Newsday Crossword Clue Answer for Today’s Puzzle April 6, 2024
by J Nandhini
Updated Apr 06, 2024
Are you prepared to solve the Newsday Crossword puzzle today? The puzzle is unrestricted both online and in newspapers. Analyze the clues to enhance your intelligent thinking and solve the puzzle by filling in the empty grids. Remember each clue cracked will guide you nearer to completing the puzzle. Begin playing to improve your knowledge and wording skills
Not solo
Answer: ASSISTED
The word "solo" typically means alone or unaccompanied. Therefore, "not solo" implies that there is assistance or help involved, leading to the answer "ASSISTED."
What some piecrusts are
Answer: GRAHAM
GRAHAM is a type of flour often used in making pie crusts. This clue suggests that "some piecrusts" are made with GRAHAM flour.
It’s around 6500 miles due west of Baja
Answer: SHANGHAI
SHANGHAI is a city located around 6500 miles due west of Baja, Mexico. This geographical reference helps to identify the city.
Embellished quite a bit
Answer: ROCOCO
ROCOCO is a style characterized by elaborate ornamentation and decoration. The clue suggests that something is "embellished quite a bit," which aligns with the ornate nature of ROCOCO design.
Comes back
Answer: COUNTERS
In a crossword context, "comes back" can refer to a word that is reversed or mirrored, which is common in crossword puzzles. COUNTERS can mean both "comes back" in this sense and also refers to surfaces used for various activities, fitting the clue.
Important carriers
Answer: AORTAS
AORTAS are important carriers of blood in the body. The aorta is the main artery that carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
Swimmers with strong teeth
Answer: ORCAS
ORCAS, also known as killer whales, are swimmers with strong teeth. They are apex predators and have powerful jaws with teeth that allow them to hunt and consume a variety of prey, including fish, seals, and even other whales.
Record holder
Answer: JACKET
In this context, "record holder" likely refers to a jacket worn in colder weather to hold or keep a record. This is a play on words, as the answer is not a literal record holder but a jacket that holds or keeps a person warm.
Be crawling
Answer: TEEM
TEEM means to be crawling or swarming with something, often used to describe a large number of insects or people moving about.
Prime directives, sometimes
Answer: TBONES
TBONES are prime cuts of beef, often associated with high-quality steaks. The clue plays on "prime" referring to both prime cuts of meat and prime directives, which are fundamental rules or principles.
Annual schedule publisher
Answer: IRS
The IRS (Internal Revenue Service) publishes annual schedules related to tax filing, such as tax forms and deadlines.
Provide for prose
Answer: EDITIN
EDITIN could mean "edit in," which is a term used in publishing to indicate changes made to a piece of writing to improve its quality or clarity.
Preceder of body work
Answer: MCAT
The MCAT (Medical College Admission Test) is an exam that precedes the body of work in a medical career, as it is a required test for admission to medical school.
It holds a lot at the dinner table
Answer: FORTUNECOOKIE
FORTUNECOOKIE is a type of cookie that holds a small piece of paper inside with a fortune or piece of advice, often served at the end of a meal in Chinese restaurants.
__ column
Answer: SPINAL
SPINAL column refers to the vertebral column or backbone, which is part of the body's skeletal system.
Lack
Answer: HAVENT
HAVENT is a play on words, as "have not" can be interpreted as "lack."
Paradoxical “I know”
Answer: TELLMEABOUTIT
"Tell me about it" is a common phrase used to express agreement or empathy. The phrase can be seen as paradoxical when used in response to someone stating something obvious or well-known.
Word from the Latin for “bind”
Answer: ALLY
The word "ally" comes from the Latin word "alligare," which means "to bind." This reflects the idea of forming a bond or connection with someone or something.
Display discomfort
Answer: WRITHE
WRITHE means to twist or contort one's body, often due to discomfort or pain. It can be a physical or metaphorical expression of discomfort.
Letters before many numbers
Answer: RTE
"RTE" is a common abbreviation for "route," which often appears before many numbers to indicate a specific path or direction.
