What does “it may bring out the kid in you nyt” mean?

[AnnP111966]

The phrase “it may bring out the kid in you nyt” means something is fun or nostalgic. It suggests an experience that makes adults feel playful again. NYT often uses it for lighthearted activities or joyful moments.

 

[Lucifer]

Here, a smart and a bit dark allusion is made in the setting of the NYT Crossword. The answer is CESAREAN. Although the term traditionally is a reference to nostalgia, in this case it is literally the act of taking a child (a "kid") out of the body.