NYT Crossword hints and answer for March 3, 2026
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Clues79
Across37
Down42
ConstructorDrew Schmenner
Today’s NYT Crossword clues, hints & answers
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Across
1A
Garam ___ (South Asian spice blend) (6)
Starts with M, ends with AMASALA→
7A
Historic tree in Boston Common (3)
Starts with E, ends with MELM→
10A
Stinging, as an odor (5)
Starts with A, ends with DACRID→
15A
Notices (6)
Starts with E, ends with SESPIES→
16A
Not worth a ___ (3)
Starts with S, ends with USOU→
17A
He-Man's superheroine twin sister (5)
Starts with S, ends with ASHERA→
18A
Intentionally cause drama (10)
Starts with S, ends with TSTIRTHEPOT→
20A
Classical Indian stringed instrument (5)
Starts with S, ends with RSITAR→
21A
Painting and sculpture (4)
Starts with A, ends with SARTS→
22A
Actor McKellen who played Magneto (3)
Starts with I, ends with NIAN→
23A
"Don't you agree with me?," informally (7)
Starts with A, ends with EAMIRITE→
25A
"Come to our rescue!" (3)
Starts with S, ends with SSOS→
26A
Learn all the latest info (12)
Starts with G, ends with DGETUPTOSPEED→
28A
Image problem? (4)
Starts with B, ends with RBLUR→
30A
"Say it ___ so!" (4)
Starts with A, ends with TAINT→
31A
Is awesome, in slang (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSLAPS→
33A
Online connection (4)
Starts with L, ends with KLINK→
34A
Tie-dyed bit of attire, often (3)
Starts with T, ends with ETEE→
37A
42A
Word after photo or covert (3)
Starts with O, ends with SOPS→
43A
Regrets (4)
Starts with R, ends with SRUES→
44A
Defeats going away (5)
Starts with R, ends with SROUTS→
45A
Cheeky attitude (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSASS→
46A
Southern cornbread (4)
Starts with P, ends with EPONE→
47A
Promgoers' luxurious rides (12)
Starts with S, ends with SSTRETCHLIMOS→
53A
Kind of oil extracted from hemp, for short (3)
Starts with C, ends with DCBD→
56A
"They already left" (7)
Starts with T, ends with ETOOLATE→
57A
Scorching (3)
Starts with H, ends with THOT→
58A
Black bits in cookies and cream (4)
Starts with O, ends with OOREO→
59A
Beneath (5)
Starts with U, ends with RUNDER→
60A
Present for an expectant mom or bride-to-be (10)
Starts with S, ends with TSHOWERGIFT→
63A
Brother's daughter (5)
Starts with N, ends with ENIECE→
64A
Caller of balls and strikes (3)
Starts with U, ends with PUMP→
65A
Person with mainstream likes, pejoratively (6)
Starts with N, ends with ENORMIE→
66A
Residents of Edinburgh and Glasgow (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSCOTS→
67A
"The Tell-Tale Heart" author (3)
Starts with P, ends with EPOE→
68A
Sounds from baby robins (6)
Starts with T, ends with STWEETS→
Down
1D
Flat-topped hills (5)
Starts with M, ends with SMESAS→
2D
Houston ballplayer (5)
Starts with A, ends with OASTRO→
3D
Raps freestyle, in slang (9)
Starts with S, ends with SSPITSBARS→
4D
Broadcasts (4)
Starts with A, ends with SAIRS→
5D
Allow to (3)
Starts with L, ends with TLET→
6D
Less rosy-cheeked (6)
Starts with A, ends with RASHIER→
7D
Channel for collegiate sports fans (5)
Starts with E, ends with UESPNU→
8D
Where to go in the U.K.? (3)
Starts with L, ends with OLOO→
9D
Changing genetically (8)
Starts with M, ends with GMUTATING→
10D
Basketball datum (6)
Starts with A, ends with TASSIST→
11D
Cricket's call (5)
Starts with C, ends with PCHIRP→
12D
Knot again (5)
Starts with R, ends with ERETIE→
13D
Absolutely steaming (5)
Starts with I, ends with EIRATE→
14D
Showed some courage (5)
Starts with D, ends with DDARED→
19D
Have a meal (3)
Starts with E, ends with TEAT→
24D
Abbey residents (5)
Starts with M, ends with SMONKS→
26D
Sudden burst of wind (4)
Starts with G, ends with TGUST→
27D
Advil targets (5)
Starts with P, ends with SPAINS→
29D
Vinyl records, familiarly (3)
Starts with L, ends with SLPS→
31D
Where to catch a Bay Area flight (3)
Starts with S, ends with OSFO→
32D
Stiff upper ___ (3)
Starts with L, ends with PLIP→
33D
Eldest von Trapp daughter in "The Sound of Music" (5)
Starts with L, ends with LLIESL→
34D
Genre for wannabe sleuths (9)
Starts with T, ends with ETRUECRIME→
35D
Winter setting in D.C. (3)
Starts with E, ends with TEST→
36D
Sci-fi space travelers (3)
Starts with E, ends with SETS→
38D
Plot of land (5)
Starts with T, ends with TTRACT→
39D
Keeps from being publicly known (8)
Starts with H, ends with PHUSHESUP→
40D
Some natural hairstyles, informally (4)
Starts with F, ends with SFROS→
41D
+ or – particle (3)
Starts with I, ends with NION→
45D
Looks slack-jawed (at) (6)
Starts with S, ends with SSTARES→
46D
Like a cocktail with an extra shot (6)
Starts with P, ends with TPOTENT→
47D
Leaves shocked (5)
Starts with S, ends with SSTUNS→
48D
What accompanies gin and a lime wedge (5)
Starts with T, ends with CTONIC→
49D
Event with cowboys and clowns (5)
Starts with R, ends with ORODEO→
50D
Vote into office (5)
Starts with E, ends with TELECT→
51D
"With any luck ..." (5)
Starts with I, ends with EIHOPE→
52D
Cut the grass (3)
Starts with M, ends with WMOW→
54D
Prove appropriate for (5)
Starts with B, ends with TBEFIT→
55D
Lavishes love (on) (5)
Starts with D, ends with SDOTES→
58D
Shrek, e.g. (4)
Starts with O, ends with EOGRE→
61D
Type of medical network, for short (3)
Starts with H, ends with OHMO→
62D
Part of a seat assignment (3)
Starts with R, ends with WROW→
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How many clues are in the NYT Crossword for March 3, 2026?+
79 clues: 37 Across and 42 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Drew Schmenner and edited by Will Shortz.
What are some answers in today’s NYT Crossword?+
For example: Garam ___ (South Asian spice blend) (MASALA); Historic tree in Boston Common (ELM); Stinging, as an odor (ACRID).
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