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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for March 16, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Blues, e.g.
Answer: MUSIC
6A clue: Late actress Catherine of "Schitt's Creek"
Answer: OHARA
7A clue: List included with a board game
Answer: RULES
8A clue: April Fools' shenanigan
Answer: PRANK
9A clue: Greek god of the underworld
Answer: HADES
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Transform gradually
Answer: MORPH
2D clue: "Star Trek" officer portrayed by Zoe Saldaña
Answer: UHURA
3D clue: Greens, e.g.
Answer: SALAD
4D clue: Woman's name that's an anagram of ERNIE
Answer: IRENE
5D clue: Containers for reds and whites
Answer: CASKS
