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Daily Mini — Monday, March 23, 2026

Daily Mini - Monday, March 23, 2026

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Across

1.Character who says, "I was the lion who forced you to join with Aravis. I was the cat who comforted you among the houses of the dead."
6.Nickname for the Wicked Witch of the East, in Broadway's "Wicked"
7.Catch on
8.Donizetti role
9.Portents

Down

1.English speaker
2.Body fluid
3.French wine region
4.Guilty ____
5.Many California wines

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About This Mini Crossword

Mini crossword from Monday, March 23, 2026 — a compact 5x5 grid with 10 clues (5 across, 5 down). Designed to be solved in minutes, these puzzles are perfect for a quick mental workout during a coffee break or commute.

Mini crosswords use tight, clever cluing to pack a satisfying challenge into a small grid. Every letter counts - a single wrong answer affects multiple words.

Puzzle details:
  • • Grid: 5x5
  • • Across clues: 5
  • • Down clues: 5
  • • Published: Monday, March 23, 2026

Tips for Solving Mini Crosswords

Mini crosswords reward a slightly different approach than full-size grids. Here's how to solve them efficiently:

  • • Start with short answers - 3-letter words often have fewer possibilities
  • • Use crossings early - in a 5x5 every answer intersects multiple others
  • • Think concisely - mini clues often use compact phrasing and abbreviations
  • • Aim for speed - these puzzles are designed to be completed in 1-3 minutes
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