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The NYT Mini Crossword puzzle completed for March 18, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini through clues and answers
1A clue: Word before “map”, flood” or “photograph”
Answer: FLASH
6A Hint: Jousting Weapon
Solution: LANCE
7A clue: Brain, heart or lungs
Answer: ORGAN
8A clue: a “frozen” reindeer
Answer: SVEN
9 Hint: What can be found on frozen roads or frozen margaritas
Solution: SALT
Mini-clues and answers
Hint 1D: follow a dentist’s recommendations
Solution: FLOSS
Clue 2D: baby bug
Answer: LARVA
3D Index: Shape made in the snow
Answer: ANGEL
4D Index: Very little
Solution: SCANT
Clue 5D: Egg Layer
Answer: HEN



























