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Mini crossword answers for March 18, 2026

Mini Crossword · March 18, 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 F
  • 6 starts with L
  • 7 starts with O
  • 8 starts with S
  • 9 starts with S
Show the across answers
  • 1 Across: Word before "card," flood" or "photography" FLASH
  • 6 Across: Joust weapon LANCE
  • 7 Across: Brain, heart or lungs ORGAN
  • 8 Across: "Frozen" reindeer SVEN
  • 9 Across: What can be found on frozen roads or frozen margaritas SALT
Down clues and answer lengths
Down first letters
  • 1 starts with F
  • 2 starts with L
  • 3 starts with A
  • 4 starts with S
  • 5 starts with H
Show the down answers
  • 1 Down: Follow a dentist's recommendation FLOSS
  • 2 Down: Baby bug LARVA
  • 3 Down: Shape made in the snow ANGEL
  • 4 Down: Very little SCANT
  • 5 Down: Egg layer HEN
Show the solved grid
1F2L3A4S5H6LANCE7ORGAN8SVEN9SALT

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