Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Solution: March 7th

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The New York Times Mini Crossword for March 7th has been solved. Here’s a breakdown of the clues and answers for those seeking a quick assist:

Across Clues & Answers

  • 1A: Bird with keen eyesightHAWK
  • 5A: With 8-Across, helpful comment to an oblivious video call participantYOURE
  • 6A: Scooby-Doo or Air BudPETDOG
  • 7A: Sticky notesPOSTITS
  • 8A: See 5-AcrossONMUTE
  • 9A: Protective layers over skin woundsSCABS
  • 10A: Roosters’ matesHENS

Down Clues & Answers

  • 1D: Places to find some small jetsHOTTUBS
  • 2D: Reviews, as taxesAUDITS
  • 3D: Texted or emailed, e.g.WROTE
  • 4D: Barrels of beerKEGS
  • 5D: Overagreeable underlingYESMAN
  • 6D: Spanish conquistador ___ de LeónPONCE

This puzzle, as with most daily Mini Crosswords, offers a quick mental exercise. If you enjoy these, the NYT also provides daily solutions for other popular games like Wordle, Strands, and Connections, all accessible on CNET’s puzzle hints page.