NYT Crossword March 5 2026 Answers (3/5/26)

We have all of the answers to the NYT Crossword puzzle for March 5 2026 to help you finish it up!

Our NYT Crossword March 5, 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 5, 2026 Answers

If you need help solving the NYT Crossword on 3/5/26, 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!

Looking for answers to another NYT Crossword puzzle? Check out our archive of NYT Crossword Answers. Our NYT Crossword Hints for March 5, 2026 are also available if you prefer not to be immediately spoiled.

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# Clue
1A Replay technique, informally
6A "Baby ___" (2008 comedy)
10A "Fiddlesticks!"
13A Woodworking machine
14A Burden
15A A big one might be challenging to work with
16A Sewing/cooking class, informally
17A User of the Force
18A Mrs. in Spain
19A Remove from power
20A Boarding pass info
21A Like cabernet sauvignon vis-à-vis white zinfandel
23A Restaurant booking, for short
24A "Shoulda listened to me!"
26A Rang out
27A Carrier based in Ben Gurion Airport
29A Milan's La ___
32A Dole (out)
33A Gomez's cousin on 1960s TV
35A Bring shame upon
37A "Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; ___ for the arrow that flieth by day": Psalms
38A Always there
39A Lead-in to determined or destined
40A Otolaryngologist, for short
42A Estrange
44A N.B.A. great ___ Archibald
46A Wrath
47A Cabernet sauvignon et zinfandel
49A Golf gimme
51A Center of a Scrabble board
55A Puma's pad?
57A D.O.J. bigwigs, in brief
59A Bass, e.g.
60A CVS Health subsidiary
61A Law enforcer in Leicester
63A Decide to deal with at a later time
65A Labor Day follower: Abbr.
66A With 68-Across, long-shot candidates … or a hint to six squares in this puzzle
68A See 66-Across
69A Prefix with -logue
70A "You just made that up!"
71A Feature of the Cyclops
72A You might be asked for your "last four" of this, in brief
73A With 58-Down, "Bugonia" actress
74A Dips a toe in, say
1D This might be ground-breaking
2D San Diego suburb
3D Person reached by dialing 0: Abbr.
4D Comes face to face with
5D Choreograph
6D Magic power
7D Freshly
8D Stuff that's slung
9D Parenthetical remark
10D "That's enough out of you!"
11D Accept the terms of
12D Pack rat
13D Summer vacation locale
20D Letter in support, informally
22D "Blitzkrieg Bop" band
25D Approximate no.
26D Winning hit at Wimbledon, maybe
28D Endures
30D Media sales agent, in brief
31D Be on one's back
34D Face card's value, often
36D One-named artist who sang the U.S. national anthem at the Paris Olympics closing ceremony
38D Real genius
39D Org. often concerned with fund-raising
41D Super Mario Bros. platform
42D Performs at a Thunderbirds show
43D Lists of starters
45D Packed it in
46D Big Dutch bank
48D Leif, to Eric the Red
50D "Deadwood" actor McShane
52D Typewriter feature
53D Spots where pins are dropped?
54D Pee Wee of baseball
56D Serve, as soup
58D See 73-Across
61D Pack it in?
62D Gumbo ingredient
64D Enemy of Wonder Woman
67D Bocce player's skill
68D Trendy

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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Christine Mielke

Christine Mielke has been an avid fan of word games and puzzles for over two decades. She loves to unscramble words, challenge herself to crossword puzzles and try out the latest word games. As a published author and database architect, it was natural for her to take her love for all things word games to the next level!

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