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As the middle of the week arrives, so too does another day of challenging puzzling for fans of the New York Times Crossword. While you may have made it through the start of the working week, it doesn't mean that the puzzle makers at the popular publication are going to go easy on you.
Today's crossword comes with another vast array of very different clues to keep riddle enthusiasts on your toes. In today's puzzle, you'll be covering topics such as geography, ancient history, and even biology. If you're looking for a little guidance to keep your puzzling streak alive, then read on below for some clues and the answers to theNY Times Crossword for April 17, 2024.
Across Hints For The NY Times Crossword for April 17, 2024
For many players, it's one thing to complete the NY Times Crossword, but it's an entirely different ball game to get it done in as little time as possible. If you're making use of the NY Times Games social features, then you may want to beat your friends' times with this puzzle. If you need a little nudge in the right direction to do this, here are some hints for today's horizontal clues.
1. Groups of plants - What fauna is to animals.
7. Mental ___ - Doing some quick addition in your head.
11. Escape vessel - Another word for shell or husk.
14. Bottom floor of a 46-Across, perhaps - The floor you might find this if the floors are lettered, not numbered.
15. Farmland measure - No pains here, despite what it sounds.
16. "We ___ arrant knaves, all": Hamlet - To claim to be something is to say that you ___ it.
17. Banded gemstones - Types include fire, white, and moss.
18. Cry after a poke - If you're poked in the eye, you may describe your current condition this way.
20. Cave dweller of Greek myth - The one-eyed son of Poseidon and Thoosa, also a type of moth.
22. Over - Overhead, high, beyond.
23. Cool, ’90s-style - Careful when you use this, because it sounds like you're calling someone overweight.
24. Old Testament queendom - She's said to have visited King Solomon with gold, precious jewels, and spices.
26. Just - "We got out of it by the ___ skin of our teeth".
29. Had a meal - It uses the same three letters for this and the present tense version.
31. Valuable property - Anything of value, from houses to cars to jewelry and appliances.
34. Prospector's locale of the late 1800s - The big state that's attached to another country.
37. Some Google search results - You can copy and paste these to go directly to a web page.
39. Styled after - The French coined _____ mode, to mean "in fashion"
40. Put on - Also the shortened form of a man's name
41. Journey such as the one where 20-Across appears - This man wrote an epic poem of this name. No, not the bald yellow guy.
43. Pro wrestler ___ Luger - His name is similar to that of Clark Kent's biggest rival.
44. Copy - To mimic, or a type of primate.
45. Chess "castle" - A pro can utilize this to their advantage.
46. Spot to park - Somewhere to protect your vehicle from thieves and the weather.
48. Enter a busy freeway - To match the speed of traffic and enter the same lane. Another word for combine.
50. Navy vessel letters - Every ship has these letters before its name.
52. Dreyer's, on the East Coast - The other one is named after Dreyer's co-founder Joseph.
53. Bash for laughs - Some celebs take pleasure in inviting people to do this to them in their honor.
55. "Pronto!" - As quickly as possible.
58. Face-to-face, as an exam - The alternative to a written exam, spoken.
60. 20-Across, by another name - The one-eyed beast of legend.
65. Took the long way home, say - Strolled aimlessly.
67. How Jenga blocks are placed, hopefully - If the blocks aren't assembled this way, expect a short game.
68. Coda, e.g. - Another word for finish, complete.
69. Unadulterated - Innocent, untainted.
70. Wrap for a monarch? - Insects go in one of these one way and come out another.
71. D.C.'s B and A: Abbr. - These letters describe types of knowledge acquirement centered around how the world works.
72. "Well put!" - To agree to a holy extent.
73. Feature of 20-Across … and, when sounded out, a feature of today's puzzle (clues and all!) - 60-Across' most defining feature.
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Down Hints For The NY Times Crossword for April 17, 2024
There can be some distinct differences in the ways that clues are written in the NY Times Crossword from one number to the next, which can be difficult to adapt to. If you want some help rewiring your brain for a particularly tough clue, then click on the Read More button below.
1. Try to fly - Birds do this with their wings to take off.
2. Noted brand from Denmark - Loved by children, hated by feet.
3. Watermelon-shaped - A squashed circle.
4. Corrects, as keystrokes - To digitally write again.
5. Beth preceder - The first letter of the Semitic abjads.
6. Skater Cohen - The same name as a famous actor, if you throw an honorable title in the middle.
7. Hurt badly - To be hurt in a way that causes permanent damage.
8. They may take the stand - Someone who is claiming to be wronged.
9. Flotsam and jetsam - Not the band, but these two types of marine cargo are considered this.
10. Egg producer - Mama chickens.
11. Potluck staple - This one is carb-heavy, despite what the second word suggests.
12. Stackable snack - Do you twist it open first or just bite right into it?
13. Profound - When something isn't shallow.
19. Keep ___ on (watch closely) - You may have too many of these open on your browser.
21. H, to Homer - You may use this abbreviation when asking someone when to expect them.
25. Course that's a breeze - It's simple to get a top grade here.
26. Oft-contracted address - It's hardly longer, but taking one letter out of this polite way to address someone drops a syllable.