Shrimp style
Answer: CREOLE
CREOLE can refer to a style of cooking that blends various culinary traditions, including African, Spanish, French, and Native American influences. Shrimp prepared in this style might include ingredients and spices typical of Creole cuisine.
Cabs, for instance
Answer: REDS
"Reds" could refer to red wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon (often called "Cab"), which is a type of red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
Peerlessly unengaging
Answer: DRIEST
DRIEST means the least moist or wet, often used to describe weather conditions or climate.
13th-century Mongol conquest
Answer: KOREA
In the 13th century, the Mongol Empire attempted to conquer Korea twice, leading to the Mongol invasions of Korea in 1231 and 1270.
Garden growths
Answer: SHOOTS
SHOOTS are young, tender growths or sprouts from plants, often seen in gardens as new plant growth.
It’s spread with M&Ms
Answer: HAZELNUT
HAZELNUT butter or spread can be used with M&Ms, either as an ingredient in a recipe or as a spread on a snack.
Crown molding?
Answer: TOUPEE
A TOUPEE is a hairpiece or wig that covers the top of the head, often used to conceal baldness and sometimes referred to humorously as a "crown molding" for the head.
Turn out to be nothing
Answer: EVANESCE
EVANESCE means to disappear or vanish gradually, often used to describe something that fades away or becomes insignificant over time.
Recoil from
Answer: DETEST
DETEST means to intensely dislike or abhor something, often causing one to recoil or feel aversion towards it.
Many happy returns
Answer: RIPOSTES
In fencing, a RIPOSTE is a quick return thrust following a parry. "Many happy returns" is also a common phrase used to wish someone a happy birthday or anniversary.
Pacino wore it in Godfather II
Answer: ASCOT
In "The Godfather Part II," Al Pacino's character, Michael Corleone, is seen wearing an ASCOT, a type of necktie commonly associated with formal or vintage fashion.
Bank with deposits
Answer: SHORE
The SHORE is the land along the edge of a body of water, such as a bank where deposits (of sand, pebbles, etc.) can accumulate.
Stewed food
Answer: SAUCE
SAUCE can refer to a liquid or semi-solid food served with or used in cooking to add flavor or moisture to other foods. Stewed food is often cooked slowly in a sauce or liquid.
Not actually
Answer: INNAMEONLY
The phrase "in name only" means that something is called or considered something, but not actually that thing in reality. The answer fits this definition.
Staff __
Answer: SGTS
"SGTS" likely stands for Sergeants (SGTs), which are non-commissioned officers in the military or police force, often in charge of a group of personnel.
Lead of multiple Shakespeare plays
Answer: THE
"THE" is a common article in English and appears at the beginning of many titles of Shakespeare plays, such as "The Tempest," "The Taming of the Shrew," and "The Merchant of Venice."
What holds a helix
Answer: EAR
The EAR holds the helix, which is the prominent outer rim of the external ear that forms a curved shape resembling a helix or spiral.
Part
Answer: DISJOIN
To DISJOIN is to separate or disconnect parts. The clue "Part" suggests a verb that means to divide or separate, which fits the meaning of DISJOIN.
Beautify
Answer: GRACE
To GRACE something is to add beauty or elegance to it. The clue "Beautify" is a synonym for GRACE.
Aliases for castles
Answer: ROOKS
In chess, the term "ROOKS" refers to the pieces that are often seen as castle-like structures on the board. They can move horizontally or vertically, resembling the layout of a castle.
Unit of outer space
Answer: ACRE
In astronomy, an ACRE is a unit of measurement used to describe the size or extent of an area of outer space. It is not a standard unit of measurement but can be used informally to visualize large cosmic scales.
Admission tough to obtain
Answer: HOTTICKET
A "HOTTICKET" is something that is in high demand, making admission or access difficult to obtain. This can apply to popular events, shows, or experiences that attract a lot of interest.
Subject of California v. Texas (2021)
Answer: ACA
The ACA (Affordable Care Act), also known as Obamacare, was the subject of the case California v. Texas, which was a major Supreme Court case in 2021 concerning the constitutionality of certain provisions of the ACA.
