
NYT Crossword: solutions for Wednesday, March 5
The New York Times features a variety of word games today—offering options like Wordle, Connections, Strands, and the Mini Crossword, there’s something for everyone—but the classic crossword puzzle still stands out. The daily crossword includes engaging trivia, aids in enhancing mental agility, and of course, grants you bragging rights if you manage to complete it each day. Although the NYT puzzle can sometimes feel incredibly challenging, solving crossword puzzles is a skill that improves with practice—don't be disheartened if you can't fill in every word. If you're struggling with today's NYT Crossword, we are here to assist you. Below, we provide all the answers for today's clues.
1. “Adios, ___!” : AMIGO
6. Texter’s “you tell me” : IDK
9. Sweet braided bread : BABKA
14. Source of a pulse : SONAR
15. Modernizing prefix : NEO
16. Ingredient in a Whopper : ONION
17. Home of many champion marathoners : KENYA
18. “And just like THAT!” : BAM
19. Small contribution : ADDIN
20. Blowout victory, metaphorically : BLOODBATH
23. Chichén ___ (Mayan archaeological site) : ITZA
26. Latin “wolf” : LUPUS
27. Hulking brute : OGRE
31. Wild backdrop for “Wuthering Heights” : MOOR
32. Biblical patriarch who begat Methuselah : ENOCH
33. Lead-in to ever : WHOM
34. Device for taking notes? : ATM
35. Verbal facepalm : DOH
36. Message meaning “I can’t be reached right now” : OOO
37. “Welcome Back, Kotter” role of 1970s TV : GABE
39. Yusuf ___, adopted name of singer Cat Stevens : ISLAM
41. Subtle summons : PSST
42. Woman’s name that becomes another woman’s name when an “M” is added to the front : ELISSA
44. Missouri tributary : PLATTE
46. One part of a swimming pool : DEEPEND
48. Beat rapidly, as eggs : WHISKED
49. Center : CORE
50. Something of miner concern? : ORE
52. Commotion : STIR
53. A little cute? : ELFIN
54. Comedy bit : GAG
55. Broadway star LuPone : PATTI
57. Talent : GIFT
58. Big softy, perhaps : CRIER
60. Put through the self-checkout : SCAN
61. Research campus in upstate N.Y. : RPI
62. With 66-Across, spooky property that might include a 20-Across and a 7-, 25- and 28-Down : HAUNTED
64. Went underground : HID
65. Exit key : ESC
66. See 62-Across : MANSION
67. Country music’s ___ Young Band : ELI
68. Buttonless shirt : TEE
69. Carry-___ : ONS
70. Airport org. : TSA
71. Intelligence org. : NSA
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NYT Crossword: solutions for Wednesday, March 5
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.