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Another day means another opportunity to test your intellect and patience with another edition of the world's most famous puzzle, the New York Times Crossword. In today's issue, players can expect a shorter quiz than Sunday's monster puzzle, but it will be just as challenging.
The NY Times Crossword aims to keep avid puzzlers on their toes with a variety of carefully worded clues that will only just give you enough information to start piecing the whole thing together. With your streak on the line, you may need some assistance in ensuring it remains intact, so read on for some clues and the solution to the April 15, 2024, NY Times Crossword.
Across Hints For The NY Times Crossword for April 15, 2024
The week may have just begun, but it doesn't mean that the authors of this challenging puzzle game are going to go easy on you. If you need a little mental direction for some of the trickier clues in today's puzzle, click on the Read More section for clues for the Across hints in the crossword.
1. Graduation group - ____ is in session.
6. Accompanied by - Also the first word of one of U2's biggest hits.
10. Unwanted emails, e.g. - Also the name of a popular canned meat.
14. Source of the fables "The Fox and the Lion" and "The Lion and the Mouse" - Jean de La Fontaine also helped out with these stories.
15. Where sailors go - The ocean gets top marks here.
16. Language of Pakistan - Has some similarities with Hindi.
17. Aisle for milk and cheese - The section you go to for cow products.
18. Noise that accompanies a shock wave - If you don't know the first word, maybe ask a certain blue hedgehog.
20. Minor quarrel - Tiff, also a verb for dispelling the contents of your mouth.
21. Two-strip mil. Rank - This one's abbreviated, almost the word for physical form.
22. Does a step in origami - You might do this if your poker hand is rubbish.
23. Poster holder-upper - You'll need your tool kit to use this.
25. Brightly colored rock - It's not a fence or a door.
27. Puppy's bark - The singular for when a golfer crumbles under pressure.
29. Sauce made with basil and pine - Despite its name, its free of any rodents.
31. Fresh talk - Someone's got this if they're giving you plenty of attitude
34. Opposite of WNW - Get your bearings and this one will be a breeze.
35. Sleek fabric - Satin's adolescent cousin.
37. Neighborhood in London or New York City - It's where all the action is, day or night, in the UK's capital.
39. With 41-Across, philosophical principle in which Earth mirrors heaven...or a hint to the shaded squares - Consider the positioning of the word.
41. See 39-Across - If 39-Across is on top...
43. Fling - Not a date, so you can throw it away if you don't want it.
44. Wipe away - An uncommon word, erase.
46. Hole-punching tool - It would work on paper, but it's moreso for that leather jacket of yours.
47. Those, in Spanish - The last 3 letters are a cry for help.
49. Some salty Greek cheeses - This one is particularly crumbly.
50. Many I.C.U. Workers: Abbr. - You're not a doctor, but you do need to be certified to perform this job.
51. "_____ Game," most-watched Netflix series of all time - Despite its name, there's a severe lack of marine life.
53. Bisque or borscht - Not much chewing involved in this meal.
55. Drainage area - A sink.
57. "Wow, so fancy!" - An exclamation of approval.
59. Sir's counterpart - And for the lady?
62. Glass containers often used for preserves - These have become trendy for overnight oats, too.
64. North Pole bigwig - The king of thoroughly checking lists.
65. Grad - You become one of these for your college once your studying days are over.
66. Word expressing woe - Another way of saying "unfortunately".
67. "That is to say..." - Let me clarify what I'm trying to say.
68. Hate on, informally - What rappers are doing with they disrespect another artist in their music.
69. Soybean paste in Japanese cuisine - Is also a soup, when you water down the paste.
70. This accent mark: ~ - Also a girl's name of German origin.
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Down Hints For The NY Times Crossword for April 15, 2024
Whether you're going horizontally or vertically, the NY Times Crossword shows why it's one of the best puzzles out there by providing a plethora of difficult clues for players to solve. If you need a helping hand with some of the Down clues, take a look at these hints for today's puzzle.
1. Rude dudes - A disrespectful man, particularly to women.
2. Kind of year with an extra day in February - Folks born on Feb 29 are jumping for joy.
3. Yellow fruits that, despite their name, look more like apples - Half of the battle is knowing what continent you can find them in.
4. "More or less" - Kind of.
5. Intelligence collector - You need to be smart or you'll be exposed.
6. Yellow Jacket, e.g. - A type of insect, a Marvel hero.
7. Keep away from others - We all had to do this when contracting COVID-19
8. Perfect score in diving - The number given for a flawless performance
9. Israeli port city - After Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, it's the biggest city in Israel.
10. Rent from another renter - Some renters will do this when big events are happening in the area.
11. Cattle driver's implement - Farmers might use this to encourage their livestock to keep moving.
12. Kerfuffles - Makes a fuss. Certainly not without further of these.
13. The word, in a saying - Agreeing to keep something secret. The word might be the one you're keeping the secret from.
19. Spare hotel beds - You might need one of these for your child.
21. Split, as with an axe - Also forms the basis of a butcher's tool.
24. ____ facto - The direct consquence of an action.
