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The NYT Mini Crossword puzzle completed for March 17, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini through clues and answers
1A clue: someone drawing Xs and Os
Answer: COACH
6A clue: Company whose market capitalization (~$4 trillion) exceeds the GDP of most countries
Answer: APPLE
7A clue: “Chill! »
Solution: RELAX
8Hint: Do some rhythmic tapping
Answer: DRUM
9 Hint: Talk Back
Solution: SASS
Mini-clues and answers
Clue 1D: What’s the problem?
Answer: CARDS
Clue 2D: “The Ghost of ___”
Solution: OPERA
3D Index: Excellent rating
Solution: APLUS
Clue 4D: Sandpipers dig in the sand
Answer: PALM TREES
Clue 5D: Curse
Answer: HEX