NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for March 3, 2026

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Tuesday, March 3, 2026:

Across

When tripled, “That’s correct!”

• The answer is Ding.

“F1” or “One Battle After Another”

• The answer is Output.

Make up for one’s sins

• The answer is Atone.

Title film character who says “That’ll do, Donkey. That’ll do”

• The answer is Shrek.

Pocket janglers

• The answer is Keys.

Down

Words before “math” or “honors”

• The answer is Do the.

What the world’s first chess set was carved from

• The answer is ivory.

Highest digits in Sudoku

• The answer is Nines.

Nerd

• The answer is Geek.

Cover up

• The answer is Mask.

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.

Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.