Please see below all the crossword clues along with the correct answers for the NYT Crossword April 2 2024.
- Vessel for whitewater rapids – RAFT: A flat structure for support or transportation over water.
- Let the cat out of the bag – BLAB: To reveal a secret.
- Melting Face or Heart Hands – EMOJI: Digital icons used to express emotions.
- ___ Enchanted (2004 comedy) – ELLA: A film where the protagonist is under a spell to always be obedient.
- Headwear for 14-Across – TIARA: A jeweled ornamental band worn on the head.
- Debriefed? – NAKED: Humorously, having removed all briefs or clothes.
- Black Friday offer e.g. – DOORBUSTER: Special deals offered to attract customers into stores.
- Shirley Temple for one – DRINK: A non-alcoholic mixed drink traditionally made with ginger ale and a splash of grenadine, garnished with a maraschino cherry.
- That would stink! – IHOPENOT: Expressing hope that something undesirable does not happen.
- United – ONE: Joined together.
- Stay-at-home ___ – DAD: A father who is the primary caregiver of the children and is not employed outside the home.
- Something extended to a borrower – LINEOFCREDIT: A bank or lender’s commitment to lend a maximum amount to a borrower.
- Jesus ___ (Wilco song) – ETC: A song by the American alternative rock band Wilco.
- Highway no-nos for short – UIES: Informal term for illegal U-turns.
- One might be Horatian – ODE: A type of lyrical stanza or poem.
- Choices in a sleepover game – DARES: Challenges given during the game of truth or dare.
- Grit – METTLE: Courage and fortitude.
- Fam formally – KIN: Family members or relatives.
- Plus these other authors: Abbr. – ETAL: Abbreviation for “et alia,” meaning “and others.”
- Stop right there! … or a hint to the first words of 17- 23- 47- and 59-Across – HOLDIT: A phrase used to command someone to stop or pause.
- Profile features on dating apps – BIOS: Short biographical summaries where users introduce themselves.
- Atlantic or Pacific fish – COD: A common type of fish found in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
- Legislative proposal – MOTION: A formal suggestion put forward for debate or decision in a meeting or legislative assembly.
- Ominous words on a flunked test – SEEME: A note from a teacher indicating the need for a discussion about poor performance.
- Boxer who defeated Superman in a 1978 DC Comics issue – ALI: Muhammad Ali, featured in a special edition comic where he boxes Superman.
- Baby ___ (candy bar) – RUTH: A chocolate candy bar named after the baseball legend Babe Ruth.
- Woolly mammal – EWE: A female sheep, often referred to for its wool.
- Gymnastics sequence involving tumbling – FLOORROUTINE: A series of acrobatic movements performed on a floor mat in gymnastics.
- Beyond chill – ICY: Extremely cold or unfriendly in demeanor.
- Offshoot of punk – EMO: A genre of music derived from punk rock focusing on emotional lyrics.
- In which you might talk through your problems? – ORALEXAM: A spoken test where candidates discuss or answer questions verbally.
- God Only Knows vis-à-vis Wouldn’t It Be Nice – SIDEB: Refers to songs by The Beach Boys, possibly indicating their position on an album.
- Expansive medical center headquartered in Rochester Minn. – MAYOCLINIC: A renowned medical research group and hospital system.
- Pal in Peru – AMIGO: Friend in Spanish.
- ___ horizon (black hole boundary) – EVENT: The boundary around a black hole from which no radiation or matter can escape.
- Peter Pan dog – NANA: The Darling family’s Saint Bernard nursemaid in “Peter Pan.”
- Alluded to – GOTAT: Implied or referred to indirectly.
- Noblewoman’s title – LADY: A title of nobility or honor.
- Checks out – EYES: To look at or examine something or someone closely.
- Made over – REDID: To have renovated, refurbished, or reconstructed something.
- Hawaii bye – ALOHA: A word used for both greeting and farewell in Hawaiian.
- Barrage – SAG: Typically, a barrage refers to a heavy barrier of artillery fire, but “sag” suggests a decline or decrease, possibly a creative or mistaken clue.
- Field protector – ALOHA: Likely refers to something that safeguards an area or domain; “Aloha” is not commonly associated with this meaning, indicating a potential mix-up in clues.
