What is the answer to adjusted the rankings of nyt?

[laravinson]

I’m confused by adjusted the rankings of nyt. Not sure if it’s a verb or phrase. Any help with adjusted the rankings of nyt would be great.

 

[sarahmartin]

The New York Times modifies its rankings to reflect the latest data, methodological changes, or corrections of previously reported information. Such amendments generally take place when new information is discovered, mistakes are rectified, or the ranking criteria are clarified in order to maintain the accuracy and fairness of the outcomes.

 

[robbinhook]

The solution to the NYT crossword puzzle "Adjusted the rankings of" is reseeded. It is usually applied to sporting tournaments where teams or individual players are re-grouped according to their performance. This term is frequently applied in crossword puzzles in which the positions or rankings are altered in a logical manner.

 

[nora]

Oh, I get why that sounds weird “adjusted the rankings of NYT” isn’t a fixed phrase; it’s just a verb phrase meaning the New York Times changed or recalculated its rankings. Think of it as “NYT updated how things were ranked.”