Daily Crossword — Saturday, March 21, 2026

Daily Crossword - Saturday, March 21, 2026

Theme: Sports & Fitness

Difficulty: Easy

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Across

1.Miss ___ ("Loki" character voiced by Tara Strong) (7)

8.Mazda truck models (7)

15.Harem slave. (7)

16.You're half right (7)

17.He composed "Robin Hood." (7)

18.Treacherous type (7)

19.Combining form, in Bot. and Zool. terms. (3)

20.Olive-shaped. (7)

22.Just a bit (3)

23.Div. leftover (4)

25.Envelope attachment (5)

26.Reporter's hook (4)

27.Containing nephelite: Petrography. (5)

29.Hospital worker: Abbr. (3)

30.Outbursts (5)

31.Popular tennis player? (6)

33.Airbladder of brown seaweed. (8)

35.Here Comes Science band, for short (4)

37.Of a gift: Lat. (4)

38.There's ___ in the sky (8)

42.Love game? (6)

46.Rocky, to friends (5)

47.Verbal hitches (3)

49.Bacchanalian (5)

50.Bust ___ (laugh hard) (4)

51.Wriggle, in old Scotland (5)

53.Leg: Comb. form (4)

54.Hat (3)

55.Hall of Fame third baseman Pie ___ (7)

57.Third in a Roman series (3)

58.Coke purchase (7)

60.Shower safety feature (7)

62.Composer referred to as the "father of opera buffa" (7)

63.Boxer nicknamed "The Raging Bull" (7)

64.1973 man-becomes-cobra movie (7)

65.Brings to light (7)

Down

1.One of many shots which prevent "The 8-down" (7)

2.Branding specialists (7)

3.In the raw (7)

4.The gums: Comb. form. (3)

5.Co. originally named Teleworld (4)

6.Bonn beasts (5)

7.*Works with needles (6)

8....when you want to aggressively dismiss a suggestion (8)

9.On the dot (5)

10.Swedish actress Persson (4)

11.Hogwash! (3)

12.In a vexed manner (7)

13.Online broker's actions (7)

14.Most pitiful (7)

21.Sp. unit of linear measure (4)

24.Professional rabble rouser. (7)

26.Some sneak holders (7)

28.Ocean predator named for a flower, very briefly? (5)

30.Dead duck (5)

32.Fall back (3)

34.Hogwash! (3)

36.Kissing aquarium dwellers (8)

38.Some watches (7)

39.Queens' titles (7)

40.Pear-shaped pots used in chemistry. (7)

41.Part of Miss Muffit's menu (4)

43.What mosquito nets protect against (7)

44.Say again (7)

45.Eye coats (7)

48.Base hit in baseball (6)

51.Sandwich alternatives (5)

52.Hero of Dr. Seuss (5)

55.Mil. units (4)

56.Freeway entrance (4)

59.Ain't We Got Fun lyricist Kahn (3)

61.Catcall (3)

Solving Tools

Across

1.Miss ___ ("Loki" character voiced by Tara Strong) (7)

8.Mazda truck models (7)

15.Harem slave. (7)

16.You're half right (7)

17.He composed "Robin Hood." (7)

18.Treacherous type (7)

19.Combining form, in Bot. and Zool. terms. (3)

20.Olive-shaped. (7)

22.Just a bit (3)

23.Div. leftover (4)

25.Envelope attachment (5)

26.Reporter's hook (4)

27.Containing nephelite: Petrography. (5)

29.Hospital worker: Abbr. (3)

30.Outbursts (5)

31.Popular tennis player? (6)

33.Airbladder of brown seaweed. (8)

35.Here Comes Science band, for short (4)

37.Of a gift: Lat. (4)

38.There's ___ in the sky (8)

42.Love game? (6)

46.Rocky, to friends (5)

47.Verbal hitches (3)

49.Bacchanalian (5)

50.Bust ___ (laugh hard) (4)

51.Wriggle, in old Scotland (5)

53.Leg: Comb. form (4)

54.Hat (3)

55.Hall of Fame third baseman Pie ___ (7)

57.Third in a Roman series (3)

58.Coke purchase (7)

60.Shower safety feature (7)

62.Composer referred to as the "father of opera buffa" (7)

63.Boxer nicknamed "The Raging Bull" (7)

64.1973 man-becomes-cobra movie (7)

65.Brings to light (7)

Down

1.One of many shots which prevent "The 8-down" (7)

2.Branding specialists (7)

3.In the raw (7)

4.The gums: Comb. form. (3)

5.Co. originally named Teleworld (4)

6.Bonn beasts (5)

7.*Works with needles (6)

8....when you want to aggressively dismiss a suggestion (8)

9.On the dot (5)

10.Swedish actress Persson (4)

11.Hogwash! (3)

12.In a vexed manner (7)

13.Online broker's actions (7)

14.Most pitiful (7)

21.Sp. unit of linear measure (4)

24.Professional rabble rouser. (7)

26.Some sneak holders (7)

28.Ocean predator named for a flower, very briefly? (5)

30.Dead duck (5)

32.Fall back (3)

34.Hogwash! (3)

36.Kissing aquarium dwellers (8)

38.Some watches (7)

39.Queens' titles (7)

40.Pear-shaped pots used in chemistry. (7)

41.Part of Miss Muffit's menu (4)

43.What mosquito nets protect against (7)

44.Say again (7)

45.Eye coats (7)

48.Base hit in baseball (6)

51.Sandwich alternatives (5)

52.Hero of Dr. Seuss (5)

55.Mil. units (4)

56.Freeway entrance (4)

59.Ain't We Got Fun lyricist Kahn (3)

61.Catcall (3)

Solving Tools

About This Sports & Fitness Crossword

Today's crossword puzzle from Saturday, March 21, 2026 features a Sports & Fitness theme with 72 words (36 across, 36 down).

Get in the game with clues about athletics, exercise, competitions, fitness, and the world of sports from amateur to professional levels.

Easy Difficulty (2 stars):

This 2-star puzzle offers a gentle introduction to crossword solving with straightforward clues and common vocabulary. Perfect for beginners or a relaxing challenge.

March 2026 Crossword Archive

This Sports & Fitness crossword puzzle was published on Saturday, March 21, 2026 as part of our daily crossword series. Each day brings a new theme and fresh challenges for crossword enthusiasts.

Puzzle Statistics:

• Grid size: 15x15
• Total words: 72
• Across clues: 36
• Down clues: 36
• Theme: Sports & Fitness

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Sports & Fitness themed crosswords offer unique challenges and vocabulary. Here are some strategies for success:

• Look for theme-related words that might span multiple answers
• Consider specialized vocabulary common to sports & fitness
• Use crossing letters to confirm unfamiliar terms
• Think about synonyms and alternative meanings within the theme

This easy difficulty puzzle requires basic knowledge and solving techniques. Take your time and enjoy the challenge!

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