NYT Crossword May 28 2024 Answers

Listed below you will find a detailed guide for NYT Crossword May 28 2024 Answers including a short description for each of the clues today’s puzzle had.

1. Plant as seeds – SOW
   • To scatter seeds over the ground for planting.
2. African capital where W.E.B. Du Bois is buried – ACCRA
   • The capital city of Ghana, where the famous African-American civil rights activist and scholar is buried.
3. Flies high – SOARS
   • To rise or fly high in the air.
4. Important period – ERA
   • A significant span of time in history or in someone’s life.
5. Disarray – CHAOS
   • A state of complete disorder and confusion.
6. Vigorously tackled – HADAT
   • To confront or deal with something energetically or aggressively.
7. With 23-Across restroom posting for employees – WASHHANDSBEFORE
   • A notice reminding employees to wash their hands before returning to work.
8. Sicilian volcano – ETNA
   • A famous active volcano located on the east coast of Sicily.
9. Mythical river nymph – NAIAD
   • A water nymph in Greek mythology, associated with rivers, streams, and other bodies of fresh water.
10. Actress Arthur – BEA
    • Bea Arthur, an American actress known for her roles in “Maude” and “The Golden Girls.”
11. See 17-Across – RETURNINGTOWORK
    • Completing the phrase “Wash hands before returning to work.”
12. Leopold’s co-defendant in a famous 1924 trial – LOEB
    • Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb were infamous for their 1924 murder trial.
13. 99 Luftballons singer – NENA
    • The stage name of Gabriele Susanne Kerner, a German singer known for the hit song “99 Luftballons.”
14. Eggs biologically – OVA
    • The plural of ovum, which are female reproductive cells.
15. Out of the office – AWAY
    • Not present at one’s place of work.
16. What streaming audio or video can burn through – DATA
    • The digital information used by devices to stream content.
17. With 42-Across zodiac trio that hints at the longest answers in this puzzle – WATER
    • Refers to the three water signs in the zodiac: Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.
18. Young fellow – LAD
    • A boy or young man.
19. See 38-Across – SIGNS
    • Completing the phrase “Water signs.”
20. Crossed (out) – EXED
    • Marked with an X to indicate deletion.
21. Kind of high-fat diet – KETO
    • A low-carb, high-fat diet known for promoting weight loss and other health benefits.
22. ___ Pi (fraternity for the sweet-toothed?) – ETA
    • A playful take on the name of the Eta Pi fraternity, suggesting it could be for those with a sweet tooth.
23. Singer Sands of the 60s – EVIE
    • Evie Sands, an American singer known for her work in the 1960s.
24. May or Ann e.g. – CAPE
    • Referring to Cape May or Cape Ann, both geographical locations.
25. Beach posting – WARNINGHIGHTIDE
    • A notice alerting beachgoers about high tide conditions.
26. Affirmation that’s often echoed – IDO
    • A common vow or confirmation, often repeated during weddings.
27. Beat by just a bit – EDGED
    • To win by a narrow margin.
28. Parisian pal – AMIE
    • The French word for a female friend.
29. Posting after a spill – CAUTIONWETFLOOR
    • A sign put up to warn people of a wet floor, usually after cleaning or a spill.
30. Groucho Marx prop – CIGAR
    • The iconic cigar often seen with comedian Groucho Marx.
31. Playful river mammal – OTTER
    • An aquatic mammal known for its playful behavior and sleek fur.
32. Prefix with brow – UNI
    • Refers to “unibrow,” where the eyebrows meet in the middle.
33. Kind of football played on a 50-yard-long field – ARENA
    • Arena football, a variant of American football played indoors on a smaller field.
34. Oh joy! – GOODY
    • An exclamation of delight or excitement.
35. Item on a driving range mat – TEE
    • A small stand used to hold a golf ball for a drive.
36. Waste conduit – SEWER
    • A system of pipes used to transport waste water and sewage.
37. Speak from a dais perhaps – ORATE
    • To deliver a formal speech from a raised platform.
38. That ___ part of the plan! – WASNT
    • A phrase indicating that something unexpected was not included in the original plan.
39. German exclamation – ACH
    • A common German interjection expressing various emotions, such as surprise or frustration.
40. When doubled a dance – CHA
    • Refers to the “Cha Cha,” a lively dance of Cuban origin.
41. Someone you might be reluctant to give a hand to? – ADAIR
    • This clue seems mismatched; “Adair” is a name, not a description.
42. Flying adversary of Godzilla – RODAN
    • A giant pteranodon monster from the Godzilla film series.
43. Delegate as a task – ASSIGN
    • To allocate a specific task or responsibility to someone.
44. Cover with hair as a pet owner’s couch – FUR
    • The hair shed by pets that often covers furniture.
45. Clumsy sort – OAF
    • A person who is awkward or clumsy.
46. Spanish marinade – ADOBO
    • A seasoning or marinade used in Spanish and Latin American cooking.
47. More pink as 13-Down – ROSIER
    • Having a more pink or reddish tint.
48. Expensive entree – LOBSTER
    • A luxury seafood dish often served as a main course.
49. Collection of holiday presents informally – HAUL
    • The accumulated gifts received during the holidays.
50. Hold as one’s breath – INHALE
    • To take a breath and hold it.
51. 2013 Katy Perry hit whose music video features a tiger – ROAR
    • A hit song by Katy Perry, with a music video that includes a tiger.
52. Fresh – NEW
    • Recently created or obtained; not old or used.
53. Dry streambed – WADI
    • A valley or dry riverbed that only contains water during heavy rain.
54. Be indebted to – OWE
    • To have an obligation to pay or repay something.
55. Shot at a doctor’s office slangily – VAX
    • Short for vaccination.
56. Dined – ATE
    • To have eaten a meal.
57. Talk on and on – YAK
    • To talk excessively or endlessly.
58. Not get any younger – AGE
    • To grow older.
59. Explosive stuff – TNT
    • An abbreviation for trinitrotoluene, a powerful explosive.
60. ___ Hutchinson former Arkansas governor – ASA
    • Asa Hutchinson, a former governor of Arkansas.
61. Utopia – EDEN
    • A paradise or ideal place.
62. Determine that one will – DECIDETO
    • To make a decision or choice to do something.
63. Frosh in a year – SOPH
    • Short for sophomore, a second-year student in high school or college.
64. Where to find laundering instructions – TAG
    • The label on clothing that provides care and washing instructions.
65. Meredith ___ former Today host – VIEIRA
    • Meredith Vieira, a former host of the “Today” show.
66. Prefix with Chinese or European – FRY
    • Fry, as in stir-fry or deep-fry, common cooking methods in Chinese and European cuisines.
67. Christmastime quaff – EGGNOG
    • A traditional holiday beverage made with milk, cream, sugar, and eggs, often spiked with alcohol.
68. Citation abbr. – ETAL
    • An abbreviation for “et alii,” meaning “and others” in citations.
69. Neopagan religion – WICCA
    • A modern pagan religion with spiritual roots in ancient practices.
70. Famed fireman Red – ADAIR
    • Red Adair, a renowned firefighter known for extinguishing oil well fires.
71. Reddish application to cheeks – ROUGE
    • A cosmetic used to color the cheeks.
72. Follow as orders – OBEY
    • To comply with or follow commands.
73. Slangy goodbye – RARER
    • This clue seems mismatched; “rarer” refers to something less common, not a goodbye.
74. Moon of Saturn – DIONE
    • One of Saturn’s moons.
75. Giving the heebie-jeebies say – EERIE
    • Causing a feeling of unease or fear.
76. Sunbather’s goal – TAN
    • The darkening of the skin as a result of exposure to sunlight.

