Our NYT Crossword Hints for March 21, 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 21, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 3/21/26. 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. Parts of a story structure?
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7A. Case managers
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14A. Lead-in to "Go!"
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15A. "No more for me"
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16A. Gym amenity
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17A. Words before a teaser to the following episode
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18A. Be behind
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19A. What there's no accounting for, in a saying
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21A. Notable city in civil rights history
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22A. On the ___ (not friendly)
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24A. Chucks, slangily
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26A. Stink
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27A. It's not nice to walk in this
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29A. Game with shooters
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31A. Brady bunch?: Abbr.
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32A. Athletic activity spun off from parkour
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35A. Things that are tough on the outside and doughy on the inside?
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37A. Impulsive, as a decision
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39A. Reserved
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42A. Scuffle
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43A. Sculptor Jeff known for his steel balloon animals
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45A. Very busy, with "up"
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47A. Word with corn or cough
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49A. [Love you!]
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50A. Debate
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52A. Titular Dr. Seuss character
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54A. What's your __?
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55A. Accepted defeat, in modern parlance
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57A. Heavy
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59A. Not accepting, perhaps
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60A. Join arms?
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61A. Cavalry member in Russia, historically
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62A. Twee
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1D. Block housing
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2D. Classic poem whose sole surviving manuscript is kept in the British Library
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3D. "And so forth"
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4D. "___, and it shall be given you": Matthew 7:7
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5D. Encounter
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6D. Go way off
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7D. Flavor profile for many a Chinese dish
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8D. Chill, maybe
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9D. Creatures that attack Isengard, in fantasy
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10D. Total
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11D. Word with paper or humor
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12D. Breezed (along)
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13D. Big cuts
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15D. Digital provocateur
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20D. Breach
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23D. Visionary people
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25D. Valuable commodity in "Dune"
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28D. Short-term workers
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30D. Have a nosh
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33D. They've been played!
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34D. One with a bridle … or one who's not bridal
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36D. Stuck under a blanket, perhaps
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38D. Makeup exam
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39D. Not going anywhere
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40D. Hawaii senator Mazie
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41D. “Gadzooks!”
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44D. Shabby shelter
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46D. "Put up your ___!"
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48D. Blanched
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51D. Mountain said to house Hephaestus' forges
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53D. Amazon affiliate on TV
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56D. Grabbin' Grape juice brand
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58D. Actor Mahershala
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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