NYT Games: Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections & Strands – March 5, 2026
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Today’s Mini Crossword was a bit tricky. The clues involved a variety of topics, from college majors to musical groups. Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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Let’s get to those Mini Crossword clues, and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for March 5, 2026.
Mini Across Clues and Answers
- 1A clue: Poli ___ (college major) Answer: SCI
- 4A clue: Person with a superior attitude Answer: SNOB
- 5A clue: Word whose letters are appropriately found from left to right in … CHARISMA Answer: CHARM
- 6A clue: … PRECIPITATION Answer: RAIN
- 7A clue: … UNSIGHTLY Answer: UGLY
Mini Down Clues and Answers
- 1D clue: Slow-moving creature Answer: SNAIL
- 2D clue: Like a groan-inducing joke Answer: CORNY
- 3D clue: Co. That created the first floppy disk Answer: IBM
- 4D clue: Furry variety of carpet Answer: SHAG
- 5D clue: World Class Wreckin’ ___, music group in which Dr. Dre got his start Answer: CRU
The New York Times offers a variety of word and logic games, including the Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections, Strands, Spelling Bee, Letter Boxed, and Tiles. NYT Games were first introduced in 1942 with The Crossword, and expanded in 2014 with The Mini Crossword, followed by Spelling Bee, Letter Boxed, and Tiles. Wordle was acquired a few years later, with Connections and Strands added to the collection. NYT Games are available through an app for iOS and Android devices, and offer puzzle archives and hints for solvers. Download the NYT Games app.