Many of us have a daily ritual of playing the New York Times word games. Between Connections, Wordle, and Strands, the Mini Crossword is a fan favorite. While the main NYT crossword requires a subscription, the Mini is free and resets every night at 10 p.m. ET.
If you are working on the puzzle for Thursday, March 19, 2026, and need a little help, you’ve come to the right place. Below, we have broken down the hints and answers to help you finish your grid.
NYT Mini Crossword Hints
Need a nudge in the right direction? Here are some extra clues for today’s puzzle.
Across Hints
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1 Across: A ghost’s favorite word. (Hint: Ends with “O”)
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4 Across: What a magician says when something vanishes. (Hint: Starts with “P”)
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5 Across: Combined with 7-Across, this is what you see at night. (Hint: Ends with “T”)
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6 Across: These are the white bills in a Monopoly set. (Hint: Ends with “S”)
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7 Across: See 5-Across. (Hint: Starts with “S”)
Down Hints
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1 Down: A golf score of 4 on a par 3 hole. (Hint: Starts with “B”)
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2 Down: Paired with “aahs” to show amazement. (Hint: Ends with “S”)
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3 Down: A poetic way to say “frequently.” (Hint: Ends with “T”)
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4 Down: The famous color of the sand in the Bahamas. (Hint: Starts with “P”)
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5 Down: Votes that say “no.” (Hint: Ends with “S”)
NYT Mini Crossword Answers
Ready to see the solutions? Here are the completed words for the March 19 puzzle.
Across Answers
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1 Across: BOO
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4 Across: POOF
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5 Across: NIGHT
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6 Across: ONES
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7 Across: SKY
Down Answers
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1 Down: BOGEY
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2 Down: OOHS
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3 Down: OFT
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4 Down: PINK
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5 Down: NOS
NYT Mini Crossword Hints and Answers for Wednesday, March 18, 2026
