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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for March 12, 2026.
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Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Like jerk chicken and chicken vindaloo
Answer: SPICY
6A clue: Capital of Vietnam
Answer: HANOI
7A clue: “Well, would ya look at that!”
Answer: ILLBE
8A clue: Gem in
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