Newsday crossword clue Answer for March 24, 2024
by J Nandhini
Updated Mar 24, 2024
Take a minute to solve this Newsday crossword intrinsic clues given in the grids that enhance your wordplay. Playing Newsday crossword puzzles will help you to learn new words and phrases that enhance your communication. Keep checking for the intersecting clue that sparks you to find the solution that lies in the clue given. Awesome! If you find the right answer and if not check the answers in the upcoming section.
Soup starters
BROTHS
Broths are liquid bases used to make soups, typically made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
In regard to
ASFOR
"As for" is a phrase used to introduce a new topic or to indicate the subject being discussed.
Egyptian amulets
SCARABS
Scarabs are ancient Egyptian amulets shaped like beetles, often associated with rebirth and protection.
Think through
PLANOUT
To "plan out" something is to carefully consider and arrange the details of a plan or project.
Russian pancakes
BLINI
Blini are thin Russian pancakes, similar to crepes, often served with sour cream, caviar, or jam.
Mobile
MOVABLE
Something that is movable can be easily moved or rearranged, typically referring to furniture or equipment.
Gatsby’s girlfriend
DAISYBUCHANAN
Daisy Buchanan is a character in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel "The Great Gatsby," known for her relationship with the protagonist, Jay Gatsby.
Jubilant feeling
ELATION
Elation is a feeling of great joy or happiness, often accompanied by a sense of excitement or triumph.
Take stock of
ASSESS
To assess something is to evaluate or analyze it, often to determine its value, importance, or quality.
Sharpen
HONE
To hone something is to sharpen or refine it, often used metaphorically to indicate improvement or development.
Unload for cash
SELL
To sell something is to exchange it for money, typically when getting rid of unwanted items or goods.
Schedule placeholder
TBD
TBD stands for "to be determined," used as a placeholder for something that has not yet been decided or scheduled.
Editor’s “leave alone”
STET
"Stet" is a Latin word meaning "let it stand," used in editing to indicate that a marked change should be ignored and the original text retained.
Tea flavoring
BERGAMOT
Bergamot is a citrus fruit used to flavor tea, known for its distinctive and aromatic qualities.
Debtor’s note
IOU
An IOU is a written acknowledgment of a debt, often used informally to record a promise to repay money owed.
Threaded fastener
SCREW
A screw is a type of threaded fastener used to join objects together or to secure them in place.
Presidential mother
ROSEKENNEDY
Rose Kennedy was the mother of President John F. Kennedy and several other prominent political figures in the United States.
Sweater sizes, for short
SMS
SMS stands for "small," typically used as a size designation for clothing, including sweaters.
Porridge grain
OAT
Oats are grains commonly used to make porridge, known for their nutritional value and hearty texture.
Belligerent person
BATTLER
A battler is a person who fights or struggles persistently, often in the face of adversity or difficulty.
Prefix for medic
PARA
Para- is a prefix meaning "beside" or "beyond," often used in medical terminology to indicate something that is abnormal or beyond normal.
Porky’s girlfriend
PETUNIAPIG
Petunia Pig is a character from Looney Tunes cartoons and is the girlfriend of Porky Pig.
Redcoat supporter
TORY
A Tory is a term used to describe a supporter of the British monarchy and traditional institutions, often associated with conservatism.
Knowing better now
WISER
To be wiser is to have gained knowledge or experience that leads to better judgment or understanding.
Bicuspid coating
ENAMEL
Enamel is the hard, outer coating of the teeth that protects them from decay.
Low-budget prefix
ECONO
Econo- is a prefix meaning "economic" or "low-cost," often used to describe products or services
Call a talk-show host
PHONEIN
To phone in is to call a talk-show host during a live broadcast to ask questions or share opinions.
Film excerpts
CLIPS
Clips are short segments or excerpts from films, often used for promotional purposes or to highlight key scenes.
Geoffrey of fashion
BEENE
Geoffrey Beene was a renowned American fashion designer known for his innovative designs and modern aesthetic.
Again and again
OFTEN
Often means frequently or repeatedly, indicating something that occurs with regularity.
Michael of fashion
KORS
Michael Kors is a prominent American fashion designer known for his luxury clothing and accessories.
CNN reporter
POPPYHARLOW
Poppy Harlow is a CNN anchor and correspondent known for her work in business news and reporting.
