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March 17, 2026

Mini Crossword Hints — March 17, 2026

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

Want the puzzle first? Open the March 17, 2026 puzzle.

1 Across: Scratch or dent
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter M.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Scratch or dent...
4 Across: Sun ___: morning jogs and coffee
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter R.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Sun ___: morning...
6 Across: Japanese animation
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter A.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Japanese animation...
7 Across: News outlets, collectively
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter M.
  • Third hint: It relates to: News outlets, collectively...
8 Across: Complete, as a group
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter S.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Complete, as a...
1 Down: Coal diggings
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter M.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Coal diggings...
2 Down: Off to one side
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter A.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Off to one...
3 Down: Send payment
  • First hint: The answer is 5 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter R.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Send payment...
4 Down: Male sheep
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter R.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Male sheep...
5 Down: Ocean
  • First hint: The answer is 3 letters long.
  • Second hint: It starts with the letter S.
  • Third hint: It relates to: Ocean...

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