For many of us, the day isn’t over until we finish the daily New York Times word games. Whether it’s Wordle, Connections, or Strands, these puzzles are a favorite daily ritual. But the NYT Mini Crossword holds a special place for fans who want a quick challenge.
Unlike the larger NYT puzzles, the Mini resets every night at 10 p.m. If you are working on the Monday, March 30 puzzle and find yourself stuck, 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. Be careful as you scroll if you want to avoid spoilers!
Hints for the NYT Mini Crossword: March 30, 2026
If you just need a little nudge, use these extra clues for today’s grid.
Across Hints
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1 Across: A famous 1975 Steven Spielberg movie about a shark. (Starts with J)
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5 Across: A short phrase meaning “I understand now.” (Ends with E)
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6 Across: A team name used by both New York and San Francisco athletes. (Starts with G)
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8 Across: To make a public promise or statement. (Starts with A)
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9 Across: A Roman leader famous for a great fire. (Ends with O)
Down Hints
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1 Down: A common phrase: “The ___ is up!” (Ends with G)
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2 Down: Refers to the region where lotus root and wax apples are from. (Starts with A)
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3 Down: To move quickly in and out of lanes while driving. (Starts with W)
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4 Down: A formal title for a man in Spain. (Ends with R)
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5 Down: The point value of the letters D or G in Scrabble. (Starts with T)
NYT Mini Crossword Answers: March 30, 2026
Stop here if you are still trying to solve the puzzle! The full solutions are listed below.
Across Answers
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1 Across: 1975 Spielberg film that’s considered the first summer blockbuster — JAWS
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5 Across: “Oh okay, gotcha” — I SEE
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6 Across: Athlete from New York (in one sport) or San Francisco (in another) — GIANT
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8 Across: Declare publicly — A VOW
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9 Across: Emperor who didn’t actually fiddle while Rome burned — NERO
Down Answers
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1 Down: “The ___ is up!” — JIG
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2 Down: Like lotus root and wax apples — ASIAN
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3 Down: Drive dangerously in traffic — WEAVE
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4 Down: Spanish title — SENOR
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7 Down: Scrabble value of D or G — TWO
NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers: Sunday, March 29, 2026
