The most recent answers for the Mini Crossword puzzles from The New York Times are now available. On March 4, 2026, players could find clues relating to various topics, including sports and literature, with specific references to basketball in one clue.
Among the across clues, notable answers included JEDI for a mentee of Yoda and OXEN as plow pullers. Other answers featured KILT representing Scotsman's wear and SKUNK as an animal from the Mephitidae family.
For the down clues, JOKIC was highlighted as the three-time N.B.A. M.V.P., while EXULT was the answer for jumping for joy. Additional answers such as DENTS for auto body issues and INK for tattoos, informally, were also part of the puzzle.