Our NYT Crossword Hints for March 9, 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 9, 2026
You’ll find hints for all of the crossword clues for the NYT Crossword on 3/9/26. 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. Constellation word before Major or Minor
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5A. Something to blow off or let off
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10A. "So-o-o cute!"
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13A. Western defense grp.
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14A. "I ___ been a contender!"
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15A. Lead-in to natal or nuptial
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16A. *Outdoor sport with sticks (1979, 1984)
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18A. Gentle touch
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19A. Letters for a mind reader
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20A. Grunt from a pigpen
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21A. Athlete's representative
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23A. Take weapons away from
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25A. *Period for Fred, Wilma and Pebbles (2016, 2023)
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28A. More in-your-business
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30A. Encourages to buy a more expensive model, say
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31A. Ernest Hemingway's "To Have and Have ___"
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32A. Monster of folk tales
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34A. Goal for collectors
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35A. *Temporary guest from a canine shelter (1988, 1991)
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39A. Oscars airer
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42A. Pencils down
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43A. Double-decker, e.g.
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45A. Strings along
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48A. Some steaks
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51A. *Popular fruit dessert (2001)
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53A. Rebel as a group
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55A. Zimbalist Jr. of "77 Sunset Strip"
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56A. Plastic Ono Band's "Happy ___ (War Is Over)"
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58A. Network for "The Wire" and "Euphoria"
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59A. Birthplace of the bossa nova, informally
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60A. Academy Award category ... or a hint to the starts of the answers to the starred clues
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64A. Vietnamese holiday with a palindromic name
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65A. Baltimore baseball pro
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66A. Colorful body part ... or a colorful flower
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67A. "___ gratia artis" (classic MGM motto)
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68A. Chicken noodle scoop
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69A. Heredity unit
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1D. Like expired parking meters
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2D. __ bran
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3D. Bobby, Peter or Greg, to Carol Brady
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4D. Internet pioneer
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5D. "Coming ___ to a theater near you!"
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6D. Partner of nips
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7D. Relative of a reindeer
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8D. Suffix with lemon or orange
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9D. Ancient Central American pyramid builders
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10D. They go to a higher court
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11D. Round up, as cattle
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12D. Receiving the most rain
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14D. Grandfather clock sound
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17D. Piquant triangular chip
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22D. "Gosh!"
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24D. Starting on
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26D. Small castle tower
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27D. Guest opinion column
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29D. Corkscrew-shaped pasta
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33D. Opal or ruby
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36D. Enough already!
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37D. Double-reed woodwind player
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38D. Biceps, boastfully
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39D. Canadian province north of Montana
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40D. More brawny
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41D. Bugs Bunny's supply
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44D. 'Now, you listen to me . . .'
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46D. Beats by ___ (headphone brand)
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47D. Word with sex or status
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49D. Support for a knee or a neck
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50D. Enters a game at the half, say
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52D. Praise enthusiastically
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54D. Group assisting a sheriff
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57D. Like a bull or buck
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61D. Memorable period
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62D. Caesar of old comedy
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63D. 18-wheeler
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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