Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Wednesday, March 25, 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 25, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Instrument in bluegrass music
  2. 6.Publication with the headline "C.I.A. Realizes It's Been Using Black Highlighters All These Years," with "The"
  3. 7.Cut-off point for cropped jeans
  4. 8.Hilarious person
  5. 9.Place to hibernate

DOWN

  1. 1."Tens across the ___!"
  2. 2.1982 film in which Carol Burnett played Miss Hannigan
  3. 3.Japanese camera brand
  4. 4.Sudden shock
  5. 5.Final number in a countdown

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Wednesday, March 25, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Instrument in bluegrass music(BANJO)
  2. 6.Publication with the headline "C.I.A. Realizes It's Been Using Black Highlighters All These Years," with "The"(ONION)
  3. 7.Cut-off point for cropped jeans(ANKLE)
  4. 8.Hilarious person(RIOT)
  5. 9.Place to hibernate(DEN)

DOWN

  1. 1."Tens across the ___!"(BOARD)
  2. 2.1982 film in which Carol Burnett played Miss Hannigan(ANNIE)
  3. 3.Japanese camera brand(NIKON)
  4. 4.Sudden shock(JOLT)
  5. 5.Final number in a countdown(ONE)

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About the Wednesday, March 25, 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 BANJO, answering “Instrument in bluegrass music.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.