Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, March 1, 2026

Review the Across and Down clues from this puzzle, reveal optional hints, then check the completed grid and explanations for every answer.

Mini Crossword

Sunday, March 1, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Stereotypical wearer of a letterman jacket
  2. 5.Surrounding glows
  3. 7.Eschew a heavy meal in favor of light snacks
  4. 8.The white stuff?
  5. 9.M.M.A. fight enders, for short

DOWN

  1. 1.Jacksonville N.F.L. player, informally
  2. 2."But this love is ___" (Taylor Swift lyric)
  3. 3.Grumbly sort
  4. 4.Instrument that buzzes
  5. 6.Uses needle and thread

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, March 1, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Stereotypical wearer of a letterman jacket(JOCK)
  2. 5.Surrounding glows(AURAS)
  3. 7.Eschew a heavy meal in favor of light snacks(GRAZE)
  4. 8.The white stuff?(SNOW)
  5. 9.M.M.A. fight enders, for short(KOS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Jacksonville N.F.L. player, informally(JAG)
  2. 2."But this love is ___" (Taylor Swift lyric)(OURS)
  3. 3.Grumbly sort(CRANK)
  4. 4.Instrument that buzzes(KAZOO)
  5. 6.Uses needle and thread(SEWS)

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About the Sunday, March 1, 2026 NYT Mini

This puzzle has 5 columns, 5 rows, 5 Across clues and 5 Down clues. Use the clue list and blank grid first, then reveal the completed grid only when you need it.

One of today's longest entries is AURAS, answering “Surrounding glows.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.