Please see below all the crossword clues along with the correct answers for the NYT Crossword March 26 2024.
- Get moving – SCOOT: A command to quickly move away or depart from a place.
- Get moving? – PROD: To urge or encourage someone to move or act.
- URL starter – HTTP: The beginning of a web address, standing for HyperText Transfer Protocol.
- Apt rhyme for lewd – CRUDE: A word that rhymes with “lewd” and means lacking refinement or tact.
- Less-than-stellar sound quality informally – LOFI: Short for low fidelity, referring to music or sound that is of lower quality intentionally for aesthetic purposes.
- Dayton’s state – OHIO: The U.S. state where the city of Dayton is located.
- *Mint on a pillow maybe? – HOTELSUITESWEET: A play on words referring to a sweet treat left on a hotel pillow, hinting at the luxury or pleasantness of hotel suites.
- ___ and the Real Girl (Ryan Gosling film) – LARS: A movie starring Ryan Gosling about a man who develops a relationship with a doll.
- Auditing org. – IRS: The Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. government agency responsible for tax collection and tax law enforcement.
- Rwandan people – TUTSI: An ethnic group in Rwanda, one of the country’s main demographic groups.
- When will u b here? – ETA: Estimated Time of Arrival.
- The Sports ___ (Portland bar dedicated to women’s athletics) – BRA: A bar theme focusing on supporting and celebrating women in sports.
- Emerges from a seed – SPROUTS: The process of a plant beginning to grow from a seed.
- *Pippi Longstocking for one? – PIGTAILTALE: A playful reference to the character’s iconic hairstyle and her adventures being a story or “tale.”
- Enthusiast – NUT: A term for someone who is very enthusiastic or passionate about a particular subject.
- Many millennia – AEON: A long period of time, often used to describe thousands of years.
- 60 minuti – ORA: “Ora” means hour in Italian, and “60 minuti” translates to 60 minutes.
- Get a look at – ESPY: To catch sight of or notice something.
- Kind of fallacious argument … or phonetically a hint to the answers to the starred clues – ADHOMINEM: Referring to a personal attack in an argument, rather than addressing the argument itself. Phonetically hints at homophones or wordplay in the starred clues’ answers.
- Techie or Trekkie say – NERD: A term for someone deeply interested in technology or science fiction, often in a passionate or enthusiastic manner.
- Limiting factor for a car rental – AGE: A reference to the minimum age requirement to rent a car.
- Not a hit – MISS: In a binary outcome, the opposite of a hit or success.
- Pro for the pirates? – AYE: A word used to signify agreement among sailors or pirates.
- *Marriage ceremony for the perfect guy? – MRRIGHTRITE: Wordplay combining the quest for “Mr. Right” with “rite,” referring to the ceremony.
- ___ manner (doctor’s demeanor) – BEDSIDE: Referring to the manner in which a doctor interacts with patients, often implying compassion and communication skills.
- Android competitor – IOS: The operating system used by Apple’s mobile devices, competing with Android.
- W.C. – LAV: Short for lavatory, synonymous with bathroom or water closet (W.C.).
- Student with a private teacher – TUTEE: Someone who receives private instruction or tutoring.
- Harrumph! to Scrooge – BAH: An exclamation of discontent or dismissal, famously used by Ebenezer Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol.”
- Dole (out) – METE: To distribute or allot, often carefully or in measured amounts.
- *Mother superior? – SECONDTONONENUN: A playful expression suggesting a nun who is superior or second to none in quality or rank.
- App customer – USER: An individual who uses an application, especially on mobile devices.
- Gold-coated – GILT: Covered with a thin layer of gold or a substance that gives the appearance of gold.
- __ nous (privately) – ENTRE: “Entre nous” is a French phrase meaning “between us,” indicating a private or confidential conversation.
- Teensy – ITSY: Very small or tiny, often used in the phrase “itsy-bitsy.”
- Gobbles up – EATS: To consume food rapidly or in large amounts.
- Floated down a lazy river perhaps – TUBED: Refers to the activity of floating or drifting down a river in an inner tube, often for relaxation or leisure.
- Haul from the Yiddish – SCHLEP: To carry or haul something cumbersome or heavy, often with connotations of inconvenience.
- Country that adopted the euro in 2023 – CROATIA: The country that switched its national currency to the euro at the beginning of 2023.
- Indignation – OUTRAGE: A strong feeling of anger or shock, usually as a reaction to something perceived as unjust or offensive.
- Praiseful poems – ODES: A type of lyrical verse that is devoted to the praise of a person, animal, thing, or idea.
