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March 3, 2026

Mini Crossword Hints — March 3, 2026

Three progressive hints per clue — spoiler-free if you stop early.

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1 Across: Salary, or what you do on payday
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter P.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Salary, or what...
4 Across: It's earned, not given
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter M.
  • Third hint: It relates to: It's earned, not...
6 Across: Keen and enthusiastic
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter E.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Keen and enthusiastic...
7 Across: Genuinely, sincerely
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter T.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Genuinely, sincerely...
8 Across: Guided, as a team
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter L.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Guided, as a...
1 Down: Oyster's prize
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter P.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Oyster's prize...
2 Down: Make a case for or against
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter A.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Make a case...
3 Down: Give way under pressure
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter Y.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Give way under...
4 Down: Encountered
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter M.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Encountered...
5 Down: Attempt
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter T.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Attempt...

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