Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Thursday, March 26, 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

Thursday, March 26, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Degrees for boardroom execs
  2. 5."___ want for Christmas ..."
  3. 6.What Hamlet holds while giving his "Alas, poor Yorick!" speech
  4. 7.Wild, as an animal
  5. 8.Sphere

DOWN

  1. 1.Word after "match" or "mischief"
  2. 2.Bit of writing on a book jacket
  3. 3.Penne ___ vodka
  4. 4.Window ledge
  5. 6.Bay Area airport, for short

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Thursday, March 26, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Degrees for boardroom execs(MBAS)
  2. 5."___ want for Christmas ..."(ALLI)
  3. 6.What Hamlet holds while giving his "Alas, poor Yorick!" speech(SKULL)
  4. 7.Wild, as an animal(FERAL)
  5. 8.Sphere(ORB)

DOWN

  1. 1.Word after "match" or "mischief"(MAKER)
  2. 2.Bit of writing on a book jacket(BLURB)
  3. 3.Penne ___ vodka(ALLA)
  4. 4.Window ledge(SILL)
  5. 6.Bay Area airport, for short(SFO)

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About the Thursday, March 26, 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 SKULL, answering “What Hamlet holds while giving his "Alas, poor Yorick!" speech.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.