Saturday September 28, 2024 NYT Crossword Answers

Across Clues :

1. First name in mysteries, 7. Like a Broadway revival, often, 13. Noncompetitive races, 15. "Precisely!," informally, 16. Military leader who helped capture Detroit in 1812, 18. Vital carriers, 19. Author of "A Hard Road to Glory: A History of the African-American Athlete", 20. Out of the ordinary, 22. Rustic respites, 23. Sticky-fingered sort?, 24. Variable in Euler's polyhedron formula (V − E + F = 2), 25. This and that, 26. Drink made with rice milk and cinnamon, 29. Sigma Gamma ___ (historically Black sorority), 30. Like the Danube, to Germans, 32. Manufacturing giant originally known as the Pittsburgh Reduction Company, 33. Tucker who played drums for the Velvet Underground, 34. Bay Area-based coffee roaster, 35. Pancake topper, 36. Speckled steeds, 38. Diminutive suffix, 39. Lopez of "The Dirty Dozen", 41. And no more, 42. Boom times, 43. Some in-person interviews, 45. Dark ___, 47. Breakout portmanteau, 48. "I Love Lucy" airer, 51. Spill the beans, 52. Poster sites?, 53. Behind, 55. Current influencer, 57. Flower in Japanese heraldry, 59. Estimate, 60. Silviculture is the science of maintaining them, 61. Expresses contempt, 62. .1111, .2222, .3333, etc.

Down Clues :

1. Shaving brand, 2. Anonymous online handle, at times, 3. Dried poblano chili, 4. "Amen!", 5. Keep one's mouth shut, but not stay silent, 6. Pick up, 7. Entertains before bed, perhaps, 8. Skeletal prefix, 9. Suriname native, 10. Play it cool, 11. Intercessor for the frequently forgetful, 12. Gear meant to simulate barefoot running, 14. Angel's contribution, 17. Shaggy Scottish grazer, 21. Animated response?, 27. Bounces, 28. First name for the third second-in-command, 30. Supplement purporting to combat seasonal allergies, 31. Directive to get down, 34. Their work might be draining, 37. How some Hollywood relationships start, 40. Long strips of carrot or zucchini, 44. Brand of vegetable oil, 46. Many a DoorDasher's transport, 49. Pop, 50. One of the Seven Sisters, 54. Drive around, 56. Winningest country in Winter Olympic history: Abbr., 58. Arm muscle, informally

Break down the NYT Crosswords: September 28, 2024

Let's go into the puzzle, starting with the across clues and answers, followed by the down clues and answers.

Across Clues with Answers:

• The clue is 1. First name in mysteries. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: AGATHA




• The clue is 7. Like a Broadway revival, often. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: RECAST

  Possible Answer : remodel, recast, reforge, remould, remold




• The clue is 13. Noncompetitive races. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

  The answer: FUNRUNS

  Possible Answer : fun_run, funrun




• The clue is 15. "Precisely!," informally. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: EXACTO




• The clue is 16. Military leader who helped capture Detroit in 1812. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

  The answer: TECUMSEH

  Possible Answer : Tecumtha, Tecumseh




• The clue is 18. Vital carriers. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: AORTAE

  Possible Answer : aorta




• The clue is 19. Author of "A Hard Road to Glory: A History of the African-American Athlete". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: ASHE

  Possible Answer : Arthur_Robert_Ashe, Ashe, Arthur_Ashe




• The clue is 20. Out of the ordinary. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: WEIRD

  Possible Answer : eldritch, Wyrd, Weird, uncanny, unearthly, weird




• The clue is 22. Rustic respites. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: INNS

  Possible Answer : hostelry, auberge, hostel, inn, lodge




• The clue is 23. Sticky-fingered sort?. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: TOT

  Possible Answer : add_up, sum_up, yearling, tote_up, tally, bambino, total, tot_up, add_together, tot, toddler, add, summate, sum




• The clue is 24. Variable in Euler's polyhedron formula (V − E + F = 2). Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: EDGES

  Possible Answer : edge, march, butt_on, sharpness, butt_against, butt, boundary, adjoin, bound, border, inch, abut




