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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for March 4, 2026.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: Any mentee of Yoda
Answer: JEDI
5A clue: Plow pullers
Answer: OXEN
6A clue: Animal in the family Mephitidae, which comes from the Latin for "stink"
Answer: SKUNK
7A clue: Scotsman's wear
Answer: KILT
8A clue: Sections of a play
Answer: ACTS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Nikola ___, three-time N.B.A. M.V.P. (2021, 2022 and 2024)
Answer: JOKIC
2D clue: Jump for joy
Answer: EXULT
3D clue: Auto body issues
Answer: DENTS
4D clue: Tattoos, informally
Answer: INK
6D clue: Music similar to reggae
Answer: SKA
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