Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, March 30, 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 30, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1.1975 Spielberg film that's considered the first summer blockbuster
  2. 5."Oh okay, gotcha"
  3. 6.Athlete from New York (in one sport) or San Francisco (in another)
  4. 8.Declare publicly
  5. 9.Emperor who didn't actually fiddle while Rome burned

DOWN

  1. 1."The ___ is up!"
  2. 2.Like lotus root and wax apples
  3. 3.Drive dangerously in traffic
  4. 4.Spanish title
  5. 7.Scrabble value of D or G

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Monday, March 30, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1.1975 Spielberg film that's considered the first summer blockbuster(JAWS)
  2. 5."Oh okay, gotcha"(ISEE)
  3. 6.Athlete from New York (in one sport) or San Francisco (in another)(GIANT)
  4. 8.Declare publicly(AVOW)
  5. 9.Emperor who didn't actually fiddle while Rome burned(NERO)

DOWN

  1. 1."The ___ is up!"(JIG)
  2. 2.Like lotus root and wax apples(ASIAN)
  3. 3.Drive dangerously in traffic(WEAVE)
  4. 4.Spanish title(SENOR)
  5. 7.Scrabble value of D or G(TWO)

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About the Monday, March 30, 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 GIANT, answering “Athlete from New York (in one sport) or San Francisco (in another).” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.