For many puzzle lovers, the day isn’t over until the New York Times word games are finished. Whether you play Wordle, Connections, or Strands, the NYT Mini Crossword is a fan favorite that resets every night at 10 p.m.
If you are stuck on the Sunday, March 29 puzzle, we have you covered. Below, you will find helpful hints to nudge you in the right direction, followed by the full answer key at the bottom.
NYT Mini Crossword Hints (March 29)
If you just need a small push, use these clues and starting/ending letters to solve the grid on your own.
Across Hints
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1 Across: Prepare for a weekend getaway — HINT: Starts with P
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5 Across: So-called “king of summer fabrics” — HINT: Ends with N
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6 Across: Go fishing — HINT: Starts with A
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6 Across: “Cut” command on a keyboard — HINT: Starts with C
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7 Across: ____ Ma, 3-Down player who has performed for nine U.S. presidents — HINT: Ends with O
Down Hints
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1 Down: Kind of bean in a burrito — HINT: Ends with O
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2 Down: More than a little irritated — HINT: Starts with A
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3 Down: See 8-Across — HINT: Starts with C
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4 Down: Building toy brand — HINT: Ends with X
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5 Down: Like many wedding veils — HINT: Starts with L
NYT Mini Crossword Answers (March 29, 2026)
Warning: Spoilers ahead! Only scroll further if you want to see the exact solutions for today’s puzzle.
Across Answers
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1 Across: Prepare for a weekend getaway — PACK
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5 Across: So-called “king of summer fabrics” — LINEN
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6 Across: Go fishing — ANGLE
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6 Across: “Cut” command on a keyboard — CTRLX
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7 Across: ____ Ma, 3-Down player who has performed for nine U.S. presidents — YOYO
Down Answers
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1 Down: Kind of bean in a burrito — PINTO
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2 Down: More than a little irritated — ANGRY
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3 Down: See 8-Across — CELLO
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4 Down: Building toy brand — KNEX
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5 Down: Like many wedding veils — LACY
NYT Mini Crossword Hints & Answers: Saturday, March 28, 2026
