NYT Crossword Puzzle Answer 14th September 2022: Check Detailed Answers and Theme Explanations Here

NYT Crossword Puzzle Answer 14th September 2022: The New York Times Crossword Puzzle is one of the most popular puzzles in the world. Every day, millions of people attempt to solve the puzzle, which is notoriously tricky. If you're one of those people, you probably know the feeling of frustration when you can't seem to find the correct answer.

Well, we're here to help. If you're looking for the answer to today's New York Times crossword puzzle, you've come to the right place. In this blog post, we'll share the answer to the puzzle so you can keep solving it. Keep reading to find out the answers!

Answers

Across 

1. LOGO
2. HIGHS
3. JACK
4. AMOK
5. ECLAT
6. ON AN
7. REFI
8. AHEAD 
9. HYPO
10. DALE EVANS
11. WAIFS
12. ERA
13. NET
14. HINDUS
15. RATED
16. PSAT
17. ELO
18. BUSLOAD
19. PASS 
20. HAPPY TRAILS
21. JOIN 
22. ENTITLE 
23. ENL
24. YENS 
25. LATTE
26. STALED 
27. BAG
28. HAS
29. TARES
30. ROY ROGERS
31. ERIE
32. CIRRI
33. MIRA
34. RITZ
35. HEEDS
36. ACEY
37. SOYA
38. I LOSE
39. NEDS

 Down

1. LARDER
2. O’MEARA
3. GO FLAT
4. OKIE
5. HEAVE
6. ICHAT
7. GLEN
8. HAAS
9. STD
10. JOHAN 
11. ANY IDEAS
12. CAPFULS
13. KNOSSOS
14. END UP
15. WIT 
16. HAD AT
17. EBAN
18. POTTS
19. SARI
20. SPEED 
21. LYNN
22. PLEA 
23. HILARITY 
24. I’LL GO 
25. JESTERS 
26. ONTARIO 
27. YES 
28. THE ICE 
29. TARRED
30. ESSAYS
31. LEEZA
32. BYRDS
33. ARISE 
34. RIEL
35. OREO
36. G-MAN
37. CHI

Tricky Clues 

1A. TikTok is a mega-popular video-sharing platform that was developed in China. A solid black note head, a stem, and a single tail, which also is the app’s logo, represent musical eighth notes in written notation. 

14. The English phrase “running amok” has been derived from the Malay word “amuck”, which means to behave uncontrollably or disruptively. In other terms, amok can also refer to acting wildly.

15. Pomp and Circumstance refers to a glorious, formal event. "Éclat" refers to a magnificent display of achievement and the praise or accolade that comes with it.

51. Tare is the official weight of vehicles and containers. To measure in tare, one has to set the scale to zero.

4. On November 16, 1907, Oklahoma joined the Union as the 46th US state. The state is also known by other names, such as the Sooner-State or Okies.

48. Turn! Turn! Turn! is a pop hit released in 1965 by a rock band called The Byrds.

54. There are several names given to government officials. F.B.I. officials are sometimes referred to as G-Men (Government Men).

Today’s Theme

Look at 35-across, and you’ll find today’s theme, Happy Trails. The clues for the theme are cleverly dispersed along the crossword. Look at 20-across and 52-across which spell out Dale Evans and Roy Rogers, who have a hit western song called the Happy Trails. 

Happy finding! Also, several synonyms of the word happy, trail in the crossword answers. You have to find them on your own.

Conclusion

The Times' crossword puzzle is widely considered one of the world's most challenging. It is known for its clever clues and unique solutions. Many clues are puns or wordplay, and the answers often involve pop culture or current events. Whatever you do, we hope you have fun. Thanks for solving today's puzzle.