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WSJ Crossword April 2 2024 Answers

 

1. Like some towelettes – MOIST: Refers to towelettes that are slightly wet.
2. Tel ___ – AVIV: Refers to the major city in Israel, Tel Aviv.
3. First person? – ADAM: According to the Bible, Adam is considered the first human being.
4. Home of the Ewoks in Return of the Jedi – ENDOR: The forested moon in “Star Wars” where the Ewoks live.
5. Ward of CSI: NY – SELA: Refers to actress Sela Ward who starred in the TV series “CSI: NY.”
6. Eponymous salad creator – COBB: Refers to Robert Cobb, the creator of the Cobb salad.
7. Caught one’s sweetheart by surprise – STOLEAKISS: A phrase meaning to kiss someone unexpectedly.
8. Brass with a bass pitch – TUBA: A large brass musical instrument with a deep sound.
9. Extremely serious – SOLEMN: Describes a very grave, somber, or serious state.
10. City whose name is Spanish for ‘the meadows’ – LASVEGAS: Las Vegas literally translates to “the meadows” in Spanish.
11. Record – LOG: Means to record details of an event over time.
12. Subsidies say – AID: Refers to financial help or support, often provided by the government.
13. Inventor friend of Donald Duck – GYROGEARLOOSE: A Disney character known for his inventive genius.
14. Stat for a DH – RBI: Runs Batted In, a statistic in baseball often associated with designated hitters (DH).
15. Rob who hosts Fox’s The Floor – LOWE: Rob Lowe, an actor who also hosts the TV show “The Floor.”
16. Belgian bills – EUROS: The currency used in Belgium.
17. Assns. – ORGS: Short for organizations.
18. You ___ Beautiful (Joe Cocker song) – ARESO: Lyrics from the song “You Are So Beautiful” by Joe Cocker.
19. Diamond protector – TARP: A tarpaulin cover used to protect the infield of a baseball diamond from rain.
20. Get ready to flex maybe – OILUP: Slang for applying oil to the body, often done by bodybuilders before a competition.
21. Produce produce say – GROW: Refers to cultivating or growing fruits and vegetables.
22. Spy novel author Deighton – LEN: Len Deighton, known for his espionage novels.
23. Thwart somebody – FOILONESPLANS: To spoil or disrupt someone’s plans.
24. Low digit – TOE: A digit on the foot, often referred to in contrast with fingers.
25. Analyst’s topic – EGO: Often discussed in psychology, particularly in the context of Freudian theory.
26. Navy missile – TOMAHAWK: A type of long-range cruise missile used by the U.S. Navy.
27. Resonates – THRUMS: A verb describing a continuous rhythmic humming sound.
28. Seller of Anew anti-aging products – AVON: A company known for selling beauty and skincare products.
29. Finished!…or an observation about the starts of 17- 25- and 45-Across – THATSAWRAP: A phrase indicating completion; also a play on words relating to the crossword puzzle clues.
30. TV’s warrior princess – XENA: Refers to the character Xena from the television show “Xena: Warrior Princess.”
31. Ages and ages – EONS: A very long period of time.
32. Instant decaf brand – SANKA: A brand of instant decaffeinated coffee.
33. Signs as a contract – INKS: To sign a document, typically a contract, with ink.
34. Its founding members included the U.K. and Can. – NATO: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance.
35. Chicken giant – TYSON: A major company in the poultry industry.
36. Shambles – MESS: A state of disorder or disarray.
37. Atop – ONTO: Positioned on the surface of something.
38. Golden calf e.g. – IDOL: In the Bible, the golden calf is an example of an idol or false god.
39. Just – SOLELY: Indicates something done exclusively or only.
40. Shelf shaker – TREMOR: A small earthquake or vibration.
41. Show curiosity in a way – ASK: To inquire or pose a question.
42. Bridal shop item – VEIL: A piece of fine fabric worn by brides as part of the wedding attire.
43. Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into Rick’s – ILSA: A famous line referring to Ilsa Lund from the film “Casablanca.”
44. One of the Seven Sisters colleges – VASSAR: A private liberal arts college in New York, part of the historically female colleges known as the Seven Sisters.
45. Threw a tantrum e.g. – ACTEDOUT: To behave disruptively or emotionally, often used to describe children.
46. Second gentleman Emhoff – DOUG: Refers to Doug Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris and the first Second Gentleman of the U.S.
47. Knowing Me Knowing You group – ABBA: A Swedish pop group known for this hit song among many others.
48. CEOs’ degrees – MBAS: Master of Business Administration, a common degree among executives.
49. Namibia’s northern neighbor – ANGOLA: The country located to the north of Namibia.
50. Apt anagram of evil – VILE: A word that can be rearranged from “evil” and means wicked or unpleasant.
51. 2003 Affleck/Lopez bomb – GIGLI: A film that was notably unsuccessful, starring Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez.
52. Pig out – GORGE: To eat a large amount greedily.
53. Decorative pitchers – EWERS: A type of decorative pitcher often used for washing hands or holding flowers.
54. Pioneering fabulist – AESOP: Ancient Greek fabulist known for his fables.
55. Stressful tests – ORALS: Oral examinations, particularly stressful in academia.
56. Ticked off – SORE: Feeling irritation or resentment.
57. The Pat McAfee Show carrier – ESPN: The sports network that broadcasts The Pat McAfee Show.
58. What’s up? – ROOF: A playful riddle-like question; the answer is the roof as it’s literally up.
59. Vivacity – BRIO: A word describing energetic enthusiasm.
60. Golden raisins – SULTANAS: A type of dried grape known for its golden color.
61. They might give a little hoot – OWLETS: Young owls, known for their small hooting sounds.
62. Pal of Piglet – POOH: Refers to Winnie the Pooh, a character from A.A. Milne’s books.
63. Tidy – NEATEN: To make neat or tidy.
64. Horrified – AGHAST: Shocked or filled with horror.
65. Home of the world’s longest road tunnel at over 15 miles – NORWAY: The country that houses the Laerdal Tunnel, the world’s longest.
66. Its work is picking up – TAXI: Refers to taxis picking up passengers.
67. Home heater of a sort – OVEN: Can be used informally to heat a space, although primarily for cooking.
68. Brother who may be an only child – MONK: Refers to a religious monk, often called “brother.”
69. Hold on now! – WHOA: A command to stop or slow down, often used with horses.
70. Father of modern ethics – KANT: Immanuel Kant, a philosopher known for his ethical theories.
71. Cafeteria coffee containers – URNS: Large containers used to serve coffee, especially in large quantities.
72. Speedy shark – MAKO: A type of fast-swimming shark.
73. Go across – SPAN: To extend or stretch across an area.
74. General on a menu – TSO: Refers to General Tso’s chicken, a popular Chinese dish.