Here's all New York Times Crossword answers for 24 January 2025, Friday (01-24-25). Find all answers and solutions here.
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Clues and answers
Clues followed by answers and an explanation underneath.
Accept financial responsibility : BEAR THE EXPENSE
The answer "BEAR THE EXPENSE" fits the clue because it means to accept or take on the financial responsibility for something. It directly matches the meaning of the clue.
Activist who said “From the time I was a child, I tried to protest against disrespectful treatment” : ROSA PARKS
Rosa Parks was a civil rights activist known for her refusal to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955. This act of protest sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott and became a symbol of the civil rights movement.
Art accessory rarely used by Jackson Pollock : EASEL
The answer "EASEL" is correct because an easel is a tool used to hold a canvas or artwork while an artist is working on it, which would not have been commonly used by Jackson Pollock, known for his unique style of drip painting directly onto the floor.
Best-selling American car of the 1990s : TAURUS
The Ford Taurus was the best-selling American car of the 1990s, making it the correct answer to the clue.
Big swig : BELT
The term "belt" can be used informally to refer to taking a big swig of a drink, making it a fitting answer to the clue "Big swig."
Change one’s tone again? : RE-TINT
The clue "Change one’s tone again?" is a wordplay clue where "tone" refers to color tone and "change" indicates to rearrange. "Re-tint" means to change the color tone again, making it the correct answer.
Chopped : HEWED
The word "HEWED" is a synonym for "chopped," meaning to cut with a tool like an axe.
Clean up, in a way : DUST
The answer "EDIT" fits the clue "Clean up, in a way" because when we edit something, we typically make changes to improve or correct it, which can be seen as a form of cleaning up.
Close combat : MELEE
The term "melee" is often used to refer to close combat or a chaotic hand-to-hand fight, making it the right solution for the clue "Close combat."
Collection of works : CANON
"Canon" can refer to a collection of works by a particular author or in a particular genre that are considered to be important or significant.
Commencement attendees : Abbr.
The answer "Abbr." stands for "abbreviation," indicating that the answer to the clue should be abbreviated. In this case, "Commencement attendees" is commonly abbreviated to "Grads" or "Alums," making "Abbr." the correct answer.
Dairy farm structure : COWSHED
The term "COWSHED" is a structure on a dairy farm where cows are kept. It is a common term used to describe a building where cows are housed and milked.
Development sites? : UTERI
The answer "UTERI" fits the clue "Development sites?" because it refers to the location where a fetus develops in the female reproductive system.
Dismiss : AXE
The answer "AXE" fits the clue "Dismiss" because to "axe" something means to remove or get rid of it, similar to dismissing or cutting something out.
Drone bees, e.g. : CASTE
"CASTE" is the right solution because in a bee colony, there are different classes of bees with specific roles. Drone bees are male bees with the role of mating with the queen bee, making them part of a distinct social class or caste within the colony.
English translation of a paradoxical line in a Magritte painting : THIS IS NOT A PIPE
The answer "THIS IS NOT A PIPE" is the English translation of the French text "Ceci n'est pas une pipe" found in the painting "The Treachery of Images" by René Magritte. The painting depicts a pipe with the text below it, challenging viewers to consider the difference between representation and reality.
Eschew cooking, say : EAT OUT
"EAT OUT" is the right solution because it means to avoid cooking by dining at a restaurant or ordering takeout.
Fall forecasting aids : EXIT POLLS
"Exit polls" are used in elections to predict the outcome before all votes are counted. They help forecast the results of the election.
Florida city with the U.S.’s largest equestrian center : OCALA
Ocala is the right answer because it is a city in Florida known for having the U.S.'s largest equestrian center, which is the Florida Horse Park.
Give a run for your honey? : ELOPE
The clue "Give a run for your honey?" is a play on words suggesting running away with your honey, which is what eloping means.
Go by : PASS
The word "ELAPSE" means to pass by or go by, making it the perfect answer for the clue "Go by."
Graffitists’ signatures : TAGS Down 1 Bodybuilder’s pride, informally
The answer "TAGS" fits the clue "Graffitists’ signatures" because graffiti artists often sign their work with a unique signature or symbol, known as a "tag."
Greek goddess sleeping near the river Oceanus : EOS
EOS is the Greek goddess of the dawn, often depicted as sleeping near the river Oceanus at night before rising at dawn. This connection makes EOS the correct answer for the clue.
Green-skinned god of the afterlife : OSIRIS
Osiris is a green-skinned god of the afterlife in ancient Egyptian mythology. He is often depicted as a mummified pharaoh with green skin, symbolizing fertility and rebirth. This makes "OSIRIS" the correct answer for the clue "Green-skinned god of the afterlife."
Hamilton bill : TEN
The "Hamilton bill" refers to the $10 bill, which features Alexander Hamilton's portrait. Therefore, the answer is "TEN."
Image on the back side of the state seal of Texas : ALAMO
The back side of the state seal of Texas features the image of the Alamo, a historic site in Texas known for the famous battle that took place there during the Texas Revolution.
Is big in the news : MAKES HEADLINES
The answer "MAKES HEADLINES" fits the clue "Is big in the news" because when something "makes headlines," it becomes a significant or prominent news story that grabs attention and is widely reported in the media.
Like many immigrants to the U.S. beginning in 1845 : IRISH
The answer "IRISH" fits because many immigrants from Ireland came to the U.S. starting in 1845 due to the Great Famine.
Literature Nobelist Mario Vargas ___ : LLOSA
The answer is "LLOSA" because Mario Vargas Llosa is a renowned Peruvian writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2010. The clue is asking for the last part of his full name.
Make some calls? : REF
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Material used by many deck builders : CEDARWOOD
The answer "CEDARWOOD" is correct because cedarwood is a popular material choice for building decks due to its durability, natural resistance to insects and decay, and attractive appearance.