#17 (once #2) in Windsor succession
Answer: ANNE
Princess Anne, the second child and only daughter of Queen Elizabeth II, was once second in line to the throne but is now 17th in the line of succession due to the births of other royal family members.
Reference for 6 Down’s clue
Answer: TITLE
In a crossword puzzle, a "reference" could be a TITLE or heading that directs the solver to another clue or part of the puzzle.
Measure involved in natural gas pricing
Answer: BTU
BTU (British Thermal Unit) is a measure of energy used in the natural gas industry to determine the heating value of natural gas, which affects its pricing.
Cloud storage
Answer: RAIN
"RAIN" is a play on words, as it can refer to storing data in the "cloud," which is a network of remote servers accessed via the internet rather than on a local server or computer.
Don’t give up
Answer: STET
In editing, "STET" is a notation used to indicate that a previously marked change or deletion should be ignored and the original text reinstated. So, "Don't give up" could be interpreted as "let it stand," or "STET."
Not much spirit
Answer: DRAM
A DRAM is a small unit of liquid measurement, often used in pharmacy to refer to a small amount of a substance. In this context, "not much spirit" could refer to a small amount of alcoholic spirit, which fits with the definition of a DRAM.
Players’ positions
Answer: MOVIEROLES
MOVIE ROLES are the positions or parts played by actors in movies. This answer fits the clue, which refers to positions in a different context, that of the roles played by actors.
Grew some
Answer: FILLEDOUT
To FILL OUT can mean to grow or expand in size or shape. For example, if a person "filled out," they gained weight or became more developed physically.
Refuse passage
Answer: CHUTE
A CHUTE is a passage or channel for directing the flow of objects, often used to refer to a passage for refuse or garbage to be directed into a collection area.
Formal guarantee
Answer: OATH
An OATH is a formal and solemn declaration or promise, often made under oath, which serves as a guarantee of truthfulness or commitment.
Critical assignment
Answer: STAR
A critical assignment might be referred to as a "star" assignment, indicating its importance or prominence.
Throw stuff at
Answer: PELT
To PELT means to throw objects at someone or something, often with force or in large quantities.
Commands respect from
Answer: AWES
To AWES means to inspire or evoke feelings of respect, reverence, or fear. One who commands respect is said to "awe" others.
Order label
Answer: BROTHER
"Brother" could refer to a label or brand name associated with a specific order or group, such as a religious order or fraternity.
Silence, possibly
Answer: OIL
OIL can be used metaphorically to refer to something that smoothens or reduces friction, which could include calming or silencing a situation.
References
Answer: CITES
CITES stands for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, which is an international agreement aimed at ensuring that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
Turn back
Answer: RESET
To RESET means to turn back or restore something to its original state or position, often used in the context of resetting a device or system.
Pal of Chagall
Answer: ERNST
Max Ernst was a German artist and a contemporary of Marc Chagall, both known for their contributions to modern art.
Small club
Answer: DEUCE
DEUCE can refer to a small club or a playing card with a rank of two, often used in card games like poker.
Contents
Answer: SATES
"Sates" can mean to satisfy to the full, to provide with more than enough, or to glut. It fits the clue as the contents of something could potentially satisfy someone's hunger or desires.
Strands en masse
Answer: ROPE
Strands of fiber twisted or braided together in a thick cord form a ROPE, which can be used en masse for various purposes such as pulling, lifting, or securing objects.
What’s said to have funded the Great Wall
Answer: KENO
KENO is a lottery-like gambling game often said to have funded the construction of the Great Wall of China, although this claim is debated among historians.
Shortened yardstick
Answer: STD
"STD" is a shortened form of the word "standard," which can be a yardstick or benchmark used for comparison or measurement.
It gets ground up
Answer: HOE
A HOE is a gardening tool with a flat blade used for breaking up soil, which could be described as "getting ground up" when used.
Flying start
Answer: AVI
"AVI" is a file format commonly used for video and animation, suggesting a "flying start" in the context of multimedia.
Atomize
Answer: ZAP
To ZAP can mean to break down or disintegrate into small particles or atoms, which is similar in meaning to atomize.
