Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, March 20, 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

Friday, March 20, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Cable channel that airs March Madness games
  2. 4.Rapper with the 2026 #1 album "The Fall-Off"
  3. 6.Review thoroughly, as taxes
  4. 7."Darn it!"
  5. 8.Annoying things to realize you've left in the house

DOWN

  1. 1.Yesterday, tomorrow
  2. 2.Radar screen dots
  3. 3."On your marks … get ___ …"
  4. 4.Playing card historically called a knave
  5. 5.Medical success

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, March 20, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Cable channel that airs March Madness games(TBS)
  2. 4.Rapper with the 2026 #1 album "The Fall-Off"(JCOLE)
  3. 6.Review thoroughly, as taxes(AUDIT)
  4. 7."Darn it!"(CRAP)
  5. 8.Annoying things to realize you've left in the house(KEYS)

DOWN

  1. 1.Yesterday, tomorrow(TODAY)
  2. 2.Radar screen dots(BLIPS)
  3. 3."On your marks … get ___ …"(SET)
  4. 4.Playing card historically called a knave(JACK)
  5. 5.Medical success(CURE)

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About the Friday, March 20, 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 JCOLE, answering “Rapper with the 2026 #1 album "The Fall-Off".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.