Our NYT Crossword Hints for March 14, 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 14, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 3/14/26. 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. Behave like an ass
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5A. 18th-century British P.M. William Pitt, e.g.
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9A. Come back
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14A. Recipient of a key to the city, say
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16A. Shocked ... shocked!
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17A. Like Thunderdell, the monster slain by Jack the Giant Killer
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18A. Des'ree's "You ___ Be"
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19A. Mottled
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20A. Sch. whose symbol is the Native American war leader Osceola
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22A. Title role for Paul Newman, 1963
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23A. 41-Across maker
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24A. Top option
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25A. Sporting blades
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26A. Flutters
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27A. Jewelry that may double as a fastener
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30A. "Aliens ___ My Homework," children's comedy/sci-fi book by Bruce Coville
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31A. 007 feature of 1979
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32A. Writer of the 1969 hit "The Boxer"
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33A. Hip places?
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34A. Bosom buddy
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37A. They croak as soon as they grow up
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38A. Go bad
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39A. Easy gait
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40A. "Some rise by ___, and some by virtue fall": Shak.
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41A. 23-Across debut of 1999
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43A. Deep-frying vessel
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44A. Many an "SVU" extra
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45A. Displays with variety
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46A. Following closely behind
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48A. Where travelers might take the plunge on vacation
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51A. Keep?
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52A. Inner tube?
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53A. Takes a hit
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54A. Baby bottle component
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55A. U Beauty competitor
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1D. Counter order
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2D. Subject of outdoor paintings by Renoir, Monet and Homer
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3D. Follower
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4D. Vulgarians
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5D. Some deflections for argument's sake
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6D. "Bombshell: The ___ Lamarr Story" (2017 documentary)
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7D. Hotness
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8D. Really, really believing
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9D. Classic meat sauce
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10D. Freudian origin of defense mechanisms
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11D. Strands from the litter?
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12D. Rise on the market
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13D. Auditions
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15D. Latvian, old-style
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21D. Noted series with over 200 Emmys … and an Oscar
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23D. Letters for those awaiting specifics
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24D. Something cut or defused
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25D. Ready for business
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28D. Just go along
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29D. Ring stats
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31D. Promenade
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32D. Tanning target
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33D. Social media community for avid readers
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34D. Shimmering substance in the skin-care aisle
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35D. Animal identity in role play
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36D. Title for a holy person
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37D. Lickety-split
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38D. Become suddenly awake and focused
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39D. Distort
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42D. Address strings
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44D. Farm females
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45D. Flour used to make paratha
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47D. Raw material
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49D. All together
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50D. Law of La Mancha
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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