NYT Mini Crossword Answers for March 13, 2026 (3/13/26)

Stuck on a tricky clue in today’s NYT Mini Crossword for March 13, 2026? Whether you’re trying to keep your daily streak alive or just trying to beat the clock, we have the full list of answers and hints to help you finish the 3/13/26 grid. The New York Times Mini is famous for its clever wordplay and “mini” 5×5 layout, but even the smallest puzzles can sometimes leave you stumped.

Below, you’ll find all the Across and Down clues for the March 13, 2026 puzzle. We’ve organized the solutions so you can find exactly what you’re looking for without spoiling the rest of the game.

NYT Mini Crossword Answers for March 13, 2026

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#	Clue
1A	"___, queen!"
4A	Waiter's handout
5A	Tiny invertebrate that, when grouped in the thousands, makes up a coral
6A	Scoop of sour cream
7A	Spicy wing, as seen on a popular YouTube talk show
8A	Comparative suggested by this visual puzzle: PQRSTUV
1D	Like SpongeBob and Spirit airplanes
2D	"Bueller ...? Bueller ...?"
3D	Meal suggested by this visual puzzle: PQRSTUV
4D	"___ bene" (Italian for "very good")
5D	Amenity in a Florida backyard, perhaps
6D	Agcy. at the center of a 2026 government shutdown

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Keep in mind, the New York Times scales the difficulty of its puzzles throughout the week. The Monday Mini Crossword is the most approachable, while the Saturday Mini is the trickiest and leans heavily on wordplay. For a step up, the NYT Midi Crossword offers between a 9×9 and 11×11 grid that sits between the Mini and the full puzzle. If you want the most challenging option, the full‑sized NYT Crossword is tougher than both the Mini and the Midi. New crosswords are released at 10PM ET on weekdays and 6PM ET on weekends.

The New York Times Mini Crossword is a shorter version of the classic New York Times crossword puzzle. It was first introduced in 2014 as a daily online puzzle, and has since become a popular feature for solvers looking for a quick and fun crossword challenge.

The Mini Crossword is a 5x5 grid with simple, straightforward clues that are often wordplay-based. The puzzles are designed to be completed in just a few minutes, making them perfect for a quick mental workout during a busy day. The Mini Crossword is available for free online, and is also included in the New York Times Crossword app.

Like the full-sized New York Times crossword, the Mini Crossword is created by a team of skilled puzzle constructors and editors. The Mini Crossword often features themes related to current events or pop culture, and its clues and answers can be fun and playful.

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