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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for March 10, 2026.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Writing that lacks substance
Answer: FLUFF
6A clue: Pencil in a cosmetics bag
Answer: LINER
7A clue: ___ acid (building block of proteins)
Answer: AMINO
8A clue: Partner of services, in economics
Answer: GOODS
9A clue: Small criticism
Answer: NIT
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Warning sign in a relationship, metaphorically
Answer: FLAG
2D clue: Fancy prom ride
Answer: LIMO
3D clue: SAG-AFTRA, for one
Answer: UNION
4D clue: Luxury fashion house headquartered in Rome
Answer: FENDI
5D clue: Ground coating on a cold morning
Answer: FROST
