The day isn’t over until you’ve completed all the free word games from the New York Times. From Connections to Wordle, each puzzle is a must-do ritual for many, including myself. And let’s not forget The Mini Crossword too!
The Mini Crossword, with its dedicated fan base, resets at 10 p.m., offering a unique challenge compared to other daily games. If you find yourself stuck on today’s puzzles, fear not, as we have the clues and solutions to help you out. But beware of spoilers as you scroll!
Today’s Mini Crossword for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, presents a new set of challenges. Here are hints for both “Across” and “Down” words to guide you through:
NYT Mini Across Hints
1 Across: Writing that lacks substance—Hint: Starts with the letter “F”
6 Across: Pencil in a cosmetics bag—Hint: Starts with the letter “L”
7 Across: ____ acid (building block proteins)—Hint: Ends with the letter “O”
8 Across: Partner of services, in economics—Hint: Starts with the letter “G”
9 Across: Small criticism—Hint: Ends with the letter “S”
NYT Mini Down Hints
1 Down: Warning sign in a relationship, metaphorically—Hint: Ends with the letter “G”
2 Down: Fancy prom ride—Hint: Starts with the letter “L”
3 Down: SAG-AFTRA, for one—Hint: Starts with the letter “U”
4 Down: Luxury fashion house headquartered in Rome—Hint: Ends with the letter “I”
5 Down: Ground coating on a cold morning—Hint: Starts with the letter “F”
For the answers to today’s Mini Crossword, continue reading below. But only proceed if you’re ready to know exactly what the correct words are. Happy solving!
Peace Nero is a writer and blogger who loves to explore different topics of self-development. She shares her personal experiences in order to help people discover their true purpose in life.