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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times’ revered daily crossword. Unlike the full-length crossword that requires both knowledge and patience, The Mini offers a different experience. With only a few clues to solve, it serves as a quick test for those playing. But when a tricky clue is encountered, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped while playing The Mini — or games like Wordle and Connections — we’ve got you covered.
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Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Thursday, March 26, 2026:
**Across**
– Degrees for boardroom execs: **MBAs**
– “___ want for Christmas …”: **All I**
– What Hamlet holds while giving his “Alas, poor Yorick!” speech: **Skull**
– Wild, as an animal: **Feral**
– Sphere: **Orb**
**Down**
– Word after “match” or “mischief”: **Maker**
– Bit of writing on a book jacket: **Blurb**
– Penne ___ vodka: **Alla**
– Window ledge: **Sill**
– Bay Area airport, for short: **SFO**
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