Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, March 18, 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

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Word before "card," flood" or "photography"
  2. 6.Joust weapon
  3. 7.Brain, heart or lungs
  4. 8."Frozen" reindeer
  5. 9.What can be found on frozen roads or frozen margaritas

DOWN

  1. 1.Follow a dentist's recommendation
  2. 2.Baby bug
  3. 3.Shape made in the snow
  4. 4.Very little
  5. 5.Egg layer

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Word before "card," flood" or "photography"(FLASH)
  2. 6.Joust weapon(LANCE)
  3. 7.Brain, heart or lungs(ORGAN)
  4. 8."Frozen" reindeer(SVEN)
  5. 9.What can be found on frozen roads or frozen margaritas(SALT)

DOWN

  1. 1.Follow a dentist's recommendation(FLOSS)
  2. 2.Baby bug(LARVA)
  3. 3.Shape made in the snow(ANGEL)
  4. 4.Very little(SCANT)
  5. 5.Egg layer(HEN)

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About the Wednesday, March 18, 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 FLASH, answering “Word before "card," flood" or "photography".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.