NYT Crossword March 27 2024 Answers

Please see below all the crossword clues along with the correct answers for the NYT Crossword March 27 2024.

  1. Classic Camaro – IROC: A model of the Chevrolet Camaro, the IROC-Z was famous in the ’80s for its performance and style, named after the International Race of Champions.
  2. Unit equivalent to eight quarts – PECK: A peck is a traditional unit of dry volume, equal to 8 dry quarts or about 9 liters, often used in agriculture.
  3. Closefitting – SKIN: Here, “skin” implies something that is very tight or close to the surface, similar to how “skin-tight” clothing fits.
  4. Wiggler in a child’s mouth – TOOTH: Referring to a loose baby tooth that wiggles prior to falling out, a common childhood experience.
  5. It seems to me … to a texter – IMHO: An abbreviation for “In My Humble Opinion,” used in texting and online communication to preface a personal viewpoint.
  6. ___ de gallo – PICO: “Pico de gallo” is a fresh salsa made from chopped tomato, onion, cilantro, fresh chiles, salt, and lime juice, commonly served with Mexican dishes.
  7. Like someone in pointe shoes perhaps – ONTOE: Refers to ballet dancers who perform on their toes while wearing pointe shoes.
  8. A bit green – NAUSEATED: Feeling sick or queasy, which can sometimes make one’s complexion appear green.
  9. With 36-Across mnemonic device for turning 54-Across … or a hint to the answers to the starred clues – RIGHTYTIGHTY: Part of the mnemonic “Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosey” for remembering which way to turn screws or bolts to tighten or loosen them.
  10. T that comes before a Y – TAU: In the Greek alphabet, Tau (T) comes before Upsilon (Y).
  11. Pioneering I.S.P. – AOL: America Online, one of the first internet service providers to gain widespread popularity in the 1990s.
  12. Imitation – ERSATZ: A substitute or replacement, usually of inferior quality.
  13. Snare – ENTRAP: To capture or catch as if by trapping.
  14. Hot temper – IRE: Intense anger or wrath.
  15. Release following the GameCube – WII: The Nintendo Wii, the gaming console that succeeded the Nintendo GameCube.
  16. Happy as a clam – ELATED: Extremely happy or pleased.
  17. Don’t go anywhere! – HANG: A directive to stay put or wait.
  18. See 19-Across – LEFTYLOOSEY: Completes the mnemonic “Righty Tighty, Lefty Loosey” mentioned earlier.
  19. Like some paper and tea – LEAF: Describes items that come in leaf form, such as loose-leaf tea or paper.
  20. Prevented from being published – KILLED: A term used when an article or piece is removed or censored before publication.
  21. Asian honorific – SRI: A respectful title used before a person’s name in several South Asian countries to denote respect.
  22. Honest ___ – ABE: A nickname for Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, known for his integrity.
  23. Place for some me time – DAYSPA: A facility offering a variety of beauty and wellness treatments for relaxation and self-care.
  24. Blue river of waltz – DANUBE: Refers to the Danube River, celebrated in the famous “Blue Danube” waltz by Johann Strauss II.
  25. Knot – TIE: To fasten or secure by making a knot or knots.
  26. Stick used for breaking – CUE: In billiards or pool, the cue stick is used to strike the balls, including the initial “break” shot.
  27. Toolbox tools – SCREWDRIVERS: Hand tools used for driving screws into materials, a common component of any toolbox.
  28. Base jumper e.g. – DAREDEVIL: Someone who engages in extreme sports and stunts, like BASE jumping, often seen as taking significant risks.
  29. Characteristic sound of Yoko Ono? – LONGO: This appears to be a playful reference, possibly to Yoko Ono’s unique vocal performances. The specific answer format may imply a pun or wordplay.
  30. Arab bigwig – EMIR: A title used for a high-ranking official or ruler in Arabic countries.
  31. Fork part – TINE: The prong or pointed part of a fork.
  32. Rhyming partner of Good night – SLEEP: “Sleep tight” is a common phrase paired with “Good night” in a traditional bedtime saying.
  33. Naval threats according to an old saying – LIPS: Part of the saying “Loose lips sink ships,” warning that unguarded talk may lead to unintended consequences.
  34. Rosebud in Citizen Kane e.g. – SLED: Refers to the central mystery in the film “Citizen Kane,” where “Rosebud” is revealed to be a sled from Kane’s childhood.
  35. Some 4x4s – ATVS: All-terrain vehicles, designed for off-road use, sometimes referred to as 4x4s for their four-wheel drive capability.
  36. ___ Islands (home to Corfu) – IONIAN: Refers to the Ionian Islands, a group of islands in Greece, of which Corfu is a part.
