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WSJ Crossword April 3 2024 Answers

 

1. Delivery person? – MOM: A playful way to refer to a mother as someone who delivers in a broader sense, including giving birth.
2. Resentment – RANCOR: Refers to bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill-will.
3. Chiquitita quartet – ABBA: Refers to the Swedish pop group ABBA, known for the song “Chiquitita.”
4. Burlesque – APE: To mimic or imitate, often in an exaggerated or humorous manner.
5. Pal of Jerry and George – ELAINE: Elaine Benes, a character from the TV show “Seinfeld.”
6. Like the sequoias – TALL: Describes the extremely tall nature of sequoia trees.
7. Make fun of nuns? – KIDSISTERS: A pun on ‘kid sisters’, playing on the idea of teasing nuns, who are often called “sisters.”
8. Hurdle for a future esq. – LSAT: The Law School Admission Test, a requirement for law school entry in the United States.
9. Bagel choice – ONION: Refers to a type of bagel flavored with onions.
10. Singer Corinne Bailey ___ – RAE: Corinne Bailey Rae, a British singer and songwriter.
11. Glorified gofer – AIDE: An assistant or helper, often one who carries out menial tasks.
12. Split-off group – SECT: A group that has separated from a larger organization, especially a religious one.
13. Make fun of a member of a sleigh-pulling team? – SLAMDANCER: A play on words combining ‘slam’ (to criticize harshly) and ‘dancer’ (one of Santa’s reindeer).
14. Bone of contention – ISSUE: A point of dispute or disagreement.
15. Hot dogs do it – PANT: Refers to the way dogs breathe rapidly with their tongues out to cool down.
16. Buff – FAN: An enthusiast or an avid supporter, especially in sports or entertainment.
17. Nonstick cookware brand – TFAL: A brand known for its nonstick pots and pans.
18. Exhibited shock – GAPED: To open the mouth wide in surprise or shock.
19. Lyric poem – ODE: A type of poem devoted to the praise of a person, animal, or thing.
20. Make fun of familiar sayings? – RIPSAWS: A play on words, where ‘rips’ suggests tearing apart and ‘saws’ connects to sayings or proverbs.
21. Marseille mate – AMI: French for “friend,” used here in the context of Marseille, France.
22. Perez of Do the Right Thing – ROSIE: Rosie Perez, an actress in the movie “Do the Right Thing.”
23. Nerts! – DRAT: An exclamation of disappointment or frustration.
24. Symbol on the Argentine flag – SUN: A prominent feature in the center of Argentina’s flag.
25. Cleverly skillful – DEFT: Describes someone who is quick and skillful in their movements.
26. Motel meet-up maybe – TRYST: A secret meeting between lovers, often at a discreet location like a motel.
27. Make fun of script dialogue? – FAULTLINES: Another wordplay suggesting finding faults or criticisms in scripted lines.
28. Panache – ELAN: A French word used to describe vigorous spirit or enthusiasm.
29. Plot parcel – ACRE: A measure of land area used in real estate.
30. Malty brew – ALE: A type of beer brewed from malt and fermented at a relatively high temperature.
31. Mentally quick – AGILE: Having a quick mind, able to think and understand quickly.
32. Movie popcorn buys – TUBS: Large containers of popcorn sold at movie theaters.
33. Make fun of members of WWII’s female naval reserves? – BLASTWAVES: Wordplay involving a ‘blast’ as in explosion, and ‘waves’, referring to women in naval services.
34. History segments – ERAS: Distinct periods of time in history noted for particular events or characteristics.
35. One more than an eagle – BIRDIE: In golf, a score of one under par, which is one less than an “eagle.”
36. Business card abbr. – EXT: Abbreviation for “extension,” used in contact details.
37. Reasonable – SANE: Mentally healthy; showing good judgment.
38. Approvals – YESSES: Informal term for multiple affirmative responses.
39. Carrier to Copenhagen – SAS: Scandinavian Airlines, known for flights to destinations like Copenhagen.
40. Blue-backed sharks – MAKOS: A species of fast-swimming shark with a distinctive blue coloration on their back.
41. Offer one’s two cents – OPINE: To express an opinion.
42. Well-intentioned things? – MEDICINES: Items or substances used to treat illness or injury, intended to promote health.
43. Check – REIN: To keep under control or restrain.
44. Gore and Sharpton – ALS: Refers to Al Gore and Al Sharpton, two prominent figures in American politics and civil rights.
45. Rebellion leader Turner – NAT: Nat Turner, who led a slave rebellion in 1831.
46. Old Cutlass model – CIERA: A model of car produced by Oldsmobile.
47. Site for a merger? – ONRAMP: A road feature where vehicles merge onto a highway.
48. Los Angeles neighborhood north of Tarzana and Encino – RESEDA: A neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles.
49. Home of the Brave – ATLANTA: Refers to the Atlanta Braves, a Major League Baseball team.
50. Bare-bones – BASIC: Refers to something fundamental, simple, and essential.
51. Cutting edge – BLADE: The sharp part of a knife, tool, or weapon.
52. Revise – ALTER: To change or modify something.
53. Lushes – SOTS: Slang for habitual drunkards.
54. Muslim mystic – SUFI: A member of the mystical branch of Islam.
55. Quantum movement at times – LEAP: Refers to sudden changes or movements, as in quantum leaps in physics.
56. Like many a teen – ANGSTY: Describing the emotional state often associated with teenage anxiety and stress.
57. Wall in Manhattan e.g. – STREET: Wall Street, a famous street in Manhattan known for being a financial hub.
58. On behalf of – FOR: Used to indicate representation or advocacy.
59. Flutter – ADO: A bustle, fuss, or flurry of activity.
60. It was dropped in the ’60s – LSD: Refers to the usage and popularization of the drug LSD in the 1960s.
61. 2023 film in Korean and English nominated for Best Picture – PASTLIVES: A movie recognized in major film awards.
62. Cassowary’s cousin – EMU: Another large, flightless bird similar to the cassowary.
63. Cacophony – DIN: A loud, confusing, and often unpleasant mixture of sounds.
64. Creative works in Cremona – ARTE: Italian for “art,” referencing the city known for its violin making.
65. Much of history – WARS: Refers to the numerous conflicts that have occurred throughout human history.
66. Indolence – IDLESSE: An archaic or poetic term for laziness or idleness.
67. In need of the gym – FLABBY: Describing someone who is not firm or toned, implying a need for physical exercise.
68. Walden with the graphic novel memoir Spinning – TILLIE: Tillie Walden, the author of the memoir.
69. Genesis creator – SEGA: The company that created the Sega Genesis, a popular gaming console.
70. Trio of myth – FATES: The three goddesses in Greek mythology who control human destinies.
71. Integra maker – ACURA: The automotive brand that produced the Integra model.
72. Citified – URBAN: Pertaining to or characteristic of a city.
73. Closes in on – NEARS: Approaches or comes closer to something.
74. Amazon assistant – ALEXA: The virtual assistant developed by Amazon.
75. Settles in – NESTS: Establishes a comfortable or secure position or home.
76. Impresses deeply – AWES: To inspire awe or great admiration.
77. ’60s radical grp. – SDS: Students for a Democratic Society, a radical political organization in the 1960s.
78. Draw – TIE: A result in a game or contest where two or more competitors are equal.