Please see below all the crossword clues along with the correct answers for the NYT Crossword April 11 2024.
- Slicing and dicing say – FOOD: A term generally associated with the preparation of food, particularly involving cutting tasks in the kitchen.
- Training unit – REP: Short for “repetition,” a single cycle of an exercise used in physical training.
- Share of the supply – RATION: A fixed allowance of provisions or food, especially for soldiers or sailors or for civilians during a shortage.
- Italian for year – ANNO: The Italian word for “year,” often used in historical or formal contexts.
- ___ word – INA: A phrase indicating being within the confines of something, usually a specified condition or state.
- Lacking the wherewithal – UNABLE: Not having the means or ability to accomplish something.
- Head-scratchers? – LICE: A playful reference to lice, small insects that infest the hair and scalp, causing itching.
- Subjects in a series of van Gogh landscape paintings – OLIVETREES: Olive trees featured prominently in several paintings by Vincent van Gogh, particularly during his time in the south of France.
- Pricey basketball tickets – COURT: Refers to seats very close to the basketball court, typically among the most expensive.
- Ending with fluor- or chlor- – IDE: A suffix used in chemistry to denote a binary compound of an element with chlorine or fluorine.
- Serious ___ (popular cooking blog) – EATS: A well-known food blog that explores recipes, cooking techniques, and culinary science.
- Some baby shower gifts – ONESIES: Infant bodysuits that snap at the bottom, popular as practical gifts for new parents.
- Self images? – IDS: A play on words referring to Freudian constructs of the self, particularly the instinctual and unconscious part.
- Modern scanning target – RETINA: Part of the eye, often scanned in modern security systems for biometric identification.
- Something to take when you’re in the dark – STAB: An attempt to guess or a rough attempt at something without certain knowledge.
- Abandoned – FORSAKEN: Left completely and utterly deserted or alone.
- Rare – SCARCE: Not readily available or in short supply.
- Not in one’s head say – ALOUD: Spoken out loud, not merely thought internally.
- Alternative to a handshake – DAP: A friendly gesture of greeting, agreement, or solidarity involving a series of hand movements and often a fist bump.
- Vintner’s concern – AGING: The process of allowing wines to mature to improve flavor and complexity.
- With 46-Across some areas in Clue … or a hint to the first fourth twelfth and fifteenth rows of this puzzle – SECRET: Suggesting hidden or obscured parts of the puzzle, relating to clandestine or concealed information.
- See 44-Across – PASSAGES: Parts or sections referred to by another clue, likely involving routes or corridors.
- Take a hit – TOKE: To inhale or take in a small amount of smoke, commonly associated with smoking cannabis.
- Good hosts make them – INTROS: Introductions; brief presentations or openings provided by hosts at events.
- This is Me … Now singer familiarly – JLO: Jennifer Lopez, popularly known by her nickname J.Lo, a singer known for her song “This Is Me… Now.”
- Head-scratchers – ENIGMAS: Puzzles or riddles; things that are mysterious or difficult to understand.
- Jaws menace – SHARK: The predatory fish that is central to the plot of the movie “Jaws.”
- Commonly mined material that’s relatively rare in Earth’s crust (about 2 p.p.m.) – TIN: A metal that, despite its common use and mining, is relatively scarce in the Earth’s crust by proportion.
- Lender you shouldn’t trust – SHARK: A term for a person who lends money at extremely high rates of interest and often under threatening conditions.
- Whales and alligators might be seen on them – POLOSHIRTS: A type of clothing often adorned with various emblematic designs, including stylized animals like whales or alligators (brands like Lacoste or Vineyard Vines).
- Celebration in the worship of Bacchus – ORGY: A wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity, historically associated with worship of the god Bacchus.
- Like stubble – COARSE: Rough or harsh texture, as is often found on unshaven facial hair.
- Comedian ___ Martin – MAE: Mae Martin, a comedian known for their stand-up routines and roles in television series.
- Spill – SLOP: To cause or allow liquid to overflow accidentally; also refers to messy or carelessly served food.
- Valuable property – ASSET: Something valuable owned, which can be used or sold to meet debts or commitments.
- Choice for a round – ALE: A type of beer chosen typically for drinking in a round at a bar or pub.
- Institution with galleries in Liverpool and Cornwall – TATE: A network of four major art galleries in the UK, including Tate Liverpool and Tate St Ives in Cornwall.
- Nurse Jackie star – FALCO: Edie Falco, the actress who played the title role in the television show “Nurse Jackie.”
- Something that can be red or white but not blue – WINE: Beverages made from fermented grapes that are typically available in red and white varieties.
- When theatrical special effects happen one hopes – ONCUE: Perfectly timed to occur at the exact moment needed in a theatrical performance.
