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NYTimes Crossword Answers for September 27, 2024

NYT Across Clues

1 Tough loss for a poker player: BAD BEAT
(A situation where a player with a strong hand loses to a player with a weaker hand due to a lucky draw.)

8 Far from flavorless: ZESTY
(Full of flavor or spice; lively.)

13 Root words?: GO TEAM GO
(A cheer typically used to support a sports team, playing on the concept of "rooting" for a team.)

14 Well-insulated homes: IGLOOS
(Dome-shaped shelters made of blocks of ice, known for their thermal efficiency.)

16 Purely hypothetical, perhaps: UNTESTED
(Something that has not been tried or proven.)

17 Pack the car: LOAD UP
(To fill the vehicle with items for a trip.)

18 It’ll rock your world: SEISM
(Referring to a seismic event or earthquake, which can dramatically change landscapes.)

19 Objective: GOAL
(A target or aim that one strives to achieve.)

21 Surrealist with a museum in Barcelona: MIRO
(Joan Miró, a Catalan painter, sculptor, and ceramicist known for his surrealist works.)

22 What comes between dusk and dawn?: TIL
(A colloquial contraction of "until," indicating the time between two events.)

23 Grp. that cares about care: AMA
(American Medical Association, which advocates for public health.)

25 Carefully analyze: DISSECT
(To cut apart for examination or analysis.)

27 Going through the motions: ON AUTO PILOT
(Acting without thinking, as if on autopilot.)

30 Org. whose website has a “Register Your Drone” page: FAA
(Federal Aviation Administration, responsible for regulating civil aviation.)

31 Vets-to-be: GIS
(Geographic Information Systems; could also refer to graduates in training to become veterans.)

32 Triumphs for one’s country, maybe: WINS GOLD
(Winning a gold medal, often associated with the Olympics.)

34 Grinding place to work: MILL
(A facility where materials are processed, often grinding grains into flour.)

37 Chipotle competitor: QDOBA
(A fast-casual restaurant chain offering Mexican cuisine.)

39 Lines of text that are less useful on paper: URLS
(Uniform Resource Locators, web addresses that link to online resources.)

40 “Care to join?”: ARE YOU IN
(A question inviting someone to participate.)

42 Peaked: ILL
(Meaning to have reached a high point or to be unwell, depending on context.)

44 Logic gate that flips its input: NOT
(A basic digital logic gate that outputs the opposite value of the input.)

45 Opportunities to soak up adulation: VICTORY LAPS
(Periods when winners are celebrated, often seen in sports.)

50 Like some tuition: IN STATE
(Referring to tuition rates for residents of a state attending a public college.)

52 2013 film in which Scarlett Johansson is heard but never seen: HER
(A science fiction romantic drama film.)

53 SoCal sluggers, on scoreboards: LAA
(Referring to the Los Angeles Angels baseball team.)

54 One of 27,520 for Disney World: ACRE
(A unit of area measurement, with Disney World spanning a vast area.)

55 Snow globes, e.g.: ORBS
(Spherical objects, often containing scenes that resemble snow globes.)

57 Ones putting the finishing touches on 61-Across: ICERS
(Referring to those who decorate or finish cakes, or possibly ice skaters.)

59 Composer for whom Poland’s largest airport is named: CHOPIN
(Frederic Chopin, a famous Polish composer.)

61 Baker’s dozen, perhaps: CUPCAKES
(Referring to a batch of baked goods, often implying a quantity.)

63 Greek moon goddess: SELENE
(The goddess of the moon in Greek mythology.)

64 Common business in Wisconsin: CREAMERY
(A place where dairy products, especially ice cream, are made.)

65 Side in a game of Battleship: FLEET
(Referring to a group of ships in the game Battleship.)

66 Good standing in the Navy?: SEA LEGS
(A term referring to the ability to maintain balance while at sea.)

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NYT Down Clues

1 Specification for a cut: BONE IN
(Referring to a method of preparing meat with the bone still attached.)

2 Feared fifth-century leader: ATTILA
(Attila the Hun, known for his invasions of the Roman Empire.)

3 Middle’s middle: DEES
(Referring to the letter "D," the middle letter in the word "middle.")

4 Rice variety: BASMATI
(A long-grained aromatic rice originating from India and Pakistan.)

5 One administering compressions, for short: EMT
(Emergency Medical Technician, trained to provide emergency care.)

6 Lovers’ divide, maybe: AGE GAP
(A difference in age that may cause challenges in a romantic relationship.)

7 Memo pad header: TODO
(A list of tasks or items to be completed.)

8 Real moneybags: ZILLIONAIRE
(A humorous term for someone who has an excessive amount of money.)

9 ___ death, concept associated with LSD trips: EGO
(Ego death is a term describing the loss of sense of self during intense experiences.)

10 Lambastes: SLAMS
(To criticize or denounce harshly.)

11 Simply delectable: TO DIE FOR
(A phrase used to describe something extremely tasty.)

12 “I could go either way on that”: YOUR CALL
(A phrase indicating indecision or willingness to let someone else decide.)

13 Zeal: GUSTO
(Enthusiasm or vigorous enjoyment.)

15 Common expenses for political campaigns: SPOT ADS
(Advertisements placed to promote candidates.)

20 Extemporize: AD LIB
(To improvise or speak without preparation.)

24 Debugging soft wear?: MOSQUITO NET
(A pun implying a protective net for keeping mosquitoes away.)

26 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.: Abbr.: STS
(Abbreviation for "stages" or "steps.")

28 Reprehensible: UGLY
(Describing something morally or aesthetically offensive.)

29 “Nope, uh-uh, not me!”: I WON'T
(A phrase indicating refusal or rejection.)

33 Port caller: GULL
(A type of bird often found near coastal areas.)

34 Nuts: MANIACS
(People who behave in a frenzied or deranged manner.)

35 Title for Bobby Flay on reality TV: IRON CHEF
(A title for chefs competing in cooking challenges.)

36 “Time to blow this popsicle stand!”: LET'S ROLL
(A phrase indicating a desire to leave.)

38 Who’s cutting onions?: DICER
(A kitchen tool used for chopping vegetables.)

41 Fertility doctor’s focus: OVA
(Egg cells that are fertilized during reproduction.)

43 Expressed in an imaginative and beautiful way: LYRICAL
(Descriptive of expressive or poetic language.)

46 “A likely story …”: OH SURE
(A sarcastic response indicating disbelief.)

47 Source of a draft: ALE KEG
(A container for storing beer, from which drafts are poured.)

48 Tools used on potatoes: PARERS
(Kitchen tools used for peeling.)

49 Having a mouth, say: SASSY
(Describing someone with a bold or cheeky attitude.)

51 Prairie home: TEPEE
(A type of tent traditionally used by Native Americans.)

56 Keeps informed, in a way: BCCS
(Blind Carbon Copies in emails to keep recipients informed without revealing addresses.)

58 Showed: CAME
(The past tense of "come," indicating arrival.)

60 Like 59-Across’s fourth and final scherzo: INE
(Referring to a musical piece, specifically in Chopin’s compositions.)

62 ___ protein, substitute used in Beyond Meat products: PEA
(Plant-based protein used in various meat alternatives.)

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In conclusion, solving the NY Times crossword for September 27, 2024, is more than just filling in squares; it’s an engaging way to flex your brain and expand your vocabulary. We hope our compilation of today’s answers has aided you in navigating the puzzle with ease and satisfaction. Whether you breeze through the clues or encounter a few challenges along the way, remember that every puzzle solved is a step toward becoming a crossword pro. Happy puzzling, and we look forward to helping you tackle tomorrow’s challenges as well!