NYT Crossword: solutions for Saturday, March 1

      The New York Times offers a variety of word games today—including Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword—ensuring there’s something appealing for everyone. However, the traditional crossword puzzle remains the standout. The daily crossword is packed with intriguing trivia, enhances mental agility, and, of course, provides some bragging rights if you manage to complete it each day.

      Although the NYT puzzle may seem daunting at times, solving crosswords is a learned skill that improves with practice—don't feel disheartened if you can't fill in every answer.

      If you're struggling to finish today's NYT Crossword, we’re here to assist. Below are the answers to today's clues.

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      NYT Crossword answers today

      New York Times

      Across

      1 Like some healthful spice blends: SALTFREE

      9 Exam usually referenced by a two-syllable acronym: LSAT

      13 Incan emperor taken prisoner by Pizarro’s forces: ATAHUALPA

      15 Conclusion of a well-known radio show title: OPRY

      16 Dining experience involving tents?: STREETFAIR

      18 Floppy: LIMP

      19 Rush uncontrollably: HURTLE

      20 A hot one can be hazardous: MIC

      22 Not from Scotland?: NAE

      23 Anya Taylor-Joy of “The Queen’s Gambit”: ANYA

      24 Division in court: SET

      27 M.L.B. M.V.P. who played for both the Los Angeles Angels and the Dodgers: OHTANI

      29 “By all means!”: YES

      30 ___ Aran, central character in Nintendo’s Metroid: SAMUS

      32 Author Shaw: IRWIN

      33 Snack items that can be cerebral: POTBROWNIES

      35 Reasonable guideline: RULEOFTHUMB

      36 High-calorie toppings for burgers: BACONSTRIPS

      37 Hunter’s attire originally made from seal or caribou skin: PARKA

      38 Makes bitter: SOURS

      39 Key ___: FOB

      42 Global peace organization: UNESCO

      44 River in Northern California: EEL

      45 “Hulk” movie star Eric: BANA

      46 Foreign affairs organization: NSC

      47 Informally encouraging muscle: TRI

      49 Executed precisely as anticipated, in a manner: PARRED

      51 “Parasite” co-star ___ Woo-shik: CHOI

      53 Lobby, for example: COMMONAREA

      56 Next in line, if you will: HEIR

      57 Method for teaching children: SIMONSAYS

      58 Pines: YENS

      59 Flashy footwear?: GALOSHES

      Down

      1 "___ away" (catchphrase of RuPaul): SASHAY

      2 Harmonize: ATTUNE

      3 Lenny & ___ (California cookie brand): LARRYS

      4 Mathematical variable denoting an angle: THETA

      5 Supply energy to: FUEL

      6 Considers flawless, perhaps: RATESATEN

      7 Supernatural descendant of Cain in "Beowulf": ELF

      8 Environmental organization: EPA

      9 Text that isn’t meant to be taken literally: LOL

      10 Imitate Arachne: SPINAWEB

      11 Some luxury suits: ARMANIS

      12 Input: TYPEIN

      14 Goal: AIM

      17 Small Kia model: RIO

      21 They develop the latissimus dorsi and biceps brachii: CHINUPS

      25 Protrude, in a way: EMBOSS

      26 Common injury in football and soccer: TURFTOE

      28 Shortens: TRIMS

      30 Performer putting on a display: SOLOACT

      31 "You're absolutely right": SOTRUE

      33 Objects on the ice: PUCKS

      34 Large vacuum?: WHIRLPOOL

      35 Change that is rarely seen: RARECOIN

      36 Mythical wailer: BANSHEE

      37 Strong and vibrant language: PUNCHY

      39 Actress Fawcett: FARRAH

      40 Feature of Mike Wazowski from "Monsters, Inc.": ONEEYE

      41 Exceptionally cool: BADASS

      43 Supernatural descendant of Cain, in "Beowulf": ORC

      45 Brass family: BRASS

      48 Platform for safaris: IOS

      50 Word frequently associated with Roman numerals: ANNO

      52 Organization with collectors: IRS

      54 Russian fighter aircraft: MIG

      55 Shortened name for a combat sport: MMA