Please see below all the crossword clues along with the correct answers for the NYT Crossword April 4 2024.
- They’re good to know – INS: Inside connections or valuable pieces of information.
- Apt name for a Feb. 14 baby? – VAL: Short for Valentine, perfect for a baby born on Valentine’s Day.
- Pressure meas. – PSI: Pounds per square inch, a unit for measuring pressure.
- Coastal retreat? – EBB: The movement of the tide out to sea.
- What was written as (annoyed grunt) on early scripts of The Simpsons – DOH: Homer Simpson’s signature exclamation of frustration.
- Dolly e.g. – EWE: A female sheep; Dolly was famously the first cloned sheep.
- ___ Specs (sports eyewear brand) – REC: Rec Specs, a brand known for its protective sports eyewear.
- Baseball Hall-of-Famer Durocher – LEO: Leo Durocher, a legendary baseball player and manager.
- Landmark legislation of 1972 for short – ERA: The Equal Rights Amendment, proposed to ensure gender equality under the law.
- What Scott Joplin might yell after a spill? – RAGTIME: A genre of music for which Scott Joplin was famous.
- Org. authorized by the 16th Amendment – IRS: The Internal Revenue Service, overseeing federal tax collection.
- Hit up – ASK: To request something from someone.
- Having muscle pain – MYALGIC: Relating to or suffering from muscle pain.
- Spot markers – XES: Marks used to indicate positions, often seen in games or maps.
- Deal with – SEETO: To handle or take care of a situation.
- Letters associated with Joseph Smith – LDS: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, founded by Smith.
- Kind of candle at a wedding ceremony – UNITY: A candle lit to symbolize the joining of two people or families.
- Like the German article das – NEUTER: Indicating the neutral gender in German grammar.
- Skier’s convenience – TBAR: A lift that pulls skiers up the slope.
- Nancy in the Grammy Hall of Fame – SINATRA: Nancy Sinatra, recognized for her musical contributions.
- Certain soccer kick – TOEPOKE: A quick, direct kick made with the toe of the shoe.
- ___ Back (2004 Kenny Chesney hit) – IGO: A song by Kenny Chesney reflecting on personal growth and change.
- Game show host John Michael – HIGGINS: An actor and host known for his work on various game shows.
- Bog – FEN: A type of wetland ecosystem.
- Sounds of disapproval – TUTS: Tsking sounds made to express disapproval or annoyance.
- Garnish with an … – OLIVE: A common garnish for dishes and cocktails, especially martinis.
- Gave a red card informally – DQED: Disqualified, often used in sports contexts.
- Social stratum – CASTE: A division of society based on differences of wealth, inherited rank or privilege, profession, occupation, or race.
- Coiner of the term ambient music – ENO: Brian Eno, a musician known for developing ambient music.
- Little Deuce ___ (Beach Boys hit) – COUPE: A song by the Beach Boys celebrating a classic hot rod.
- Betting recklessly in poker slang – ONTILT: Playing recklessly after a bad hand or run of bad luck.
- More piddling – PUNIER: Smaller or less significant.
- Things sometimes lined with bubble wrap – MAILERS: Packaging materials designed to protect items during shipment.
- Derby participants in July – BATTERS: Players in a baseball game, especially relevant to the Home Run Derby.
- AMC competitor – REGAL: A chain of movie theaters competing with AMC Theatres.
- My gut says … – IDBET: Expressing a strong intuition or likelihood about something.
- Subject of this puzzle – MARTINI: A classic cocktail, often the theme of crossword puzzles.
- Showmanship – BRAVURA: A display of daring or brilliance in performance.
- Screening with a lot of characters? – EYETEST: A vision exam featuring various letters or characters.
- Broke off – SECEDED: To formally withdraw from an organization or country.
- Second chances – REDOS: Opportunities to try or perform something again.
- Work with one’s hands – KNEAD: To work dough or clay into a desired consistency by pressing and folding.
- Possible solutions – IDEAS: Thoughts or suggestions aimed at solving a problem.
- Origin of the words reindeer and husband – SITCOM: A television genre, although this clue seems mismatched with the answer.
- Famous specification for a 57-Across – MER: Possibly referring to a specific model or feature within a category.
- One part … – NORSE: Relating to the ancient or medieval Scandinavian people.
- Out – IGUANA: A type of large lizard, or possibly indicating something that is out or not included.
- Court hotshot – AYE: Likely referring to a decisive vote or agreement, though context is unclear.
- Self-righteous types – SHAKENNOTSTIRRED: Referring to a specific preference, famously associated with James Bond’s martini.
- Vehicle with an underride guard – TEA: Potentially a safety feature, though the clue and answer seem mismatched.
- Chill with … – STILETTO: High-heeled shoe, though its relation to “chill” is ambiguous without further context.
- 57-Across per E.B. White – VERMOUTH: Ingredient in a martini, referring back to the puzzle’s subject.
- Accessory in many Rembrandt self-portraits – ELEGIES: While Rembrandt often included hats or collars, “elegies” typically refer to mournful poems or songs, suggesting a mismatch.
- Giving orders – AWAY: Possibly indicating leaving or sending something away.
- For those wanting a summary in internet-speak – TRIO: A group of three, though its connection to summaries in “internet-speak” is not direct.
- Leaves in hot water – TRANS: Refers to tea leaves, though “trans” typically relates to transitions or transformations.
- Alternative to an energy drink perhaps – LEGALEAGLE: A term for a skilled lawyer, not typically associated with beverages.
- Ben Folds Five e.g. oddly enough – SLIT: A band known for its alternative rock music, with “slit” not directly relating.
- Soften with down – TLDR: “Too Long; Didn’t Read” is a summarization rather than a method of softening.
- Abbott Elementary for one – GIN: A sitcom, not related to gin, a type of liquor.
- Chuckwalla relative – PRIGS: A type of lizard; “prigs” refers to overly proper or moralistic individuals.
- Early DVR – TIVO: A brand that pioneered digital video recording technology.
- Real gem – BIBS: Typically, “gem” refers to something precious or valuable, whereas “bibs” are protective garments.
- ___ Game (sci-fi classic) – SEMI: “Ender’s Game” is the correct title, not typically abbreviated to “semi”.
- Five parts … – TONE: Could refer to components of a musical or audio element, though vague without context.
- One is seen on the poster for The Devil Wears Prada – PADRE: A movie about the fashion industry; “padre” (father in Spanish) is unrelated.
- You’d better not go there … – ICECUBES: Suggests caution, while “ice cubes” relate to chilling drinks.
- Lamenting lines – CUTBACK: Typically, expressions of grief or regret, not reductions.
- Tighten the purse strings – NAP: Means to reduce spending; “nap” refers to sleep or rest.
- Prefix with fix – DONTEVEN: Suggests the beginning of a warning phrase, not a prefix.
- Member of la familia – ELIXIROFQUIETUDE: Refers to a family member; “elixir of quietude” is a creative, unrelated term.
- Vent feature – BERET: Air passage feature; “beret” is a type of hat.
- Racers’ wear – KEEPER: Gear for competitors; “keeper” usually denotes someone or something that holds or saves.
- Mission involving Spirit and Opportunity in brief – REA: Refers to Mars rovers; “REA” doesn’t match known acronyms for this mission.
- Homophone of a body part and a letter – BOSSY: A word that sounds like another but differs in meaning; “bossy” doesn’t fit this clue.
- Stephen of V for Vendetta – ENDERS: Referring to actor Stephen Fry; “Ender’s” from “Ender’s Game”.
- Do a simple calculation – ADD: Perform a basic mathematical operation.