Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answer on Mar 17, 2026

Daily answers for the New York Times Mini Crossword game.

Mini Crossword

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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8
9

ACROSS

  1. 1.One drawing X's and O's
  2. 6.Company whose market cap (~$4 trillion) exceeds the G.D.P. of most countries
  3. 7."Chill!"
  4. 8.Do some rhythmic tapping
  5. 9.Back talk

DOWN

  1. 1.What's the deal?
  2. 2."The Phantom of the ___"
  3. 3.Excellent grade
  4. 4.Sandpipers dig for them in the sand
  5. 5.Evil spell

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

1C
2O
3A
4C
5H
6A
P
P
L
E
7R
E
L
A
X
8D
R
U
M
9S
A
S
S

Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.One drawing X's and O's(COACH)
  2. 6.Company whose market cap (~$4 trillion) exceeds the G.D.P. of most countries(APPLE)
  3. 7."Chill!"(RELAX)
  4. 8.Do some rhythmic tapping(DRUM)
  5. 9.Back talk(SASS)

DOWN

  1. 1.What's the deal?(CARDS)
  2. 2."The Phantom of the ___"(OPERA)
  3. 3.Excellent grade(APLUS)
  4. 4.Sandpipers dig for them in the sand(CLAMS)
  5. 5.Evil spell(HEX)