NYT Crossword hints and answer for March 24, 2026
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Clues78
Across37
Down41
ConstructorKillian Olson
Today’s NYT Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
It may be found at the end of the line (4)
Starts with F, ends with HFISH→
5A
One-on-one clashes in "Hamilton" (5)
Starts with D, ends with SDUELS→
10A
Go on a spree, maybe (4)
Starts with S, ends with PSHOP→
14A
Just chillin' (4)
Starts with I, ends with EIDLE→
16A
"Escape (The ___ Colada Song)" (last Billboard #1 hit of the 1970s) (4)
Starts with P, ends with APINA→
17A
"The Last Supper" painter (15)
Starts with L, ends with ILEONARDODAVINCI→
20A
Saul Goodman's field in "Better Call Saul" (3)
Starts with L, ends with WLAW→
21A
Refs' ring rulings (4)
Starts with T, ends with STKOS→
22A
Sign at the start of a maze (5)
Starts with E, ends with RENTER→
23A
Tie score (4)
Starts with D, ends with WDRAW→
25A
___-bitsy (4)
Starts with I, ends with YITSY→
27A
"The Luncheon" painter (11)
Starts with C, ends with TCLAUDEMONET→
31A
Org. that issues lots of refunds (3)
Starts with I, ends with SIRS→
34A
Dominates, like a team in a blowout victory (4)
Starts with O, ends with SOWNS→
35A
Golfer's sand-filled hazard (6)
Starts with B, ends with RBUNKER→
36A
"I don't love it, I don't hate it" (3)
Starts with M, ends with HMEH→
37A
Sweet Japanese rice cake that may be filled with ice cream (5)
Starts with M, ends with IMOCHI→
39A
___ Moines, Iowa (3)
Starts with D, ends with SDES→
40A
State flower of New Mexico (5)
Starts with Y, ends with AYUCCA→
42A
Soldier's food kit, for short (3)
Starts with M, ends with EMRE→
43A
Very large number (6)
Starts with M, ends with DMYRIAD→
46A
Castle in chess (4)
Starts with R, ends with KROOK→
47A
Newly include (3)
Starts with A, ends with DADD→
48A
"The Buffet" painter (11)
Starts with P, ends with EPAULCEZANNE→
50A
___ Mawr College (4)
Starts with B, ends with NBRYN→
51A
52A
Spot for a sun chair (5)
Starts with P, ends with OPATIO→
55A
Pantry problem (4)
Starts with A, ends with SANTS→
57A
___ it or lose it (3)
Starts with U, ends with EUSE→
60A
64A
Upright support in a wall (4)
Starts with S, ends with DSTUD→
65A
Instrument accompanying many a singalong (5)
Starts with P, ends with OPIANO→
66A
Bring in the crops (4)
Starts with R, ends with PREAP→
67A
Parlor inkings, informally (4)
Starts with T, ends with STATS→
68A
Not follow the path (5)
Starts with S, ends with YSTRAY→
69A
Boundary-pushing (4)
Starts with E, ends with YEDGY→
Down
1D
Permeate (4)
Starts with F, ends with LFILL→
2D
Brainstorm (4)
Starts with I, ends with AIDEA→
3D
Swayed to the music, say (10)
Starts with S, ends with DSLOWDANCED→
4D
Cornish game ___ (3)
Starts with H, ends with NHEN→
5D
Hidden area of the internet (7)
Starts with D, ends with BDARKWEB→
6D
Computer command used to fix a mistake (4)
Starts with U, ends with OUNDO→
7D
Big ones cause conflicts (4)
Starts with E, ends with SEGOS→
8D
Had the best score midgame (3)
Starts with L, ends with DLED→
9D
Monterrey Mrs. (3)
Starts with S, ends with ASRA→
10D
Like hedgehogs and cacti (5)
Starts with S, ends with YSPINY→
11D
Help for a guesser (4)
Starts with H, ends with THINT→
12D
Not never, but never again (4)
Starts with O, ends with EONCE→
13D
Doubles team, e.g. (4)
Starts with P, ends with RPAIR→
18D
Not much (4)
Starts with A, ends with DATAD→
19D
Storage room in a church (6)
Starts with V, ends with YVESTRY→
24D
Fraternity/sorority event (4)
Starts with R, ends with HRUSH→
25D
Squid's squirter (6)
Starts with I, ends with CINKSAC→
26D
One may have a pocket ... or be found in one (3)
Starts with T, ends with ETEE→
27D
Punctuation found in this clue, for example (5)
Starts with C, ends with ACOMMA→
28D
"Love," euphemistically (5)
Starts with L, ends with DLWORD→
29D
Race that no one can win cleanly (6)
Starts with M, ends with NMUDRUN→
30D
___ Cruz, at 6'7" the tallest shortstop in M.L.B. history (5)
Starts with O, ends with LONEIL→
31D
"Wha?! … That makes no sense" (10)
Starts with I, ends with DIMCONFUSED→
32D
Intel-gathering mission (5)
Starts with R, ends with NRECON→
33D
Order at a soda fountain (5)
Starts with S, ends with ESHAKE→
38D
Unscripted comedy (6)
Starts with I, ends with VIMPROV→
41D
___ Mountains, Europe/Asia boundary (4)
Starts with U, ends with LURAL→
44D
"Hurray!" (3)
Starts with Y, ends with YYAY→
45D
Trounce (7)
Starts with D, ends with YDESTROY→
49D
Drink garnish (4)
Starts with Z, ends with TZEST→
50D
For the ___ (5)
Starts with B, ends with SBIRDS→
52D
[Hey you!] (4)
Starts with P, ends with TPSST→
53D
Lead-in to boy or girl (4)
Starts with A, ends with AATTA→
54D
Like an archer's bowstring before a shot (4)
Starts with T, ends with TTAUT→
55D
Biology lab gel (4)
Starts with A, ends with RAGAR→
56D
Grammy alternative (4)
Starts with N, ends with ANANA→
58D
Kind of party (4)
Starts with S, ends with GSTAG→
59D
Award that the best plays are nominated for (4)
Starts with E, ends with YESPY→
61D
Computer networking addresses, for short (3)
Starts with I, ends with SIPS→
62D
Small complaint (3)
Starts with N, ends with TNIT→
63D
High dudgeon (3)
Starts with I, ends with EIRE→
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How many clues are in the NYT Crossword for March 24, 2026?+
78 clues: 37 Across and 41 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Killian Olson and edited by Will Shortz.
What are some answers in today’s NYT Crossword?+
For example: It may be found at the end of the line (FISH); One-on-one clashes in "Hamilton" (DUELS); Go on a spree, maybe (SHOP).
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