The Cryptic Crossword: Sunday, March 3, 2024

“Thanks, but I still have at least another month of seasonal depression to go.”

“It’s your bracket—I’m afraid it’s busted.”

“I called you here to share my ‘White Lotus’ theories.”

“I’ve decided to focus less on cardio and more on strength to get out of bed in the morning.”

“OMG, I got into my first-choice college currently being dismantled by the government!”

Which is it?

“Wow—I’d just assumed your profile picture was A.I.-generated.”

Tariffs, tariffs, go away.

Happy Liberation Day!