- Contact list no. – EYETEST: This seems to be a mix-up. Normally, a contact list number would refer to a phone number stored in a contact list, while an eye test is related to examining one’s vision.
- Like checks and balances? – SARI: This clue seems misplaced or misinterpreted. “Checks and balances” refers to a system in which the different parts of an organization have powers that affect and control the other parts so that no part can become too powerful, often related to government.
- French kings – ROIS: “Rois” is the French word for “kings.”
- Many times poetically – OFT: An abbreviation of “often,” used in poetry and literary language.
- Regimen of healthful meals – DIETPLAN: A structured eating plan designed to improve health, often involving the consumption of specific foods or nutrients.
- D.I.Y. genre – INDIE: Refers to independent music or art, produced outside of the major commercial record labels or film studios.
- Phoenix basketball team familiarly – SUNS: The Phoenix Suns, a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona.
- Force a game into extra innings, say – TIEITUP: To equalize the score in a game, leading to additional innings or time being played.
- Word before hole or holder – KEY: Refers to “keyhole” for a lock or “keyholder” for someone who holds keys.
- Apple’s digital assistant – SIRI: The virtual assistant technology integrated into Apple devices, capable of voice responses, recommendations, and performing actions on the user’s behalf.
- Um, OK – EH: An expression of mild confusion, indifference, or agreement, but without strong conviction.
- Focus of a geologist or music reviewer – ROCK: A play on words where “rock” can refer to geological formations for a geologist, or a genre of music for a reviewer.
- Delhi wrap – SARI: Traditional female garment from the Indian subcontinent that is draped around the body, typically worn in India.
- Pig’s pad – STY: An enclosure where pigs are kept, often muddy or messy.
- Kid-lit character who tells his ailing friend ‘Today you look very green, even for a frog’ – ???: This description doesn’t directly match a well-known children’s literature quote, but it seems to describe a scenario where a character is speaking to a frog, potentially referencing the character’s appearance or health.
- Marisa who played herself in a Seinfeld cameo – TOMEI: Actress Marisa Tomei appeared as herself in an episode of the television show “Seinfeld.”
- Mideast ruler – EMIR: A title used for rulers, princes, or commanders in some Islamic countries in the Middle East.
- Painting style with abrupt transitions of color – HARD EDGE: A style of painting characterized by sharp, clear, and abrupt transitions between color areas, creating a more geometric or abstract appearance.
- Fairy tale monster – OGRE: A large, frightening mythical creature often depicted as eating humans, commonly found in fairy tales and folklore.
- CPR specialists – EMTS: Emergency Medical Technicians, professionals trained to respond to medical emergencies, including performing CPR.
- Catch as a criminal – NAB: To capture or arrest someone, especially in the context of law enforcement.
- Exam with a capital E – ???: This seems like a play on words or a specific reference that might require further context to fully interpret.
- Simplifies as a fraction – REDUCES: To simplify a fraction to its lowest terms by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.
- The fourth letter of bomb but not the first – B: Referring to the letter that appears in the word “bomb” but specifying the position to avoid confusion with the initial “b.”
- Reputation – STATURE: The respect and admiration someone or something is given, based on past actions or achievements, often perceived as a measure of quality or status.
- Appearance – MIEN: A person’s look or manner, especially as an indication of their character or mood.
- Fairy tale monsters – OGRES: Mythical creatures often depicted as large, hideous, man-eating beings in folklore and fairy tales.
- Alternative to a Twinkie – HOHO: Both Twinkies and HoHos are snack cakes made by Hostess. HoHos are rolled cakes with a creamy filling.
- Made level – EVENED: Adjusted something to make it flat or equal in level, or balanced in terms of score or status.
- Level – EVEN: Flat or smooth; having the same height or consistency across its surface, or equal in terms of score or status.
- Get out of Dodge … or an electric Chevy – BOLT: A playful command to leave quickly, with a pun on the Chevrolet Bolt, an electric car.
- The Cheesecake Factory’s has more than 20 pages – MENU: Noting the extensive menu offered by The Cheesecake Factory, known for its wide variety of dishes.
- ___ generis (unique) – SUI: “Sui generis” is a Latin phrase meaning “of its own kind” or unique, often used to describe something that is in a class by itself.
- Mama’s hermana – TIA: “Tía” is the Spanish word for “aunt,” referring to the sister of one’s mother or father.
- Not gross as income – NET: Net income refers to the profit remaining after all deductions are made, as opposed to gross income which is the total income before deductions.