Meander : DRIFT
The word "drift" can mean to move in a slow, gradual way, similar to how one would meander.
Media outlet with a Francophone counterpart : CBC
The answer is "CBC" because it is a Canadian media outlet and its Francophone counterpart is Radio-Canada, both of which are public broadcasters in Canada.
Mess up : BOTCH
The word "mar" means to spoil or damage something, which fits the clue "mess up."
Mexican grilled corn dish : ELOTE
Elote is a traditional Mexican street food made with grilled corn on the cob topped with mayonnaise, cheese, chili powder, and lime juice. The word "elote" literally means corn on the cob in Spanish, making it the perfect answer for the clue "Mexican grilled corn dish."
Mobile : CELL
The word "CELL" can refer to a mobile phone, which is often called a cell phone or cellphone.
Much Consumer Reports work : TESTS
The answer "TESTS" fits the clue because Consumer Reports conducts evaluations and assessments on various products, which are commonly referred to as tests.
Mug, say : ROB
"ROB" is the right solution because "mug" can be a slang term for a face, and to rob someone is to take something from them forcibly, which is related to the idea of taking someone's face or mug.
Newspaper version with updates from the morning : LATE EDITION
"LATE EDITION" is the right solution because it refers to a newspaper that is published later in the day with updated news from the morning, making it the most current version of the newspaper for that day.
Nondairy offering : OLEO
"OLEO" is a common crossword answer for "Nondairy offering" because it is a type of margarine or butter substitute made from vegetable oils.
Nutritional inits. : RDA
"RDA" stands for Recommended Dietary Allowance, which are the daily intake levels of essential nutrients recommended by the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences.
On to things : AWARE
The answer "AWARE" fits the clue "On to things" because being aware means being conscious or informed about something, which implies being on to things or knowledgeable about them.
One of three countries straddled by Mont Dolent : ITALY
Mont Dolent straddles the borders of Italy, France, and Switzerland. Therefore, Italy is one of the three countries straddled by Mont Dolent.
One paying half for quarters, say : COTENANT
"COTENANT" refers to someone who shares a rented property with another person. In this case, the clue "One paying half for quarters, say" suggests that a cotenant is someone who splits the rent (half) for living quarters (quarters).
Originator of Rocky Road ice cream : EDY’S
EDY’S is a well-known ice cream brand that originated the flavor Rocky Road ice cream.
Revise : EMEND
"Edit" is the right answer because revising often involves making changes to written content, which is what editing is all about - making corrections, improvements, or adjustments to the text.
Rings in a bakery : DONUTS
The answer "DONUTS" fits the clue "Rings in a bakery" because donuts are a popular baked good that are often shaped like a ring with a hole in the center.
Rugby formation : SCRUM
The term "SCRUM" is a rugby formation where players from both teams come together in a tight formation to restart play after a minor infringement. It is a key aspect of the game and a common term used in rugby.
Rushed : PRESSED FOR TIME
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Seafarer’s device : SEXTANT
A sextant is a navigational instrument used by seafarers to measure the angle between two visible objects, typically the horizon and a celestial body, like the sun or a star. This helps them determine their position at sea.
Sing Sing, e.g. : STATE PEN
The answer "STATE PEN" is a slang term for a state penitentiary, like Sing Sing. It is a common crossword puzzle answer for a prison facility.
Some stripes on drapeaux français : BLEUS
The answer "BLEUS" refers to the blue stripes on the French flag, which are called "bleu" in French.
Stock item in a brewery : KEG
The answer "KEG" fits because a keg is a common item used to store and dispense beer in a brewery.
Sub stations? : DELIS
"Sub" is short for submarine sandwiches, which are often served at delis. Therefore, "Sub stations?" is a play on words suggesting that delis are stations where you can get subs.
Supermodels Upton and Moss : KATES
"KATES" is the right solution because both Upton and Moss are supermodels named Kate.
Temperature gauges, sometimes : TOES
TV family you “meet” in the show’s theme song : FLINTSTONES
The Flintstones is a TV family that you "meet" in the show's theme song because the lyrics of the theme song introduce the Flintstones family members by name, including Fred, Wilma, Pebbles, and Dino.
Type of question not asked in 20 Questions : OPEN-ENDER
The answer "OPEN-ENDER" is correct because an open-ender question does not have a specific answer and allows for a wide range of responses, making it different from the yes/no questions typically asked in the game 20 Questions.
When many resoluciones de año nuevo are broken : ENERO
The answer "ENERO" is correct because "resoluciones de año nuevo" translates to "New Year's resolutions" in Spanish, and "enero" is the month when many New Year's resolutions are broken.
Work on Wall Street : TRADE
"Trade" is the right answer because working on Wall Street often involves buying and selling stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments, which is commonly referred to as trading.
___ America : LATIN
The answer "LATIN" fits the clue "___ America" because Latin America refers to the region in the Americas where Romance languages like Spanish, Portuguese, and French are predominantly spoken.
“Give it a ___!” : REST
The phrase "Give it a rest!" is a common expression meaning to stop doing or saying something. In this context, "rest" fits the clue as it completes the phrase and makes sense.
“Sure, count me in” : LET’S
The answer "LET'S" is short for "let us," which is a common way to express agreement or willingness to participate in something.
“The Psychedelic Reader” subj. : LSD
The answer "LSD" is correct because "The Psychedelic Reader" is likely referring to a collection of writings about psychedelic drugs, with LSD being one of the most well-known and prominent substances in that category.
“Toy Story” antagonist : SID
This is the right solution because Sid is the name of the boy who is the main antagonist in the movie "Toy Story".
“___ Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines” (1965 film) : THOSE
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