NYT Crossword March 2 2026 Answers (3/2/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for March 2 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword March 2, 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 2, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 3/2/26, 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 Leave behind, informally
6A Read, as a bar code
10A Happy as a ___
14A The Potato State
15A Bit of dialogue
16A Seized vehicle, in brief
17A Hint at, as what's to come
19A Sitting on
20A Parisian river
21A Wedding walkway
22A Figs. that include interest
25A Hit the jackpot, so to speak
28A Hotel units
30A Distant
31A Refusals
32A Place in a pyramid, as a mummified pharaoh
34A "There's no such thing ___ publicity"
36A Acknowledge during a broadcast, say … and a hint to the shaded squares
40A Brings home the bacon
41A Tres ___ cake
43A Dads
46A Popular coastal destination in India
47A Bird featured on many baby shower decorations
48A Sequence of steps to accomplish a goal
53A "Good heavens!"
54A In the countryside
55A Toward the back
57A Tiny unit of matter
58A Wild canid of the Great Lakes region
63A Foxholes, e.g.
64A Drifter
65A Committee head
66A Therefore
67A The Beatles' "Back in the ___"
68A "The ___ Pokey" (children's dance song)
1D "What's the ___?" ("Who cares?")
2D Wedding vow
3D Black goo
4D Knight captures bishop, e.g.
5D Garden faucet attachment
6D Bias
7D Fermented apple juice
8D Year on the Yucatán
9D Just purchased
10D Daniel ___, 007 portrayer
11D Divulges
12D Moon-landing program
13D Bikes with small engines
18D ___ and hers
21D Infuses with bubbles
22D "Things ___ looking up!"
23D Ping's partner
24D Indian flatbread
26D "In that case ..."
27D Afghan capital
29D Obsessor over "the precious" in Tolkien lore
33D British nobleman
34D Sounds of satisfaction
35D Sci-fi series with a "Time Lord" traveling in a TARDIS
37D "___, crackle, pop"
38D "Yikes ...!"
39D Glossary component
42D Where the stars are
43D Veterans Day event
44D Sharper
45D Muscular
49D "You are not!" retort
50D Baby sheep
51D ___ Day (tree-planting celebration)
52D Maiden name preceder
56D Part of a foot
58D Wed. follower
59D Apple platform
60D Sturdy bookcase material
61D What one should let sleeping dogs do, proverbially
62D Word after deep, stir or small

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.

NYT Crossword (Main Grid)
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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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