NYT Crossword March 3 2026 Answers
All 79 clues from the Tuesday New York Times crossword, checked against the published NYT solution. Reveal answers one at a time right in the grid, or open any clue for the full explanation.
PUZZLE GRID16×15 · SPOILERS HIDDEN
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37A"Before we discuss other matters ..." or a hint to the starts of 18-, 26-, 47- and 60-Across16 lettersFIRSTTHINGSFIRST
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