• The clue is 25. This and that. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: BOTH

  Possible Answer : both




• The clue is 26. Drink made with rice milk and cinnamon. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

  The answer: HORCHATA




• The clue is 29. Sigma Gamma ___ (historically Black sorority). Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: RHO

  Possible Answer : rho




• The clue is 30. Like the Danube, to Germans. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: BLAU




• The clue is 32. Manufacturing giant originally known as the Pittsburgh Reduction Company. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: ALCOA




• The clue is 33. Tucker who played drums for the Velvet Underground. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: MOE




• The clue is 34. Bay Area-based coffee roaster. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: PEETS




• The clue is 35. Pancake topper. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: PAT

  Possible Answer : tap, chuck, slick, pat, glib, dab, rap




• The clue is 36. Speckled steeds. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: ROANS

  Possible Answer : roan




• The clue is 38. Diminutive suffix. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: LET

  Possible Answer : allow, get, let, rent, lease, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, net_ball, Lashkar-e-Taiba, permit, Army_of_the_Pure, countenance, have, Lashkar-e-Toiba, Army_of_the_Righteous, LET

  Possible Opposite Answer : forbid, disallow, prevent




• The clue is 39. Lopez of "The Dirty Dozen". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: TRINI




• The clue is 41. And no more. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: ONLY

  Possible Answer : simply, just, exclusively, solely, only_when, lone, only, sole, only_if, merely, but, lonesome, solitary, alone, entirely




• The clue is 42. Boom times. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: UPS

  Possible Answer : up




• The clue is 43. Some in-person interviews. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

  The answer: SITDOWNS




• The clue is 45. Dark ___. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: MODE

  Possible Answer : musical_mode, modality, mode, style, way, mood, fashion, manner, modal_value




• The clue is 47. Breakout portmanteau. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: BACNE




• The clue is 48. "I Love Lucy" airer. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: CBS




• The clue is 51. Spill the beans. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: BLAB

  Possible Answer : babble_out, prate, let_the_cat_out_of_the_bag, tattle, gibber, palaver, maunder, talk, blab, spill_the_beans, blabber, babble, peach, prattle, twaddle, tittle-tattle, sing, chatter, gabble, piffle, blab_out, clack

  Possible Opposite Answer : keep_quiet




• The clue is 52. Poster sites?. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: BLOGS

  Possible Answer : web_log, blog




• The clue is 53. Behind. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: RUMP

  Possible Answer : prat, stern, hindquarters, bum, rear, croupe, nates, arse, rump, tooshie, seat, buns, keister, bottom, butt, tush, tail, tail_end, backside, buttocks, rear_end, hind_end, derriere, fundament, ass, behind, can, fanny, croup, posterior




• The clue is 55. Current influencer. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: ELNINO




• The clue is 57. Flower in Japanese heraldry. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

  The answer: WISTERIA

  Possible Answer : wistaria, wisteria




• The clue is 59. Estimate. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: RECKON

  Possible Answer : guess, reckon, forecast, work_out, cypher, cipher, depend, regard, see, figure, imagine, think, view, bet, compute, calculate, count_on, count, look, estimate, consider, opine, suppose




• The clue is 60. Silviculture is the science of maintaining them. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

  The answer: FORESTS

  Possible Answer : wood, timber, woodland, forest, woods, timberland, afforest




• The clue is 61. Expresses contempt. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: SNEERS

  Possible Answer : sneer, leer




• The clue is 62. .1111, .2222, .3333, etc.. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: NINTHS

  Possible Answer : one-ninth, ninth

Down Clues and Answers:

• The clue is 1. Shaving brand. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: AFTA

• The clue is 2. Anonymous online handle, at times. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: GUEST

  Possible Answer: client, Guest, Edgar_Guest, guest, invitee, node, Edgar_Albert_Guest

• The clue is 3. Dried poblano chili. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: ANCHO

• The clue is 4. "Amen!". Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

  The answer: TRUETHAT

• The clue is 5. Keep one's mouth shut, but not stay silent. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: HUM

