Please see below all the crossword clues along with the correct answers for the NYT Crossword March 28 2024.
Enhance in a way – PAD: To augment or add extra material, often to increase comfort or size.
Is against – ABUTS: To lie adjacent or in contact with something.
Lead-in to -genesis – EPI: Prefix forming terms like “epigenesis,” indicating development or growth.
A famous one begins “Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness” – ODE: Refers to “Ode to Autumn” by John Keats, celebrating the season’s beauty.
Dustin’s sweetheart on Stranger Things – SUZIE: Suzie is a character from the Netflix series “Stranger Things,” known for her romantic connection with Dustin.
Palindromic family member – MOM: “Mom” reads the same forward and backward.
O-O-O part – TAC: From the game Tic-Tac-Toe, where players alternate marking spaces with O’s and X’s.
Queen consort starting in 2022 – CAMILLA: Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, became queen consort upon the accession of King Charles III in 2022.
Imitated – DID: To replicate or mimic someone’s actions or behaviors.
What might come between May and December? – AGEGAP: Refers to a significant age difference between partners, metaphorically spring (May) and winter (December).
Not widely known – ARCANE: Something that is esoteric, mysterious, or known by only a few.
Part of a furniture joint – TENON: A projection in woodworking that fits into a corresponding mortise to make a joint.
Specialist in family medicine in brief – PCP: Primary Care Physician, the doctor who provides general medical care.
Shade-tolerant perennial – HOSTA: A plant that thrives in shade, known for its lush foliage.
Bone-related prefix – OSTEO: Relating to bones, as in osteoporosis.
Woo-___! – HOO: An exclamation of excitement or joy.
Made a contented sound – AAHED: Expressed satisfaction or pleasure verbally.
Bank deposits? – SEDIMENTS: Material deposited by water, wind, or glaciers, often found in riverbanks.
National park that’s home to the Narrows – ZION: Zion National Park in Utah, known for its stunning narrow canyons.
Synonym found after deleting half the letters of EXHILARATE – ELATE: By removing certain letters from “exhilarate,” you get “elate,” a synonym meaning to make joyful.
Taiwanese president ___ Ing-wen – TSAI: Tsai Ing-wen is the first female president of Taiwan, known for her leadership and progressive policies.
Skinny – INFO: Colloquially, “skinny” means inside information or the scoop on something.
Bishop’s topper to Brits – MITRE: A mitre refers to the ceremonial headwear worn by bishops, particularly in Christian denominations.
Feels bad – AILS: To suffer from ill health or experience discomfort.
Be mindful when clicking in brief – NSFW: An acronym for “Not Safe For Work,” used to warn that content may be inappropriate for viewing in professional or public settings.
Shaped like this puzzle’s subject – OVOID: Egg-shaped or oval, suggesting the puzzle has a theme or subject resembling this form.
Queer community inits. – LGBT: An acronym for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender, representing the broader queer community.
Currency once pegged to the U.S. dollar – CHINESEYUAN: Refers to the currency of China, which had a fixed exchange rate to the US dollar before moving to a managed floating rate.
Enthusiastic – KEEN: Eager or very interested in something.
Good answer! – YES: Affirmative response, often indicating approval or correctness.
Colorless – DRAB: Lacking brightness or interest; dull and lifeless.
Apple Music heading – GENRES: Categories under which music is organized in Apple Music, based on similarities in style or form.
The Story of ___ (1975 film by François Truffaut) – ADELE H.: “The Story of Adele H.” is a film directed by François Truffaut, telling the story of Victor Hugo’s daughter, Adèle Hugo.
Like the parts of this puzzle’s toy as depicted throughout the grid – INTERCHANGEABLE: Suggesting the puzzle features a toy with parts that can be swapped or replaced without affecting the overall assembly or function.
Later! – BYE: A casual way of saying goodbye.
Later – TARDIER: Comparative form of tardy, meaning more late.
Iberian greeting – OLA: “Hola” spelled without the “H,” a common greeting in Spanish, meaning “hello.”
Where tabs are kept – BAR: A playful double meaning, referring to both the place where one might open a tab to pay for drinks later and the physical space where drinks are served.
It flows from the Alps to the Mediterranean – RHONE: The Rhône River, which originates in the Swiss Alps and flows into the Mediterranean Sea in southern France.
Made one’s mark? – XED: To mark with an “X,” often used to indicate a choice or as a placeholder.