77. TV’s ___ Lasso – TED
    • The main character in the TV series “Ted Lasso,” played by Jason Sudeikis.
78. Cook as latkes – FRY
    • To cook food in hot oil, typically how latkes (potato pancakes) are prepared.
79. Dry streambed – WADI
    • A valley, ravine, or channel that is dry except during the rainy season, commonly found in desert regions.
80. Be indebted to – OWE
    • To have an obligation to repay a debt or favor.
81. Shot at a doctor’s office slangily – VAX
    • Short for vaccination, an injection given to protect against disease.
82. Dined – ATE
    • The past tense of eat, meaning to have consumed food.
83. Talk on and on – YAK
    • To chatter or talk continuously and aimlessly.
84. Not get any younger – AGE
    • To grow older over time.
85. Explosive stuff – TNT
    • An abbreviation for trinitrotoluene, a chemical compound used as an explosive.
86. ___ Hutchinson former Arkansas governor – ASA
    • Asa Hutchinson, a former governor of Arkansas and a political figure.
87. Utopia – EDEN
    • A perfect or ideal place, often used to describe the biblical Garden of Eden.
88. Determine that one will – DECIDETO
    • To make a firm decision to do something.
89. Frosh in a year – SOPH
    • Short for sophomore, a second-year student in high school or college.
90. Where to find laundering instructions – TAG
    • The label on clothing that provides washing and care instructions.
91. Meredith ___ former Today host – VIEIRA
    • Meredith Vieira, a journalist and television personality, formerly a host on the “Today” show.
92. Prefix with Chinese or European – FRY
    • As in stir-fry (Chinese) or deep-fry (European).
93. Christmastime quaff – EGGNOG
    • A traditional holiday drink made with milk, cream, sugar, and eggs, often spiced and sometimes alcoholic.
94. Citation abbr. – ETAL
    • An abbreviation for “et alii,” meaning “and others” in academic citations.
95. Neopagan religion – WICCA
    • A modern pagan religion with rituals and beliefs based on ancient pagan traditions.
96. Famed fireman Red – ADAIR
    • Red Adair, a legendary firefighter known for controlling oil well fires.
97. Reddish application to cheeks – ROUGE
    • A cosmetic used to color the cheeks, giving them a reddish tint.
98. Follow as orders – OBEY
    • To comply with or carry out instructions or commands.
99. Slangy goodbye – LATER
    • An informal way to say goodbye, short for “see you later.”
100. Moon of Saturn – DIONE – One of Saturn’s many moons, named after a figure in Greek mythology.
101. Giving the heebie-jeebies say – EERIE – Causing a sense of fear, unease, or discomfort; spooky.
102. Sunbather’s goal – TAN – The desired result of sunbathing, where the skin becomes darker from exposure to the sun.
103. TV’s ___ Lasso – TED – The main character in the TV series “Ted Lasso,” played by Jason Sudeikis.
104. Cook as latkes – FRY – To cook food in hot oil, typically how latkes (potato pancakes) are prepared.

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