  Possible Answer: thrum, HUA, hum, Harkat-ul-Mujahidin, Harkat_ul-Ansar, Movement_of_Holy_Warriors, HUM, Al_Faran, humming, seethe, buzz, busyness, Harkat_ul-Mujahedeen

• The clue is 6. Pick up. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: ANSWER

  Possible Answer: response, solution, respond, answer, reply, solvent, resolve, resolution, do, suffice, serve, result

  Possible Opposite Answer : question

• The clue is 7. Entertains before bed, perhaps. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

  The answer: READSTO

• The clue is 8. Skeletal prefix. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: EXO

• The clue is 9. Suriname native. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: CARIB

  Possible Answer: Carib_Indian, Caribbean_language, Carib

• The clue is 10. Play it cool. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

  The answer: ACTNORMAL

• The clue is 11. Intercessor for the frequently forgetful. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

  The answer: STANTHONY

• The clue is 12. Gear meant to simulate barefoot running. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

  The answer: TOESHOES

• The clue is 14. Angel's contribution. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

  The answer: SEEDCAPITAL

• The clue is 17. Shaggy Scottish grazer. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

  The answer: HIGHLANDCOW

• The clue is 21. Animated response?. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (11 letters)

  The answer: REACTIONGIF

• The clue is 27. Bounces. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: OUSTS

  Possible Answer: throw_out, kick_out, drum_out, oust, expel, boot_out

• The clue is 28. First name for the third second-in-command. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: AARON

  Possible Answer: Henry_Louis_Aaron, Hank_Aaron, Aaron

• The clue is 30. Supplement purporting to combat seasonal allergies. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

  The answer: BEEPOLLEN

• The clue is 31. Directive to get down. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (9 letters)

  The answer: LETSDANCE

• The clue is 34. Their work might be draining. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

  The answer: PLUMBERS

  Possible Answer: plumber, pipe_fitter

• The clue is 37. How some Hollywood relationships start. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (8 letters)

  The answer: ONSCREEN

• The clue is 40. Long strips of carrot or zucchini. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (7 letters)

  The answer: RIBBONS

  Possible Answer: ribbon, typewriter_ribbon, decoration, medallion, laurel_wreath, medal, thread, palm

• The clue is 44. Brand of vegetable oil. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (6 letters)

  The answer: WESSON

• The clue is 46. Many a DoorDasher's transport. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: EBIKE

• The clue is 49. Pop. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: BURST

  Possible Answer: break_open, volley, fit, break, bristle, flare-up, abound, collapse, salvo, explode, burst, outburst, fusillade, bust, explosion, split, erupt

  Possible Opposite Answer : implode

• The clue is 50. One of the Seven Sisters. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (5 letters)

  The answer: SMITH

  Possible Answer: Julia_Evelina_Smith, David_Roland_Smith, Kate_Smith, Kathryn_Elizabeth_Smith, Captain_John_Smith, John_Smith, Ian_Douglas_Smith, Bessie_Smith, metalworker, Smith, Joseph_Smith, smith, David_Smith, Adam_Smith, Ian_Smith

• The clue is 54. Drive around. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (4 letters)

  The answer: PASS

  Possible Answer: overtake, exceed, walk, notch, happen, conk, put_across, hap, go_on, flip, run, pass, return, passing_play, pass_by, pass_along, cash_in_one's_chips, spend, travel_by, passport, turn_over, devolve, authorise, pass_away, surpass, slide_by, overstep, pass_off, take_place, excrete, pop_off, croak, go_by, go_along, drop_dead, pas, snuff_it, hand, lead, decease, evanesce, bye, give, go_across, passing, make_it, buy_the_farm, kick_the_bucket, exit, eliminate, laissez_passer, strait, fade, pass_on, perish, transcend, make_pass, fleet, qualifying, die, crack, extend, expire, reach, elapse, authorize, draw, guide, slip_away, give-up_the_ghost, occur, communicate, head, choke, offer, toss, come_about, glide_by, egest, blow_over, go_through, liberty_chit, whirl, mountain_pass, passing_game, sink, lapse, fling, clear, overhaul, go, legislate, fall_out, top, fall, base_on_balls, straits, go_past, slip_by

  Possible Opposite Answer : fail, running, failing, be_born

• The clue is 56. Winningest country in Winter Olympic history: Abbr.. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: NOR

• The clue is 58. Arm muscle, informally. Can you find the Answer?

