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37 Hunter’s attire originally made from seal or caribou skin: PARKA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

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NYT Crossword: solutions for Saturday, March 1
The crossword puzzle in The New York Times can be challenging, even if it's not the Sunday edition! If you're facing difficulties, we're available to assist you with today’s clues and solutions.