Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, March 12, 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

Thursday, March 12, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Like jerk chicken and chicken vindaloo
  2. 6.Capital of Vietnam
  3. 7."Well, would ya look at that!"
  4. 8.Gem in an oyster
  5. 9.Thick roll of cash

DOWN

  1. 1.Part of a naval fleet
  2. 2.The "P" in I.P.A.
  3. 3.Relative by marriage
  4. 4.King ___ (venomous snake)
  5. 5.Sign obeyed by merging traffic

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, March 12, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Like jerk chicken and chicken vindaloo(SPICY)
  2. 6.Capital of Vietnam(HANOI)
  3. 7."Well, would ya look at that!"(ILLBE)
  4. 8.Gem in an oyster(PEARL)
  5. 9.Thick roll of cash(WAD)

DOWN

  1. 1.Part of a naval fleet(SHIP)
  2. 2.The "P" in I.P.A.(PALE)
  3. 3.Relative by marriage(INLAW)
  4. 4.King ___ (venomous snake)(COBRA)
  5. 5.Sign obeyed by merging traffic(YIELD)

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About the Thursday, March 12, 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 SPICY, answering “Like jerk chicken and chicken vindaloo.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.