We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for May 18 2024 to help you finish it up!
By: Christine Mielke - Published:
Our NYT Crossword May 18, 2024 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily puzzle 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 New York Times and is also available online.
NYT Crossword May 18, 2024 Answers
If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 5/18/24, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!
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| # | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1A | Where you might shop for the sheer fun of it? |
| 16A | "No more fooling around!" |
| 17A | Reprimand |
| 18A | Singer Brendon who fronted Panic! at the Disco |
| 19A | Go after |
| 20A | Start of a 1950s political slogan |
| 21A | Only U.S. state with a unicameral legislature: Abbr. |
| 22A | Wasn't upstanding |
| 24A | Grps. that rarely meet in the summer |
| 25A | Where Steve Jobs first worked after college |
| 27A | 76% of U.S. governors in 2024, a record low |
| 29A | Laughs (at) |
| 31A | Prepare to cook sous vide, perhaps |
| 33A | Many a character in the 2018 animated film "Smallfoot" |
| 34A | Make toast? |
| 36A | [Uh-oh] |
| 38A | Unlikely socializer |
| 40A | Like some Scotch |
| 42A | Official administrations |
| 44A | Colorful celebration of spring |
| 48A | Fall over |
| 50A | Shill for, informally |
| 51A | Goes first |
| 53A | Was selected to face, as in a tournament |
| 54A | Hotel room amenity |
| 55A | Andre Agassi, e.g. |
| 58A | A wedding couple might be seen on one |
| 59A | "I'm speechless" |
| 1D | Its wool is the world's rarest natural fiber |
| 2D | Turkish inns |
| 3D | Nun's habit? |
| 4D | Related thing |
| 5D | "The world's most famous unknown artist," per Lennon |
| 6D | Use a finger bowl |
| 7D | PC support squads |
| 8D | A nearly 40-foot-tall statue of her once stood within the Parthenon |
| 9D | Biblical coins |
| 10D | Proofreading disclaimer |
| 11D | Morales of the "Mission: Impossible" franchise |
| 12D | Printing shortcut |
| 13D | Hit the heck out of the ball |
| 14D | ___ Okafor, 2004-05 N.B.A. Rookie of the Year |
| 15D | Spots for bérets |
| 22D | Exalt |
| 23D | Blacksmith-turned-agricultural magnate of the 19th century |
| 26D | "The Man Who Fell to Earth" director, 1976 |
| 28D | "The Lord of the Rings" antagonist |
| 30D | Chophouse choice |
| 32D | Largest city on the Pacific coast of the Americas |
| 35D | Certain drag racer |
| 37D | Cowpoke's friend |
| 38D | Crowd energizer at a hip-hop concert |
| 39D | Sobriquet behind 154 sonnets |
| 41D | Cross state lines? |
| 43D | Disburses |
| 44D | Raise |
| 45D | Portrayer of Mrs. Which in 2018's "A Wrinkle in Time" |
| 46D | Time out |
| 47D | ___ beauty |
| 49D | Have because of |
| 52D | One might display a menu |
| 54D | Spanish opposite of "pobre" |
| 56D | "So you confess!" |
| 57D | Remote button: Abbr. |
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 15x15 grids on weekdays to larger 21x21 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.
