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NY Times Crossword Answers for October 03, 2024

Across:

• Strikes, perhaps: SLAPS
  (To hit someone or something with an open hand, often forcefully.)
• Animal cry that sounds like a Greek letter: MEW
  (The sound made by a cat, also resembling the letter "Mu" in Greek.)
• Girls, ___ (nonprofit since 1864): INC
  (Short for "Incorporated," used in the name of organizations like Girls Inc., a nonprofit empowering young girls.)
• Find on the radio: TUNE TO
  (To set a radio to a specific station or frequency.)
• Move, in real estate lingo: RELO
  (Short for relocation, commonly used in the context of moving for a job or other reasons.)
• Woman on un árbol genealógico: TIA
  (The Spanish word for "aunt," a family member on a family tree.)
• Value: ESTEEM
  (High regard or respect for something or someone.)
• More slippery: EELIER
  (Comparative form of "eely," meaning more slippery, like an eel.)
• TV channel showing lots of pitches: HSN
  (Home Shopping Network, a TV channel known for selling products through live pitches.)
• Disclaimer on a sale poster: WHILE SUPP
  (Short for "while supplies last," a common disclaimer in sales and promotions.)
• Contradict: BELIE
  (To give a false impression of something or to be in conflict with it.)
• Save money on one’s commute home, perhaps: SPLIT A CAB
  (To share a taxi ride with someone to reduce costs.)
• Actor who played a character with the same first name on “Two and a Half Men”: CHAR
  (Short for Charlie Sheen, who played Charlie Harper on the TV show "Two and a Half Men.")
• You can see right through it: PANE
  (Refers to a window pane, a piece of glass in a window.)
• Up to ___: PAR
  (Meaning equal to or in line with the expected standard.)
• Like nearly everybody on a Reply All thread: CCED
  (To be included in an email as a recipient via carbon copy (CC).)
• Genre influenced by Jamaica’s independence: SKA
  (A music genre that originated in Jamaica, heavily influenced by the country’s culture and politics.)
• Puts on a Christmas list, say: ASKS FOR
  (To request something as a gift or favor, often written on a wish list.)
• Some young studs: BOY TOYS
  (A term used to describe attractive younger men, often in a casual relationship.)
• Lisbon’s land: Abbr.: POR
  (Short for Portugal, the country where Lisbon is located.)
• First name in student loans: SALLIE
  (Refers to Sallie Mae, a major provider of student loans in the U.S.)
• Louvre Pyramid architect: PEI
  (I.M. Pei, the architect who designed the famous glass pyramid at the Louvre in Paris.)
• ___ facto: IPSO
  (Latin for "by the fact itself," used in legal contexts.)
• Skeptics: NONBE
  (Short for "nonbelievers," people who are skeptical or disbelieve in something.)
• Half of a sprinter’s pair: TRACK SHOE
  (Special shoes worn by athletes during track events for better grip and performance.)
• One of the four classical elements, along with ignis, aqua and terra: AER
  (Latin for "air," one of the four classical elements in ancient philosophy.)
• 53-Across feature, as seen three times in this puzzle: SPIKE
  (Refers to a sharp rise or peak, also associated with the polygraph (53-Across).)
• Test required for all C.I.A. applicants ? or a hint to this puzzle’s theme: POLYGRAPH
  (A lie detector test used to measure physiological responses and detect deception.)
• Major British tabloid, with “The”: SUN
  (Refers to The Sun, a popular British newspaper known for its sensationalist stories.)
• When sudden death can occur, for short: IN OT
  (Short for "In Overtime," a period in sports when sudden death rules may apply.)
• “Understood”: I GOT IT
  (A phrase used to indicate comprehension or understanding.)
• Caribbean clock setting: Abbr.: AST
  (Atlantic Standard Time, the time zone for many Caribbean islands.)
• New Mexico county or its seat: TAOS
  (A town in New Mexico, also the name of the county it is in.)
• Early bird’s bedtime, maybe: NINE PM
  (A typical bedtime for someone who wakes up early.)
• Baseball players who only bat, for short: DHS
  (Designated hitters, players who bat but do not field.)
• Snide chuckle: HEH
  (A short, mocking laugh or chuckle.)
• Boardroom support: EASEL
  (A stand used to hold a board or display materials, often seen in presentations.)

