NYT Crossword hints and answer for March 4, 2026
Hints that get gradually more specific, then the answer if you need it. Nothing is revealed until you tap.
Clues76
Across40
Down36
ConstructorWayne Bergman
Today’s NYT Crossword clues, hints & answers
Every clue from this puzzle with a hint and the answer behind separate buttons, so you only see what you need. Click a clue for its own page.
Across
1A
N.H.L.'s ___ Bay Lightning (5)
Starts with T, ends with ATAMPA→
6A
Parapsychologist's study, for short (3)
Starts with E, ends with PESP→
9A
"Star Wars" droid, informally (5)
Starts with A, ends with OARTOO→
14A
April Fools' Day sign (5)
Starts with A, ends with SARIES→
15A
Letters before a stage name (3)
Starts with A, ends with AAKA→
16A
In need of patching, perhaps (5)
Starts with L, ends with YLEAKY→
17A
Hillocks (5)
Starts with R, ends with SRISES→
18A
Test the water? (3)
Starts with S, ends with PSIP→
19A
Spicy chip brand (5)
Starts with T, ends with STAKIS→
20A
To-do? (4)
Starts with T, ends with KTASK→
21A
Oversold (5)
Starts with H, ends with DHYPED→
23A
Minor menace (4)
Starts with P, ends with TPEST→
24A
Colony member (3)
Starts with A, ends with TANT→
25A
Persian, ___, Oriental, Navajo (7)
Starts with C, ends with GCUTARUG→
27A
Golf item in a bag (3)
Starts with T, ends with ETEE→
28A
Motivational cheer (3)
Starts with R, ends with HRAH→
29A
Insignificant amount (7)
Starts with D, ends with TDRIBLET→
30A
___ Majesty (3)
Starts with H, ends with RHER→
31A
Saucer crew, in brief (3)
Starts with E, ends with SETS→
33A
"Wowzers!" (3)
Starts with G, ends with EGEE→
34A
Part of a rock band? (3)
Starts with O, ends with EORE→
36A
Japan's national sport (4)
Starts with S, ends with OSUMO→
38A
Reach an end (5)
Starts with C, ends with ECEASE→
40A
M.B.A. subj. (4)
Starts with E, ends with NECON→
43A
"Ozark" actor Morales (4)
Starts with E, ends with IESAI→
44A
Like many drama school students (5)
Starts with A, ends with YARTSY→
45A
Made an appearance (4)
Starts with C, ends with ECAME→
46A
Mini mart? (6)
Starts with C, ends with TCARLOT→
48A
Brings out (6)
Starts with E, ends with SEVOKES→
50A
Where you might drink from a junmai glass (7)
Starts with S, ends with RSAKEBAR→
52A
Mercury, but not Venus (7)
Starts with E, ends with TELEMENT→
53A
Flooring choice for a mudroom (4)
Starts with T, ends with ETILE→
54A
Believe (to be) (4)
Starts with D, ends with MDEEM→
55A
Violin, ___, cello, ___ (15)
Starts with P, ends with SPULLSOMESTRINGS→
62A
"Need a hand?" (4)
Starts with M, ends with IMAYI→
63A
Caves in (5)
Starts with G, ends with SGIVES→
64A
Pay for play, perhaps (4)
Starts with T, ends with OTYPO→
65A
March Madness placement (4)
Starts with S, ends with DSEED→
66A
Business card abbr. (3)
Starts with T, ends with LTEL→
67A
Strikebreaker (4)
Starts with S, ends with BSCAB→
Down
1D
Dental hygienist's target (6)
Starts with T, ends with RTARTAR→
2D
Grande of "Wicked" (6)
Starts with A, ends with AARIANA→
3D
Twain, ___, Hamill, Wahlberg (11)
Starts with M, ends with KMISSTHEMARK→
4D
Glimpse (4)
Starts with P, ends with KPEEK→
5D
Stubborn sort (3)
Starts with A, ends with SASS→
6D
"Slow down there, big guy!" (9)
Starts with E, ends with REASYTIGER→
7D
Metro, ___, Sports, Lifestyle (9)
Starts with S, ends with TSKIPABEAT→
8D
Like e-statements and digital receipts (9)
Starts with P, ends with SPAPERLESS→
9D
Key near Ctrl (3)
Starts with A, ends with TALT→
10D
Bring in (4)
Starts with R, ends with PREAP→
11D
Red velvet, ___, Black Forest, angel food (11)
Starts with T, ends with ETAKETHECAKE→
12D
"Ah, that's making sense to me now" (6)
Starts with O, ends with EOKISEE→
13D
Delicacy that's often slurped (6)
Starts with O, ends with ROYSTER→
21D
"Ben-___" (3)
Starts with H, ends with RHUR→
22D
Outstanding (3)
Starts with D, ends with EDUE→
25D
Cassette successors (3)
Starts with C, ends with SCDS→
26D
Pontiac in a ’60s song (3)
Starts with G, ends with OGTO→
32D
Head covering? (9)
Starts with T, ends with DTOILETLID→
35D
Brings a fresh effort (to) (9)
Starts with R, ends with SRECOMMITS→
36D
Brief periods of time (4)
Starts with S, ends with SSECS→
37D
Insurance co. for military families (4)
Starts with U, ends with AUSAA→
38D
Make a list of (7)
Starts with C, ends with GCATALOG→
39D
Cousins of grommets (7)
Starts with E, ends with SEYELETS→
41D
Foreshadowing (4)
Starts with O, ends with NOMEN→
42D
Place for eggs (4)
Starts with N, ends with TNEST→
47D
Japanese belts (4)
Starts with O, ends with SOBIS→
49D
Swerve (4)
Starts with V, ends with RVEER→
51D
Mail, as payment (5)
Starts with R, ends with TREMIT→
52D
Ford flop (5)
Starts with E, ends with LEDSEL→
55D
Canadian leaders, for short (3)
Starts with P, ends with SPMS→
56D
Mideast inits. (3)
Starts with U, ends with EUAE→
57D
Caustic cleaner (3)
Starts with L, ends with ELYE→
58D
Woman with a chronological name? (3)
Starts with E, ends with EEVE→
59D
Home of the Natl. Museum of Mathematics (3)
Starts with N, ends with CNYC→
60D
Stat that may be weighted (3)
Starts with G, ends with AGPA→
61D
Cry uncontrollably (3)
Starts with S, ends with BSOB→
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How many clues are in the NYT Crossword for March 4, 2026?+
76 clues: 40 Across and 36 Down. The puzzle was constructed by Wayne Bergman and edited by Will Shortz.
What are some answers in today’s NYT Crossword?+
For example: N.H.L.'s ___ Bay Lightning (TAMPA); Parapsychologist's study, for short (ESP); "Star Wars" droid, informally (ARTOO).
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