Please see below all the crossword clues along with the correct answers for the NYT Crossword March 29 2024.
Thrower of a reception – PASSER: In football, the passer is the player who throws the ball, often the quarterback, initiating offensive plays.
Home to the world’s largest population of Indian rhinos – ASSAM: Assam, a state in northeastern India, is renowned for hosting the largest population of Indian rhinoceroses, primarily in the Kaziranga National Park.
Sweet message bearer – FORTUNECOOKIE: A fortune cookie is a crisp, sweet treat typically served in Chinese restaurants, containing a piece of paper with a “fortune” or a prophetic message.
Place for bucks at the bar? – MECHANICALBULL: A playful pun, referring to a mechanical bull often found in bars or entertainment venues, offering a rodeo-like experience.
Lecture – TALKAT: This could refer to delivering a lecture or talk at someone, often in a lengthy or reprimanding manner.
Geometry suffix – GON: A suffix used in geometry to denote shapes with a specific number of angles and sides, like a pentagon or hexagon.
Drag racer? – SLED: Here, “drag racer” whimsically refers to a sled, which can be dragged across snow or ice.
Large combo – OCTET: In music, an octet refers to a group or composition for eight instruments or voices.
___ acid – AMINO: Amino acids are organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins, crucial for various biological functions.
The Book of Mormon org. – LDS: LDS stands for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which considers the Book of Mormon to be sacred scripture.
Turn (off) – SHUT: To turn off or cease operation, often by pressing a button or flipping a switch.
Trying to get a hold of – DIALING: The act of calling someone on the telephone.
Drench – SOP: To soak or saturate with liquid.
Hunks of plastic? – KENS: A playful reference to Ken dolls, the male counterparts to Barbie dolls.
Spoil everything – BLOWIT: An informal phrase meaning to ruin or mess up a situation.
Screw off – UNTWIST: To unscrew or open by twisting in the opposite direction.
Solving puzzles e.g. – PASTIME: An activity one does for amusement or to pass the time, like solving puzzles.
Come on ___! – PEOPLE: An exhortation aimed at encouraging or urging a group to action or belief.
Form a connection where sparks fly – WELD: The process of joining metals by melting the surfaces together, often causing sparks.
Commotion – DIN: A loud, confusing mixture of noises that lasts for a long time.
They’re only human – MORTALS: Referring to people, emphasizing their mortality and the human condition of not being immortal or divine.
Jumble – MESS: A state of disorder or confusion, where items are mixed up or cluttered.
Cartoonish cry – ACK: An exclamation often associated with surprise, disgust, or shock, popularized by comic strips like “Bloom County.”
One of the Minecraft protagonists – STEVE: Steve is one of the default player characters in the popular video game Minecraft, known for his blocky appearance.
Animal whose singular and plural forms are the same – MOOSE: Moose remains moose whether referring to one individual or several, unlike many English nouns that change form.
Like much of Azerbaijan’s population – SHIA: The majority of Azerbaijan’s population adheres to Shia Islam, making it one of the predominant religious affiliations in the country.
Spanish letter with or without a tilde – ENE: The letter “N” in Spanish, which becomes “Ñ” with a tilde, changing its pronunciation and meaning.
All bent out of shape – WARPED: This phrase can mean physically distorted or bent, or it can metaphorically describe someone who is upset or stressed.
Bust – CATCHREDHANDED: To catch someone in the act of doing something wrong, typically used in the context of committing a crime or misdemeanor.
Question asked while tapping – ISTHISTHINGON: Often asked during sound checks or when someone is unsure if a microphone or another device is working.
All good here! – IMSET: An informal way of saying one is ready or has everything they need.
Juno to Jupiter – SISTER: In Roman mythology, Juno is the sister and wife of Jupiter, the king of the gods.
A magician might use a hidden one – TOSSUP: This could refer to a secret or concealed method or tool a magician uses, though “tossup” typically means a situation with an uncertain outcome.
