Our NYT Crossword Hints for March 28, 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 28, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 3/28/26. 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. Hurried
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6A. A microwave might use one when running
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14A. Vessel often stored upside down
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15A. "No hard feelings, right?"
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17A. Part of a blues collection?
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18A. Amped-up coverage
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19A. Young in old Hollywood
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21A. Bit of shorthand in some age cohorts
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22A. Common sight at an airport drop-off, in brief
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23A. Pays (up)
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24A. "___ Contes d'Hoffmann" (Offenbach opera)
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25A. "It's gone!"
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26A. It has holes and cuts
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28A. Like some humor that's more likely to elicit a chuckle than a guffaw
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29A. Short-lived particle
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32A. "Weapon" used in some playful jousts
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34A. Period ending in dezembro
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35A. Members of a kitchen cabinet
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36A. One of two typically used when rowing, in brief
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37A. "No need to worry about that"
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39A. Wendy's, but not Jimmy John's, say
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40A. They're typically around two feet
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41A. Start of a Christmas carol in Latin
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43A. Let use for a stretch
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44A. Settings for some docs
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45A. Software giant in the Fortune 100
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49A. One side in the first international soccer match (1872): Abbr.
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50A. Stat impacted by weight and speed
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51A. Pokémon that wakes only to eat
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52A. Down the road
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55A. Assume
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56A. Affirm something under oath
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57A. Letter after Sierra
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58A. Moves without urgency
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59A. Comic Wanda
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1D. Where locks are set
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2D. Out the ___
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3D. Add to a columbarium, say
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4D. Like an American in Paris
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5D. Wobble
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6D. Hindu counterpart of Eros
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7D. Enragement
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8D. Short addition above or below a musical staff
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9D. Targets of some kisses
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10D. Disaccustom
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11D. German lament
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12D. It's smaller than its miniature relative
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13D. Opposite of a bargain price
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16D. Advertising handouts
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20D. Program for those trying to reduce screen time, familiarly?
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24D. Producers of an annual light show
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25D. Plus
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27D. Beyond repair
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28D. Salon choices
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29D. Some psychedelic patterns
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30D. Happening and being talked about
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31D. Chinese brew
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33D. Actor who played priests in "The Mission" (1986) and "Silence" (2016)
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35D. Paramount subsidiary
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38D. Had a following
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39D. Product of some grapevines
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42D. Flathead and brook are varieties of these
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44D. Provider of virtual trips to Mars since 2003
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46D. Indication of having hit rock bottom
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47D. Living ___
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48D. Former M.L.B. team with the mascot Youppi!
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50D. Emily Dickinson's early period
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51D. Exercise groups
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53D. ___ particle
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54D. Dominican poet Pedro ___
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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