Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, March 2, 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

Monday, March 2, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1."Yeah, why not!"
  2. 5.Collector's ___
  3. 6.Worker who frequently takes off
  4. 8.Stressful way to run
  5. 9.Crossed (out)

DOWN

  1. 1.Tiny drink
  2. 2.Useful ... or a useful draw in Scrabble when you have a "Q"
  3. 3.Chill
  4. 4.Be expressive with one's feelings
  5. 7.TV's "___ Lasso"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, March 2, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1."Yeah, why not!"(SURE)
  2. 5.Collector's ___(ITEM)
  3. 6.Worker who frequently takes off(PILOT)
  4. 8.Stressful way to run(LATE)
  5. 9.Crossed (out)(EXED)

DOWN

  1. 1.Tiny drink(SIP)
  2. 2.Useful ... or a useful draw in Scrabble when you have a "Q"(UTILE)
  3. 3.Chill(RELAX)
  4. 4.Be expressive with one's feelings(EMOTE)
  5. 7.TV's "___ Lasso"(TED)

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About the Monday, March 2, 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 PILOT, answering “Worker who frequently takes off.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.