- Workhorses – STAPLES: Items or people considered to be dependable and hardworking, essential for particular tasks.
- Casino that houses the Penn & Teller Theater – RIO: A casino in Las Vegas known for hosting shows by the magician duo Penn and Teller.
- Draft status – ONEA: Classification used in the U.S. military draft system to denote eligibility and readiness for service.
- Settled up – PAID: Completed a payment owed, making all accounts even.
- French translation of the Spanish calle – RUE: The French word for street, equivalent to ‘calle’ in Spanish.
- Alternatives to blinds – DRAPES: Window coverings that provide an option other than blinds for blocking or filtering light.
- ___ VanDerveer coach who holds the record for the most wins in college basketball history (1200+) – TARA: Tara VanDerveer, a renowned women’s basketball coach known for her successful career, particularly at Stanford University.
- Pfft – AS IF: An expression of skepticism or disbelief regarding a previous statement.
- Chorus for los toreadores – OLE: A shout of encouragement or approval, particularly used by Spanish-speaking audiences during bullfights.
- Platform for playing Kirby’s Adventure – NES: Short for Nintendo Entertainment System, the video game console on which Kirby’s Adventure was released.
- Place to take shots – BAR: A location where alcoholic drinks are served, and ‘taking shots’ refers to drinking small, strong drinks of liquor quickly.
- Diatribe – RANT: A long, impassioned, and critical speech, typically one expressing strong opinions or complaints.
- There’s something in the pantry! – EEK: An exclamation typically used to express surprise or alarm, often humorously.
- Prosecution figs. – DAS: Abbreviation for District Attorneys, who are public officials responsible for prosecuting criminal cases.
- Not right (for) – UNFIT: Not suitable or appropriate under the circumstances or conditions.
- N.K. Jemisin’s Broken Earth trilogy for one – SAGA: A long and complex series of events or stories, typically involving a large cast and intricate plot.
- What has degrees in math? – ANGLE: A measure of the turn between two lines around their common point, often measured in degrees.
- Common Photoshop target – BLEMISH: An imperfection in a photo that might be corrected using Photoshop, a popular image-editing software.
- Appeals to – ATTRACTS: Draws interest or attention; makes something appealing to others.
- Like lightning – FAST: Describing something that happens very quickly, similar to the speed of lightning.
- Product made from vegetable oil – SOAP: A cleaning agent that is typically manufactured using fats and lye, which can include vegetable oils.
- Be awesome, informally – ROCK: Slang for performing exceptionally well or impressing others greatly.
- 100% so to speak – ALL: Completely or wholly, used to indicate total extent or involvement.
- Crème de ___ (liqueur) – MENTHE: A sweet, mint-flavored liqueur, often used in cocktails or as a dessert ingredient.
- Kind of leave or guidance – PARENTAL: Related to or appropriate for a parent, as in parental leave from work or parental guidance.
- ‘Fore – LOOKOUT: A warning to pay attention or be cautious, typically shouted in golf when a ball is hit toward other players.
- Author Joe Hill vis-à-vis Stephen King – SON: Joe Hill is the pen name of Joseph Hillstrom King, who is the son of author Stephen King.
- Terse denial – NOT I: A brief and emphatic way of stating one did not do something.
- Walter’s meth-dealing partner on Breaking Bad – JESSE: Jesse Pinkman, a character who partners with Walter White in the TV series “Breaking Bad” in meth production.
- Suddenly go silent, in modern dating lingo – GHOST: To abruptly cut off all communication with someone one has been dating, without any explanation.
- The Jeffersons actress Gibbs – MARLA: Marla Gibbs, an actress known for her role in the television sitcom “The Jeffersons.”
- Insider language – JARGON: Specialized terminology used by a particular group, often hard for outsiders to understand.
- Verb akin to Zoom – SKYPE: To communicate via Skype, a software application that provides video chat and voice call services.
- The Hound of the Baskervilles location – MOOR: The setting of the famous Sherlock Holmes novel, characterized by open, wild lands.
- Jai ___ – ALAI: A sport involving a ball that is bounced off a walled space using a wicker cesta, played chiefly in Spain and parts of the United States.
- Average – MEAN: A statistical measure representing the central value of a discrete set of numbers, calculated as the sum of the values divided by the count.
- Name found in affirmation – IAN: A common male first name that can be discovered within the word “affirmation.”
- Doctor sought for a checkup, in brief – ENT: An Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor, a specialist who deals with disorders related to these areas.
- ___ Honor – YOUR: A formal address or title used when speaking to judges or dignitaries.
- Capeesh? – CAPICHE: Slang from Italian, meaning “understand?” or “got it?” used to ask if someone comprehends.