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The world's most popular puzzle, the New York Times Crossword, is back with another installment to test the intelligence, willpower, and patience of avid puzzlers. In today's puzzle, you'll be tested with an array of challenging clues designed to make you use your brain in a number of different ways.
Today's puzzle is a particularly tricky one which uses some pretty uncommon terms as clues, which certainly doesn't offer much hope to those looking to solve them. If you're looking for a little guidance as to what some of these answers are, but don't want to break your streak, read on for some clues and the solution to the NY Times Crossword for April 13, 2024.
Across Hints For The NY Times Crossword for April 13, 2024
The NY Times Crossword takes pleasure in testing the brain power and patience of its readers by providing a range of clues that need to be interpreted differently from the last one, so you need to use your brain in a variety of ways. If you're on the hunt for some assistance to get past some of the trickier riddles in this difficult puzzle, then click on the expandable section below.
1. Evidence of hunger - Stomach rumbling is one thing, but this part is uncomfortable.
6. Whimsically move from here to there - It's also the word for missing something, like an event or a meal.
10. Org. With eligibility requirements - You can thank this group for March Madness.
14. Benefit - Also a word you'd use to tell someone you're free, informally.
15. Capellini lookalike - The only type that you wouldn't send back to the chef for finding it in your meal.
17. Felt hat - This word is also commonly used to describe a day of horse racing.
18. Request for enlightenment - A snide retort for when someone asks you a question they know the answer to.
19. "Thanks for the update," when said sarcastically - "Obviously I know that".
21. Something you might gloss over - Think about this not in a literary sense, but a literal one.
22. T, in a code - It's similar to what Homer Simpson says, but with a letter change.
23. Spiritual teacher in Hinduism or Buddhism - Is sometimes used to describe someone who teaches yoga.
24. Latin opposite of "mala" - This is the first half of a common phrase that means genuine, ____ fide.
25. Fit for a queen? - These queens may not be what they seem, but will dazzle you with makeup and fashion.
27. Turner who said "Forsaking glamour is like forsaking my identity" - Shares a first name with Del Rey and Lawless
28. Music disc? - Not one for the record player, but this instrument looks like a smash.
29. Marion Crane's sister in "Psycho" - She was eventually undone by Emma Spool.
30. Butt to bum - The shortened version of an item some may use to relieve stress, but may leave you out of breath.
31. Mousse, e.g. - Ooze, sludge, muck.
32. "Chill, bro" - How else would you say this?
34. Causes of some P.R. Nightmares - What you call the audio device that reveals a detail that should've been kept private.
38. One stymied by security questions, say - You might need to prove you're not one of these when logging into certain programs or accounts.
39. Go all over - An older word for moving from one place to another, usually on the hunt for something pleasurable.
40. Utility subject, in brief - You learn quite a lot about finances in this subject.
41. Some fund-raising grps. - Where mums and dads work alongside teachers.
43. Expression of shock - I think your jaw just dropped.
44. Techo expo offering - A shortened word for being shown how something works.
45. Slipshod - Someone who is unfortunate, a below-average performance.
46. Quartz variety - Also used as a boy's name.
48. "Enjoy the honey-heavy ____ of slumber": Shak. - The water you find on your windows or lawn on a crisp morning.
49. ____ Grove, Missouri locale that marked the original starting point for the Oregon Trail - It gets its name from a tall, deciduous tree.
50. Musician who once joked "I'm not offended by all of the dumb blonde jokes because I know I'm not dumb... And I also know that I'm not blonde" - Despite what she's singing, it doesn't seem likely that she works regular office hours.
52. What's sharp near the bottom? - You might use this when changing your baby, if you're a little old-fashioned.
54. Tuscan city - It houses the Piazza del Campo.
55. "So...thumbs-down?" - Just confirming what you're saying with that hand gesture there, friend.
56. Checks for clothes - You're not looking for clothes, but you are rocking this look.
57. Cry while swishing one's hand - Don't bother me, fly.
58. Host - Not to invite friends over, but you are part of a group.
59. Kind of question - These have two possible answers, close-ended.
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Down Hints For The NY Times Crossword for April 13, 2024
The difficulty of the NY Times Crossword gets no easier whether you're looking at the Across or Down clues, so you might need a little guidance to get you in a rhythm with today's puzzle. If you want to top the leaderboard in today's puzzle, then take a look at the section below for some hints on what the answer might be to the clue that has you stumped.
1. Game played on a road trip - You shout this when you find a car with one working headlight.
2. Song title shared by Schubert and Beyoncé - This was on Sasha Fierce's 2008 album.
3. Creatures with the scientific name Monodon monoceros - You might describe this as the unicorn of the ocean.
4. Taunt - You can spell this two different ways. The only difference is the first letter.
5. On the D.L. - To do something with the demeanor of a fox.
6. "Huh?" - Ask this question again in a way your mother won't scald you for.
7. Like some smiles and winks - An expression that tells you that the person shares hidden intel with you.
8. Jason's pet in "FoxTrot" - A pretty big reptile. It won't eat you, but I still wouldn't approach it.
9. Eponym for a dish - These plates are used in science, just don't eat from them, whatever you do.
10. They don't care for icing, for short - You might get a frosty reception for that, but not on a cake.
11. Tap - You might do this with someone if they owe you a favor.
12. Finding the bull's-eye - Take your time doing this when trying to hit the target.
13. Street food filled with queso - These cornmeal cakes are a South American staple that you can fill.
16. Guess alternative - This was founded in 1889 by Henry David
20. Early 2000s meme - This pet made people laugh out loud.
24. Grew rapidly, in a way - Some might say it grew so quickly that it exploded.
26. Place to go out and be out - A venue that caters for a particular community.
28. Successfully pranked - You've been punked, in short.
31. Really open up in therapy - You and your shrink are really exploring the depths of your mind.
33. Personal styles, in brief - This abbreviation is partially solved in the clue.
34. Question that's more of a comment meaning "Look at what you've done!" - Are you satisfied?
35. Cold brews - You can get this chilled beverage with or without caffeine.
36. "The door's open!" - An expression of welcome for new visitors.