With 58-Down classic toy that dropped gendered titles in 2021 – POTATO: Referring to the decision by Hasbro to drop the “Mr.” from the “Mr. Potato Head” brand to promote gender inclusivity, simply calling the toy “Potato Head.”
Better late than never and Better safe than sorry – ADAGES: These are common sayings or proverbs that offer wisdom or advice, known as adages.
Dressed say – ATTIRED: Indicating someone is dressed or has put on clothes, typically in a specific manner or style.
Urgent letters – SOS: An international Morse code distress signal, often referred to as urgent letters for help.
Bring down with out – OUST: To remove or expel someone from a position or place, often forcibly.
Rap’s Lil ___ Vert – UZI: Lil Uzi Vert is a stage name of an American rapper and singer known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre.
Dusk-dawn connector – TO: In phrases describing the period from dusk to dawn, indicating the entire night.
Ward of Hollywood – SELA: Sela Ward, an American actress known for her roles in television and film.
— – DASH: Punctuation used to indicate a range, pause, or interruption in text.
Kind of shoe for a ballerina – POINTE: Pointe shoes are specialized footwear worn by ballet dancers when performing pointe work.
Cry from a goner – ALAS: An exclamation of concern or sorrow, often used dramatically to denote resignation to fate.
Equipment for an Olympic slalom or sprint – SKIS: Referring to the skis used in Olympic skiing events, like slalom or sprint races.
Nirvana achiever – ARHAT: In Buddhism, an arhat is someone who has achieved Nirvana, signifying enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
Makes little progress – INCHES: To move or make progress very slowly, inch by inch.
The Outer Banks or the Jersey Shore e.g. – COASTALAREA: Both are examples of coastal areas, known for their beaches and vacation destinations.
Winner of 10 World Series of Poker bracelets – PHILIVEY: Phil Ivey, a professional poker player known for winning ten World Series of Poker bracelets.
Deeply asleep hyperbolically – INACOMA: Used figuratively to describe someone who is sleeping very deeply, as if in a coma.
They can be epic or lyric – POEMS: Works of literature that express ideas and emotions, with epic and lyric being two types.
Exceptionally driven sort – TYPEA: Refers to a personality type characterized by high ambition, competitiveness, and an intense work ethic.
Wanting – LACKING: Lacking or deficient in some aspect, showing a need or desire for something missing.
Certain red for short – ZIN: Short for Zinfandel, a type of red wine known for its fruity flavors and robust character.
Line-skipping assets – VIP PASSES: Special passes or tickets that allow holders to bypass regular lines, often used at events, attractions, or clubs.
Slightly misaligned – OFF-KILTER: Describes something that is not perfectly aligned or is slightly askew.
Building that maintains train operations – DEPOT: A railroad depot is a facility that supports train operations, including maintenance, passenger services, and logistical tasks.
Bishop’s vestment – ROBE: A garment worn by bishops and other clergy during religious services, often elaborate and symbolic.
Natural finish? – IST: A suffix used to form nouns indicating an agent or advocate of a particular philosophy or practice, as in “environmentalist” for someone who supports environmental causes.
Not quick to react – SLOW: Describes someone or something that takes longer than usual to respond or act.
Source of milk – COW: Referring to the cow as a common source of dairy milk.
Olympic marathon powerhouse – KENYA: Kenya is renowned for producing some of the world’s top long-distance runners, especially in marathon events.
Detroit’s ___ Isle Park – BELLE: Belle Isle Park, a municipal park in the Detroit River, managed by the state of Michigan as part of the state park system.
Songwriter Barry who once had six consecutive #1 hits – MANILOW: Barry Manilow, an American songwriter and singer known for a successful streak of hits.
Leave a mark – SCAR: To cause physical damage to the skin that results in a permanent mark or scar.
Pulitzer-winning author whose name is found in nonconsecutive letters of ‘page turner’ – AGEE: James Agee, an American author and journalist who won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, although the clue seems to creatively suggest his name can be derived from the phrase.
See 1-Down – ASSOCIATED: This refers back to the first item on the list, suggesting a connection or association with the initial clue or answer.
Former title for 16-Across: Abbr. – MRS: Before Hasbro’s rebranding of the Potato Head toy line in 2021, the characters included “Mr. Potato Head” and “Mrs. Potato Head,” with gender-specific titles.
Bother – ANNOY: To irritate or disturb someone, causing discomfort or agitation.
Diarist Anaïs – NIN: Anaïs Nin, a French-Cuban-American diarist, essayist, and writer known for her comprehensive diaries.