Many of us can’t start the day without finishing the New York Times word games. While the full crossword is a classic, the NYT Mini has its own huge fan base because it’s quick and fun.
If you are stuck on the Saturday, March 7, 2026 puzzle, we are here to help. Below, you will find helpful hints to nudge you in the right direction, followed by the full list of answers at the bottom.
NYT Mini Crossword Hints: March 7
If you just need a small push, use these extra clues for the Across and Down rows.
Across Hints
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1 Across: A bird known for having great vision — HINT: Starts with “H”
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5 Across: Combined with 8-Across, it’s what you tell someone who forgot their microphone is off during a video call — HINT: Ends with “E”
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6 Across: Characters like Scooby-Doo or Air Bud — HINT: Starts with “P”
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7 Across: Those little yellow sticky notes — HINT: Starts with “P”
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8 Across: See 5-Across — HINT: Ends with “E”
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9 Across: The hard layers that form over a healing cut — HINT: Starts with “S”
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10 Across: Female chickens that live with roosters — HINT: Ends with “S”
Down Hints
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1 Down: Large tubs where you might find water jets — HINT: Ends with “S”
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2 Down: When the government checks your tax returns — HINT: Starts with “A”
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3 Down: How you sent a message or an email — HINT: Starts with “W”
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4 Down: Large metal containers used for beer — HINT: Ends with “S”
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5 Down: A person who always agrees with their boss — HINT: Starts with “Y”
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6 Down: The first name of the Spanish explorer Juan ____ de León — HINT: Ends with “E”
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7 Down: Fancy or high-class, similar to Victoria Beckham’s Spice Girl persona — HINT: Starts with “P”
NYT Mini Crossword Answers: March 7, 2026
Warning: Stop scrolling here if you don’t want the full spoilers!
Across Answers
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1 Across: HAWK
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5 Across: YOURE
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6 Across: PETDOG
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7 Across: POSTITS
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8 Across: ONMUTE
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9 Across: SCABS
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10 Across: HENS
Down Answers
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1 Down: HOTTUBS
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2 Down: AUDITS
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3 Down: WROTE
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4 Down: KEGS
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5 Down: YESMAN
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6 Down: PONCE
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7 Down: POSH
