NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, March 6, 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

Friday, March 6, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Mountains on an Evian bottle
  2. 5.Sound effect for a pogo stick
  3. 7.Bert's buddy
  4. 8."Bruhhh!"
  5. 9.Candy with collectible dispensers

DOWN

  1. 1.Presidential nickname of the 1860s
  2. 2."My Sweet ___" (George Harrison song)
  3. 3.Affix with a thumbtack
  4. 4.Like an unpleasant, mocking comment
  5. 6."Good grief!"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, March 6, 2026

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2L
3P
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Mountains on an Evian bottle(ALPS)
  2. 5.Sound effect for a pogo stick(BOING)
  3. 7.Bert's buddy(ERNIE)
  4. 8."Bruhhh!"(DUDE)
  5. 9.Candy with collectible dispensers(PEZ)

DOWN

  1. 1.Presidential nickname of the 1860s(ABE)
  2. 2."My Sweet ___" (George Harrison song)(LORD)
  3. 3.Affix with a thumbtack(PINUP)
  4. 4.Like an unpleasant, mocking comment(SNIDE)
  5. 6."Good grief!"(GEEZ)

About the Friday, March 6, 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 BOING, answering “Sound effect for a pogo stick.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.