The NY Times Mini Crossword March 17, 2026 puzzle by Joel Fagliano is solved below. The answers were grouped based on their orientation on the grid.
Quick searchAcross
- 1 One drawing X’s and O’s COACH
- 6 Company whose market cap (~$4 trillion) exceeds the G.D.P. of most countries APPLE
- 7 “Chill!” RELAX
- 8 Do some rhythmic tapping DRUM
- 9 Back talk SASS
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- 1 What’s the deal? CARDS
- 2 “The Phantom of the ___” OPERA
- 3 Excellent grade APLUS
- 4 Sandpipers dig for them in the sand CLAMS
- 5 Evil spell HEX
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