Our NYT Crossword Hints for March 23, 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 23, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 3/23/26. 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. Mark of an old injury
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5A. Some Egyptian reptiles
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9A. Sleep in the great outdoors, say
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13A. "The ___ Game" (song that begins "Shirley Shirley bo-berley, bonana fanna fo-ferley"
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14A. Smell really bad
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15A. Reef around a lagoon
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17A. Popular character actor in both "The Godfather" and "Barney Miller"
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19A. Expression of proportion
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20A. Gold seeker's tool
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21A. Guided visit
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22A. They save the day
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23A. Viscous goo
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25A. Avian metaphor for a romantic couple
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27A. Short-term employee, informally
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29A. Anger
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30A. Two of a kind
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32A. Waffle House alternative
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35A. Diva's big moments
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40A. Part of the federal government that includes the presidency
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43A. Amber or myrrh
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44A. ___ a soul (nobody at all)
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45A. Slushy frozen treat brand
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46A. Bummed out
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48A. Comfort
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50A. Cinema lover
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56A. Partners for ladies, informally
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59A. Works of Rossini and Bellini
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60A. Running behind schedule
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62A. Helpful hint
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63A. Move with swagger
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64A. Off-putting aura ... or what 17-, 25-, 40- and 50-Across each have?
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66A. Move with stealth
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67A. Farmland area unit
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68A. Satanic
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69A. Must-have
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70A. Kind of terrier named after a Scottish island
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71A. Shade of green named after a duck
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1D. Sounds made with the fingers (quick!)
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2D. Shadowy plotting group
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3D. Offerings on a hotel list
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4D. Race as an engine
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5D. Best Picture Oscar winner set partially in Iran
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6D. Korean city that hosted the 1988 Summer Olympics
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7D. Pascal of The Mandalorian
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8D. Reggae-adjacent genre
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9D. Faddish 1980s plush toy
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10D. Company behind the game Centipede
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11D. ___ Trend (magazine that chooses a Car of the Year annually)
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12D. Worked at, as a trade
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16D. Profit's counterpart
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18D. Tabloid twosome
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22D. That lady
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24D. Thanks, en français
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26D. Onetime Dodge sports car … or a creature to be dodged
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28D. Poe's "The ___ and the Pendulum"
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30D. The "p" of r.p.m.
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31D. Lumberjack's tool
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33D. Like about 80% of Indians, religiously
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34D. Some reproductive cells
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36D. Poker player's option
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37D. Carrot on a stick, metaphorically
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38D. Expert pilot
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39D. That lady
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41D. Voted out of office
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42D. Pass on a tournament schedule
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47D. Muscles in a six-pack
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49D. Got older
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50D. Carpet on a forest floor
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51D. Agree to accept marketing emails, say
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52D. Salsa ___ (condiment that might include tomatillos and cilantro)
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53D. Gloating winner's proclamation
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54D. Tiny particle
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55D. Tinker Bell, for one
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57D. Lower leg bone
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58D. Compete in a bee
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61D. Home for a nest
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64D. Used to be
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65D. Animal doc
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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