Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, March 17, 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

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.One drawing X's and O's
  2. 6.Company whose market cap (~$4 trillion) exceeds the G.D.P. of most countries
  3. 7."Chill!"
  4. 8.Do some rhythmic tapping
  5. 9.Back talk

DOWN

  1. 1.What's the deal?
  2. 2."The Phantom of the ___"
  3. 3.Excellent grade
  4. 4.Sandpipers dig for them in the sand
  5. 5.Evil spell

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, March 17, 2026

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2O
3A
4C
5H
6A
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7R
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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.One drawing X's and O's(COACH)
  2. 6.Company whose market cap (~$4 trillion) exceeds the G.D.P. of most countries(APPLE)
  3. 7."Chill!"(RELAX)
  4. 8.Do some rhythmic tapping(DRUM)
  5. 9.Back talk(SASS)

DOWN

  1. 1.What's the deal?(CARDS)
  2. 2."The Phantom of the ___"(OPERA)
  3. 3.Excellent grade(APLUS)
  4. 4.Sandpipers dig for them in the sand(CLAMS)
  5. 5.Evil spell(HEX)

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About the Tuesday, March 17, 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 COACH, answering “One drawing X's and O's.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.