NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, March 15, 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

Sunday, March 15, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.On-call doctor's device
  2. 6.Amazon virtual assistant
  3. 7.Host of the 2026 Oscars
  4. 8.Stumped on a puzzle, say
  5. 9.Aves. and blvds.

DOWN

  1. 1.Election-influencing groups, for short
  2. 2.Quite a few
  3. 3.The "Tyrannosaurus" of Tyrannosaurus rex
  4. 4.Right on
  5. 5.Puts in order from best to worst, maybe

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Sunday, March 15, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.On-call doctor's device(PAGER)
  2. 6.Amazon virtual assistant(ALEXA)
  3. 7.Host of the 2026 Oscars(CONAN)
  4. 8.Stumped on a puzzle, say(STUCK)
  5. 9.Aves. and blvds.(STS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Election-influencing groups, for short(PACS)
  2. 2.Quite a few(ALOT)
  3. 3.The "Tyrannosaurus" of Tyrannosaurus rex(GENUS)
  4. 4.Right on(EXACT)
  5. 5.Puts in order from best to worst, maybe(RANKS)

About the Sunday, March 15, 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 PAGER, answering “On-call doctor's device.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.