NYT Crossword March 21 2026 Answers (3/21/26)

Our NYT Crossword March 21, 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 21, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 3/21/26, 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	Parts of a story structure?
7A	Case managers?
14A	Lead-in to "Go!"
15A	"No more for me!"
16A	Gym amenity
17A	Words before a teaser to the following episode
18A	Be behind
19A	What there's no accounting for, in a saying
21A	Notable city in civil rights history
22A	On the ___ (not friendly)
24A	Chucks, slangily
26A	Stink
27A	It's not nice to walk in this
29A	Game with shooters
31A	Brady bunch?: Abbr.
32A	Athletic activity spun off from parkour
35A	Things that are tough on the outside and doughy on the inside?
37A	Impulsive, as a decision
39A	Reserved
42A	Scuffle
43A	Sculptor Jeff known for his steel balloon animals
45A	Very busy, with "up"
47A	Word with corn or cough
49A	[Love you!]
50A	Debate
52A	Titular Dr. Seuss character
54A	"What's your ___?"
55A	Accepted defeat, in modern parlance
57A	Heavy
59A	Not accepting, perhaps
60A	Join arms?
61A	Cavalry member in Russia, historically
62A	Twee
1D	Block housing
2D	Classic poem whose sole surviving manuscript is kept in the British Library
3D	"And so forth"
4D	"___; and it shall be given you": Matthew 7:7
5D	Encounter
6D	Go way off
7D	Flavor profile for many a Chinese dish
8D	Chill, maybe
9D	Creatures that attack Isengard, in fantasy
10D	Total
11D	Word with paper or humor
12D	Breezed (along)
13D	Big cuts?
15D	Digital provocateur
20D	Breach
23D	Visionary people
25D	Valuable commodity in "Dune"
28D	Short-term workers
30D	Have a nosh
33D	They've been played!
34D	One with a bridle … or one who's not bridal
36D	Stuck under a blanket, perhaps
38D	Makeup exam?
39D	Not going anywhere
40D	Hawaii senator Mazie
41D	"Gadzooks!"
44D	Shabby shelter
46D	"Put up your ___!"
48D	Blanched
51D	Mountain said to house Hephaestus' forges
53D	Amazon affiliate on TV
56D	Grabbin' Grape juice brand
58D	Actor Mahershala

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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.

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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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