Please see below all the crossword clues along with the correct answers for the NYT Crossword March 25 2024.
- Rum-soaked cake – BABA: A sweet dessert soaked in rum or syrup, often filled with whipped cream or pastry cream.
- [I’m about to speak] – AHEM: A sound made to clear the throat or attract attention before speaking.
- Massachusetts peninsula with the – CAPE: Refers to Cape Cod, a hook-shaped peninsula known for its beaches and maritime activities.
- Stockpile – AMASS: To gather or accumulate a large amount of something over time.
- One of two needed for double Dutch – ROPE: A length of strong cord used in the jumping game where two ropes are turned in opposite directions.
- Matey’s greeting – AHOY: A traditional greeting used by sailors or pirates.
- Finnish tech giant – NOKIA: A multinational corporation known for its telecommunications, information technology, and electronics products.
- Words on either side of ___ what ___ – ITIS: Forms part of the phrase “it is what it is,” indicating acceptance of a situation.
- Like dark green avocados – RIPE: Indicative of avocados that are ready to eat, often softer to the touch.
- Woven creation of the Ojibwe people – DREAMCATCHER: A handmade object based on a willow hoop, on which is woven a net or web. It is intended to protect sleeping individuals from negative dreams.
- The first B of 1-Down – BED: The starting letter of “Bed,” a piece of furniture for sleep or rest.
- Sample collected by Ancestry.com – DNA: Genetic material used for biological ancestry testing.
- Damp – MOIST: Slightly wet or humid.
- Thick liquid poured on a hot griddle – PANCAKEBATTER: The mixture used to make pancakes, cooked on a griddle or frying pan.
- Gut bacterium – ECOLI: A common bacteria found in the intestines of humans and animals; some strains can cause illness.
- Actor Morales – ESAI: A well-known actor named Esai Morales.
- ___ Lanka – SRI: The island country in South Asia, known as Sri Lanka.
- What some states require to cast a ballot – VOTERID: Identification documents required by some regions for individuals to vote in elections.
- Taking a sabbatical – ONLEAVE: A period of absence from work, typically for rest or to pursue personal projects.
- Paleozoic e.g. – ERA: A geologic era within the Phanerozoic Eon, preceding the Mesozoic.
- No longer valid – VOID: Declared invalid or legally ineffective.
- Came to a close – ENDED: Finished or concluded.
- Emma Stone’s co-star on Showtime’s The Curse – NATHANFIELDER: An actor known for working alongside Emma Stone in the mentioned show.
- M.I.T.’s ___ School of Management – SLOAN: The business school of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
- Woodcutter’s tool – AXE: A tool used for chopping wood, consisting of a heavy metal blade attached to a handle.
- Talk incessantly – YAP: To talk a lot or chatter incessantly, often about trivial matters.
- Pour thing? – WATERPITCHER: A container used to hold and pour water.
- Hold up horses! – WHOA: A command used to tell horses to slow down or stop.
- Operatic song – ARIA: A solo performance in an opera, characterized by expressive melody.
- Because of – DUETO: Occurring as a result of something.
- Pueblo people of the Southwest – HOPI: A Native American tribe primarily living in northeastern Arizona.
- Main point – GIST: The essence or main theme of a speech or text.
- Shapewear brand – SPANX: A brand known for its body-shaping undergarments designed to contour the body.
- Mythical Himalayan beast – YETI: A legendary creature said to inhabit the Himalayan region, often described as a big, hairy, ape-like being.
- Hollywood workplaces – SETS: Locations where films or television shows are filmed.
- Don’t go! – STAY: A plea or command for someone not to leave.
- Quaint lodging informally – BANDB: Short for “bed and breakfast,” a small lodging establishment that offers overnight accommodation and breakfast.
- Love in Italian – AMORE: The Italian word for love.
- Side dish that might come topped with sour cream and chives – BAKEDPOTATO: A cooked potato, often served with various toppings as a side dish.
- Where Mandarin and Malay are spoken – ASIA: The continent where languages such as Mandarin and Malay are predominantly spoken, including countries like China and Malaysia.
