Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, March 9, 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 9, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Talk ___ (boastfully banter)
  2. 6.What has legs, but never walks?
  3. 7.French for "love"
  4. 8.What has a mouth, but never talks?
  5. 9.Run-down in appearance

DOWN

  1. 1.Milky Way bits
  2. 2.___ Eisenhower, 1950s first lady
  3. 3.Overhead
  4. 4.Given a crossword hint
  5. 5.Actress Washington of "Scandal"

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, March 9, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Talk ___ (boastfully banter)(SMACK)
  2. 6.What has legs, but never walks?(TABLE)
  3. 7.French for "love"(AMOUR)
  4. 8.What has a mouth, but never talks?(RIVER)
  5. 9.Run-down in appearance(SEEDY)

DOWN

  1. 1.Milky Way bits(STARS)
  2. 2.___ Eisenhower, 1950s first lady(MAMIE)
  3. 3.Overhead(ABOVE)
  4. 4.Given a crossword hint(CLUED)
  5. 5.Actress Washington of "Scandal"(KERRY)

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About the Monday, March 9, 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 SMACK, answering “Talk ___ (boastfully banter).” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.