Listed below you will find a detailed guide for NYT Crossword May 29 2024 Answers including a short description for each of the clues today’s puzzle had.
For ___ (greeting card section) – HIM
A section in greeting card displays dedicated to cards for men.
Oust – BOOT
To remove or expel someone from a position or place.
Wins over – CHARMS
To attract or delight someone, often gaining their affection or favor.
Word said with feigned innocence – MOI
French for “me,” often used in English to feign innocence or surprise.
Move at a snail’s pace – INCH
To move very slowly or gradually.
How some café is served – AULAIT
Referring to “café au lait,” which is coffee served with hot milk.
Vodka + coffee liqueur + Irish cream + heavy cream – MUDSLIDE
A cocktail made with these ingredients, often served blended or on the rocks.
Skimpy – MEASLY
Inadequate or very small in amount.
Feeder filler – SUET
Hard fat used to feed birds, especially in winter.
Producer of the milk for Roquefort cheese – EWE
A female sheep, whose milk is used to make Roquefort cheese.
Light brown – TAN
A pale shade of brown, often associated with sun-kissed skin.
Some LG products – HDTVS
High-definition televisions made by LG Electronics.
Light rum + dark rum + orange juice + passion fruit syrup – HURRICANE
A fruity cocktail made with these ingredients, popular in New Orleans.
Sharing word – OURS
A pronoun indicating joint ownership or possession.
One of the Gilligan’s Island castaways – MARYANN
A character from the TV show “Gilligan’s Island,” played by Dawn Wells.
___ Miss – OLE
“Ole Miss” is a nickname for the University of Mississippi.
Onetime host with the segment Jaywalking – LENO
Jay Leno, former host of “The Tonight Show,” known for his “Jaywalking” segment.
Teacher in a temple – RABBI
A Jewish religious leader and teacher.
With 38-Across rum + brandy + pineapple juice + orange juice + orgeat syrup + fire – FLAMING
Referring to a “Flaming Volcano” cocktail, which includes these ingredients and is set on fire for dramatic effect.
See 36-Across – VOLCANO
Completing the cocktail name “Flaming Volcano.”
Jimmy of NYPD Blue – SMITS
Jimmy Smits, an actor known for his role on the TV show “NYPD Blue.”
Pitch – SELL
To promote or attempt to persuade someone to buy something.
Structure that’s subject to hydrostatic pressure – DAM
A barrier built to hold back water and create a reservoir.
Actor Josh who was once married to Fergie – DUHAMEL
Josh Duhamel, an actor formerly married to singer Fergie.
Upscale hotel chain – OMNI
Omni Hotels & Resorts, a luxury hotel brand.
With 56-Across what each of the starred clues is? – RECIPEFOR
The phrase “recipe for” describes the format of the starred clues, which list ingredients for cocktails.
I can’t think with all this racket! – QUIET
A command for silence or reduced noise.
Losing tic-tac-toe line – OXO
A line indicating a loss in the game of tic-tac-toe, where “X” and “O” are used.
Braves on a scoreboard – ATL
Abbreviation for the Atlanta Braves, a Major League Baseball team.
The Acropolis now – RUIN
The current state of the Acropolis in Athens, an ancient site now in ruins.
Horrify – APPALL
To shock or deeply horrify someone.
See 46-Across – DISASTER
Completing the phrase “recipe for disaster.”
Ruthless ruler – DESPOT
A tyrannical and oppressive leader.
Green-eyed monster – ENVY
A metaphorical expression for jealousy.
Nail polish brand – OPI
A well-known brand of nail polish and nail care products.
Sherlock Holmes or Hercule Poirot – SLEUTH
A detective, often referring to fictional characters known for their investigative skills.
Hard knocks? – RAPS
Sharp or forceful hits or blows.
Catch in the act – NAB
To capture or apprehend someone while they are committing a crime.
Let me think about that … – HMM
A sound made when someone is pondering or considering something.
Debtor’s note – IOU
A written acknowledgment of debt, standing for “I owe you.”
In the thick of things so to speak – MIDSTREAM
Being in the midst of an activity or process.
Olympic gymnast with five moves named for her – BILES
Simone Biles, an American gymnast with multiple signature moves named after her.
I’ll take care of that! – ONIT
An expression indicating that someone will handle a task or problem.
Anxiety condition in brief – OCD
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a mental health condition characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive actions.
Currency debut of 2002 – EURO
The euro, the official currency of the eurozone, which was introduced in 2002.
Photo gallery on one’s phone – CAMERAROLL
A feature on smartphones where photos and videos are stored.
Apricot or peach – STONEFRUIT
Fruits with a large, hard seed or “stone” in the center.
In the manner of – ALA
A phrase meaning “in the style of” or “according to.”
Believer in the principle of I and I for the physical and spiritual selves – RASTA
A follower of Rastafarianism, a religion that emphasizes the unity of the physical and spiritual selves.
Italy’s fashion capital – MILAN
A city in Italy known for its influential fashion industry.
Broadway composer Jule ___ – STYNE
Jule Styne, a composer known for his work on Broadway musicals like “Gypsy” and “Funny Girl.”
Explorers and others in brief – GPS
Global Positioning System, a satellite-based navigation system used by explorers and travelers.
Droll – WRY
Humorously ironic or mocking.
Ungula is Latin for this word hence ungulate – HOOF
The hard, horny covering on the foot of certain animals, such as horses and cows.
Lessens as pain – EASES
To reduce or alleviate pain or discomfort.
Chill – HANG
To relax or spend time casually.
Taken as a whole – INALL
Considering everything; all together.
Market-focused channel – CNBC
A television channel that provides financial and business news.
Magazine with cover exclamations like Bigger Biceps! – MENSHEALTH
A magazine focused on fitness, health, and lifestyle for men.
Beamed – LITUP
To become bright or illuminated, often used metaphorically to describe someone’s face lighting up with joy or excitement.
A birdie flies in this – GOLF
A score of one under par on a hole in golf.
Absurd – INANE
Lacking sense or meaning; silly.
Noon in France – MIDI
The French word for noon.
Turn off course – VEER
To change direction suddenly.
Leave out – OMIT
To exclude or leave something out.
Do a slow burn – SMOLDER
To burn slowly with smoke but no flame; also used metaphorically to describe suppressed anger or resentment.
At the back of the boat – AFT
Located towards the rear of a boat.
Avignon affirmatives – OUIS
The French word for “yes,” used in the plural form.
Ways to go – ROADS
Paths or routes for traveling from one place to another.
Kick out – OUST
To remove or expel someone from a position or place.
Small group of trees – COPSE
A small thicket of trees or a small wooded area.
Places to dock – QUAYS
Structures on the shore of a harbor where ships can dock to load and unload cargo.
Invitation request – RSVP
An abbreviation for the French phrase “Répondez s’il vous plaît,” meaning “Please respond,” often found on invitations.
Satyajit Ray’s The ___ Trilogy – APU
Refers to the Apu Trilogy, a series of Indian films directed by Satyajit Ray.
Developer’s purchase – LOT
A piece of land or property that a developer buys for construction or development.
___ trance – INAT
This clue seems mismatched; “in a trance” means to be in a state of deep absorption or altered consciousness.
Org. that enforces the Toxic Substances Control Act – EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency, which regulates and enforces environmental laws, including the Toxic Substances Control Act.
Component of a certain cage – RIB
Part of the rib cage, the bony structure that protects the thoracic organs such as the heart and lungs.
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