Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for March 29

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Today’s mini crosswords were a little tricky. The fishing index, 6-Across, confused me for a while, but it finally made sense. Read on for all the answers. And if you could use some daily solving tips and tricks, check out our mini crossword tips.
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Let’s move on to these mini crossword clues and answers.
The NYT Mini Crossword puzzle completed for March 29, 2026.
Mini through clues and answers
1 Hint: Prepare for a Weekend Getaway
Answer: PACK
5A clue: the one nicknamed “the king of summer fabrics”
Solution: LIN
6A Hint: Go Fishing
Answer: ANGLE
7A clue: “Cut” command, on a keyboard
Answer: CTRLX
8Hint: ___ Ma, 3-Down player who played for nine American presidents
Answer: YOYO
Mini-clues and answers
Clue 1D: Some kind of bean in a burrito
Solution: PINTO
Clue 2D: More than a little irritated
Answer: ANGRY
3D Index: see 8-Across
Answer: CELLO
4D Hint: Create a Toy Brand
Solution: KNEX
5D index: like many wedding veils
Answer: LACY


