The Cryptic Crossword: Sunday, March 17, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

“I’m sorry, we did everything we could before Elon cut our funding.”

Which is it?

Tariffs, tariffs, go away.

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