Our NYT Crossword Hints for March 20, 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 20, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 3/20/26. 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. Rush order
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5A. Political commentator Piker
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10A. Like a workhorse
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14A. Animal sanctuary
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16A. Kachina-carving people
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17A. Going against the grain?
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18A. Sign to be read
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19A. Easy peasy!
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20A. Pesos or euros
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22A. Knack for details, say
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23A. World capital split by the world's longest river
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25A. Some scenery in "The Road Runner Show"
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26A. Fare ways to go?
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28A. Law with an "individual mandate" provision, for short
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29A. Athlete nicknamed "O Rei"
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31A. Farm female
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32A. Giant Jesus
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33A. Words before confirming something
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37A. Fundamentals
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38A. Gym circuit
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39A. Remove unceremoniously
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40A. Exec who leads software engineers
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41A. Philosophy of a devil's advocate?
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44A. Danish money
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46A. Step heavily
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47A. Word repeated in "With a ___ ___ here and a ___ ___ there …"
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50A. Feels sympathy for, in a way
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52A. Publishes an exposé, say
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54A. It'll warm your buns
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55A. Biological building blocks
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57A. Get spent
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58A. "Be gentle"
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59A. Give guff
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60A. Desirable feature
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61A. Gukesh Dommaraju, upon becoming world chess champion in 2024
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1D. Texas A&M athlete
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2D. Like foods that increase thirst
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3D. Tickle
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4D. Pro-vegan org.
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5D. Applies a certain hair dye to
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6D. Fling
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7D. Things that send people into hiding
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8D. Dating app listing
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9D. Basic ___
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10D. Beamed
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11D. Zillow data
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12D. Dramatic outerwear for the theater
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13D. Very old-fashioned sort
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15D. Some adopted pets
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21D. Pings, for short
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24D. Stink
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26D. Sandwiches that are neither kosher nor halal
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27D. Farm female
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29D. Drinking game
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30D. Modern urban transportation options
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32D. Reunion attendee, informally
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33D. Lotto prizes
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34D. Greeting often followed by "Como vai?"
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35D. British engineer James
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36D. Be a hero, say
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41D. Get it
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42D. Viral 2010s dance that Hillary Clinton performed on TV
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43D. "This makes no sense"
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45D. Poker hand known as a "Wayne Gretzky"
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47D. It has more than 4,000 islands off its coast
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48D. Pre-transformation self
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49D. Actress Elizabeth of "Eternity"
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51D. It's a long story
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53D. Participant in the Jacobite rebellion of the 1740s
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56D. Approaches, in brief
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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