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Minute Crossword Hints — March 8, 2026

Open one clue at a time. Each row moves from gentle nudge to stronger help without revealing the full answer.

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10 clues
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Across

1 Across: Counterpart of girlHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 3 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter B.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Counterpart of girl...
4 Across: Late Lakers great BryantHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter K.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Late Lakers great...
5 Across: 2008 Republican VP nominee SarahHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter P.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: 2008 Republican VP...
6 Across: Backup options, brieflyHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter A.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Backup options, briefly...
7 Across: Hotel reservation, for shortHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 3 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter R.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Hotel reservation, for...

Down

1 Down: Hardware store fastenersHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 5 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter B.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Hardware store fasteners...
2 Down: Kimono sashesHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter O.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Kimono sashes...
3 Down: Strong cravingHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 3 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter Y.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Strong craving...
4 Down: Leafy green in salads and smoothiesHint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 4 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter K.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Leafy green in...
5 Down: Average score on a golf hole?Hint
  1. Hint 1: The answer is 3 letters long.
  2. Hint 2: It starts with the letter P.
  3. Hint 3: It relates to: Average score on...

Use hints slowly

Reveal the first hint, try the grid again, then come back only if the crossing letters still do not move.

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