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NYT Mini Crossword · Answers

NYT Mini Crossword answers for Monday, March 2, 2026

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A Monday 5x5 by Joel Fagliano: SURE opens the Across clues and SIP runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

1. "Yeah, why not!"
SURE
5. Collector's ___
ITEM
6. Worker who frequently takes off
PILOT
8. Stressful way to run
LATE
9. Crossed (out)
EXED

Down

1. Tiny drink
SIP
2. Useful ... or a useful draw in Scrabble when you have a "Q"
UTILE
3. Chill
RELAX
4. Be expressive with one's feelings
EMOTE
7. TV's "___ Lasso"
TED

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: SURE · ITEM · PILOT · LATE · EXED
Down: SIP · UTILE · RELAX · EMOTE · TED

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