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NYTimes Crossword Answers for September 23, 2024

Across

“Greetings, everybody!”: HI ALL
(Greeting often used to address a group.)

Mark Zuckerberg’s company: META
(The parent company of Facebook.)

View from an airplane window: SKY
(The expanse of air above the Earth.)

Farewell that’s a popular starting guess in Wordle: ADIEU
(A common word used to bid farewell.)

Cathode’s counterpart, in a battery: ANODE
(The positive terminal in a battery.)

Rest horizontally: LIE
(To recline in a flat position.)

How some movies were released, pre-streaming: DIRECT TO DVD
(Referring to films released straight to DVD rather than theaters.)

___-advised: ILL
(Meaning poorly advised or misguided.)

“Little piggy”: TOE
(Referring to the nursery rhyme about toes.)

___ royale (champagne cocktail): KIR
(A cocktail made with crème de cassis and white wine.)

Antidiscrimination inits. in the modern workplace: DEI
(Stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.)

Floor wiper: MOP
(A tool used for cleaning floors.)

Meditation recitations: OMS
(The sound often used in meditation.)

“Ouchie!”: YEOW
(An exclamation of pain.)

Accident-investigating org.: NTSB
(The National Transportation Safety Board.)

Bruce Springsteen album with a red, white and blue cover: BORN IN THE USA
(A landmark album by Bruce Springsteen.)

Areas to putt on a golf course: GREENS
(The manicured areas where putting occurs.)

Bro’s sibling: SIS
(A colloquial term for sister.)

One serving you a whopper?: LIAR
(Someone who tells untruths.)

University of ___ Dame: NOTRE
(Referring to Notre Dame University.)

Wager: BET
(To stake something on an outcome.)

Meaning of “Ciao” and “Bonjour”: HELLO
(A common greeting in different languages.)

Lead-in to boy or girl: ATTA
(Short for "at a boy/girl," used to encourage.)

“___ the season to be jolly?”: TIS
(A phrase from the song "Deck the Halls.")

Grew close (with): BONDED
(To develop a close relationship.)

Question to someone who’s on the way: WHAT'S YOUR ETA
(A question about estimated arrival time.)

Wrangler automaker: JEEP
(A brand known for its rugged vehicles.)

Holders of houseplants: POTS
(Containers for growing plants.)

Dance with a clickety-clack: TAP
(A style of dance characterized by rhythmical footwork.)

Lingerie top: BRA
(A supportive undergarment worn by women.)

Dawn droplets: DEW
(The moisture that forms overnight.)

“What’s the ___ in trying?”: USE
(A rhetorical question about the purpose.)

See 34-Down: IRA
(Referring to an Individual Retirement Account.)

Salted part of a margarita glass: RIM
(The edge of the glass often coated with salt.)

A piece of cake, so to speak: AS EASY AS ABC
(A phrase indicating something is very simple.)

Helpful card in solitaire: ACE
(A high-ranking card used in the game.)

Chutzpah: NERVE
(A term for audacity or boldness.)

Fortuneteller’s deck: TAROT
(A set of cards used for divination.)

“Definitely!”: YES
(An affirmative response.)

Typical shirts for tie-dyeing: TEES
(T-shirts commonly used for the craft.)

Practices boxing: SPARS
(To engage in practice fights.)

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Down

Was given no choice: HAD TO
(Indicating a lack of alternatives.)

Cultural expression: IDIOM
(A phrase with a figurative meaning.)

Buenos ___, Argentina: AIRES
(The capital city of Argentina.)

Gymnast Sunisa: LEE
(A notable American gymnast.)

Fortunate somebody: LUCKY ONE
(Someone who is favored by chance.)

Dorm supervisor at a girls’ school: MATRON
(A female supervisor in a dormitory.)

Brian of ambient music: ENO
(Brian Eno, a pioneer in ambient music.)

“Sweeney ___” (Sondheim musical): TODD
(Referring to the musical "Sweeney Todd.")

Onsets: ADVENTS
(Starting points of events or processes.)

Slender body type: SLIM BUILD
(A description of a lean physique.)

The “k” in km: KILO
(A metric prefix meaning one thousand.)

Puppy’s squeal: YELP
(A high-pitched bark or cry.)

Piaf who sang “La Vie en Rose”: EDITH
(Edith Piaf, a famous French singer.)

Stadium levels: TIERS
(Layers or levels in a structure.)

Begins to get it: WISE UP
(To become more aware or informed.)

Pop star Gomez: SELENA
(Selena Gomez, a well-known singer and actress.)

Scold harshly: BERATE
(To criticize someone angrily.)

Criticism to “pick”: NIT
(A term for minor criticism.)

Word often seen in a starburst on a shop banner: SALE
(A promotion or discount offered by stores.)

Yankees nickname from 2004 to ’16: AROD
(Referring to Alex Rodriguez, a Yankees player.)

Chew like a beaver: GNAW
(To bite or chew persistently.)

With 57-Across, savings plan with tax-free withdrawals: ROTH
(A type of retirement account.)

“At Last” jazz singer: ETTA JAMES
(A legendary American singer known for her soulful music.)

Brief personal intro: BIO
(A short description of someone's life.)

Positions of intense scrutiny: HOT SEATS
(Places where one is subject to close examination.)

Lay out for printing: TYPESET
(To arrange text for printing.)

Flagmaker Ross: BETSY
(Betsy Ross is traditionally credited with making the first American flag.)

Many a four-door car: SEDAN
(A type of car with a separate trunk.)

Wakes from sleep: ROUSES
(To awaken or stir someone.)

Bling worn on the head: TIARA
(A decorative crown worn by women.)

Ann ___ (home of the University of Michigan): ARBOR
(Referring to Ann Arbor, Michigan.)

Agreements between allies: PACTS
(Contracts or treaties made between parties.)

Donkey’s call: BRAY
(The sound made by a donkey.)

Sushi ingredient: RICE
(The staple grain used in sushi preparation.)

“___ Not Gonna Take It” (Twisted Sister hit): WE'RE
(A popular song by Twisted Sister.)

St. crosser: AVE
(Short for Avenue, often seen in street names.)

Tree trunk gunk: SAP
(A viscous fluid produced by trees.)

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In conclusion, tackling the New York Times Crossword for September 23, 2024, can be both fun and rewarding. With the answers at your fingertips, you can enhance your solving experience and deepen your appreciation for the cleverness of the clues. Remember, each puzzle is a chance to learn something new and challenge yourself. So grab a pencil, enjoy the process, and keep sharpening those crossword-solving skills for future puzzles. Happy solving!