- Mammal whose scientific name is just its name repeated – ATOLL: This description doesn’t align with a mammal; atolls are ring-shaped coral reefs, islands, or a combination of both.
- Beverage with a seasonal pumpkin spice variety – LATTE: Popular coffee drink that often comes in pumpkin spice flavor during the fall season.
- ___ you for real? – ARE: Questioning the genuineness or seriousness of someone or something.
- Unit of phone service – MINUTE: Measures the length of phone calls in telecommunications; “radio edit” typically refers to a shortened version of a song for radio play.
- Throw one’s support behind as a candidate – ENDORSE: To publicly declare one’s support for a candidate.
- French river where two W.W. I battles took place – MARNE: A significant location of battles during World War I.
- Goofy assent that precedes ‘artichokie’ – OKIE: Playful or nonsensical affirmative response, but “artichokie” and “okie” in this context doesn’t match common expressions.
- Former White House press secretary Psaki – JEN: Jen Psaki served as the White House Press Secretary.
- Beats me, in brief – IDK: Abbreviation for “I don’t know.”
- Old habit? – TUNIC: A humorous play on words; a tunic can be an old style of clothing, and “habit” can also refer to a nun’s attire.
- Passionately sings (out) – BELT: To sing with full voice, loudly and clearly.
- One-up – BEST: To outdo or perform better than someone else.
- Mesh with one’s peers – FIT IN: To assimilate well within a group or society.
- British Isles inhabitant during the Iron Age – CELT: Celts were prominent in the British Isles during the Iron Age.
- Expression – VISAGE: The face or facial expression of a person.
- Like stiff muscles – SORE: Muscles that are tender and painful, typically from exercise or strain.
- Fish that can give a shock – EEL: Specifically, electric eels are known for their ability to generate electric shocks.
- Like tea that’s OK to have before bed – DECAF: Tea that doesn’t contain caffeine, suitable for nighttime.
- Lagoon-forming landform – ATOLL: A ring-shaped coral reef, island, or series of islets surrounding a lagoon.
- CeeLo Green’s “Forget You” notably – EDIT: A version of the song made suitable for radio play by altering explicit content.
- Words to live by – MOTTO: A short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals guiding an individual, family, or institution.
- Yale for whom Yale University is named – ELIHU: Elihu Yale was a British merchant, philanthropist, and a governor of the East India Company who provided the funding and goods to start the university.
- The 12 of 12:34 – NOON: Referring to the time of day when it’s 12 o’clock in the afternoon.
- Drone, e.g. – UAV: An unmanned aerial vehicle, commonly known as a drone, is used for various tasks from recreation to military applications.
- TV drama about anarchist hackers – MR. ROBOT: A television series that follows a cybersecurity engineer and hacker with dissociative identity disorder.
- Peachy keen – GREAT: An expression indicating that something is excellent or very good.
- Pass into law – ENACT: To make something into a law by official legislation.
- End of the Greek alphabet – OMEGA: The last letter of the Greek alphabet, used metaphorically to mean the end.
- Messed (with) – TAMPERED: To interfere or meddle with something inappropriately.
- Dramatic literary device – IRONY: A technique in literature where there is a contrast between expectations for a situation and what is reality.
- Pig Latin turndown – IXNAY: A playful way to say ‘no’ using Pig Latin.
- Oscar-winning actor Michael – CAINE: Michael Caine, a renowned British actor recognized for his distinctive voice and a wide range of roles.
- Facilities where racquetball and basketball were first played, for short – GYMS: Short for gymnasiums, these are places equipped for sports and exercises, including racquetball and basketball.
- A in German – EIN: The indefinite article in German for masculine or neuter nouns, equivalent to “a” in English.
- Partner of AFTRA – SAG: Screen Actors Guild, which merged with the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists to form SAG-AFTRA.
- I think … online – IDK: An abbreviation for “I don’t know,” used in texting and online communications.
- Director Brooks – MEL: Mel Brooks, an American director, writer, actor, and producer known for his comedic films.
- Director DuVernay – AVA: Ava DuVernay, an American director, producer, and screenwriter known for her work on films and documentaries focusing on social issues.