Our NYT Crossword Hints for March 3, 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 3, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 3/3/26. 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. Garam ___ (South Asian spice blend)
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7A. Historic tree in Boston Common
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10A. Stinging, as an odor
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15A. Notices
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16A. Not worth a ___
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17A. He-Man's superheroine twin sister
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18A. Intentionally cause drama
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20A. Classical Indian stringed instrument
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21A. Painting and sculpture.
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22A. Actor McKellen who played Magneto
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23A. "Don't you agree with me?," informally
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25A. “Come to our rescue!”
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26A. Learn all the latest info
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28A. Image problem?
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30A. "Say it ___ so!"
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31A. Is awesome, in slang
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33A. Online connection
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34A. Tie-dyed bit of attire, often
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37A. "Before we discuss other matters ..." or a hint to the starts of 18-, 26-, 47- and 60-Across
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42A. Word after photo or covert
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43A. Regrets
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44A. Defeats going away
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45A. Cheeky attitude
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46A. Southern cornbread
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47A. Promgoers' luxurious rides
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53A. Kind of oil extracted from hemp, for short
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56A. "They already left"
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57A. Scorching
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58A. Black bits in cookies and cream
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59A. Beneath
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60A. Present for an expectant mom or bride-to-be
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63A. Brother's daughter
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64A. Caller of balls and strikes
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65A. Person with mainstream likes, pejoratively
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66A. Residents of Edinburgh and Glasgow
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67A. "The Tell-Tale Heart" author
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68A. Sounds from baby robins
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1D. Flat-topped hills
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2D. Houston ballplayer
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3D. Raps freestyle, in slang
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4D. Broadcasts
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5D. Allow to
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6D. Less rosy-cheeked
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7D. Channel for collegiate sports fans
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8D. Where to go in the U.K.?
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9D. Changing genetically
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10D. Basketball datum
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11D. Cricket's call
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12D. Knot again
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13D. Absolutely steaming
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14D. Showed some courage
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19D. Have a meal
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24D. Abbey residents
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26D. Sudden burst of wind
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27D. Advil targets
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29D. Vinyl records, familiarly
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31D. Where to catch a Bay Area flight
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32D. Stiff upper ___
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33D. Eldest von Trapp daughter in "The Sound of Music"
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34D. Genre for wannabe sleuths
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35D. Winter setting in D.C.
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36D. Sci-fi space travelers
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38D. Plot of land
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39D. Keeps from being publicly known
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40D. Some natural hairstyles, informally
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41D. + or - particle
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45D. Looks slack-jawed (at)
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46D. Like a cocktail with an extra shot
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47D. Leaves shocked
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48D. What accompanies gin and a lime wedge
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49D. Event with cowboys and clowns
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50D. Vote into office
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51D. With any luck
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52D. Cut the grass
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54D. Prove appropriate for
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55D. Lavishes love (on)
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58D. Shrek, e.g.
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61D. Type of medical network, for short
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62D. Part of a seat assignment
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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