Mass pardon
Published by Naitik Mehta · March 29, 2026
Stuck on the clue Mass pardon from the New York Times Daily for March 29, 2026? We have the correct 7-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?
Clue
Mass pardon (7)
Answer
The answer to Mass pardon is Amnesty (7 letters).
Why does Amnesty fit this clue?
This is a direct definition clue where 'Mass pardon' points to AMNESTY, a legal term for an official pardon granted to a large group of people. An amnesty is typically issued by a government to forgive past offenses, often political crimes or violations during periods of civil unrest. The word 'mass' in the clue emphasizes that amnesty applies to many individuals at once, distinguishing it from a single pardon granted to one person. Amnesty comes from the Greek word 'amnestia,' meaning forgetfulness, reflecting the legal principle that the state chooses to forget the offense entirely.
What does Mass pardon mean?
We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.
Mass
adjective
•affecting or involving a large number of people or things
pardon
noun
•official forgiveness for a crime or offense
verb
•to forgive or excuse someone for an offense
Where did this clue appear?
This clue appeared as 96-down in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026, by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg, edited by Will Shortz. See all answers for this puzzle.
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What does Amnesty mean?
noun
•an official pardon granted by a government to a large group of individuals for political offenses
How to use Amnesty in a sentence
Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Amnesty.
•“The president declared a mass amnesty for all political prisoners, pardoning thousands who had been imprisoned during the civil unrest.”
•“The library offered a two-week amnesty period during which patrons could return overdue books without paying any fines.”
•“Several countries have immigration amnesty programs that allow undocumented workers to gain legal status without facing deportation.”
What are other crossword clues for Amnesty?
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The New York Times Daily for March 29, 2026 titled “Roundabouts” was published by Michael and Oliver Schlossberg and has 140 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.
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Frequently asked questions about Mass pardon
- What is the answer to Mass pardon?
- The answer is Amnesty (7 letters).
- Where did this clue appear?
- This clue was last seen in the New York Times Daily on March 29, 2026.
- How many letters does the answer to Mass pardon have?
- The answer has 7 letters: Amnesty.
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