- Grammy-winning Grande – ARIANA: Ariana Grande, a pop singer and actress known for her powerful voice, who has won Grammy Awards.
- Controversial opinion informally – HOTTAKE: An opinion that is bold, provocative, or potentially unpopular, shared often to spark discussion.
- Grand tale – EPIC: A long narrative poem or story that is grand in scope and often involves heroes and adventures.
- Get along well – OPT: To choose or decide positively, often in the context of getting along well with others, though “opt” more commonly means to make a choice or decision.
- Bugs Bunny is often holding one – CARROT: A vegetable that is frequently depicted as being eaten by the cartoon character Bugs Bunny.
- Tuna variety – AHI: A type of tuna known for its pink to dark red flesh, commonly used in sashimi and sushi dishes.
- Soda to a Midwesterner – POP: A term used in the Midwest of the United States to refer to carbonated soft drinks.
- Fittingly, a homophone of one letter in sight – EYE: Playing on the homophone “I” and “eye,” referring to the organ of vision.
- Uncle on an iconic W.W. I poster – SAM: Referring to Uncle Sam, a national personification of the United States government, famous from the “I Want YOU for U.S. Army” posters.
- U.S. public health org. – CDC: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a national public health institute in the United States.
- Sent a digital message – EMAILED: The act of sending a message through electronic mail.
- Clichéd dismissal of Arizona’s summer climate – ITSADRYHEAT: A common expression used to downplay the discomfort of the high temperatures in Arizona, suggesting that the lack of humidity makes the heat more bearable.
- Start a tennis point – SERVE: The action of hitting the tennis ball to begin each point in a game of tennis.
- Gave it a go – TRIED: Attempted to do something.
- The A of I.P.A. – ALE: Stands for India Pale Ale, a style of beer within the broader category of ale.
- Buddhist’s goal – NIRVANA: A state of perfect happiness and peace in Buddhism, where there is release from the cycle of rebirth.
- That in Mexico – ESO: The Spanish word for “that,” used in Spanish-speaking countries including Mexico.
- Prohibit – BAN: To officially or legally forbid something.
- 2 4 6 8, how do these numbers relate? – EVEN: These numbers are all even, meaning they can be divided evenly by two.
- Reef composition – CORAL: Reefs are often made up of coral, which are marine invertebrates that live in compact colonies of many identical individual polyps.
- Charged particle – ION: An atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.
- What’s the ___? (Who cares?) – DIFFERENCE: Question expressing indifference about the specifics of a situation or decision.
- Opposite of WSW – ENE: East-northeast, the direction directly opposite to west-southwest on a compass.
- Person keeping a daily journal – DIARIST: Someone who regularly writes in a diary, documenting their experiences and thoughts.
- Its state fish is the humuhumunukunukuapua’a – HAWAII: The official state fish of Hawaii, known for its long, complex name and distinctive appearance.
- Those living outside their native country – EXPATS: Short for expatriates, people who live outside their native country.
- Garland seen in 48-Down – LEI: A traditional Hawaiian garland or wreath, often made of flowers, given as a symbol of welcome or farewell.
- Insurance company acquired by CVS Health – AETNA: A major American insurance company that was acquired by CVS Health, a healthcare and retail pharmacy company.
- Designated representative – PROXY: A person authorized to act on behalf of another, especially in voting or making decisions.
- Clothing labels – TAGS: Pieces of fabric or paper attached to clothing items that provide information about the product, such as size, material, and care instructions.
- The E of HOMES – ERIE: Referring to Lake Erie, one of the five Great Lakes of North America, represented by the “E” in the mnemonic “HOMES.”
- N.F.L. six-pointers for short – TDS: Short for touchdowns, which score six points in American football games, typically the main way of scoring in the NFL (National Football League).
- 16 in a gallon – CUPS: There are 16 cups in a US gallon, a measure of volume used in cooking and automotive contexts.
- For what reason? – WHY: A question asking for the reason or explanation behind something.
- Gardening tool – HOE: A long-handled tool used in gardening and farming to shape soil, remove weeds, and harvest root crops.
- Choose (to) – OPT: To make a choice or decision from a range of possibilities.