NYT Crossword March 20 2026 Answers (3/20/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for March 20 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword March 20, 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 20, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 3/20/26, 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 Rush order
5A Political commentator Piker
10A Like a workhorse
14A Animal sanctuary
16A Kachina-carving people
17A Going against the grain?
18A Sign to be read
19A "Easy peasy!"
20A Pesos or euros
22A Knack for details, say
23A World capital split by the world's longest river
25A Some scenery in "The Road Runner Show"
26A Fare ways to go?
28A Law with an "individual mandate" provision, for short
29A Athlete nicknamed "O Rei"
31A Farm female
32A Giant Jesus
33A Words before confirming something
37A Fundamentals
38A Gym circuit
39A Remove unceremoniously
40A Exec who leads software engineers
41A Philosophy of a devil's advocate?
44A Danish money
46A Step heavily
47A Word repeated in "With a ___ ___ here and a ___ ___ there …"
50A Feels sympathy for, in a way
52A Publishes an exposé, say
54A It'll warm your buns
55A Biological building blocks
57A Get spent
58A "Be gentle"
59A Give guff
60A Desirable feature
61A Gukesh Dommaraju, upon becoming world chess champion in 2024
1D Texas A&M athlete
2D Like foods that increase thirst
3D Tickle
4D Pro-vegan org.
5D Applies a certain hair dye to
6D Fling
7D Things that send people into hiding
8D Dating app listing
9D Basic ___
10D Beamed
11D Zillow data
12D Dramatic outerwear for the theater
13D Very old-fashioned sort
15D Some adopted pets
21D Pings, for short
24D Stink
26D Sandwiches that are neither kosher nor halal
27D Farm female
29D Drinking game?
30D Modern urban transportation options
32D Reunion attendee, informally
33D Lotto prizes
34D Greeting often followed by "Como vai?"
35D British engineer James
36D Be a hero, say
41D "Get it?"
42D Viral 2010s dance that Hillary Clinton performed on TV
43D "This makes no sense"
45D Poker hand known as a "Wayne Gretzky"
47D It has more than 4,000 islands off its coast
48D Pre-transformation self
49D Actress Elizabeth of "Eternity"
51D It's a long story
53D Participant in the Jacobite rebellion of the 1740s
56D Approaches, in brief

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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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