  37. Hooch – ROTGUT: Informally, “hooch” refers to alcohol, often of poor quality; “rotgut” is a slang term for cheap, low-quality liquor.
  38. But then again … to a texter – OTOH: Abbreviation for “On The Other Hand,” used in texting and online communication to present an alternative point of view.
  39. Baker of jazz – CHET: Likely refers to Chet Baker, an influential American jazz trumpeter and vocalist.
  40. Bean in refried beans – PINTO: Pinto beans are commonly used in making refried beans, a staple in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisines.
  41. Contents of some folders – FILES: Typically, folders, whether digital or physical, contain files or documents.
  42. Pound as a drink – CHUG: To drink something rapidly in large gulps, often used informally.
  43. Devoid of pork and shellfish, say – KOSHER: Foods that meet Jewish dietary laws, which include prohibitions against consuming pork and shellfish.
  44. Neuters – SPAYS: To spay an animal, typically a female, means to perform a surgical procedure to remove its reproductive organs, effectively neutering it.
  45. Footballer’s uniform – KIT: In soccer (football outside of the U.S.), the term “kit” refers to the standard equipment and attire worn by players.
  46. Like some league games – AWAY: Refers to sports matches played at the opponent’s venue, not at the team’s home stadium.
  47. Recyclable material – PAPER: A common recyclable material collected in many recycling programs.
  48. Veer quickly – SWERVE: To change direction suddenly, typically to avoid a collision.
  49. Surf turf? – BEACH: A playful twist on “surf and turf,” implying the beach (surf) as the terrain (turf) for activities like surfing.
  50. ET who once appeared on Entertainment Tonight – ALF: ALF, a character from the television show, jokingly fits as an extraterrestrial (ET) who might have been featured on “Entertainment Tonight,” the news magazine show.
  51. American ___ – PIE: “American Pie” is a song by Don McLean and also a phrase symbolizing quintessential American culture.
  52. Small fry – TOT: Informal term for a small child, often implying someone young or of lesser importance.
  53. Name found when reading between the lines? – INFER: To read between the lines means to infer or understand hidden meanings not explicitly stated.
  54. Lamarr of old film – HEDY: Hedy Lamarr was a famous actress and inventor, known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.
  55. Reclined – LAY: To lie down or be in a horizontal position.
  56. Less green maybe – RIPER: Fruit or vegetation that is less green is typically riper, indicating a more mature stage.
  57. ___ green – ENVY: The phrase “green with envy” denotes intense jealousy.
  58. Timothy Leary’s study – LSD: Timothy Leary was a psychologist who became well-known for his advocacy of psychedelic drugs like LSD.
  59. New ___ (hat brand) – ERA: New Era is a popular brand known for its baseball caps and other sports headwear.
  60. First four of a noted series – TETRA: “Tetra” is a prefix meaning four, possibly hinting at the first four items of a series.
  61. Soft caps – BERETS: Berets are soft, round caps, often associated with artistic or military attire.
  62. End of an act maybe – CURTAIN: The end of a theatrical act is often marked by the closing of the stage curtain.
  63. Rids (of) – PURGES: To rid or cleanse of something, often in a thorough manner.
  64. Once a wolf always a wolf coiner – AESOP: Referring to Aesop’s Fables, which often impart moral lessons through stories featuring animals, including wolves.
  65. Program operators – USERS: Those who operate or run software programs are typically called users.
  66. It might be used while boxing – GLOVE: Boxing gloves are essential gear used in the sport to protect the hands.
  67. Did zippo – DID NOTHING: “Zippo” is slang for nothing, so to do “zippo” means to do nothing at all.
  68. Don’t be ___ (former Google motto) – EVIL: “Don’t be evil” was famously part of Google’s corporate code of conduct.
  69. Casablanca role – ILSA: Ilsa Lund is a lead character in the classic film “Casablanca.”
  70. V in electronics – VOLT: The symbol “V” represents voltage in electronics, measured in volts.
  71. Where Joe was bidin’ time?: Abbr. – SEN: A playful reference to Joe Biden, suggesting he was “biding” his time in the U.S. Senate.
  72. Chum in Champagne – PAL: “Chum” is a synonym for friend or pal, though its connection to Champagne might be more whimsical or thematic.
  73. Grip it and ___ it! (golfer’s mantra) – RIP: A phrase encouraging golfers to hold the club tightly and swing with force.

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