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Issue #743 Mon 16 Mar

NYT Strands Hints & Answer — March 16, 2026

The office pool is printed out and taped to the wall. It is that time of year when the focus shifts to the court.

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MARCHMADNESS
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  • BRACKET
  • BUBBLE
  • CHALK
  • CINDERELLA
  • OVERTIME

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