Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for March 31 – CNET

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I was so perplexed by a clue in today’s mini crossword that I wondered if the vaunted New York Times had made a typo. (Spoiler: They didn’t, and I finally figured out 2-Down.) Keep reading for all the answers. And if you could use some daily solving tips and tricks, check out our mini crossword tips.

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Mini through clues and answers

1A clue: “Paradise” or “Lost”
Answer: SHOW

5A clue: a Hawaiian island with the famous Road to Hana
Answer: MAUUI

6A clue: ___Zeneca (pharmaceutical company)
Solution: ASTRA

8A clue: “stainless steel” metal
Answer: STEEL

9A Clue: Half A Centaur
Answer: HORSE

Mini-clues and answers

1D Index: a massive success
Solution: SMASH

2D Index: Must
Solution: HASTO

3D Index: ___ boroughs (term for parts of New York City other than Manhattan)
Solution: EXTERIOR

Index 4D: the specialty of the electrician
Answer: SON

Clue 7D: Drink at the bar
Solution: FTA