Mini Answers

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, March 31, 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 31, 2026
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ACROSS

  1. 1."Paradise" or "Lost"
  2. 5.Hawaiian island with the famous Road to Hana
  3. 6.___Zeneca (pharma company)
  4. 8."Stainless" metal
  5. 9.One half of a centaur

DOWN

  1. 1.Massive success
  2. 2.Must
  3. 3.___ boroughs (term for the non-Manhattan parts of New York City)
  4. 4.Electrician's specialty
  5. 7.Bar beverage

Mini Crossword Hint

Mini Answer on Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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Mini Answer per Hint

ACROSS

  1. 1."Paradise" or "Lost"(SHOW)
  2. 5.Hawaiian island with the famous Road to Hana(MAUI)
  3. 6.___Zeneca (pharma company)(ASTRA)
  4. 8."Stainless" metal(STEEL)
  5. 9.One half of a centaur(HORSE)

DOWN

  1. 1.Massive success(SMASH)
  2. 2.Must(HASTO)
  3. 3.___ boroughs (term for the non-Manhattan parts of New York City)(OUTER)
  4. 4.Electrician's specialty(WIRES)
  5. 7.Bar beverage(ALE)

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About the Tuesday, March 31, 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 ASTRA, answering “___Zeneca (pharma company).” The explanations above connect each clue to its answer rather than presenting an unexplained answer list.