NYT Crossword: solutions for Friday, February 28

      The New York Times features a variety of word games today — including Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword — providing options for everyone, yet its classic crossword puzzle continues to hold its top position. The daily crossword is packed with intriguing trivia, enhances mental agility, and, naturally, offers you bragging rights if you successfully complete it each day.

      While the NYT puzzle may seem daunting on certain days, solving a crossword is a skill that develops with practice — so don't be discouraged if you cannot fill in every word in a puzzle.

      If you're struggling to finish today's NYT Crossword, we’re here to assist. Below, you'll find all the answers to today’s clues.

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      NYT Crossword answers for today

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      Across

      1 Splashy government expenditure? : PUBLICPOOL

      11 Events subject to S.E.C. oversight, in brief : IPOS

      15 Question that might elicit more questions : ANYONEELSE

      16 Accrue annual leaves? : RAKE

      17 “Whoa there, tiger!” : EASYDOESIT

      18 Achaean strongman of myth : AJAX

      19 Antediluvian : AGED

      20 Michael of fashion : KORS

      21 Red lights in D.C. : NAYS

      22 “The Marvels” director DaCosta : NIA

      23 Some overhead expenses? : BEANIES

      26 Podcaster’s need : MIC

      27 Common ingredient in Scotch pie : LAMB

      28 Rescue from total ruin : SALVAGE

      30 Coconut cookie : MACAROON

      34 Connected : TIEDIN

      35 Self-doubter’s words : ICANT

      36 Big galoot : OAF

      38 Yearn for : CRAVE

      39 Star with Oscar nominations in five consecutive decades : STREEP

      41 Goes pro? : VOTESYES

      43 Attracted a larger crowd than : OUTDREW

      45 Currency depicting statesman Mufasa Kemal Atatürk : LIRA

      46 ___ gow (Chinese gambling game with dominoes) : PAI

      47 Ambles : STROLLS

      49 Show with a “Point/Counterpoint” segment, in brief : SNL

      52 Creative pursuits : ARTS

      54 Draped garment : SARI

      55 Fruit harvested by the ribeirinhos : ACAI

      56 Subject of some grainy photographs? : SILO

      57 Pace quickener implemented by Major League Baseball in 2023 : PITCHCLOCK

      60 Casual tops : TEES

      61 Work-from-home attire, perhaps : ATHLEISURE

      62 Canadian gas brand : ESSO

      63 People may visit them just for kicks : SHOESTORES

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      1 Jubilant song : PAEAN

      2 Caterpillar roll fish : UNAGI

      3 “… two if ___” : BYSEA

      4 W.N.B.A. star Jewell : LOYD

      5 Party-eschewing type: Abbr. : IND

      6 Business suit? : CEO

      7 Game that helps babies learn object permanence : PEEKABOO

      8 Kaitlin of “Hacks” : OLSON

      9 God of life and the afterlife : OSIRIS

      10 “Enjoy the spread!” : LETSEAT

      11 Birthplace of Zoroastrianism, today : IRAN

      12 Event with a casual dress code : PAJAMADAY

      13 “Fine, just tell me” : OKAYIGIVE

      14 Hot takes? : SEXSCENES

      23 Gives something to get something : BARTERS

      24 Rock genre : EMO

      25 Providers of fresh cuts : SLICERS

      27 Like Olympic tracks : LANED

      29 Subcompact Nissan offering : VERSA

      30 Staple ingredient in Japanese cuisine : MISOPASTE

      31 Premium computers : ACTUARIES

      32 They show models’ names : CARTITLES

      33 Sat ___ (locating aid) : NAV

      37 Hair-raising thing? : FOLLICLE

      40 Pooch-pampering places : PETSPAS

      42 Up to : TIL

      44 Ghostly image : WRAITH

      48 Prefix meaning “straight” : ORTHO

      49 Search high and low : SCOUR

      50 Iridescent material : NACRE

      51 Double-taps, say, as a post : LIKES

      53 Just all right : SOSO

      55 For another thing : ALSO

      58 “___ Misstra Know-It-All” (1970s Stevie Wonder song) : HES

      59 Footnote abbr. : CIT