Enlightened Buddhist – ARHAT: In Buddhism, an arhat is someone who has gained insight into the true nature of existence and has achieved nirvana.
Don’t delay! – ASAP: An acronym for “As Soon As Possible,” urging immediate action or attention.
High light? – BEACON: A high-placed light that serves as a warning or signal, such as a lighthouse beam.
Great mysteries – ENIGMAS: Puzzles or mysteries that are difficult to understand or explain.
Pull back – RETRACT: To draw back or withdraw something extended, such as a statement or a physical part.
I.M. innovator – PEI: I.M. Pei was a renowned architect known for innovative designs, though “I.M.” could also suggest “Instant Messaging,” where the term innovator might refer to technology developers.
Breaks down – DECOMPOSES: Refers to the process of something being broken down into smaller components, often through natural processes.
Emoji that might be used in response to a funny text – LOLFACE: While not an official emoji name, this suggests an emoji expressing laughter, such as 😂 or 😆, commonly used in digital communication.
Felt crummy – AILED: To feel unwell or suffer from an illness.
Card game combos – HANDS: In card games, a combo or combination of cards held by a player is known as a hand, which can determine their play or score.
Was ready for – ANTICIPATED: To have prepared for or expected something in advance.
Ones who might roast you – COMEDIANS: Refers to comedians or performers who might “roast” someone by humorously insulting or poking fun at them, often in a roast ceremony.
Speed of sound – MACH 1: The speed of sound, approximately 767 miles per hour at sea level, is referred to as Mach 1 in aeronautics.
Anyone’s game – OPEN: Describes a situation or competition where the outcome is uncertain, and any participant has a chance to win.
Informal negation – NAH: A colloquial way of saying “no” or expressing disagreement.
Tripping – STUMBLING: Literally to stumble or lose one’s footing, or metaphorically to make mistakes or encounter obstacles.
Those who’ve gone wrong? – ERRANTS: Individuals who have strayed from the correct path or made errors.
First book in the series A Song of Ice and Fire, familiarly – GOT: Commonly known as “Game of Thrones,” which is both the first book’s title in some editions and the name of the popular HBO series based on the books.
Contents of a drug shipment – MEDS: Refers to medications or drugs, typically found in a shipment for pharmacy or medical use.
Totally clear – CRYSTAL: This can refer to something that is completely transparent, unambiguous, or easy to understand.
Off-target remark? – MISS: A comment or statement that fails to hit the mark, misunderstands the topic, or is irrelevant.
Braced for impact – TENSED: The act of physically or mentally preparing oneself for a forceful or sudden event.
Typing meas. – WPM: Stands for “Words Per Minute,” a measurement of typing speed.
Christ the Redeemer wore a facsimile of his jersey in 2023 – ERROR: This seems to be a creative or hypothetical statement without a direct reference, possibly imagining a tribute involving the famous statue and a sports figure.
Greeted someone across the room – WAVED: A simple gesture of acknowledgment or greeting, typically done with the hand.
Doctrines – TENETS: Fundamental beliefs or principles that form the foundation of a system, religion, or philosophy.
Sauron’s realm – MORDOR: In J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings,” Mordor is the dark, fortified territory ruled by the evil Sauron.
Computer acronym since the 1960s – BASIC: A programming language developed in the 1960s, designed to be accessible for beginners.
Deep divide – CHASM: A profound split or gap, either physical, like in the earth, or metaphorical, as in opinions.
Saint ___ – NICK: A colloquial name for Saint Nicholas, who is associated with Christmas as Santa Claus.
Canine woe – FLEAS: Common external parasites that can cause discomfort and health issues for dogs.
Feel the pain – ACHE: To experience a continuous, dull pain.
Fancy – IMAGINE: To visualize or conceive of something in the mind.
Give a card in a way – DEAL: To distribute cards to players in a game.
To ___ Coy Mistress (Andrew Marvell poem) – HIS: A famous poem by Andrew Marvell, the title is “To His Coy Mistress.