NYT Mini Crossword - March 4, 2026

1. Any mentee of Yoda

5. Plow pullers

6. Animal in the family Mephitidae, which comes from the Latin for "stink"

7. Scotsman's wear

8. Sections of a play

1. Nikola ___, three-time N.B.A. M.V.P. (2021, 2022 and 2024)

2. Jump for joy

3. Auto body issues

4. Tattoos, informally

6. Music similar to reggae