Many of us have a daily ritual of playing the New York Times word games. Whether it’s Wordle, Connections, or Strands, the day doesn’t feel complete without them. But the NYT Mini Crossword is a special favorite for many.
While the full NYT Crossword requires a subscription, the Mini is free for everyone. Keep in mind that the Mini resets at 10 p.m. ET, which is earlier than the midnight reset for other games.
If you are stuck on the Monday, March 9, 2026, puzzle, we have you covered. Below, you will find hints for each clue followed by the full answer key. Scroll slowly to avoid spoilers!
NYT Mini Crossword Hints: March 9, 2026
If you just need a little nudge to solve the puzzle yourself, use these extra clues.
Across Hints
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1 Across: Talk ___ (boastfully banter) — HINT: Ends with the letter “K”
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6 Across: What has legs, but never walks? — HINT: Starts with the letter “T”
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7 Across: French for “love” — HINT: Ends with the letter “R”
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8 Across: What has a mouth, but never talks? — HINT: Ends with the letter “R”
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9 Across: Run-down in appearance — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
Down Hints
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1 Down: Milky Way bits — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
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2 Down: ___ Eisenhower, 1950s first lady — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”
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3 Down: Overhead — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”
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4 Down: Given a crossword hint — HINT: Starts with the letter “C”
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5 Down: Actress Washington of “Scandal” — HINT: Ends with the letter “Y”
NYT Mini Crossword Answers: March 9, 2026
Stop here if you aren’t ready to see the final solutions! Below are the completed words for today’s puzzle.
Across Answers
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1 Across: Talk ___ (boastfully banter) — SMACK
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6 Across: What has legs, but never walks? — TABLE
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7 Across: French for “love” — AMOUR
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8 Across: What has a mouth, but never talks? — RIVER
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9 Across: Run-down in appearance — SEEDY
Down Answers
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1 Down: Milky Way bits — STARS
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2 Down: ___ Eisenhower, 1950s first lady — MAMIE
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3 Down: Overhead — ABOVE
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4 Down: Given a crossword hint — CLUED
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5 Down: Actress Washington of “Scandal” — KERRY
NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers for Sunday, March 8, 2026
