Happening and being talked about

Published by Naitik Mehta · March 28, 2026

Stuck on the clue Happening and being talked about from the New York Times Daily for March 28, 2026? We have the correct 9-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?

Clue

Happening and being talked about (9)

Answer

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The answer to Happening and being talked about is In The News (9 letters).

Why does In The News fit this clue?

This clue uses a direct definition approach where 'Happening and being talked about' points to the phrase IN THE NEWS. In the news means currently receiving media attention or public discussion, describing events, people, or topics that are prominent in current reporting. The clue captures both aspects of newsworthiness: something must actually be occurring ('happening') and must have captured public attention ('being talked about'). This common phrase appears in headlines, news segments, and everyday conversation to indicate that a subject is currently relevant and widely discussed across various media outlets.

What does Happening and being talked about mean?

We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.

happening

adjective

•fashionable, trendy, or currently popular

noun

•an event or occurrence, especially something notable

Where did this clue appear?

This clue appeared as 30-down in the New York Times Daily on March 28, 2026, by Katie Hoody, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.

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What does In The News mean?

idiomatic phrase

•currently receiving media attention or being widely discussed in news reports

How to use In The News in a sentence

Here are 3 examples of how to use the word In The News.

•“The celebrity's surprise wedding has been in the news all week, with everyone talking about the unexpected announcement.”

•“The tech company's stock price soared after their groundbreaking AI product was featured in the news.”

•“Local restaurants have been in the news lately due to the city's new food safety regulations.”

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All clues from the New York Times Daily, Mar 28, 2026 crossword

The New York Times Daily for March 28, 2026 was published by Katie Hoody and has 70 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.

Across

1AHurried (5)6AA microwave might use one when running (8)14AVessel often stored upside down (5)15A"No hard feelings, right?" (9)17APart of a blues collection? (5)18AAmped-up coverage (9)19AYoung in old Hollywood (7)21ABit of shorthand in some age cohorts (3)22ACommon sight at an airport drop-off, in brief (3)23APays (up) (6)24A"___ Contes d'Hoffmann" (Offenbach opera) (3)25A[It's gone!] (4)26AIt has holes and cuts (6)28ALike some humor that's more likely to elicit a chuckle than a guffaw (5)29AShort-lived particle (4)32A"Weapon" used in some playful jousts (10)34APeriod ending in dezembro (3)35AMembers of a kitchen cabinet (7)36AOne of two typically used when rowing, in brief (3)37A"No need to worry about that" (10)39AWendy's, but not Jimmy John's, say (4)40AThey're typically around two feet (5)41AStart of a Christmas carol in Latin (6)43ALet use for a stretch (4)44ASettings for some docs (3)45ASoftware giant in the Fortune 100 (6)49AOne side in the first international soccer match (1872): Abbr. (3)50AStat impacted by weight and speed (3)51APokémon that wakes only to eat (7)52ADown the road (9)55AAssume (5)56AAffirm something under oath (9)57ALetter after Sierra (5)58AMoves without urgency (8)59AComic Wanda (5)

Down

1DWhere locks are set (5)2DOut the ___ (5)3DAdd to a columbarium, say (5)4DLike an American in Paris (7)5DWobble (6)6DHindu counterpart of Eros (4)7DEnragement (3)8DShort addition above or below a musical staff (10)9DTargets of some kisses (5)10DDisaccustom (4)11DGerman lament (3)12DIt's smaller than its miniature relative (9)13DOpposite of a bargain price (9)16DAdvertising handouts (8)20DProgram for those trying to reduce screen time, familiarly? (6)24DProducers of an annual light show (7)25DPlus (3)27DBeyond repair (10)28DSalon choices (3)29DSome psychedelic patterns (8)30DHappening and being talked about (9)31DChinese brew (9)33DActor who played priests in "The Mission" (1986) and "Silence" (2016) (6)35DParamount subsidiary (3)38DHad a following (3)39DProduct of some grapevines (7)42DFlathead and brook are varieties of these (6)44DProvider of virtual trips to Mars since 2003 (5)46DIndication of having hit rock bottom (5)47DLiving ___ (5)48DFormer M.L.B. team with the mascot Youppi! (5)50DEmily Dickinson's early period (4)51DExercise groups (4)53D___ particle (3)54DDominican poet Pedro ___ (3)

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Frequently asked questions about Happening and being talked about

What is the answer to Happening and being talked about?
The answer is In The News (9 letters).
Where did this clue appear?
This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 28, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to Happening and being talked about have?
The answer has 9 letters: In The News.

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editor

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position

30 Down

answer length

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