In our everyday conversations, we use lots of informal expressions (or formal, based on the situation) which are integral parts of speech. Today’s NYT Crossword subtly incorporates these types of expression into the questions to test how informal you talk with your friends or family!
Section 16A is a testimony to those people who are active on social networks and the internet. The question is: “That’s crazy!” on the internet. Imagine you see a reel in which two cars hit each other and make a scene of a hard collision. In this scenario, What is your reaction? You may say Oh My God. However, these days, people tend to say WOAH! Oh no, I give you the answer.
In moments of distress and shocks, people show different reactions; some use facial expressions and others use some expression like Oops or Oh no (like me in the previous section). But in comics, we have another item to use which is the answer for 4D section of Jan. 7 NYT Crossword. Are you looking for the answer? Let me help you: ACK. No, I’m not expressing distress, that is actually the answer!
Ok, this one is really easy if you are an active user in one of the popular platforms. On Instagram, there are tons of funny posts that make users Laugh out loud. In order to show how funny that video or photo is, users must post a comment; however, writing laugh out loud is hard as it is lengthy and our precious time may be wasted. Therefore, we can simply use LOL which is the answer for 8D.
The 33D riddle, is somehow related to cinema and a movie released in 1985. Its cast includes Julius Carry and Taimak; I’m sure you know the movie’s name: The Last Dragon. In this film, there is an expression which is slang phrase meaning “Sure Enough” in Afro-American vernacular English. Ok, enough of explanations; put the correct answer for the question, I’m waiting. What? You want me to tell the answer. Fine, it is Shonuff.
Whether you are an internet pro or a fan of 80s cinema, today’s NYT puzzle really tested your slang knowledge! Crossing these informal expressions can be tricky, but once you see the pattern, the grid falls into place. Congrats on filling those squares!
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