Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, March 4, 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

Wednesday, March 4, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Any mentee of Yoda
  2. 5.Plow pullers
  3. 6.Animal in the family Mephitidae, which comes from the Latin for "stink"
  4. 7.Scotsman's wear
  5. 8.Sections of a play

DOWN

  1. 1.Nikola ___, three-time N.B.A. M.V.P. (2021, 2022 and 2024)
  2. 2.Jump for joy
  3. 3.Auto body issues
  4. 4.Tattoos, informally
  5. 6.Music similar to reggae

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, March 4, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Any mentee of Yoda(JEDI)
  2. 5.Plow pullers(OXEN)
  3. 6.Animal in the family Mephitidae, which comes from the Latin for "stink"(SKUNK)
  4. 7.Scotsman's wear(KILT)
  5. 8.Sections of a play(ACTS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Nikola ___, three-time N.B.A. M.V.P. (2021, 2022 and 2024)(JOKIC)
  2. 2.Jump for joy(EXULT)
  3. 3.Auto body issues(DENTS)
  4. 4.Tattoos, informally(INK)
  5. 6.Music similar to reggae(SKA)

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About the Wednesday, March 4, 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 SKUNK, answering “Animal in the family Mephitidae, which comes from the Latin for "stink".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.