” is the Italian word for “evening,” the counterpart to “mattina,” which means “morning.”
65. Comedian Margaret – CHO
    • “Cho” refers to Margaret Cho, a well-known comedian and actress.
66. U.S. research org. since the 1880s – NIH
    • “NIH” stands for the National Institutes of Health, a major U.S. medical research agency established in the 1880s.

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