{"id":49559,"date":"2024-08-31T12:26:22","date_gmt":"2024-08-31T16:26:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/?p=49559"},"modified":"2024-08-31T12:26:22","modified_gmt":"2024-08-31T16:26:22","slug":"nyt-crossword-answers-for-saturday-august-31","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.businessupturn.com\/usa\/nyt-crossword-answers-for-saturday-august-31\/49559\/","title":{"rendered":"NYT Crossword: answers for Saturday, August 31"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The New York Times has plenty of word games on its roster today \u2014 with Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, there\u2019s something for everyone \u2014 but the newspaper\u2019s standard crossword puzzle still reigns supreme. The daily crossword is full of interesting trivia, helps improve mental flexibility, and, of course, gives you some bragging rights if you manage to finish it every day.<\/p>\n

While the NYT puzzle might feel like an impossible task some days, solving a crossword is a skill and it takes practice \u2014 don\u2019t get discouraged if you can\u2019t get every single word in a puzzle.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re having trouble completing today\u2019s NYT Crossword, we\u2019re here to help. We\u2019ve got all the answers for today\u2019s clues down below.<\/p>\n

NYT Crossword answers today<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Across<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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  1. Liquid found in some pens<\/strong> : VAPEJUICE<\/li>\n
  2. [I can\u2019t hear you!]<\/strong> : LALA<\/li>\n
  3. The old man?<\/strong> : CROMAGNON<\/li>\n
  4. #1 choices<\/strong> : FAVES<\/li>\n
  5. Fast-food order that comes in four shapes: bells, balls, boots, and bow ties<\/strong> : MCNUGGETS<\/li>\n
  6. Origin<\/strong> : ROOTS<\/li>\n
  7. Like some supplements, for short<\/strong> : OTC<\/li>\n
  8. 10-point play<\/strong> : ZTILE<\/li>\n
  9. Franchise that moved back to Vegas in 2021<\/strong> : CSI<\/li>\n
  10. Ex ___ (out of nothing)<\/strong> : NIHILO<\/li>\n
  11. They\u2019re on their own time<\/strong> : ALASKANS<\/li>\n
  12. \u201cCoach\u201d<\/strong> : ECONOMY<\/li>\n
  13. Smallish smart device from Amazon<\/strong> : ECHODOT<\/li>\n
  14. Modern words of encouragement<\/strong> : YASQUEEN<\/li>\n
  15. Covers in a black powder<\/strong> : SOOTS<\/li>\n
  16. Forced<\/strong> : UNNATURAL<\/li>\n
  17. Enjoys widespread success<\/strong> : ISBIG<\/li>\n
  18. Reach for the cars?<\/strong> : HAILACAB<\/li>\n
  19. Rapper who shares his name with the 29th U.S. president<\/strong> : WARRENG<\/li>\n
  20. Request to keep in touch<\/strong> : EMAILME<\/li>\n
  21. \u201cUh \u2026 did I hear that right?!\u201d<\/strong> : OKAYWHAT<\/li>\n
  22. Extras<\/strong> : ADDINS<\/li>\n
  23. Spurt<\/strong> : JET<\/li>\n
  24. Aunt ___ of \u201cOklahoma!\u201d<\/strong> : ELLER<\/li>\n
  25. Cue preceder<\/strong> : PEE<\/li>\n
  26. Island known for its nightlife<\/strong> : IBIZA<\/li>\n
  27. Line outside a box office<\/strong> : ONEPLEASE<\/li>\n
  28. House of lords?<\/strong> : MANOR<\/li>\n
  29. Childish?<\/strong> : PEDIATRIC<\/li>\n
  30. Best Picture-winning film adapted from the 1999 memoir \u201cThe Master of Disguise\u201d<\/strong> : ARGO<\/li>\n
  31. It\u2019s pressed for time<\/strong> : STOPWATCH<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Down<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    1. Some start-up funding, in brief<\/strong> : VCMONEY<\/li>\n
    2. Ancient continent that included present-day Siberia<\/strong> : ARCTICA<\/li>\n
    3. Wet weather wear<\/strong> : PONCHOS<\/li>\n
    4. This will not fly!<\/strong> : EMU<\/li>\n
    5. Bender<\/strong> : JAG<\/li>\n
    6. Big name in comfy footwear<\/strong> : UGG<\/li>\n
    7. Name that\u2019s another form of Agnes<\/strong> : INEZ<\/li>\n
    8. Panna ___ (Italian dessert)<\/strong> : COTTA<\/li>\n
    9. Store, as grain<\/strong> : ENSILE<\/li>\n
    10. Many a Theravada Buddhist<\/strong> : LAO<\/li>\n
    11. The Mexican state of Michoac\u00e1n produces 5.5+ billion pounds of this annually<\/strong> : AVOCADO<\/li>\n
    12. \u201cOh, please, give it a rest\u201d<\/strong> : LETSNOT<\/li>\n
    13. Passing measures<\/strong> : ASSISTS<\/li>\n
    14. Leaves just in time for dinner?<\/strong> : FRESHSALAD<\/li>\n
    15. Ontario, e.g., to the Qu\u00e9b\u00e9cois<\/strong> : LAC<\/li>\n
    16. Fact-finding mission<\/strong> : INQUIRY<\/li>\n
    17. Joggers and such<\/strong> : LOUNGEWEAR<\/li>\n
    18. Singular noun that, when a \u201cw\u201d is added to the front, becomes a plural noun<\/strong> : OMEN<\/li>\n
    19. Drink once sold as Fruit Smack<\/strong> : KOOLAID<\/li>\n
    20. For word<\/strong> : YEA<\/li>\n
    21. Certain power<\/strong> : NTH<\/li>\n
    22. One party to 2020\u2019s Abraham Accords: Abbr.<\/strong> : UAE<\/li>\n
    23. Ottava ___ (verse form)<\/strong> : RIMA<\/li>\n
    24. Where \u201cuncommon valor was a common virtue,\u201d per Admiral Chester Nimitz<\/strong> : IWOJIMA<\/li>\n
    25. Establishment serving hot shots<\/strong> : SAKEBAR<\/li>\n
    26. Risky bond designation<\/strong> : BRATING<\/li>\n
    27. Graphic designer\u2019s shortcut<\/strong> : CLIPART<\/li>\n
    28. Like Gregory Peck\u2019s character in Hitchcock\u2019s \u201cSpellbound\u201d<\/strong> : AMNESIC<\/li>\n
    29. Implore<\/strong> : BESEECH<\/li>\n
    30. Kraken\u2019s home, for short<\/strong> : NHL<\/li>\n
    31. Dances in duple time<\/strong> : GALOPS<\/li>\n
    32. Pillar, of a sort<\/strong> : TENET<\/li>\n
    33. Teacher\u2019s handwritten note by an awkward sentence<\/strong> : REDO<\/li>\n
    34. Chaotic scene<\/strong> : ZOO<\/li>\n
    35. Spot at a casino table<\/strong> : PIP<\/li>\n
    36. \u201cIt\u2019s the ___!\u201d<\/strong> : LAW<\/li>\n
    37. It moves with traffic, in brief<\/strong> : ETA<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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