NYT Sunday Crossword Solutions and Hints for May 4th
Welcome aboard, crossword enthusiasts! Dive into the thrilling world of the New York Times Crossword, where we tackle even the knottiest puzzles, like today's Sunday, May 4 edition. But first, some quick tips on how to play:
If you're a digital player, remember you'll need a New York Times full-access subscription, offering online access and archives of all crossword games.
Once you're set, it's time to conquer the grid! You'll find clues strewn across both directions, and your goal is to fill in the blanks correctly. The clues may be tough on their own, but combined with multiple answers in the same letter count, they get downright devilish.
The puzzle comes equipped with a timer to track your personal bests, and don't forget about the "Rebus" button, creating double-letter squares that are always a headache. Luckily, we're here to lend a hand! So, let's crack open today's puzzle and explore the answers together.
Across Clues and Answers
- Things hidden after purchasing a premium account, maybe - ADS
- Follower of a bit? - MUCH
- Bank robber's accessory - MASK
- "The Wild Duck" playwright - IBSEN
- Egg yung - FOO [1]
- Big name in deodorant - ARRID
- Contents of a blog - POSTS
- Handle - SEETO
- Product that "can cut a slice of bread so thin you can almost see through it!," in old ads - GINSUKNIFE [1]
- Try to open, as a gift - RIPAT
- Toon fighter of Skeletor - HEMAN
- French name that's an anagram of a mostly German river - HENRI
- Features of jalapeños and piña coladas - TILDES
- Coach Lasso on TV - TED
- Confirmation, e.g. - RITE
- Brand with a line of "Calm + Restore" products - AVEENO
- Bunless cookout entrees - LETTUCEWRAPS
- Land - NET
- Natl. economic stat - GDP
- Spirit for a spritz - APEROL
- Moves one's butt (over) - SCOOTS
- Book reviews of sorts? - IRSAUDITS
- Reason to take iron supplements - ANEMIA
- Concave umbilicus - INNIE
- Gives one's all - GOESHARD
- Given reluctantly - BEGRUDGING
- The Aztecs of the N.C.A.A. - SDSU
- Damning info - DIRT
- Some hosp. workers - RNS
- Texter's "Bye!" - CYA
- It squirts on a squid - INKSAC
- Royal house of Mary, Queen of Scots - STUART
- Many air travelers' texts, for short - ETAS
- Sci-fi-inspired greeting that's a hint to eight squares in this puzzle - MAYTHEFOURTHBEWITHYOU
- [Ibee] gives a hand - AIDS [1]
- "Au _les Enfants" (1987 film) - REVOIR
- Apparel for wizards and thieves - CLOAK
- Bad spot for a tear, in brief - ACL
- Saison avant l'automne - ETE
- Possible cause of insomnia - DRIP
- 2017 Pixar film inspired by el Día de los Muertos - COCO
- Companion who might take your breath away? - BLOWUPDOLL
- Camp inspection after lights out - BEDCHECK
- Ballet handrail - BARRE
- "Grand" things - PIANOS
- Over and over - ADNAUSEAM
- All mixed up - ADDLED
- They contain brains - CRANIA
- Sorority member, endearingly - SIS
- Org. with a tip line - FBI
- Famous Leonardo da Vinci drawing with four arms and four legs - VITRUVIANMAN
- Turns down - DENIES
- Little feud - SPAT
- Contracted - GOT
- Like organic food products, for short - NONGMO
- Droops - WILTS
- Invasive Japanese vine - KUDZU
- Alphanumeric component - DIGIT
- Steaminess - SENSUALITY
- Drinks that get slushy over time - ICEES
- Places for some braces - KNEES
- Senator Baldwin or Duckworth - TAMMY
- Prefix with -lithic - NEO
- Alternative name for our planet - TERRA
- Goes from 0 to 60? - AGES
- Some summer babies - LEOS
- "Despicable Me" character voiced by Steve Carell - GRU
[1] In Rebus clues, these answers involve visual elements other than letters. To decode, first identify the Rebus elements (symbols, images, etc.) and interpret them in the context of the clue. Combine all the elements to solve the clue.
In the thrilling world of lifestyle, the New York Times Crossword challenges players with technology-based obstacles, such as the "Rebus" feature that introduces complex visual elements into the puzzle. Meanwhile, in the realm of entertainment, today's puzzle offers a mix of pop culture references and intellectual challenges, ranging from Heman, the toon fighter of Skeletor, to the French name anagram for a mostly German river, Henri.Unlocking the clues and deciphering the answers could lead to a satisfying sense of achievement for digital crossword enthusiasts.