Here's all New York Times Crossword answers for 2 March 2024, Saturday (03-02-24). Find all answers and solutions here.
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Clues and answers
Clues followed by answers and an explanation underneath.
Accessory with a scent : LEI
"LEI" is a traditional Hawaiian accessory made of flowers or leaves, often scented. It fits the clue "Accessory with a scent" perfectly.
Action toys, perhaps? : STUNT DOGS
Altar exchange : WEDDING BANDS
"WEDDING BANDS" are often exchanged at an altar during a wedding ceremony, making it the fitting answer to the clue "Altar exchange."
At once : FORTHWITH
"FORTHWITH" is a synonym for "at once," meaning immediately or without delay. It fits the clue perfectly.
Big name in power tools : STIHL
STIHL is a well-known brand that specializes in power tools, particularly chainsaws and other outdoor equipment. They are a big name in the power tools industry, making them the correct answer for this clue.
Bring up : MENTION
The answer to "Bring up" is "REAR" because "rear" can mean to raise or nurture, which aligns with the idea of bringing up something or someone.
Clear : EVIDENT
The word "EVIDENT" means clear or obvious, making it a fitting answer to the clue "Clear."
Comedian who played Louie the Lilac on “Batman” : BERLE
"BERLE" is the right answer because Milton Berle was the comedian who played the character Louie the Lilac on the TV show "Batman."
Common party store purchase : BALLOONS
The answer "BALLOONS" fits the clue "Common party store purchase" because balloons are a popular item bought in party stores for decorations and celebrations.
Connect, as a Bluetooth device : PAIR
When you connect a Bluetooth device to another device, you usually "pair" them together to establish a connection. So, "PAIR" is the right answer for the clue.
Conversation piece? : SOUND BITE
The clue "Conversation piece?" is a play on words. A "sound bite" is a short extract from a speech or interview that is used in broadcasting. It is a brief and catchy piece of conversation, making it a fitting answer to the clue.
Cross : SORE
"Cross" is a synonym for "annoyed" or "irritated," which are both definitions of the word "irked." Therefore, "irked" is the right solution for the crossword clue "Cross."
Currency in The Legend of Zelda : RUPEE
The currency used in The Legend of Zelda games is called "Rupee." It is used by the player to buy items, weapons, and other goods in the game.
Currency that replaced the British West African pound : LEONE
The currency that replaced the British West African pound is the Leone because it is the currency of Sierra Leone, which was formerly a British colony in West Africa.
Cute images with captions like “If it fits, I sits” : LOLCATS
The answer "LOLCATS" refers to the internet trend of sharing funny cat images with humorous captions, known as "lolcats." The clue mentions the specific type of images associated with lolcats, making "LOLCATS" the correct answer.
Discontinued Mitsubishi sports sedan, informally : EVO
The answer "EVO" is the right solution because "EVO" is a common abbreviation for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, a discontinued sports sedan.
Dock ___, pitcher who claimed to have thrown a no-hitter on LSD in 1970 : ELLIS
Dock Ellis was a pitcher who claimed to have thrown a no-hitter while under the influence of LSD in 1970. Therefore, the answer to the clue "Dock ___, pitcher who claimed to have thrown a no-hitter on LSD in 1970" is "ELLIS."
Event of 1/31/2020 : BREXIT
The event of 1/31/2020 was the official date that the United Kingdom officially left the European Union, also known as Brexit.
Fake online followers : BOTS
The answer "BOTS" is the right solution because bots are automated programs that create fake online accounts to follow users or pages, artificially inflating their follower count.
Fight club? : MACE
The answer "MACE" fits the clue "Fight club?" because mace is a type of weapon used for self-defense or in combat situations. It is a common item found in a fight club.
First word of Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken” : TWO
The first word of Robert Frost's "The Road Not Taken" is "TWO" because the first line of the poem is "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood."
First-rate : BANG UP
Furry monster of children’s TV : ELMO
Elmo is a furry red monster from the children's TV show Sesame Street, making him the perfect fit for the clue "Furry monster of children’s TV."
Gaga, say : IN LOVE
Having an itch : ANTSY
"Antsy" is the right solution because it means feeling restless or impatient, which is often associated with having an itch that needs to be scratched.
Lease signatory : TENANT
"TENANT" is the right solution because a tenant is the person who signs a lease agreement to rent a property.
Like one with a spare tire : PAUNCHY
"Paunchy" is the right solution because it describes someone who has a protruding belly or a spare tire around their waist, often indicating that they are overweight.
Like spent briquettes : ASHY
The answer "ASHY" is correct because spent briquettes are typically gray or white in color, resembling ash.
Many meetings, these days : ZOOMS
"Many meetings, these days" is a clue that hints at the popular video conferencing platform called Zoom. The answer "ZOOMS" is a play on words, indicating that many meetings are now taking place over Zoom.
Not forward : COY
The word "shy" means hesitant or timid, which is the opposite of being forward or bold. Therefore, "shy" is an appropriate answer to the clue "Not forward."
Over : UPON
"Over" can mean "once more" or "again". Therefore, "AGAIN" is a suitable answer to the clue.
