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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for March 17, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: One drawing X's and O's
Answer: COACH
6A clue: Company whose market cap (~$4 trillion) exceeds the G.D.P. of most countries
Answer: APPLE
7A clue: "Chill!"
Answer: RELAX
8A clue: Do some rhythmic tapping
Answer: DRUM
9A clue: Back talk
Answer: SASS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: What's the deal?
Answer: CARDS
2D clue: "The Phantom of the ___"
Answer: OPERA
3D clue: Excellent grade
Answer: APLUS
4D clue: Sandpipers dig for them in the sand
Answer: CLAMS
5D clue: Evil spell
Answer: HEX
