NYT Crossword March 19 2026 Answers (3/19/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for March 19 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword March 19, 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 19, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 3/19/26, 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 Exploiting an I.R.S. loophole, e.g.
9A Forensic analyst's workspace
15A Like the national dish tavë kosi (baked lamb with yogurt sauce)
16A Moon that's a neighbor of Ganymede and Io
17A A boatload
18A How Jean Valjean repeatedly breaks out in "Les Misérables"
19A Where to find the towns Bigfoot and Tarzan
20A The o's in xoxo, symbolically
22A Scratches (out)
23A Cards in a wallet or purse, informally
25A Resident of Muscat
27A Clothes that are ready to be thrown away
30A Mimicked
32A Online gamer's bane
33A Like some flaws
35A Rump
39A "Decidedly not"
40A Homophone of 39-Across
41A Peeve
42A ___ Lasso, fictional A.F.C. Richmond coach
43A Big Bad Wolf's disguise
45A ___ badge
47A Opposite of paleo-
48A Voice of the modern age
50A Site for indie designers
51A Crooner Mel
53A Beginning of the spelling of "Hera"
55A U-___ (German subway)
56A It has Earth's highest and lowest points
58A N.C.A.A.'s ___ Eight
62A Certain fatty acids, informally
64A Certain hockey and soccer infractions … or a hint to this puzzle's circled and shaded squares
66A Country singer Lee Ann
67A At peak pique
68A Gaelic gals
69A Locations for some posers
1D First president to sit in the Oval Office
2D It's vera soothing!
3D Halo console
4D Jean Arp, e.g.
5D Tripping, in a way
6D German "the"
7D Deep cut
8D Lock in, so to speak
9D Thomas Jefferson's belief
10D Part of an order
11D Ordnance depot
12D "Hey, no argument here"
13D Nighttime woe
14D Luggage
21D Master class?
24D Setting for Arthur Miller's "The Crucible"
26D Analogous
27D Word with napkin or nose
28D Miles away
29D Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" and Diana Ross's "I'm Coming Out," to name two
31D Tickles
34D Choice words
36D Actor Hammer
37D Lepidopterists' needs
38D Operation Neptune, familiarly
44D Electric sign filler
46D Showing things as they are
49D Utter foolishness
51D Nation whose name sounds like a plea for seconds
52D Catchers' wear
54D ___ Virtue, three-time gold medalist ice dancer
55D Word after finger or poke
57D Do for Jimi Hendrix
59D "Here's an ___ …"
60D Final, e.g.
61D Contractors' figs.
63D Of first rank
65D Noted San Francisco weather phenomenon

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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.

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