NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, March 24, 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 24, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Apple computers
  2. 5.Colorful parrot with a long tail
  3. 6.Enticing scent
  4. 7.___ song (dangerous lure)
  5. 8."Barbie" character whose job is "beach"

DOWN

  1. 1.Singing sister in the Osmond family
  2. 2.Future oak tree, perhaps
  3. 3.Attended
  4. 4.___ song (farewell performance)
  5. 5.Conceal

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Apple computers(MACS)
  2. 5.Colorful parrot with a long tail(MACAW)
  3. 6.Enticing scent(AROMA)
  4. 7.___ song (dangerous lure)(SIREN)
  5. 8."Barbie" character whose job is "beach"(KEN)

DOWN

  1. 1.Singing sister in the Osmond family(MARIE)
  2. 2.Future oak tree, perhaps(ACORN)
  3. 3.Attended(CAME)
  4. 4.___ song (farewell performance)(SWAN)
  5. 5.Conceal(MASK)

About the Tuesday, March 24, 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 MACAW, answering “Colorful parrot with a long tail.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.