Need help with today's NYT Mini Crossword? Here are all the clues and answers for Friday, March 20, 2026. Hints come first — scroll past them only when you're ready for the full solutions.
What Is the NYT Mini Crossword?
The NYT Mini Crossword is a fast 5x5 crossword puzzle published daily by The New York Times. It's designed to be solved in minutes, making it a perfect daily brain warm-up before tackling the full crossword.
Across Clues and Answers — March 20, 2026
1 Across: Cable channel that airs March Madness games
Answer: TBS
4 Across: Rapper with the 2026 #1 album "The Fall-Off"
Answer: JCOLE
6, as taxes
Answer: AUDIT
7 Across: "Darn it!"
Answer: CRAP
8 Across: Annoying things to realize you've left in the house
Answer: KEYS
Down Clues and Answers — March 20, 2026
1 Down: Yesterday, tomorrow
Answer: TODAY
2 Down: Radar screen dots
Answer: BLIPS
3 Down: "On your marks … get ___ …"
Answer: SET
4 Down: Playing card historically called a knave
Answer: JACK
5 Down: Medical success
Answer: CURE