Need a nudge on the Thursday, March 19, 2026 NYT Mini? Start with the spoiler-free hints below, then open the answer key when you’re ready. The stars clue links two entries to make NIGHT SKY.
Hints for the March 19 Mini
These clues point toward the answers without spelling them out. For the paired stars clue, 5-Across and 7-Across form one phrase.
Across
- 1A: A three-letter exclamation a ghost might say.
- 4A: A four-letter sound effect for a magician’s disappearance.
- 5A and 7A: The dark period followed by what is above you; together, they are full of stars.
- 6A: Monopoly bills worth one dollar.
- 7A: Pair this with NIGHT to complete the phrase.
Down
- 1D: One over par on a par 3.
- 2D: The sounds in “___ and aahs.”
- 3D: An archaic, short word for “frequently” used in poetry.
- 4D: The color named in the clue about Harbour Island’s sands.
- 5D: Votes that reject a proposal.
Complete answer key
Spoilers below. The entries and clues are listed by direction.
Across
| Number | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1A | Ghost’s word | BOO |
| 4A | Magician’s “And just like that, it’s gone!” | POOF |
| 5A | With 7-Across, it’s full of stars | NIGHT |
| 6A | White bills in Monopoly | ONES |
| 7A | See 5-Across | SKY |
Down
| Number | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | Score of 4 on a par 3 | BOGEY |
| 2D | ___ and aahs | OOHS |
| 3D | Frequently, in poetry | OFT |
| 4D | Like the sands of Harbour Island, Bahamas | PINK |
| 5D | Dissenting votes | NOS |
Source note
The Word Finder, Parade, and Technobezz publish matching clue-and-answer lists for this date. These are third-party answer guides; an official NYT archive confirmation was not available in those sources. The Word Finder’s March 19 guide, Parade’s Thursday answer guide, and Technobezz’s March 19 guide all support the listed entries.
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