Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, March 16, 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 16, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Blues, e.g.
  2. 6.Late actress Catherine of "Schitt's Creek"
  3. 7.List included with a board game
  4. 8.April Fools' shenanigan
  5. 9.Greek god of the underworld

DOWN

  1. 1.Transform gradually
  2. 2."Star Trek" officer portrayed by Zoe Saldaña
  3. 3.Greens, e.g.
  4. 4.Woman's name that's an anagram of ERNIE
  5. 5.Containers for reds and whites

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, March 16, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Blues, e.g.(MUSIC)
  2. 6.Late actress Catherine of "Schitt's Creek"(OHARA)
  3. 7.List included with a board game(RULES)
  4. 8.April Fools' shenanigan(PRANK)
  5. 9.Greek god of the underworld(HADES)

DOWN

  1. 1.Transform gradually(MORPH)
  2. 2."Star Trek" officer portrayed by Zoe Saldaña(UHURA)
  3. 3.Greens, e.g.(SALAD)
  4. 4.Woman's name that's an anagram of ERNIE(IRENE)
  5. 5.Containers for reds and whites(CASKS)

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About the Monday, March 16, 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 MUSIC, answering “Blues, e.g..” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.