Whom to tell "Turn off the lights" or "Play some music" nyt crossword clue

The clue "Whom to tell 'Turn off the lights' or 'Play some music'" suggests that we are looking for a specific term that refers to a person or a group of people who would typically be given those commands. In analyzing the clue, we can break it down: 1. **Identifying the context**: The phrase suggests a role or position that commonly receives such directives. In everyday language, these commands are often associated with a person who manages an environment, like a household, venue, or event. 2. **Considering common roles**: Who would be told to turn off the lights? Or who would be asked to play music? Some potential roles could be: - A roommate or family member - A DJ - A technician or operator in a venue - An assistant 3. **Focusing on the most common term**: In many contexts, especially in casual or domestic settings, the term "house" often relates to both commands. "House" can imply a home where lights need to be turned off, or a "house" DJ. However, this might be too general. 4. **Key phrases and common jargon**: The phrasing of the clue hints at a closer relationship typically. The phrase "turn off the lights" could easily relate to someone in control – often seen in the context of a party or event. In such cases, "staff" or "person" may emerge, but these are again quite broad. 5. **Ultimately arriving at the answer**: Given that “turn off the lights” and "play some music" are actions often associated with entertaining and social gatherings, a term that resonates in both contexts is **“manager”** (though not fitting all letter counts). "Manager" fits as someone who might control the atmosphere through music and lighting, but considering common abbreviations or colloquial terms could yield **"DJ"** for “disc jockey” common in nightlife. To summarize: - We zeroed in on the actions highlighted in the clue and considered relevant roles that fit those commands. - Based on contextual common usage, a likely answer if fewer letters are required could be **"DJ."** If you have the existing known letters in the answer (like length or specific letters filled in), please share, as this can help narrow down the possibilities!