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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for March 9, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Talk ___ (boastfully banter)
Answer: SMACK
6A clue: What has legs, but never walks?
Answer: TABLE
7A clue: French for “love”
Answer: AMOUR
8A clue: What has a mouth, but never talks?
Answer: RIVER
9A clue: Run-down in appearance
Answer: SEEDY
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Milky Way bits
Answer: STARS
2D clue: ___ Eisenhower, 1950s first lady
Answer: MAMIE
3D clue: Overhead
Answer: ABOVE
4D clue: Given a crossword hint
Answer: CLUED
5D clue: Actress Washington of “Scandal”
Answer: KERRY
