NYT Mini Crossword Answers and Hints for Late March 2026

The NYT Mini Crossword is a shorter, quicker version of the classic New York Times Crossword, designed for a fast-paced puzzle experience.

A NYT Games subscription, priced at $6.95 per month, is required to access the NYT Mini Crossword as of September 2025.

Answers and hints are available for the March 25th, 26th and 27th, 2026 puzzles.

The NYT Mini Crossword refreshes daily at 10 PM ET on weekdays and Saturdays, and at 6 PM ET on Sundays.

Across:

Instrument in bluegrass music: Banjo

Publication with the headline "C.I.A. Realizes It's Been Using Black Highlighters All These Years," with "The": Onion

Cut-off point for cropped jeans: Ankle

Hilarious person: Riot

Place to hibernate: Den

Down:

"Tens across the ___!": Board

1982 film in which Carol Burnett played Miss Hannigan: Annie

Japanese camera brand: Nikon

Sudden shock: Jolt

Final number in a countdown: One

Across

Bad place to spend time on your phone, it's said: INBED

Bridge crossing fees: TOLLS

"Yeah, but even so...: STILL

Internet joke: MEME

"SportsCenter" channel: ESPN

Down

Words after a knock on the door: ITSME

Material for a lecture: NOTES

Goodyear vehicle: BLIMP

Comedian DeGeneres: ELLEN

Broadband connection, for short: DSL

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The NYT Mini Crossword is a quick and engaging way to challenge your mind daily.

A subscription is now required to access the game.

Answers and hints are readily available if you get stuck.

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