Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, March 31

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I was so stumped by one clue in today’s Mini Crossword that I wondered if the vaunted New York Times had made a typo. (Spoiler: They did not, and I eventually figured out 2-Down.) Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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The completed NYT Mini Crossword for March 31, 2026.

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Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: “Paradise”

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