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I was so stumped by one clue in today’s Mini Crossword that I wondered if the vaunted New York Times had made a typo. (Spoiler: They did not, and I eventually figured out 2-Down.) Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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The completed NYT Mini Crossword for March 31, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: “Paradise” or “Lost”
Answer: SHOW
5A clue: Hawaiian island with the famous Road to Hana
Answer: MAUI
6A clue: ___Zeneca (pharma company)
Answer: ASTRA
8A clue: “Stainless” metal
Answer: STEEL
9A clue: One half of a centaur
Answer: HORSE
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Massive success
Answer: SMASH
2D clue: Must
Answer: HASTO
3D clue: ___ boroughs (term for the non-Manhattan parts of New York City)
Answer: OUTER
4D clue: Electrician’s specialty
Answer: WIRES
7D clue: Bar beverage
Answer: ALE
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