Please see below all the crossword clues along with the correct answers for the NYT Crossword April 1 2024.
- Floats like a scent on the breeze – WAFTS: Moves gently through the air.
- ___ Grand (Vegas casino) – MGM: A major casino and hotel in Las Vegas.
- Grandmother affectionately – NANA: A term of endearment for a grandmother.
- Look forward to – AWAIT: To eagerly anticipate something.
- Obsessive to a fault – ANAL: Overly concerned with minor details.
- Spoken – ORAL: Expressed in spoken words, not written.
- Farm equipment company with an antlered logo – DEERE: Manufacturer known for its agricultural machinery.
- Bite-size treat with a hole – MINIDONUT: A small doughnut.
- Ogle rudely – LEERAT: To look at someone in an unpleasant, sexually interested way.
- Deep-fried Indian pastry – SAMOSA: A triangular savory pastry fried and filled with spiced potatoes, peas, or meat.
- Waste time – DAWDLE: To spend time idly or unproductively.
- Matthew Perry’s role on Friends – CHANDLER: One of the six main characters in the popular sitcom “Friends.”
- Nabisco cookie – OREO: A popular sandwich cookie with a sweet cream filling.
- Italian goodbye – CIAO: A casual “hello” or “goodbye” in Italian.
- Triumphant cries at a magic show – TADAS: Exclamations used to highlight a successful trick or performance.
- Fled – RANFROM: To have run away from something or someone.
- U.K. news source with the – BEEB: Informal term for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
- Deg. for a suit – MBA: Master of Business Administration, a graduate degree in business.
- Give us this day ___ daily bread – OUR: Part of the Lord’s Prayer asking for sustenance.
- Lingerie purchase – BRA: An undergarment worn by women to support the breasts.
- Scot’s denial – NAE: “No” in Scottish dialect.
- Super-cool in slang – DOPE: Exceptionally good or impressive.
- Capital of Michigan – LANSING: The state capital of Michigan.
- Ones in a financial hole – OWERS: Individuals who owe money.
- Greek god of war – ARES: The deity associated with warfare in Greek mythology.
- Zesty flavor – TANG: A sharp taste or flavor.
- Speak dismissively of – BELITTLE: To talk about someone or something in a way that makes it seem less important.
- Behaves theatrically – EMOTES: To show emotion in a theatrical manner.
- Alex of Jeopardy! fame – TREBEK: The late host of the TV quiz show “Jeopardy!”.
- Asset of a successful entrepreneur – VISION: The ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom.
- Up in the air – UNCERTAIN: Not certain, unclear, or undecided.
- Cowboy boot attachments – SPURS: Metal tools attached to the heel of boots for urging a horse forward.
- Late-night host Meyers – SETH: Host of “Late Night with Seth Meyers”.
- Missile housing – SILO: A structure for storing and launching missiles.
- Portly – STOUT: Somewhat fat or of heavy build.
- Quaint lead-in to while – ERST: An archaic or literary term meaning “formerly”.
- Put on as clothing – DON: To wear.
- Mother affectionately – MOMMY: A term of endearment for a mother.
- Thick stack of cash – WAD: A bundle of money.
- Blown-away feeling – AWE: A feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.
- Start behaving more responsibly, literally? – GROWUP: A phrase encouraging someone to act more maturely or responsibly.
- Bored with – TIRED OF: Feeling weary or fed up with something due to overexposure or dissatisfaction.
- Iron/carbon alloy – STEEL: A metal made by combining iron and carbon to increase strength and durability.
- Who said “there’ll be days like this” in a 1961 hit – SHIRELLES: The Shirelles, a girl group, famously sang these words in their song “Mama Said.”
- Malfunctioning, literally? – ON THE FRITZ: A phrase meaning something is not working correctly, often used for electrical or mechanical failures.
- Homo sapiens – HUMAN: The scientific name for the human species.
- Lunar omen in a 1969 Creedence Clearwater Revival hit, literally? – BAD MOON RISING: Referring to the song “Bad Moon Rising” by Creedence Clearwater Revival, which metaphorically suggests impending trouble.
- Actor Schwarzenegger – ARNOLD: Arnold Schwarzenegger, an Austrian-American actor, former professional bodybuilder, and politician.
- Queasy feeling – NAUSEA: A sensation of unease and discomfort in the stomach with an urge to vomit.
- Places to exchange wedding vows – ALTARS: Locations, often within a church or ceremonial place, where couples exchange marriage vows.
- Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona ___ – LISA: The famous painting by Leonardo da Vinci, known as the Mona Lisa.
- Reminiscent of work by the 14th-century author of Inferno – DANTEAN: Pertaining to Dante Alighieri, the Italian poet known for “The Divine Comedy,” which includes “Inferno.”
- Win back as losses – RECOUP: To regain or recover something lost, especially money.
- Campus residence – DORM: Short for dormitory, a large bedroom for a number of people in a school or institution.
- United ___ Emirates – ARAB: A country on the Arabian Peninsula known as the United Arab Emirates.
- Walk with difficulty – LIMP: To walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot.
- Jennifer Lopez #1 hit with the lyric “What you get is what you see” – AIN’T IT FUNNY: A song by Jennifer Lopez from her album “J.Lo.”
- Cock-a-doodle-dooer – ROOSTER: A male chicken known for its characteristic crowing at dawn.
- Wipes clean – ERASES: To remove marks or writing from something, typically with an eraser or cloth.
- Alpinist’s activity, literally? – CLIMBING: The sport or activity of ascending mountains or cliffs.
- Oscar winner Hathaway – ANNE: Anne Hathaway, an American actress who has won an Academy Award.
- Dairy aisle dozen – EGGS: Refers to eggs, commonly sold by the dozen in the dairy section of grocery stores.
- Make a rude gesture with one’s finger, literally? – FLIP OFF: A phrase describing the act of making a disrespectful hand gesture.
- Go as low as – STOOP: To bend one’s body forward and down, sometimes implying a compromise of one’s standards.
- Like an angle between 90° and 180° – OBTUSE: Describes an angle larger than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees, not sharp.
- Film director Herzog – WERNER: Werner Herzog, a German film director, screenwriter, author, and actor known for his ambitious cinematic projects.
- Votes into office – ELECTS: To choose someone for a position or office by voting.
- Former N.S.C. staffer at the center of the Iran-Contra affair, literally? – NORTH: Referring to Oliver North, involved in the Iran-Contra affair.
- Broadway purchases: Abbr. – TKTS: Short for tickets, often bought for Broadway shows.
- Bette Midler’s Divine nickname – DIVA: Nicknamed “The Divine Miss M,” Bette Midler is known for her powerful voice and dynamic stage presence.
- Privy to – AWARE OF: Having knowledge or awareness of something.
- Financial support – FUNDING: Providing monetary resources to support a cause, project, or individual.
- Liquor in a mai tai – RUM: Rum is a key ingredient in the mai tai cocktail.
- Pig’s spot to wallow – STY: A pen or enclosure where pigs are kept.