Many people love the daily ritual of solving the New York Times word games. While the full crossword is a classic, The Mini is a fan favorite because it’s quick and accessible. Remember that The Mini resets every night at 10 p.m. ET.
If you are working on the Sunday, March 1, 2026 puzzle and need a little help, we have provided hints and solutions below. We’ve separated the hints from the answers to help you avoid spoilers!
Hints for the NYT Mini Crossword (March 1, 2026)
Here are some extra clues to help you solve today’s puzzle.
Across Hints
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1 Across: Stereotypical wearer of a letterman jacket — HINT: Ends with the letter “K”
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5 Across: Surrounding glows — HINT: Starts with the letter “A”
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7 Across: To eat light snacks instead of a full meal — HINT: Starts with the letter “G”
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8 Across: The white stuff? — HINT: Ends with the letter “W”
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9 Across: MMA fight enders, for short — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
Down Hints
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1 Down: Jacksonville NFL player, informally — HINT: Starts with the letter “J”
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2 Down: “But this love is ____” (Taylor Swift lyric) — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
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3 Down: A person who is often grumpy — HINT: Starts with the letter “C”
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4 Down: A small musical instrument that buzzes — HINT: Starts with the letter “K”
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6 Down: Uses a needle and thread — HINT: Ends with the letter “S”
NYT Mini Crossword Answers (Sunday, March 1, 2026)
Stop here if you are still trying to solve the puzzle on your own! Below are the exact solutions for today’s grid.
Across Answers
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1 Across: JOCK
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5 Across: AURAS
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7 Across: GRAZE
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8 Across: SNOW
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9 Across: KOS
Down Answers
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1 Down: JAG
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2 Down: OURS
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3 Down: CRANK
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4 Down: KAZOO
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6 Down: SEWS
NYT Mini Crossword Hints & Answers for Saturday, February 28, 2026
