Cracked open Crossword Clue

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AJAR

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(adjective)
1. slightly open

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CRACKED (adjective)
1. of paint or varnish; having the appearance of alligator hide
2. used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
OPEN (adjective)
1. (of textures) full of small openings or gaps
2. not defended or capable of being defended
OPEN (verb)
1. start to operate or function or cause to start operating or functioning
2. spread out or open from a closed or folded state
OPEN (noun)
1. a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
2. where the air is unconfined

Hint 3: Other Answers Used in the Past

Ajar
(4 letters)

Hint 4: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
RAJA

More New Yorker Crossword (3/4/2026) Answers

Across

1. Part of a Payday bar

8. Mover's vehicle

11. Fund-raiser with sweet treats

12. Have a fancy meal

13. Floor covering in many a Japanese home

14. Nuts and ___

15. Quaint lodging

16. Tubers that are sometimes confused for sweet potatoes

17. “Business in the front, party in the back” hair style

20. Tony-winning star of “The Producers”

22. Show the ___ (orient)

24. Bent the truth

25. Belt out a tune

26. Agreement

28. Stage group often dressed in black

30. Pester incessantly

31. Unit of bread

33. Ride waves à la Kelly Slater or Bethany Hamilton

35. Easy toss

38. Grab on to

40. Stopped temporarily

44. Newspaper opinion piece

46. Make a scarf or a sweater, say

48. Tubular pasta

49. The place to be

52. More than just misplaced

53. Prior to

54. Extra fat

56. Regret

57. 'What a time to be ___!'

58. Ship travelling to a refinery

60. Word after punch or party

61. Giveaways

62. Annoyance for internet gamers

63. Will of “Elf” and “Step Brothers”

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Down

1. Short snoozes

2. Alias abbreviation

3. 'Ratatouille' rat

4. The first "A" of A.A.P.I.

5. Moose, mouse, or mongoose

6. Stretchy waistband material

7. Tennis do-over

8. Bad guy in a story

9. Insect’s sensing appendage

10. Savings for a rainy day

11. Plucked instruments common in bluegrass music

12. Barbie and Ken, for two

13. Dainty crown

14. Hot dog holder

17. Reconciled after a tiff

19. Instagram video

21. His and ___

23. Kiss and caress, to a Brit

27. Post-silent-era film

29. Rolled option at a sandwich shop

32. Times New Roman or Arial

34. Gasoline, e.g.

35. Offer an insultingly paltry price

36. Ill-fated woman in “Hamlet”

37. Squabbling (with), slangily

39. Engine problem

41. Explore a coral reef, maybe

42. Comes to pass as a result

43. Discourage

45. Was behind the wheel

47. Like basketball players vis-à-vis gymnasts, generally

50. Prior to poetically

51. Spud

55. Term of endearment

58. Insect-repellent brand

59. Nada

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