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Down:

• Cocido or callaloo: STEW
  (A hearty dish made by simmering ingredients in a pot, common in many cuisines.)
• Luxuriant: LUSH
  (Rich, abundant, or green, often used to describe vegetation.)
• Like some dog collars: ANTI-BARK
  (Describes collars designed to prevent dogs from barking excessively.)
• Tool used in making applesauce and mashed potatoes: PEELER
  (A kitchen tool used to remove the skin from fruits and vegetables.)
• Metal marble: STEELIE
  (A small ball made of steel, often used in the game of marbles.)
• Human-shaped board game piece: MEEPLE
  (A small figure representing a player in board games, especially in European-style games.)
• Singer/songwriter Goulding: ELLIE
  (Ellie Goulding, a British singer known for hits like "Lights" and "Love Me Like You Do.")
• Truly awful, with “the”: WORST
  (Used to describe something as being the most terrible or unpleasant.)
• City that’s absolutely “gorges”: ITHACA
  (Refers to Ithaca, a city in New York known for its beautiful gorges and waterfalls.)
• Leaf maker: NISSAN
  (A Japanese car manufacturer that produces the Nissan Leaf, an electric vehicle.)
• “There’s no way!”: CAN’T BE
  (A phrase expressing disbelief or doubt.)
• Mantra chants: OMS
  (The sound used in meditation, often associated with spiritual practice.)
• Went door to door for: REPPED
  (To represent or promote a product or cause by going from door to door.)
• Performer at 2024’s Super Bowl halftime show: USHER
  (A famous R&B singer who will perform at the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show.)
• Wash against, as waves on the shore: LAP AT
  (To gently splash or wash against something, like waves on the shore.)
• It fits under a tongue: INSOLE
  (A removable insert placed inside a shoe for comfort or support.)
• Busy Apr. professional: CPA
  (Certified Public Accountant, a professional who is often busy during tax season in April.)
• Contracts: HAS
  (Used to indicate possession or ownership of something.)
• Derides: SCORNS
  (To mock or show disdain for someone or something.)
• Budget planner, for short: CFO
  (Chief Financial Officer, the executive responsible for managing the financial actions of a company.)
• Half sister of Kim, Khloé and Kourtney: KYLIE
  (Refers to Kylie Jenner, the youngest member of the Kardashian-Jenner family.)
• TV character who said “Computers make excellent and efficient servants, but I have no wish to serve under them”: SPOCK
  (A character from "Star Trek," known for his logical thinking and famous quotes.)
• City name in Genesis: BABEL
  (Refers to the Tower of Babel, a biblical story about the origin of different languages.)
• Runs: OPERATES
  (To manage or control the functioning of something.)
• “___ outta here!”: YER
  (An informal way of saying "you're," often used to express leaving quickly.)
• Female friend, casually: SIS
  (A casual term of endearment used for a close female friend or sister.)
• Elitists: SNOOTS
  (People who act superior or condescending toward others.)
• “What a shame!”: IT'S SAD
  (An expression of disappointment or sympathy.)
• Major media campaign, say: PR PUSH
  (A concerted public relations effort to promote something.)
• N.F.L. franchise that went its first 20 seasons without a single winning record: SAINTS
  (Refers to the New Orleans Saints, a football team that struggled in its early years.)
• “Darn it!”: OH POOH
  (A mild exclamation of frustration or disappointment.)
• Home to “star-cross’d lovers”: VERONA
  (The Italian city where Shakespeare’s "Romeo and Juliet" takes place.)
• Urban artist?: KEITH
  (Refers to Keith Haring, a famous street and urban artist.)
• Longhorn’s college rival: AGGIE
  (Refers to Texas A&M University’s sports teams, known as the Aggies, rivals to the Texas Longhorns.)
• Philosophical darkness: YIN
  (From the concept of yin and yang, where yin represents darkness, passivity, and femininity.)
• Decorate, as a baker might: PIPE
  (To use a piping bag to decorate cakes or pastries with frosting.)
• Web code: HTML
  (Hypertext Markup Language, the standard language used to create webpages.)
• When doubled, dance move accompanying the Whip: NAE
  (Refers to the "Nae Nae," a popular dance move that pairs with the "Whip" dance.)

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