The NY Times Mini Crossword March 2, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
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
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