26. Charges toward - Lunging at someone, generally in anger.
27. Thumbs-up equivalent - Affirmative, agreed.
28. Debate topic - A structured argument might resolve one of these between two parties
30. Tennis great Graf - This German won 22 singles titles.
32. Component of a green house? - Get one of these if you want the weather to help power your home.
33. Demonstrated - Explained how something works with visual help.
36. "Credit cards only" sign - A condition for a shop that has gone completely digital.
38. Birds that hunt at night - These creatures pull all-nighters and can turn their heads 270 degrees.
40. Really comes into one's own - Like a flower in the spring.
42. Spanish for "kiss" - Don't be so shy.
45. Signature hats for Indiana Jones - Doesn't he look adora-ble
48. Small area measurement: Abbr. - How you'd measure the floor space in a little room.
52. Fix, as a printer - Get the preserves out of there.
54. Savory taste - A Japanese word and one of the five primary tastes.
55. Island east of Java - Popular tourist spot.
56. Taiwanese tech company - Popular laptop provider, not to be confused with the fashion brand of a similar name.
58. ____ buco (veal dish) - A Lombardy dish that cooks shanks in white wine, stock, and vegetables.
60. Very slightly - Just a little bit.
61. A horse's might be braided for a dressage show - Lions have these as well, but that's pretty much where the similarities stop.
62. More than a little annoyed - Also the name of a popular magazine that kicked off in the 50s.
63. Boxer Muhammad - Cassius Clay looked like a butterfly but stung like a bee.
64. Use a chair - To take a seat.
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Across Answers For The NY Times Crossword for April 15, 2024
If you're not finding today's crossword to be a particularly relaxing puzzle game, then you might need a couple of words to give you a head start. For all the answers to the Across clues that you're looking for, check out the expandable section below.
1. Graduation group - CLASS
6. Accompanied by - WITH
10. Unwanted emails, e.g. - SPAM
14. Source of the fables "The Fox and the Lion" and "The Lion and the Mouse" - AESOP
15. Where sailors go - ASEA
16. Language of Pakistan - URDU
17. Aisle for milk and cheese - DAIRY
18. Noise that accompanies a shock wave - SONIC BOOM
20. Minor quarrel - SPAT
21. Two-strip mil. Rank - CPL
22. Does a step in origami - FOLDS
23. Poster holder-upper - NAIL
25. Brightly colored rock - AGATE
27. Puppy's bark - YIP
29. Sauce made with basil and pine - PESTO
31. Fresh talk - SASS
34. Opposite of WNW - ESE
35. Sleek fabric - SATEEN
37. Neighborhood in London or New York City - SOHO
39. With 41-Across, philosophical principle in which Earth mirrors heaven...or a hint to the shaded squares - AS ABOVE
41. See 39-Across - SO BELOW
43. Fling - HURL
44. Wipe away - EFFACE
46. Hole-punching tool - AWL
47. Those, in Spanish - ESOS
49. Some salty Greek cheeses - FETAS
50. Many I.C.U. Workers: Abbr. - RNS
51. "_____ Game," most-watched Netflix series of all time - SQUID
53. Bisque or borscht - SOUP
55. Drainage area - BASIN
57. "Wow, so fancy!" - OOH
59. Sir's counterpart - MAAM
62. Glass containers often used for preserves - MASON JARS
64. North Pole bigwig - SANTA
65. Grad - ALUM
66. Word expressing woe - ALAS
67. "That is to say..." - I MEAN
68. Hate on, informally - DISS
69. Soybean paste in Japanese cuisine - MISO
70. This accent mark: ~ - TILDE
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Down Answers For The NY Times Crossword for April 15, 2024
Keep your stellar record intact by ensuring you get the right answers in today's puzzle. If one or two of the clues in the crossword have you stumped, then take a look at the section below for answers to this edition of the competitive puzzle.
1. Rude dudes - CADS
2. Kind of year with an extra day in February - LEAP
3. Yellow fruits that, despite their name, look more like apples - ASIAN PEARS
4. "More or less" - SORTA
5. Intelligence collector - SPY
6. Yellow Jacket, e.g. - WASP
7. Keep away from others - ISOLATE
8. Perfect score in diving - TEN
9. Israeli port city - HAIFA
10. Rent from another renter - SUBLEASE
11. Cattle driver's implement - PROD
12. Kerfuffles - ADOS
13. The word, in a saying - MUM
19. Spare hotel beds - COTS
21. Split, as with an axe - CLEAVE
24. ____ facto - IPSO
26. Charges toward - GOES AT
27. Thumbs-up equivalent - YEAH
28. Debate topic - ISSUE
30. Tennis great Graf - STEFFI
32. Component of a green house? - SOLAR PANEL
33. Demonstrated - SHOWN
36. "Credit cards only" sign - NO CASH
38. Birds that hunt at night - OWLS
40. Really comes into one's own - BLOSSOMS
42. Spanish for "kiss" - BESO
45. Signature hats for Indiana Jones - FEDORAS
48. Small area measurement: Abbr. - SQ IN
52. Fix, as a printer - UNJAM
54. Savory taste - UMAMI
55. Island east of Java - BALI
56. Taiwanese tech company - ASUS
58. ____ buco (veal dish) - OSSO
60. Very slightly - A TAD
61. A horse's might be braided for a dressage show - MANE
62. More than a little annoyed - MAD
63. Boxer Muhammad - ALI
64. Use a chair - SIT
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