NYT Crossword March 14 2026 Answers (3/14/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for March 14 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword March 14, 2026 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue. The NYT Crossword is a daily puzzle 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 New York Times and is also available online.

NYT Crossword March 14, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 3/14/26, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!

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# Clue
1A Behave like an ass
5A 18th-century British P.M. William Pitt, e.g.
9A Come back
14A Recipient of a key to the city, say
16A Shocked ... shocked!
17A Like Thunderdell, the monster slain by Jack the Giant Killer
18A Des'ree's "You ___ Be"
19A Mottled
20A Sch. whose symbol is the Native American war leader Osceola
22A Title role for Paul Newman, 1963
23A 41-Across maker
24A Top option
25A Sporting blades
26A Flutters
27A Jewelry that may double as a fastener
30A "Aliens ___ My Homework," children's comedy/sci-fi book by Bruce Coville
31A 007 feature of 1979
32A Writer of the 1969 hit "The Boxer"
33A Hip places?
34A Bosom buddy
37A They croak as soon as they grow up
38A Go bad
39A Easy gait
40A "Some rise by ___, and some by virtue fall": Shak.
41A 23-Across debut of 1999
43A Deep-frying vessel
44A Many an "SVU" extra
45A Displays with variety
46A Following closely behind
48A Where travelers might take the plunge on vacation
51A Keep
52A Inner tube?
53A Takes a hit
54A Baby bottle component
55A U Beauty competitor
1D Counter order
2D Subject of outdoor paintings by Renoir, Monet and Homer
3D Follower
4D Vulgarians
5D Some deflections for argument's sake
6D "Bombshell: The ___ Lamarr Story" (2017 documentary)
7D Hotness
8D Really, really believing
9D Classic meat sauce
10D Freudian origin of defense mechanisms
11D Strands from the litter?
12D Rise on the market
13D Auditions
15D Latvian, old-style
21D Noted series with over 200 Emmys … and an Oscar
23D Letters for those awaiting specifics
24D Something cut or defused
25D Ready for business
28D Just go along
29D Ring stats
31D Promenade
32D Tanning target
33D Social media community for avid readers
34D Shimmering substance in the skin-care aisle
35D Animal identity in role play
36D Title for a holy person
37D Lickety-split
38D Become suddenly awake and focused
39D Distort
42D Address strings
44D Farm females
45D Flour used to make paratha
47D Raw material
49D All together
50D Law of La Mancha

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We also recommend trying your hand at the NYT Mini Crossword, which is definitely easier (on all days!) as it is 5×5, compared to the full‑sized New York Times Crossword (which is 15×15, and the Sunday edition is 21×21!). If you want something in between, the NYT Midi Crossword offers between a 9×9 and 11×11 grid with a medium‑level challenge that bridges the gap between the Mini and the full puzzle—making it a great option for players looking to level up. 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.

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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.

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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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