27. Eschew the pews, say - To exchange vows in secret.
28. Performed some weekend tasks - You'll generally do this to pick something up or drop something off.
30. Mastodon features - These are valued for their ivory on elephants.
32. Mournful poem - This type of writing is commonly used during funerals.
33. Takes a toll on - Can apply to a physical or financial expenditure.
35. Land separated at the 38th parallel - The south is considered a Seoul-ful part of the world.
36. Trouble - To cut to the chase is to hope that this goes ahead without any further ___.
38. Relay race part - Ironically, you use these to partake in most relays, singular.
42. "Psst, hey!" - How you might get a stranger's attention.
47. Swap out - To change one item for another or to put an item back in its rightful place.
49. Quest for some athletes - To be top of the podium is to receive this medal.
51. Egg ___ - Creatures like spiders will create these homes for their unborn offspring.
54. Play, as a ukulele - You do this to the strings to play chords.
56. Food products wholesaler - This Texas-based business is the biggest distributor on the planet.
57. Follow, as a lead - To take action is to _____ something,
58. Doesn't have enough - Borrowing from someone with the intention of returning, an informal debt.
59. Go on and on - This site likes to do this about games.
61. OK place to be naked, once - It was once a nice garden full of fresh fruits. Just don't eat the apples.
62. Orchestra part - This instrument is often confused with the clarinet.
63. Sneaky maneuver - A cunning plan to get an advantage.
64. "Auld Lang ___" - A popular Scottish song, Rod Stewart had a go at it.
66. Lead regulator, for short - This agency is concerned with all things to do with flora and fauna.
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Across Answers For The NY Times Crossword for April 17, 2024
If the crossword has turned from being a relaxing way to start or finish your day and is just irritating on account of some stubborn clues, then we have you covered. For the answers to those hints you can't quite figure out, the expandable section below has all the answers to today's horizontal clues.
1. Groups of plants - FLORAS
7. Mental ___ - MATH
11. Escape vessel - POD
14. Bottom floor of a 46-Across, perhaps - LEVEL A
15. Farmland measure - ACRE
16. "We ___ arrant knaves, all": Hamlet - ARE
17. Banded gemstones - AGATES
18. Cry after a poke - I CANT SEE
20. Cave dweller of Greek myth - POLYPHEMUS
22. Over - ATOP
23. Cool, ’90s-style - PHAT
24. Old Testament queendom - SHEBA
26. Just - MERE
29. Had a meal - ATE
31. Valuable property - ASSET
34. Prospector's locale of the late 1800s - ALASKA
37. Some Google search results - URLS
39. Styled after - ALA
40. Put on - DON
41. Journey such as the one where 20-Across appears - ODYSSEY
43. Pro wrestler ___ Luger - LEX
44. Copy - APE
45. Chess "castle" - ROOK
46. Spot to park - GARAGE
48. Enter a busy freeway - MERGE
50. Navy vessel letters - USS
52. Dreyer's, on the East Coast - EDYS
53. Bash for laughs - ROAST
55. "Pronto!" - ASAP
58. Face-to-face, as an exam - ORAL
60. 20-Across, by another name - THE CYCLOPS
65. Took the long way home, say - WANDERED
67. How Jenga blocks are placed, hopefully - STABLY
68. Coda, e.g. - END
69. Unadulterated - PURE
70. Wrap for a monarch? - COCOON
71. D.C.'s B and A: Abbr. - STS
72. "Well put!" - AMEN
73. Feature of 20-Across … and, when sounded out, a feature of today's puzzle (clues and all!) - ONE EYE
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Down Answers For The NY Times Crossword for April 17, 2024
Some days you may get lucky and find some hidden clues in the answers to other questions in the crossword, while other days it might be hard to even get a good start. Whether you're looking to get some momentum to start you off, or even just need the last clue or two to finish, the expandable section below has all the vertical answers for today's NY Times Crossword.
1. Try to fly - FLAP
2. Noted brand from Denmark - LEGO
3. Watermelon-shaped - OVAL
4. Corrects, as keystrokes - RETYPES
5. Beth preceder - ALEPH
6. Skater Cohen - SASHA
7. Hurt badly - MAIM
8. They may take the stand - ACCUSERS
9. Flotsam and jetsam - TRASH
10. Egg producer - HEN
11. Potluck staple - PASTA SALAD
12. Stackable snack - OREO
13 Profound - DEEP
19. Keep ___ on (watch closely) - TABS
21. H, to Homer - ETA
25. Course that's a breeze - EASY A
26. Oft-contracted address - MADAM
27. Eschew the pews, say - ELOPE
28. Performed some weekend tasks - RAN ERRANDS
30. Mastodon features - TUSKS
32. Mournful poem - ELEGY
33. Takes a toll on - TAXES
35. Land separated at the 38th parallel - KOREA
36. Trouble - ADO
38. Relay race part - LEG
42. "Psst, hey!" - YOU THERE
47. Swap out - REPLACE
49. Quest for some athletes - GOLD
51. Egg ___ - SAC
54. Play, as a ukulele - STRUM
56. Food products wholesaler - SYSCO
57. Follow, as a lead - ACT ON
58. Doesn't have enough - OWES
59. Go on and on - RANT
61. OK place to be naked, once - EDEN
62. Orchestra part - OBOE
63. Sneaky maneuver - PLOY
64. "Auld Lang ___" - SYNE
66. Lead regulator, for short - EPA
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