  Here is a hint. It is a word with exactly (3 letters)

  The answer: TRI

March 27, 2024 NYT Clues Solutions | XWordHint

Quick Navigation - Table of Contents

• Puzzle Overview & Difficulty
• Across Clues (35 clues)
• Down Clues (43 clues)
• Category Breakdown
• Complete Puzzle Statistics
• Pro Solving Tips

Puzzle Overview & Difficulty Analysis

Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Difficulty Level: Moderate Wednesday Puzzle

Total Clues: 78 (35 Across, 43 Down)

Average Word Length: 5.0 letters

Across Clues Explained - Wednesday NYT Crossword March 27, 2024

No.	Clue	Letters
1A	1. Classic Camaro	4
2A	5. Unit equivalent to eight quarts	4
3A	9. *Closefitting	9
4A	13. *Wiggler in a child's mouth	10
5A	14. "It seems to me …," to a texter	4
6A	15. ___ de gallo	4
7A	16. Like someone in pointe shoes, perhaps	5
8A	17. A bit green	9
9A	19. With 36-Across, mnemonic device for turning 54-Across … or a hint to the answers to the starred clues	12
10A	21. T that comes before a Y	3
11A	22. Pioneering I.S.P.	3
12A	23. Imitation	6
13A	27. Snare	6
14A	30. Hot temper	3
15A	31. Release following the GameCube	3
16A	32. Happy as a clam	6
17A	35. *"Don't go anywhere!"	9
18A	36. See 19-Across	11
19A	39. *Like some paper and tea	9
20A	41. Prevented from being published	6
21A	42. Asian honorific	3
22A	43. Honest ___	3
23A	45. Place for some "me time"	6
24A	49. "Blue" river of waltz	6
25A	51. Knot	3
26A	53. Stick used for breaking	3
27A	54. Toolbox tools	12
28A	58. Base jumper, e.g.	9
29A	61. Characteristic sound of Yoko Ono?	5
30A	62. Arab bigwig	4
31A	63. Fork part	4
32A	64. *Rhyming partner of "Good night"	10
33A	65. *Naval threats, according to an old saying	9
34A	66. Rosebud in "Citizen Kane," e.g.	4
35A	67. Some 4x4s	4

Let's Solve the Across Clues Together!

Here are helpful hints to solve each clue. Remember, crossword puzzles are like word games - have fun with them!

Clue 1 Across: "1. Classic Camaro"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: IROC

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Across: "5. Unit equivalent to eight quarts"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
• Words that mean the same thing: pile, pick up, sight
• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: PECK

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Across: "9. *Closefitting"

Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that so tight as to cling to the skin
• Words that mean the same thing: skin-tight
• The word looks like this: _________
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: SKINTIGHT

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Across: "13. *Wiggler in a child's mouth"

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: __________
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: LOOSETOOTH

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Across: "14. "It seems to me …," to a texter"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: IMHO

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Across: "15. ___ de gallo"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: PICO

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Across: "16. Like someone in pointe shoes, perhaps"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ONTOE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Across: "17. A bit green"

Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that upset and make nauseated
• Words that mean the same thing: turn one's stomach, sicken, nauseate
• The word looks like this: _________
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: NAUSEATED

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Across: "19. With 36-Across, mnemonic device for turning 54-Across … or a hint to the answers to the starred clues"

Quick Info: This answer has 12 letters. It's a expert clue about celebrity/entertainment.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ____________
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: RIGHTYTIGHTY

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Across: "21. T that comes before a Y"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that the 19th letter of the greek alphabet
• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: TAU

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Across: "22. Pioneering I.S.P."

