Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, March 5, 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

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ACROSS

  1. 1.Poli ___ (college major)
  2. 4.Person with a superior attitude
  3. 5.Word whose letters are appropriately found from left to right in … CHARISMA
  4. 6.… PRECIPITATION
  5. 7.… UNSIGHTLY

DOWN

  1. 1.Slow-moving creature
  2. 2.Like a groan-inducing joke
  3. 3.Co. that created the first floppy disk
  4. 4.Furry variety of carpet
  5. 5.World Class Wreckin' ___, music group in which Dr. Dre got his start

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, March 5, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Poli ___ (college major)(SCI)
  2. 4.Person with a superior attitude(SNOB)
  3. 5.Word whose letters are appropriately found from left to right in … CHARISMA(CHARM)
  4. 6.… PRECIPITATION(RAIN)
  5. 7.… UNSIGHTLY(UGLY)

DOWN

  1. 1.Slow-moving creature(SNAIL)
  2. 2.Like a groan-inducing joke(CORNY)
  3. 3.Co. that created the first floppy disk(IBM)
  4. 4.Furry variety of carpet(SHAG)
  5. 5.World Class Wreckin' ___, music group in which Dr. Dre got his start(CRU)

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About the Thursday, March 5, 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 CHARM, answering “Word whose letters are appropriately found from left to right in … CHARISMA.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.