Our NYT Crossword Hints for July 17, 2024 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily crossword that tests solvers’ knowledge and vocabulary. It’s one of the most popular crosswords in the world, known for its challenging clues and clever wordplay. The puzzle is published in the print edition of the paper and is also available online.
NYT Crossword Hints, July 17, 2024
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 7/17/24. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
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1A. Over 3,500 feet, for the George Washington Bridge
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5A. Takes care of
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11A. As if!
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14A. Change
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16A. Secure, as to a pole
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17A. Nail polish brand with colors like “Berry Fairy Fun” and “Aurora Berry-alis”
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18A. [aria-label] One gesture in 54-/65-Across
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20A. Start to “starter”
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21A. Caribbean country whose capital is Castries
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22A. With it, in old slang
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23A. Waited for a customer service representative, say
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24A. Work station
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25A. [aria-label] One gesture in 54-/65-Across
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27A. [aria-label] One gesture in 54-/65-Across
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30A. Unwritten code?
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31A. “___ told …”
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32A. Representative’s affirmative
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33A. “Shogun,” e.g.
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35A. Major undertaking?
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39A. Diana of Motown
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41A. Melancholy
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43A. Portent
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44A. What “down” means in diner lingo
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46A. Future D.A.’s exam
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48A. Multivolume ref.
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49A. ‘It’s c-c-c-cold!’
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50A. Divide, as a deck of cards
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52A. [aria-label] One gesture in 54-/65-Across
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54A. With 65-Across, source of this puzzle’s pictorial clues
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57A. Rival of Chanel
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58A. “Finding ___” (Pixar sequel)
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59A. “Razor-billed” bird
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60A. Knock around, say
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64A. Company that purchased Time Warner in 2001
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65A. See 54-Across
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67A. Greek consonant hidden in the names of two Greek vowels
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68A. Prepare to release, as a fish
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69A. “___ Kitchen” (cooking show)
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70A. Largest of the three-letter numbers
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71A. Stinging plant
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72A. Feature of some dresses
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1D. Displays, as the time
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2D. It might thicken or be full of holes
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3D. ___ Gawande, author of the 2014 best seller “Being Mortal”
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4D. Poet Pablo
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5D. For which you might tell a chef “Well done!”
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6D. Caterpillar roll ingredient
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7D. Engrave
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8D. They often take bows
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9D. Allegro or adagio
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10D. Prospector’s find
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11D. Throat-soothing type of tea
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12D. Olympic gold medalist Ohno
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13D. Like the “Ramayana”
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15D. School break
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19D. Smart aleck
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23D. [aria-label] One gesture in 54-/65-Across
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26D. Kilmer of Top Gun: Maverick
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27D. Burning man?
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28D. R&B singer Bridges
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29D. One side of Checkpoint Charlie
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30D. Reservoir creator
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34D. Was apprehended
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36D. Podium delivery
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37D. ___ Squad (tech support group)
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38D. Wraps up
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40D. [aria-label] One gesture in 54-/65-Across
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42D. Sandwich whose “California” version contains avocado
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45D. Pop star Grande, to fans
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47D. Nevertheless
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51D. Take apart, as 8-Down
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53D. Contends
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54D. Bring to the big screen, perhaps
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55D. Mammal whose babies can outrun humans at only three days old
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56D. Michael of “The Dark Knight”
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57D. Male duck
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61D. Corridor
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62D. Fruit named for its unsightly appearance
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63D. Bother
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65D. Light source
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66D. “What a hoot!,” in brief
We also recommend trying your hand at the NYT Mini Crossword, which is definitely easier (on all days!) as it is a 5×5, compared to the full-sized crossword (which is 15×15, and the Sunday edition is 21×21!). New crosswords are released at 10PM ET on weekdays and 6PM ET on weekends.
The New York Times crossword was first published in The New York Times in 1942 and has been a daily feature ever since. It is known for its high level of difficulty and for its clever, often playful, clues and themes. The puzzles range in size from 15×15 grids on weekdays to larger 21×21 grids on Sundays, with varying levels of difficulty.
The New York Times crossword is created by a team of skilled puzzle constructors and editors, who work to ensure that each puzzle is both entertaining and challenging for solvers. The puzzles are often themed, with clues and answers related to a particular subject or concept, and they frequently feature wordplay and puns.
Solving the New York Times crossword has become a beloved pastime for many, and there are even competitions and clubs devoted to crossword puzzle solving. The New York Times crossword is available in print in the newspaper and online, and it has a dedicated following of loyal solvers who eagerly await each day’s puzzle.
If you’re still struggling to solve your NYT crosswords, consider practicing with the Eugene Sheffer and Thomas Joseph dailies first. If you’re looking for similarly challenging crosswords, we recommend the WSJ Crossword and LA Times Crossword.