Performance featuring masklike kumadori makeup : KABUKI
"Kabuki" is a traditional Japanese form of theater known for its elaborate costumes and dramatic makeup, including the masklike kumadori makeup. This makeup helps to emphasize the facial expressions of the actors and their characters, making "Kabuki" the correct answer for the clue.
Pet, informally : FAVE
The answer "FAVE" is short for favorite, which is a common way to refer to a beloved pet informally.
Place for some nonstarters : BULLPEN
The term "nonstarters" refers to players who are not in the starting lineup in a sports game. In baseball, the bullpen is where relief pitchers who are not starters wait before they are called into the game. Therefore, "BULLPEN" is the correct answer for "Place for some nonstarters."
Play music loudly and energetically : ROCK OUT
"Rock out" is a colloquial term meaning to play music loudly and energetically, often associated with rock music. It fits the clue perfectly.
Protegé maker : MAZDA
Pulpify : MASH
"MASH" means to crush or smash something into a soft mass, which is similar to pulping something.
Put forward : ARGUED
The answer "POSIT" is the right solution because it means to put forward or suggest an idea or theory.
Put to shame, say : OUTCLASSED
The phrase "outclassed" means to surpass or exceed someone or something in terms of ability or quality, which fits the clue "Put to shame, say" perfectly.
Rapper/singer with the 2005 hit “Temperature” : SEAN PAUL
Sean Paul is a rapper/singer known for his hit song "Temperature" released in 2005.
Refuge : ARK
The answer "ARK" is a refuge because in the Bible, Noah built an ark to provide refuge from the great flood.
Schmuck : ASS
Scope : KEN
"Ken" is a synonym for "scope" meaning understanding or knowledge. It fits the clue well in terms of meaning.
Scratch : DOUGH
Sister state? : NUNHOOD
"Sister state" is a play on words, suggesting a state of being a sister. "Nunhood" refers to the state of being a nun, making it a clever and fitting answer to the clue.
Some vintage roadsters : MGS
The answer "MGS" refers to a classic British car brand known for producing vintage roadsters, such as the MGB and Midget models.
Sound often heard doubled : TSK!
The answer "TSK!" is the sound often heard doubled as the sound "tsk tsk" is a common expression of disapproval or annoyance.
Stereotypical campaign promise : TAX CUT
The answer "TAX CUT" fits the clue because one common campaign promise is to lower taxes to appeal to voters.
Strand : MAROON
"Strand" can mean to leave someone isolated or abandoned, which is what happens when someone is marooned on a deserted island. "Maroon" is a synonym for being stranded or abandoned in a desolate place.
Talk trashed? : SLUR
The clue "Talk trashed?" is a wordplay clue where "Talk" is a synonym for "slur" and "trashed" indicates an anagram. Putting "talk" in a disorderly manner gives us "slur", making it the correct answer.
They’re in circulation : BLOODSTREAMS
The answer "BLOODSTREAMS" fits because bloodstreams are part of the body's circulation system where blood flows.
Unusual change : RARE COINS
Weather datum : HIGH
The term "HIGH" is a common weather datum used to indicate high pressure systems in meteorology. High pressure systems typically bring fair weather and clear skies.
With it : HEP
The term "hip" is often used to describe someone or something that is fashionable, current, or aware of the latest trends. Therefore, "with it" is a synonym for "hip".
Yield of some scratch-off tickets : INSTANT WIN
The answer "INSTANT WIN" fits because scratch-off tickets can give an immediate prize, which is an "INSTANT WIN."
___ B. Latimer, civil rights activist in the National Women’s Hall of Fame : ALLIE
___ Horn (British sheep breed) : DORSET Down 1 Civilization, to Freud
The answer to "Civilization, to Freud" is "DORSET" because Sigmund Freud used the term "Dorset culture" to refer to a prehistoric civilization.
“Grazie ___!” (“Thank you so much!”) : MILLE
The answer "MILLE" fits because it means "a thousand" in Italian, so "Grazie mille!" translates to "Thank you a thousand!" in English.
“Later” : TA-TA
The answer "TATA" is the right solution for the clue "Later!" because it is a colloquial way of saying goodbye.
“Nothing to see here, folks …” : MOVE ALONG …
This answer is the right solution because "MOVE ALONG..." is a common phrase used to tell people to continue on their way and not linger or stop. It fits the context of the clue "Nothing to see here, folks..." as a dismissive or casual way to indicate that there is nothing of interest or importance.
“We’re all ___ here. I’m ___. You’re ___” : Cheshire Cat
The phrase "We're all mad here. I'm mad. You're mad" is from Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," and the Cheshire Cat is the character who says this line in the book.
“What ___ Did” (classic children’s book with insects on the cover) : KATY
The answer "KATY" fits the clue because "What Katy Did" is a classic children's book with insects on the cover, making Katy the correct answer.
“___ mair will the bonnie callants / Mairch tae war” : Hamish Henderson
“___ Nagila” (song of celebration) : HAVA
The answer "HAVA" fits the clue because "Hava Nagila" is a popular Hebrew song often sung at celebrations and festivities. "Hava" is the first word in the song's title.