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: AOL

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Across: "23. Imitation"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that an artificial or inferior substitute or imitation
• Words that mean the same thing: substitute
• The word looks like this: ______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ERSATZ

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Across: "27. Snare"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that take or catch as if in a snare or trap
• Words that mean the same thing: frame, trammel, snare
• The word looks like this: ______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ENTRAP

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Across: "30. Hot temper"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
• Words that mean the same thing: wrath, ira, choler
• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: IRE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Across: "31. Release following the GameCube"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about sports.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: WII

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Across: "32. Happy as a clam"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
• Words that mean the same thing: gleeful, pick up, uplift
• The opposite would be: dejected, depress
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ELATED

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Across: "35. *"Don't go anywhere!""

Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: _________
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: HANGTIGHT

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Across: "36. See 19-Across"

Quick Info: This answer has 11 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ___________
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: LEFTYLOOSEY

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Across: "39. *Like some paper and tea"

Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that being or having leaves that can be easily removed or rearranged
• The word looks like this: _________
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: LOOSELEAF

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Across: "41. Prevented from being published"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
• Words that mean the same thing: shoot down, vote out, kill
• The word looks like this: ______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: KILLED

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Across: "42. Asian honorific"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: SRI

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Across: "43. Honest ___"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ABE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Across: "45. Place for some "me time""

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: DAYSPA

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Across: "49. "Blue" river of waltz"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about geography.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that the 2nd longest european river (after the volga); flows from southwestern germany to the black sea
• Words that mean the same thing: Danau, Danube River
• The word looks like this: ______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: DANUBE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Across: "51. Knot"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
• Words that mean the same thing: railroad tie, sleeper, bond
• The opposite would be: untie, disconnect
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: TIE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Across: "53. Stick used for breaking"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech
• Words that mean the same thing: clew, clue, cue stick
• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: CUE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Across: "54. Toolbox tools"

Quick Info: This answer has 12 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a hand tool for driving screws; has a tip that fits into the head of a screw
• Words that mean the same thing: screwdriver
• The word looks like this: ____________
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: SCREWDRIVERS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Across: "58. Base jumper, e.g."

Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
• Words that mean the same thing: swashbuckler, harum-scarum, hothead
• The word looks like this: _________
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: DAREDEVIL

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Across: "61. Characteristic sound of Yoko Ono?"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: LONGO

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Across: "62. Arab bigwig"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that an independent ruler or chieftain (especially in africa or arabia)
• Words that mean the same thing: ameer, emeer, amir
• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: EMIR

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Across: "63. Fork part"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that prong on a fork or pitchfork or antler
• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: TINE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Across: "64. *Rhyming partner of "Good night""

Quick Info: This answer has 10 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: __________
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: SLEEPTIGHT

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Across: "65. *Naval threats, according to an old saying"

Quick Info: This answer has 9 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: _________
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: LOOSELIPS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 34 Across: "66. Rosebud in "Citizen Kane," e.g."

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
• Words that mean the same thing: sledge, sleigh
• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: SLED

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 35 Across: "67. Some 4x4s"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ATVS

  Great job if you got it right!

NYT Wednesday Crossword Down Clues - March 27, 2024 Answers

No.	Clue	Letters
1D	1. ___ Islands (home to Corfu)	6
2D	2. Hooch	6
3D	3. "But then again …," to a texter	4
4D	4. Baker of jazz	4
5D	5. Bean in refried beans	5
6D	6. Contents of some folders	5
7D	7. Pound, as a drink	4
8D	8. Devoid of pork and shellfish, say	6
9D	9. Neuters	5
10D	10. Footballer's uniform	3
11D	11. Without it, that's neat	3
12D	12. Act like a bobblehead	3
13D	13. Rich cake	5
14D	18. Oh, to be in France!	4
15D	20. Talk the ear off	5
16D	24. Like some league games	4
17D	25. Recyclable material	3
18D	26. Veer quickly	3
19D	28. Surf turf?	4
20D	29. ET who once appeared on "Entertainment Tonight"	3
21D	30. "American ___"	4
22D	33. Small fry	4
23D	34. Name found when reading between the lines?	3
24D	35. Lamarr of old film	4
25D	36. Reclined	4
26D	37. Less green, maybe	5
27D	38. ___ green	3
28D	39. Timothy Leary's study	3
29D	40. New ___ (hat brand)	3
30D	43. First four of a noted series	4
31D	44. Soft caps	6
32D	46. End of an act, maybe	6
33D	47. Rids (of)	6
34D	48. "Once a wolf, always a wolf" coiner	5
35D	50. Program operators	5
36D	51. It might be used while boxing	5
37D	52. Did zippo	5
38D	55. "Don't be ___" (former Google motto)	4
39D	56. "Casablanca" role	4
40D	57. V, in electronics	4
41D	58. Where Joe was bidin' time?: Abbr.	3
42D	59. Chum, in Champagne	3
43D	60. "Grip it and ___ it!" (golfer's mantra)	3

Now Let's Solve the Down Clues!

