The completed NYT Mini Crossword for March 31, 2026.

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The completed NYT Mini Crossword for March 31, 2026.

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: "Paradise" or "Lost"
Answer: SHOW

5A clue: Hawaiian island with the famous Road to Hana
Answer: MAUI

6A clue: ___Zeneca (pharma company)
Answer: ASTRA

8A clue: "Stainless" metal
Answer: STEEL

9A clue: One half of a centaur
Answer: HORSE

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Massive success
Answer: SMASH

2D clue: Must
Answer: HASTO

3D clue: ___ boroughs (term for the non-Manhattan parts of New York City)
Answer: OUTER

4D clue: Electrician's ...