Our NYT Easy Mode 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 Easy Mode Crossword is a newer format where paid subscribers can get access to Friday’s puzzle on Wednesday but with easier clues. If you’ve trying your hand at this new format but still need help, we have you covered.
NYT Easy Mode Crossword March 20, 2026 Answers
If you need help solving the NYT Easy Mode 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 |
"Like, yesterday!" |
| 5A |
___ effect (moves the needle) |
| 10A |
Like a horse's feet after a visit to the blacksmith |
| 14A |
Designated area for controlled hunting |
| 16A |
Indigenous people of the Southwest |
| 17A |
Safe for someone with celiac disease to consume |
| 18A |
Sign seen as a warning |
| 19A |
"Piece of cake!" |
| 20A |
Money, in Spanish |
| 22A |
More than meets the ___ |
| 23A |
City near the Sphinx |
| 25A |
Landforms with flat tops |
| 26A |
Greyhound trips, e.g. |
| 28A |
Landmark health legislation of 2010, for short |
| 29A |
One-named soccer great from Brazil |
| 31A |
Female pig |
| 32A |
Matty or Felipe of baseball |
| 33A |
"I want us to be on the same page here …" |
| 37A |
"Now I know my ___, next time won't you sing with me?" |
| 38A |
Spot for a snuggly cat |
| 39A |
Expel from power |
| 40A |
Executive role in Silicon Valley, for short |
| 41A |
Philosophy represented by an inverted pentagram |
| 44A |
Norwegian coin |
| 46A |
"Lady and the ___" (1955 animated film) |
| 47A |
[Milk me!] |
| 50A |
Feels sorry for |
| 52A |
Reveals every scandalous detail |
| 54A |
Baker's appliance |
| 55A |
Basic building blocks of protein |
| 57A |
Get worn out |
| 58A |
"Don't be too harsh, I'm new!" |
| 59A |
Bit of attitude |
| 60A |
Positive trait |
| 61A |
High schooler, typically |
| 1D |
College Station athlete |
| 2D |
Like pretzels and the ocean |
| 3D |
Entertain |
| 4D |
Activist group with a rabbit in its logo |
| 5D |
Some red dyes for skin |
| 6D |
What Daisy Buchanan and Jay Gatsby are having, in "The Great Gatsby" |
| 7D |
Events in which the guests might all hide in the dark |
| 8D |
Get older and wiser |
| 9D |
Requirement |
| 10D |
Beamed |
| 11D |
Transactions in the housing market |
| 12D |
Luxurious outer garment seen at the Met |
| 13D |
Many a character in "The Land Before Time" |
| 15D |
Saves from certain demise |
| 21D |
Privately chats with, for short |
| 24D |
Stench |
| 26D |
Sandwiches with toasted bread and crispy fillings |
| 27D |
She's a woolly good mom! |
| 29D |
Bar event with teams |
| 30D |
Motorized two-wheelers for getting around town |
| 32D |
College reunion attendee, informally |
| 33D |
Things to "hit" when playing the lottery |
| 34D |
Portuguese greeting |
| 35D |
Unit on a box of light bulbs |
| 36D |
Dressing up as a superhero at Comicon, e.g. |
| 41D |
More than just look at |
| 42D |
Hip-hop dance craze of the 2010s |
| 43D |
"Sorry, can you start from the beginning?" |
| 45D |
Dressed to the ___ |
| 47D |
U.S. state that produces more lobster than the other 49 states combined |
| 48D |
Former self |
| 49D |
Actress Elizabeth of "WandaVision" |
| 51D |
Long, drawn-out story |
| 53D |
Get off ___-free |
| 56D |
There are 12 in a yr. |
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