NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Friday, March 27, 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 27, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.Bad place to spend time on your phone, it's said
  2. 6.Bridge-crossing fees
  3. 7."Yeah, but even so ..."
  4. 8.Internet joke
  5. 9."SportsCenter" channel

DOWN

  1. 1.Words after a knock on the door
  2. 2.Material for a lecture
  3. 3.Goodyear vehicle
  4. 4.Comedian DeGeneres
  5. 5.Broadband connection, for short

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Friday, March 27, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.Bad place to spend time on your phone, it's said(INBED)
  2. 6.Bridge-crossing fees(TOLLS)
  3. 7."Yeah, but even so ..."(STILL)
  4. 8.Internet joke(MEME)
  5. 9."SportsCenter" channel(ESPN)

DOWN

  1. 1.Words after a knock on the door(ITSME)
  2. 2.Material for a lecture(NOTES)
  3. 3.Goodyear vehicle(BLIMP)
  4. 4.Comedian DeGeneres(ELLEN)
  5. 5.Broadband connection, for short(DSL)

About the Friday, March 27, 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 INBED, answering “Bad place to spend time on your phone, it's said.” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.