Down clues go from top to bottom. Use the letters from your across answers to help!

Clue 1 Down: "1. ___ Islands (home to Corfu)"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a member of one of four linguistic divisions of the prehistoric greeks
• The word looks like this: ______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: IONIAN

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 2 Down: "2. Hooch"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that any alcoholic beverage of inferior quality
• The word looks like this: ______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ROTGUT

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 3 Down: "3. "But then again …," to a texter"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: OTOH

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 4 Down: "4. Baker of jazz"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: CHET

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 5 Down: "5. Bean in refried beans"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a spotted or calico horse or pony
• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: PINTO

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 6 Down: "6. Contents of some folders"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that (computer science) a system of world-wide electronic communication in which a computer user can compose a message at one terminal that can be regenerated at the recipient's terminal when the recipient logs in
• Words that mean the same thing: netmail, electronic mail, e-mail
• The opposite would be: snail mail
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: EMAIL

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 7 Down: "7. Pound, as a drink"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about food & drink.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that the dull explosive noise made by an engine
• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: CHUG

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 8 Down: "8. Devoid of pork and shellfish, say"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that food that fulfills the requirements of jewish dietary law
• Words that mean the same thing: cosher
• The word looks like this: ______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: KOSHER

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 9 Down: "9. Neuters"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that remove the ovaries of
• Words that mean the same thing: neuter, alter, spay
• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: SPAYS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 10 Down: "10. Footballer's uniform"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a case for containing a set of articles
• Words that mean the same thing: kit out, kit up, outfit
• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: KIT

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 11 Down: "11. Without it, that's neat"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that water frozen in the solid state
• Words that mean the same thing: icing, water ice, sparkler
• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ICE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 12 Down: "12. Act like a bobblehead"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a sign of assent or salutation or command
• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: NOD

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 13 Down: "13. Rich cake"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that rich cake usually covered with cream and fruit or nuts; originated in austria
• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: TORTE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 14 Down: "18. Oh, to be in France!"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ETRE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 15 Down: "20. Talk the ear off"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: YAPAT

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 16 Down: "24. Like some league games"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about sports.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that not present; having left
• Words that mean the same thing: by, outside, aside
• The opposite would be: home
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: AWAY

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 17 Down: "25. Recyclable material"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
• Words that mean the same thing: canister, can, Sn
• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: TIN

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 18 Down: "26. Veer quickly"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that an angular shape characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions
• Words that mean the same thing: zag, zigzag
• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ZIG

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 19 Down: "28. Surf turf?"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a submerged ridge of rock or coral near the surface of the water
• Words that mean the same thing: Witwatersrand, Rand
• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: REEF

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 20 Down: "29. ET who once appeared on "Entertainment Tonight""

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ALF

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 21 Down: "30. "American ___""

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a material effigy that is worshipped
• Words that mean the same thing: graven image, paragon, beau ideal
• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: IDOL

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 22 Down: "33. Small fry"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a native of yorkshire
• Words that mean the same thing: churl, barbarian, youngster
• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: TYKE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 23 Down: "34. Name found when reading between the lines?"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a hard clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ELI

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 24 Down: "35. Lamarr of old film"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about movies/film.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: HEDY

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 25 Down: "36. Reclined"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a easy clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
• Words that mean the same thing: lie, rest, dwell
• The opposite would be: arise, stand
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: LAIN

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 26 Down: "37. Less green, maybe"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that advanced in years; (`aged' is pronounced as two syllables)
• Words that mean the same thing: quondam, senior, elder
• The opposite would be: young, new
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: OLDER

