Very little

Published by Naitik Mehta · March 18, 2026

Stuck on the clue Very little from the New York Times Mini for March 18, 2026? We have the correct 5-letter answer, including the definition, alternative hints, as well as other answers from the same crossword. Ready to learn more about this clue?

Clue

Very little (5)

Answer

The answer to Very little is Scant (5 letters).

Why does Scant fit this clue?

This is a direct definition clue where 'Very little' points to SCANT, an adjective meaning barely sufficient or inadequate in amount or quantity. SCANT describes something that falls short of what is needed or expected, whether referring to physical quantities like food or abstract concepts like attention. The word comes from Old Norse 'skamt,' meaning short or brief, and it perfectly captures the sense of something being minimal or insufficient that the clue 'Very little' conveys.

What does Very little mean?

We break down each word in the clue and show its dictionary definitions below.

very

adverb

•to a high degree; extremely

little

adjective

•small in size, amount, or degree

noun

•a small amount or quantity

Where did this clue appear?

This clue appeared as 4-down in the New York Times Mini on March 18, 2026, by Joel Fagliano. See all answers for this puzzle.

NYT Mini — Mar 18, 2026

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What does Scant mean?

adjective

•barely adequate or sufficient; very little in amount or quantity

verb

•to provide or give insufficiently; to skimp on

How to use Scant in a sentence

Here are 3 examples of how to use the word Scant.

•“The research team had scant evidence to support their controversial theory.”

•“She paid scant attention to the warning signs before making her decision.”

•“With scant resources available, the charity struggled to help all those in need.”

What are other crossword clues for Scant?

“Minimal” (5)

“Triflingly little” (5)

Learn about related clues

All clues from the New York Times Mini, Mar 18, 2026 crossword

The New York Times Mini for March 18, 2026 was published by Joel Fagliano and has 10 clues. Curious about all the answers from this crossword puzzle? View all answers here.

Across

1AWord before "card," flood" or "photography" (5)6AJoust weapon (5)7ABrain, heart or lungs (5)8A"Frozen" reindeer (4)9AWhat can be found on frozen roads or frozen margaritas (4)

Down

1DFollow a dentist's recommendation (5)2DBaby bug (5)3DShape made in the snow (5)4DVery little (5)5DEgg layer (3)

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Frequently asked questions about Very little

What is the answer to Very little?: The answer is Scant (5 letters).
Where did this clue appear?: This clue was last seen in the New York Times Mini on March 18, 2026.
How many letters does the answer to Very little have?: The answer has 5 letters: Scant.

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