If you love the New York Times word games, the Mini Crossword is likely a daily staple for you. While the larger NYT Crossword requires a subscription, the Mini is free for everyone. Keep in mind that this puzzle resets every night at 10 p.m. ET.
If you are stuck on the Tuesday, March 3, 2026 puzzle, we have you covered. Below, you will find hints to help you figure out the words on your own, followed by the full answer key at the bottom.
NYT Mini Crossword Hints (March 3)
Across Hints
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1 Across: When tripled, this word means “That’s correct!” — Hint: Starts with D.
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5 Across: “F1” or “One Battle After Another” — Hint: Ends with E.
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6 Across: To make up for a mistake or sin — Hint: Starts with A.
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7 Across: The animated character who says, “That’ll do, Donkey.” — Hint: Ends with K.
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8 Across: These jangle around in your pocket — Hint: Ends with S.
Down Hints
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1 Down: The words you’d say before “math” or “honors” — Hint: Ends with E.
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2 Down: Material used to carve the world’s first chess set — Hint: Starts with I.
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3 Down: The highest single digits found in a Sudoku puzzle — Hint: Starts with N.
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4 Down: Another word for a nerd — Hint: Ends with K.
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5 Down: Something used to cover up your face — Hint: Starts with M.
NYT Mini Crossword Answers (March 3)
Spoilers ahead! Only scroll down if you want to see the final solutions for today’s puzzle.
Across Answers
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1 Across: DING
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5 Across: MOVIE
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6 Across: ATONE
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7 Across: SHREK
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8 Across: KEYS
Down Answers
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1 Down: DOTHE
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2 Down: IVORY
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3 Down: NINES
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4 Down: GEEK
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5 Down: MASK
NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers for Monday, March 2, 2026
