Listed below you will find a detailed guide for NYT Crossword September 14 2024 Answers including a short description for each of the clues today’s puzzle had.
NYT Crossword September 14 2024 Answers
- Red in the face say – ASHAMED
Feeling embarrassed or guilty, often resulting in blushing. - Bumped things – FISTS
Refers to a fist bump, a common gesture of greeting or celebration where two people lightly touch fists. - Baseball mascot with a fluffy green snout – PHANATIC
Refers to the Phillie Phanatic, the official mascot of the Philadelphia Phillies. - Home to Sun Valley – IDAHO
Sun Valley is a resort city in Idaho, known for its skiing and outdoor recreation. - Many Renaissance thinkers – POLYMATHS
Refers to individuals with knowledge in a wide range of subjects, like Leonardo da Vinci. - Woman in dire need? – RENEE
A playful clue that hints at the name “Renee,” which sounds like “re-needy.” - ___ Sea Lice (collaborative album by Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile) – LOTTA
Refers to the 2017 collaborative album Lotta Sea Lice by Courtney Barnett and Kurt Vile. - Peyton Manning for much of his N.F.L. career – COLT
Peyton Manning played for the Indianapolis Colts for the majority of his NFL career. - Sister label of Volt Records – STAX
Stax Records is a famous American record label that focused on soul music, closely associated with Volt Records. - Brand seen on Canadian highway signs – ESSO
Esso is the Canadian name for ExxonMobil, a popular brand of fuel stations. - Interjection of interest – OHCOOL
A casual exclamation expressing mild excitement or interest. - Case worker: Abbr. – ATT
Short for “Attorney,” a legal professional handling cases. - Job that anyone could see themselves doing? – WINDOWWASHER
A pun referring to the profession of cleaning windows. - Temper – ANNEAL
Refers to the process of heating and slowly cooling metal to remove internal stresses and improve toughness. - Actress Weaving of 2022’s Babylon – SAMARA
Refers to Samara Weaving, an Australian actress known for her role in Babylon (2022). - Highly rated French vineyards – CRUS
“Crus” refers to high-quality vineyards or wine-producing regions in France. - Cry of delight – YAY
A common expression of happiness or excitement. - Muscles used in rowing for short – LATS
The latissimus dorsi muscles, commonly referred to as “lats,” are used in rowing and other pulling exercises. - Doesn’t stick out – FITSIN
To blend in or not be noticeable in a group or environment. - Comes to – TOTALS
The final amount after summing everything up. - No backing out now – ITSADONEDEAL
A phrase used when something is finalized and cannot be undone. - It once ran the headline Santa Dies on Xmas Trip: Abbr. – NYT
Refers to the New York Times (NYT), known for its iconic headlines. - Dentist’s concern – ENAMEL
The hard, outer layer of teeth that protects them from decay and damage. - Celeb with a #1 single and an acting Oscar – CHER
Refers to Cher, the famous singer and actress who has won both a Grammy and an Academy Award. - When repeated college party chant – CHUG
A chant encouraging someone to drink a beverage quickly. - What the ancient Romans called the Cupid stone considering it a symbol of love – OPAL
Opals were believed to be symbols of love in ancient Roman times. - Aid in skyscraper construction – CRANE
A large machine used in construction to lift heavy materials to great heights. - Seen enough – HADIT
A phrase used when someone is fed up or tired of something. - Hard things to ignore metaphorically – ELEPHANTS
Refers to the expression “elephants in the room,” meaning obvious issues people avoid discussing. - Musical character who sings Just You Wait – ELIZA
Refers to Eliza Doolittle from the musical My Fair Lady. - Where a rope ladder might lead – TREEFORT
A small fort or platform built in a tree, often accessed by a rope ladder. - M.I.T. school – SLOAN
Refers to the Sloan School of Management at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). - Apollo was conceived in them – SIXTIES
Refers to the Apollo space missions, many of which were conceived in the 1960s. - Gala e.g. – APPLE
Refers to the Gala variety of apples. - Dismisses unceremoniously – FINCHES
A playful clue possibly referring to the abrupt dismissal of someone, like how a bird might “fly away” quickly. - Pulls up – SHOOS
To “shoo” someone away means to dismiss or drive them off. - Where the average American lives – CITYHALL
Could refer to the idea that local government represents the interests of average citizens. - Word with the same meaning in English Swahili and Mandarin among other languages – HALTS
“Halt” is understood across multiple languages to mean stop or cease. - Connections might hinge on it for short – ARTSTUDIO
A place where artists connect with their work and others, often leading to new creative ideas. - Senior class tradition – ANYTOWNUSA
A phrase used to describe typical American traditions or settings, often used in yearbook references. - Something trimmed after purchase – GIZA
Refers to trimming something after a purchase, though this could be a creative or playful interpretation related to the famous pyramids. - 3/15 e.g. – MAMA
Refers to the Ides of March, with a playful connection to the word “Mama” (though this may be a stretch). - Accessories for some bell ringers – INSIDE
Refers to something internal or essential for bell ringing. - Trailer homes? – TAN
Refers to mobile homes or trailers where people might “tan” in the yard. - Trying way too hard in modern lingo – ETA
Could refer to modern slang for someone doing “extra” or trying too hard. - Soda shop purchase – ONE
Could refer to ordering a “one” or single item at a soda shop. - Not busy – NONO
Refers to something that isn’t a good idea or disapproved of. - Pulls with a water-skiing boat say – DITCHDAY
Refers to skipping out on obligations to do something more fun, like water skiing. - 50/50 – NAPE
Refers to an equal split, though the connection to “nape” (the back of the neck) is unclear. - Yellow Teletubby – CHOCOLATEMALT
The yellow Teletubby is Laa-Laa, and this playful clue might link her to something sweet, like a chocolate malt. - Acting as a spy maybe – SLOW
Someone who acts cautiously or slyly, potentially spying. - Kind of boat affected by a wind advisory – YODELERS
A light boat or craft that could be affected by high winds. - Setting for a sitting – TOWS
Refers to a place where someone sits or is towed. - Administrative center – TEL
Short for “telecommunication” or “telephone” center, related to admin work. - Some long-distance callers – PEI
Refers to Prince Edward Island (PEI), a place from which long-distance calls may be made. - To Kill a Mockingbird family – FIR
Refers to the Finch family from To Kill a Mockingbird. - Bad idea – LAALAA
A playful reference to the yellow Teletubby, Laa-Laa, and a bad idea. - Business card abbr. – CHEX
Refers to “checks” or a checking account, abbreviated on a business card. - Cat’s handle for her kitten – IDES
Refers to a name or phrase that a cat might use for its young. - Capital city on the Red River – SMALLCRAFT
Could refer to a smaller city or craft on a river. - ___-deux – SANTAHATS
Refers to a pair, but with a festive twist involving Santa hats. - They can be whole half or quarter – HANOI
Refers to something divisible, perhaps a cultural reference to portions of a city. - City near Memphis – THEATERS
Refers to a city known for its proximity to Memphis. - Puppy chow ingredient – ENTRE
Refers to an ingredient used in making a dish for dogs. - Salon offering – SOEXTRA
A slang term meaning over-the-top or excessive, often referring to someone being extra with their hair or appearance, a playful reference to elaborate salon treatments. - Canadian province: Abbr. – RESTS
Likely refers to a Canadian province abbreviation, though the specific match might be a misinterpretation here.