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 27 Down: "38. ___ green"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
• Words that mean the same thing: ocean
• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: SEA

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 28 Down: "39. Timothy Leary's study"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a powerful hallucinogenic drug manufactured from lysergic acid
• Words that mean the same thing: lysergic acid diethylamide
• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: LSD

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 29 Down: "40. New ___ (hat brand)"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event
• Words that mean the same thing: geological era, epoch, earned run average
• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ERA

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 30 Down: "43. First four of a noted series"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ABCD

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 31 Down: "44. Soft caps"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a cap with no brim or bill; made of soft cloth
• Words that mean the same thing: beret
• The word looks like this: ______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: BERETS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 32 Down: "46. End of an act, maybe"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a expert clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ______
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: SCENEV

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 33 Down: "47. Rids (of)"

Quick Info: This answer has 6 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
• Words that mean the same thing: purging, vomit up, cat
• The opposite would be: keep down, rehabilitate
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: PURGES

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 34 Down: "48. "Once a wolf, always a wolf" coiner"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that greek author of fables (circa 620-560 bc)
• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: AESOP

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 35 Down: "50. Program operators"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about history.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a person who makes use of a thing; someone who uses or employs something
• Words that mean the same thing: substance abuser, drug user, user
• The word looks like this: _____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: USERS

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 36 Down: "51. It might be used while boxing"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a lightweight cord
• Words that mean the same thing: enlace, twist, distort
• The opposite would be: unwind, untwine
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: TWINE

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 37 Down: "52. Did zippo"

Quick Info: This answer has 5 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that run disconnected or idle
• Words that mean the same thing: stagnate, slug, laze
• The opposite would be: run, work
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: IDLED

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 38 Down: "55. "Don't be ___" (former Google motto)"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a hard clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that morally objectionable behavior
• Words that mean the same thing: iniquity, immorality, malefic
• The opposite would be: good, goodness
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: EVIL

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 39 Down: "56. "Casablanca" role"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: ILSA

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 40 Down: "57. V, in electronics"

Quick Info: This answer has 4 letters. It's a medium clue about general knowledge.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt; equivalent to the potential difference across a resistance of 1 ohm when 1 ampere of current flows through it
• Words that mean the same thing: V
• The word looks like this: ____
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: VOLT

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 41 Down: "58. Where Joe was bidin' time?: Abbr."

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a hard clue about abbreviation.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: DEL

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 42 Down: "59. Chum, in Champagne"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a easy clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: AMI

  Great job if you got it right!

Clue 43 Down: "60. "Grip it and ___ it!" (golfer's mantra)"

Quick Info: This answer has 3 letters. It's a medium clue about short answer.

Here's how to solve it:

• This could be something that a dissolute man in fashionable society
• Words that mean the same thing: split, rive, roue
• The word looks like this: ___
• Still stuck? Remember to use the crossing words to help you!
• Ready for the answer? Click here!

  The answer is: RIP

  Great job if you got it right!

Category Breakdown

Category	Number of Clues	Percentage
General Knowledge	51	65.4%
Short Answer	19	24.4%
Sports	2	2.6%
Celebrity/Entertainment	1	1.3%
Geography	1	1.3%
Food & Drink	1	1.3%
Movies/Film	1	1.3%
History	1	1.3%
Abbreviation	1	1.3%

Complete Puzzle Statistics

Metric	Value
Across Clues	35
Down Clues	43
Total Clues	78
Average Answer Length	5.0 letters
Shortest Answer	3 letters
Longest Answer	12 letters

Fun Tips to Solve Crossword Puzzles!

• Start with short words first - they're usually easier!
• Look for clues with blanks to fill in - these are like fill-in-the-blank questions at school
• When letters cross, they must be the same in both words - this helps you check if you're right!
• Today is Wednesday, and these puzzles are usually moderate level
• Most clues today are about general knowledge
• The average word today has about 5 letters
• Remember: It's okay to take breaks and come back later with fresh eyes!
• Ask someone for help if you need it - crosswords are more fun with friends!

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Last Updated: August 26, 2025 at 07:38 PM