“March 8 observance connecting billions of people around the world … including the 22 people whose names cross this answer” crossword clue

Reveal the answer to see why it works and where this clue has appeared before.INTERNATIONALWOMENSDAY is the answer to the New York Times crossword clue “March 8 observance connecting billions of people around the world … including the 22 people whose names cross this answer”. It was last seen in the puzzle of March 8, 2026, where it runs at 71 Across and fills 22 squares. It crosses 22 other entries in that grid — those are listed below and are the quickest way to confirm the letters you already have.