NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, March 23, 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 23, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Often-skipped parts of podcasts
  2. 4.Netherlands city that's home to the International Court of Justice, with "The"
  3. 6.Stopped sleeping
  4. 7.Contents of a bear-shaped bottle
  5. 8.___ Liu, gold medal-winning figure skater at the 2026 Olympics

DOWN

  1. 1.Sheer torment
  2. 2."The ___ of Hazzard"
  3. 3."Catch you later!"
  4. 4.Text reaction button between "👎" and "‼️"
  5. 5.Nowhere to be found, for short

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, March 23, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Often-skipped parts of podcasts(ADS)
  2. 4.Netherlands city that's home to the International Court of Justice, with "The"(HAGUE)
  3. 6.Stopped sleeping(AWOKE)
  4. 7.Contents of a bear-shaped bottle(HONEY)
  5. 8.___ Liu, gold medal-winning figure skater at the 2026 Olympics(ALYSA)

DOWN

  1. 1.Sheer torment(AGONY)
  2. 2."The ___ of Hazzard"(DUKES)
  3. 3."Catch you later!"(SEEYA)
  4. 4.Text reaction button between "👎" and "‼️"(HAHA)
  5. 5.Nowhere to be found, for short(AWOL)

About the Monday, March 23, 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 HAGUE, answering “Netherlands city that's home to the International Court of Justice, with "The".” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.