Our NYT Crossword Hints for March 10, 2026 puzzle will help you move through the grid if you’ve found yourself stuck on a clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily crossword that tests solvers’ knowledge and vocabulary. It’s one of the most popular crosswords in the world, known for its challenging clues and clever wordplay. The puzzle is published in the print edition of the paper and is also available online.
NYT Crossword Hints March 10, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 3/10/26. The clues are listed below, and you can click/tap on a clue to go to its page for more detail, including definitions, but if you don’t want to be immediately spoiled, you can reveal letter by letter to still offer yourself more of a challenge before revealing the full solution.
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1A. ___-C cable (computer connector)
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4A. Decide (to)
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7A. Bells and whistles
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13A. Seattle M.L.B. player
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15A. Get ready to enter the rink
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16A. Cut above the rest?
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18A. "Haven't the foggiest"
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19A. "Star Wars" antagonist
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20A. New Zealand native
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22A. Grain used in making Cheerios
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23A. Something I can stand for?
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26A. Conductor's stick
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28A. Quick transition on the basketball court
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31A. ___ Owens (birth name of Queen Latifah)
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34A. Hardwood tree … or what's left after it burns
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35A. Serenade
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36A. 8-pointer in Scrabble
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38A. Blowgun projectile
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40A. For a single purpose, as a committee
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43A. Class for a future stockbroker, informally
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44A. Wolf (down)
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46A. Not close
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48A. Word with shift or skeleton
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49A. Not completely closed
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50A. Permit for an international traveler
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52A. Subway system
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54A. Equipment for a gymnast
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55A. — tizzy
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58A. Apt anagram of BRUSH
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60A. Kind of soup from Japan
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63A. Eddie who voiced Donkey in "Shrek"
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65A. Get right to work
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68A. Like many virtual meetings
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69A. Natural seasoning
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70A. Capital of North Macedonia
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71A. Dangerous sort of stick
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72A. Bronx-born star, to fans ... or a phonetic hint to 3-, 8- 17-, 32- and 45-Down
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1D. They wear masks at home
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2D. Bollywood wrap
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3D. Focus of Gandhi protests
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4D. With 5-Down, strict sales limit, informally
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5D. See 4 Down
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6D. Version of a car model
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7D. Show romantic interest, in a way
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8D. One playing 45s, informally
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9D. Hosp. area for serious cases
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10D. Jay formerly of late-night TV
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11D. Sol's sister, in Roman myth
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12D. Espy
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14D. "Whew! Sweat is dripping off me"
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17D. Mediterranean dish whose name can be translated as "pampered daddy"
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21D. ___ leaf cluster (decoration on a medal)
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24D. Network for many TV reruns
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25D. Bizet's "Habanera," for one
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27D. Comedian Bargatze
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28D. Razor scooters and Rubik's Cubes, once
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29D. Yoga pose
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30D. Something a Möbius strip lacks
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32D. All-time best-selling female rapper worldwide
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33D. Medicinal plants
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37D. Big name in New Age music
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39D. Trolley
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41D. Again and again
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42D. Low-___ diet
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45D. Drink that's just been squeezed, say
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47D. Alternative to white or whole wheat
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50D. Mispell a word, say
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51D. "Let's go, muchacho!"
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53D. Herb in the mint family
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55D. Biblical prophet that's 51-Down without its first letter
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56D. Slam-___ (easy success)
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57D. Grain-shaped pasta
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59D. Ignominious failure
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61D. Place for a pie to cool, stereotypically
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62D. A Man Called ___ (Tom Hanks film)
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64D. Bubble wrap sound
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66D. Fraternity members
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67D. Friendly touch
We also recommend trying your hand at the NYT Mini Crossword, which is definitely easier (on all days!) as it is a 5×5, compared to the full-sized crossword (which is 15×15, and the Sunday edition is 21×21!). New crosswords are released at 10PM ET on weekdays and 6PM ET on weekends.
The New York Times crossword was first published in The New York Times in 1942 and has been a daily feature ever since. It is known for its high level of difficulty and for its clever, often playful, clues and themes. The puzzles range in size from 15x15 grids on weekdays to larger 21x21 grids on Sundays, with varying levels of difficulty.
The New York Times crossword is created by a team of skilled puzzle constructors and editors, who work to ensure that each puzzle is both entertaining and challenging for solvers. The puzzles are often themed, with clues and answers related to a particular subject or concept, and they frequently feature wordplay and puns.
Solving the New York Times crossword has become a beloved pastime for many, and there are even competitions and clubs devoted to crossword puzzle solving. The New York Times crossword is available in print in the newspaper and online, and it has a dedicated following of loyal solvers who eagerly await each day's puzzle.
If you’re still struggling to solve your NYT crosswords, consider practicing with the Eugene Sheffer and Thomas Joseph dailies first. If you’re looking for similarly challenging crosswords, we recommend the WSJ Crossword and LA Times Crossword.
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