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NYT Mini Crossword answers for Tuesday, March 10, 2026

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A Tuesday 5x5 by Christina Iverson: FLUFF opens the Across clues and FLAG runs down the first column. Tap a clue to show just that answer.

Across

1. Writing that lacks substance
FLUFF
6. Pencil in a cosmetics bag
LINER
7. ___ acid (building block of proteins)
AMINO
8. Partner of services, in economics
GOODS
9. Small criticism
NIT

Down

1. Warning sign in a relationship, metaphorically
FLAG
2. Fancy prom ride
LIMO
3. SAG-AFTRA, for one
UNION
4. Luxury fashion house headquartered in Rome
FENDI
5. Ground coating on a cold morning
FROST

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: FLUFF · LINER · AMINO · GOODS · NIT
Down: FLAG · LIMO · UNION · FENDI · FROST

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