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NYT Mini Crossword answers for Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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

Across

1. Word before "card," flood" or "photography"
FLASH
6. Joust weapon
LANCE
7. Brain, heart or lungs
ORGAN
8. "Frozen" reindeer
SVEN
9. What can be found on frozen roads or frozen margaritas
SALT

Down

1. Follow a dentist's recommendation
FLOSS
2. Baby bug
LARVA
3. Shape made in the snow
ANGEL
4. Very little
SCANT
5. Egg layer
HEN

Full grid

Every answer, in grid order.

Across: FLASH · LANCE · ORGAN · SVEN · SALT
Down: FLOSS · LARVA · ANGEL · SCANT · HEN

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