Many of us have a daily ritual of playing New York Times word games like Wordle, Connections, and Strands. But for many, the day isn’t complete without finishing the NYT Mini Crossword.
While the full-sized NYT Crossword is famous, the Mini has a massive following because it’s quick and fun. Keep in mind that the Mini resets every day at 10 p.m. ET.
If you are working on the puzzle for Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and need a little help, you’ve come to the right place. Below, we have broken down the hints and answers for both Across and Down clues.
NYT Mini Across Hints
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1 Across: Apple computers — HINT: Starts with the letter “M”
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5 Across: Colorful parrot with a long tail — HINT: Starts with the letter “M”
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6 Across: Enticing scent — HINT: Ends with the letter “A”
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7 Across: ____ song (dangerous lure) — HINT: Starts with the letter “S”
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8 Across: “Barbie” character whose job is “beach” — HINT: Ends with the letter “N”
NYT Mini Down Hints
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1 Down: Singing sister in the Osmond family — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”
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2 Down: Future oak tree, perhaps — HINT: Starts with the letter “A”
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3 Down: Attended — HINT: Ends with the letter “E”
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4 Down: ____ song (goodbye performance) — HINT: Ends with the letter “N”
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5 Down: Conceal — HINT: Starts with the letter “M”
NYT Mini Across Answers
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1 Across: Apple computers — MACS
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5 Across: Colorful parrot with a long tail — MACAW
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6 Across: Enticing scent — AROMA
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7 Across: ____ song (dangerous lure) — SIREN
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8 Across: “Barbie” character whose job is “beach” — KEN
NYT Mini Down Answers
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1 Down: Singing sister in the Osmond family — MARIE
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2 Down: Future oak tree, perhaps — ACORN
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3 Down: Attended — CAME
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4 Down: ____ song (goodbye performance) — SWAN
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5 Down: Conceal — MASK
NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers: Monday, March 23, 2026