Informal instants
SECS
Secs is a colloquial abbreviation for seconds, referring to very short periods of time.
A dozen dozen
GROSS
A gross is a quantity equal to twelve dozen, or 144 items.
Costa __ (San Jose native)
RICAN
Rican is a colloquial term for a person from San Jose, Costa Rica.
Amazing thing
BEAUT
Beaut is a colloquial term for something that is remarkable or impressive, short for beauty.
What a certain comet is called
HALLEYS
Halley's comet is a well-known periodic comet that is visible from Earth approximately every 76 years.
California rolls, e.g.
SUSHI
Sushi is a Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice combined with various ingredients such as seafood, vegetables, and sometimes tropical fruits.
Marble source
QUARRY
A quarry is a place where marble and other stones are extracted from the earth for use in construction and sculpture.
Underway
AFOOT
Afoot means in progress or underway, often used to describe plans or actions that are currently happening.
Fabulous time
BLAST
A blast is a great time or a highly enjoyable experience, often used informally to describe fun activities or events.
Salary bump
RAISE
A raise is an increase in salary, typically given to an employee by their employer as a reward or recognition of their work.
Initial stages
ONSETS
Onsets are the initial stages or beginnings of something, often used to describe the early development or onset of a condition or event.
Tinkers (with)
TOYS
To toy with something is to tinker or play with it, often used figuratively to describe someone who is not serious about a matter.
Activity centers
HUBS
Hubs are central points or centers of activity, often used to describe places where various activities converge or originate.
Alphabetic trio
STU
STU is an alphabetic trio, referring to the letters S, T, and U in the English alphabet.
Find distasteful
ABHOR
To abhor something is to find it utterly distasteful or repugnant, often indicating a strong feeling of disgust or hatred.
Informal talk
SLANG
Slang refers to informal language or expressions that are not considered standard in formal speech or writing.
Museum pieces
FINEART
Fine art refers to works of art created primarily for their aesthetic value, often displayed in museums or galleries.
Out __ limb
ONA
Out on a limb is an idiom meaning in a vulnerable or isolated position, often used to describe someone taking a risk or making a bold statement.
__ Tin Tin
RIN
Rin Tin Tin was a famous German Shepherd dog who starred in movies and television shows.
Hook’s henchman
SMEE
Smee is a character from the story of Peter Pan, known as Captain Hook's loyal and bumbling henchman.
Herding dog
COLLIE
Collies are a breed of herding dog known for their intelligence, agility, and loyalty.
Arthurian island
AVALON
Avalon is a legendary island in the Arthurian legend, often associated with magic, healing, and the afterlife.
Double-crosser
RAT
A rat is a colloquial term for a double-crosser or traitor, someone who betrays others for personal gain.
Minimally
ABIT
ABIT means to a small extent or degree, indicating a minimal amount or effort.
Drop of paint
BLOB
A BLOB is a small, shapeless drop or spot of paint, often used to describe a thick or viscous liquid.
Texting command
SEND
SEND is a command used in texting to transmit a message or file to another person or device.
’90s hi-tech
PDAS
PDAS refers to personal digital assistants, a type of handheld device popular in the 1990s for organizing tasks, contacts, and calendars.
Mull over, with “on”
CHEW
To CHEW on something is to mull it over or think about it carefully, often used figuratively.
Take the wheel
STEER
To STEER is to take control of a vehicle by holding and turning the steering wheel, determining its direction.
App-testing stage
BETA
BETA is a stage in software development where an application is tested by a select group of users before its official release.
“Hope,” for Rhode Island
MOTTO
A MOTTO is a short phrase or slogan that expresses the guiding principles or beliefs of a person, group, or organization.
Nobel Institute city
OSLO
OSLO is the capital city of Norway, where the Nobel Institute is located and where the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded.
Detach, as an ID badge
UNPIN
To UNPIN an ID badge is to remove it from clothing or another surface where it is attached with a pin.
Ice cream holders
CONES
CONES are edible containers made of crispy pastry used to hold ice cream.
Balcony border
RAIL
A RAIL is a horizontal bar used as a border or barrier, often found on balconies for safety.
Superman’s birthplace
KRYPTON
KRYPTON is the fictional planet in the Superman comics and movies, where the superhero was born.
Loosen, as restrictions
EASE
To EASE restrictions is to loosen or relax them, making rules or regulations less strict.
