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Mini crossword answers for March 16, 2026

Mini Crossword · March 16, 2026 · Every hint stays hidden until you tap it

Every clue from today's NYT Mini, with the answers hidden until you want them. Start with the lengths, then first letters, then reveal.

Across clues and answer lengths
Across first letters
  • 1 starts with M
  • 6 starts with O
  • 7 starts with R
  • 8 starts with P
  • 9 starts with H
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: Blues, e.g. MUSIC
  • 6 Across: Late actress Catherine of "Schitt's Creek" OHARA
  • 7 Across: List included with a board game RULES
  • 8 Across: April Fools' shenanigan PRANK
  • 9 Across: Greek god of the underworld HADES
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with M
  • 2 starts with U
  • 3 starts with S
  • 4 starts with I
  • 5 starts with C
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Transform gradually MORPH
  • 2 Down: "Star Trek" officer portrayed by Zoe Saldaña UHURA
  • 3 Down: Greens, e.g. SALAD
  • 4 Down: Woman's name that's an anagram of ERNIE IRENE
  • 5 Down: Containers for reds and whites CASKS
Show the solved grid
1M2U3S4I5C6OHARA7RULES8PRANK9HADES

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