37. Portmanteau for a rare winter phenomenon - Combine extremely high winds with frosty temperatures.
39. Fuel conduit - Your petrol follows this trail to its destination.
41. Smoothness, so to speak - Your car looks shiny, my eastern European friend
42. Shade of red - It's a fruit, or is it a vegetable?
43. Bestie, perhaps - A casual way of describing a good friend that rhymes.
45. Jobs done on one's feet? - Is often combined with jobs done on one's hands, too.
46. Modern fashion portmanteau - If you can see John Cena, he'll likely be wearing these.
47. Like the voice of Joan Jett or Janis Joplin - Generally it's a pretty unpleasant sound, but Jett and Joplin owned it.
50. Agcy. Founded by Nixon - They're focused on taking down the biggest substance providers.
51. Work up - Get progressively agitated
53. Soup eaten with chopsticks - A staple dish in Vietnam that is often mispronounced.
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Across Answers For The NY Times Crossword for April 13, 2024
If you find the Across section of the NY Times Crossword to be a bit too difficult or vague in its clues, then you can find all the answers you need to complete this section of the puzzle. Take a look below for the solution to each horizontal clue in April 13's crossword.
1. Evidence of hunger - PANGS
6. Whimsically move from here to there - SKIP
10. Org. With eligibility requirements - NCAA
14. Benefit - AVAIL
15. Capellini lookalike - ANGEL HAIR
17. Felt hat - DERBY
18. Request for enlightenment - YOU TELL ME
19. "Thanks for the update," when said sarcastically - IM WELL AWARE
21. Something you might gloss over - LIP
22. T, in a code - DAH
23. Spiritual teacher in Hinduism or Buddhism - YOGINI
24. Latin opposite of "mala" - BONA
25. Fit for a queen? - DRAG
27. Turner who said "Forsaking glamour is like forsaking my identity" - LANA
28. Music disc? - GONG
29. Marion Crane's sister in "Psycho" - LILA
30. Butt to bum - CIG
31. Mousse, e.g. - GOO
32. "Chill, bro" - EASY MAN
34. Causes of some P.R. Nightmares - HOT MICS
38. One stymied by security questions, say - BOT
39. Go all over - GAD
40. Utility subject, in brief - ECON
41. Some fund-raising grps. - PTAS
43. Expression of shock - GAPE
44. Techo expo offering - DEMO
45. Slipshod - POOR
46. Quartz variety - JASPER
48. "Enjoy the honey-heavy ____ of slumber": Shak. - DEW
49. ____ Grove, Missouri locale that marked the original starting point for the Oregon Trail - ELM
50. Musician who once joked "I'm not offended by all of the dumb blonde jokes because I know I'm not dumb... And I also know that I'm not blonde" - DOLLY PARTON
52. What's sharp near the bottom? - DIAPER PIN
54. Tuscan city - SIENA
55. "So...thumbs-down?" - IS THAT A NO
56. Checks for clothes - PLAID
57. Cry while swishing one's hand - SHOO
58. Host - SLEW
59. Kind of question - YES NO
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Down Answers For The NY Times Crossword for April 13, 2024
Some of the vertical clues in the crossword today don't reveal enough to get a good idea of the correct answer in this crossword, unless you've managed to fill some of the board already. If you need a little leg-up or want to finally know the answer to that one clue that has been bugging you, click on the Read More button for the answers for the Down clues.
1. Game played on a road trip - PADIDDLE
2. Song title shared by Schubert and Beyoncé - AVE MARIA
3. Creatures with the scientific name Monodon monoceros - NARWHALS
4. Taunt - GIBE
5. On the D.L. - SLYLY
6. "Huh?" - SAY AGAIN
7. Like some smiles and winks - KNOWING
8. Jason's pet in "FoxTrot" - IGUANA
9. Eponym for a dish - PETRI
10. They don't care for icing, for short - NHL
11. Tap - CALL ON
12. Finding the bull's-eye - AIMING
13. Street food filled with queso - AREPA
16. Guess alternative - LEE
20. Early 2000s meme - LOLCAT
24. Grew rapidly, in a way - BOOMED
26. Place to go out and be out - GAY BAR
28. Successfully pranked - GOT
31. Really open up in therapy - GO DEEP
33. Personal styles, in brief - MOS
34. Question that's more of a comment meaning "Look at what you've done!" - HAPPY NOW
35. Cold brews - ICED TEAS
36. "The door's open!" - COME ON IN
37. Portmanteau for a rare winter phenomenon - SNOWNADO
39. Fuel conduit - GAS LINE
41. Smoothness, so to speak - POLISH
42. Shade of red - TOMATO
43. Bestie, perhaps - GAL PAL
45. Jobs done on one's feet?- PEDIS
46. Modern fashion portmanteau - JORTS
47. Like the voice of Joan Jett or Janis Joplin - RASPY
50. Agcy. Founded by Nixon - DEA
51. Work up - RILE
53. Soup eaten with chopsticks - PHO
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