The completed answers for the NYT Mini Crossword from March 5, 2026, include clues that span various topics. Among the across clues, 1-A was "Poli ___" with the answer being SCI, and 5-A, which asked for a word with letters sequentially arranged, yielded CHARM. Additionally, 4-A referenced a person with a superior attitude, identified as a SNOB.
In the down clues, 1-D referred to a slow-moving creature, which is a SNAIL, while 2-D described a joke that is considered groan-inducing, titled CORNY. Further, 3-D noted the company that produced the first floppy disk, which is IBM. Other clues included a furry type of carpet, known as SHAG, and a music group associated with Dr. Dre, named CRU.
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