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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for March 1, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Stereotypical wearer of a letterman jacket
Answer: JOCK
5A clue: Surrounding glows
Answer: AURAS
7A clue: Eschew a heavy meal in favor of light snacks
Answer: GRAZE
8A clue: The white stuff?
Answer: SNOW
9A clue: M.M.A. fight enders, for short
Answer: KOS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Jacksonville N.F.L. player, informally
Answer: JAG
2D clue: “But this love is ___” (Taylor Swift lyric)
Answer: OURS
3D clue: Grumbly sort
Answer: CRANK
4D clue: Instrument that buzzes
Answer: KAZOO
6D clue: Uses needle and thread
Answer: SEWS
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