NYT Crossword: solutions for Wednesday, April 16

      The New York Times features a variety of word games today—between Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, there’s something for everyone—but the classic crossword puzzle still holds its top position. The daily crossword is packed with fascinating trivia, aids in enhancing mental agility, and undoubtedly provides some bragging rights if you complete it daily.

      Though the NYT puzzle may sometimes seem daunting, solving a crossword is a skill that requires practice—don't feel disheartened if you can’t fill in every word of a puzzle.

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

      NYT Crossword answers for today

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      Lushfoil Photography Sim aims to transform us all into photographers.

      When traffic is absent, cities become eerily quiet. Initially, this calm is refreshing, but as time passes, it can become unbearable. The echo amplifies even the smallest movements. It is in nature, surrounded by the gentle sounds of insects and birds, the flowing river and crackling bark, with the wind rustling countless leaves and whistling through each blade of grass, that I find a solitude that masks the tinnitus and relaxes my shoulders.

      Every location possesses a distinct ambient sound. I first learned this melody along the Econlockhatchee River back home, where as a young adult I rediscovered how to spend hours alone in this quiet with my thoughts. Then I experienced it in the Hudson valleys, where I currently reside. And again at Lake Braies during summer, while sitting in my Brooklyn apartment amid the fading breaths of winter while engaging with Lushfoil Photography Sim.

      How to participate in the Marathon closed alpha test

      After transforming the live-service genre on consoles with Destiny, Bungie has dedicated over a decade to the FPS game. This makes the announcement of the upcoming video game Marathon—returning to one of the studio’s oldest intellectual properties—particularly thrilling. This extraction shooter features unique Runner classes, dynamic environments, exceptional shooting mechanics, and much more to explore. The game is set to release in September, so the wait isn't too long, although it may feel lengthy for some. Fortunately, Bungie is offering a chance to play early through a closed alpha test. If you want to get ahead in this race, here’s how you can join the Marathon closed alpha test.

      Is Marathon cross-platform?

      One reason Bungie's Destiny series has thrived as a live service game is its early adoption of cross-platform support. The studio's upcoming project, Marathon, will also be a live service game, but this time it’s an extraction shooter rather than an MMO-lite looter shooter. Even after being acquired by PlayStation, Destiny maintained its cross-platform capabilities, but what about this upcoming title? Will Sony restrict players to their respective platforms, or will you be able to team up with friends on Tau Ceti IV no matter which platform you are using? Here’s what you need to know about Marathon’s cross-platform functionality.

      Is Marathon cross-platform?