Struggling with today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Our guide for the March 7, 2025 puzzle is here to help! The New York Times Mini Crossword offers a bite-sized version of the classic daily puzzle—shorter and quicker but just as engaging. It’s perfect for wordplay enthusiasts who want a fun challenge without the time commitment of a full-sized grid. Available in print and online, it’s a daily brain teaser for solvers of all levels.
Need a little help with today’s puzzle? We’ve listed all the clues below, so you can find the ones giving you trouble. Simply select a clue to reveal the answer—no spoilers for the ones you’re still working on!
1A What “OOO” can mean NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mean (adjective)
- (When referring to sums of money) Insignificantly small to the point of being contemptible.
- Characterized by extreme poverty, resembling that of a beggar.
Answer:
[spoiler]HUGS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Mean (verb):
- To indicate or express an intended reference.
- To signify or convey a particular meaning.
5A “You’ve Really Got ___ on Me” (1962 hit) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Really (adverb)
- Used for emphasis; “real” is sometimes used informally, while “rattling” is an informal alternative.
- In truth or actuality.
Answer:
[spoiler]AHOLD[/spoiler]
7A Indian currency NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Currency (noun)
- The quality of being relevant to the present time.
- Widespread acceptance or usage.
Answer:
[spoiler]RUPEE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Indian (noun)
- Any language spoken by Indigenous peoples of the Americas.
- A native or resident of India.
8A What “III” can mean NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mean (adjective)
- (When referring to sums of money) Extremely small in amount, worthy of disdain.
- Characterized by severe poverty, resembling that of a beggar.
Answer:
[spoiler]THREE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Mean (verb)
- To intend to mention or refer to something.
- To signify or imply a particular meaning.
9A Call of Duty: Black ___ (video game series) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Black (verb)
- To cause something to turn black or to become black.
Answer:
[spoiler]OPS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Black (noun)
- A well-known child actress from the 1930s, born in 1928.
- The state or quality of being the darkest achromatic color, with the least resemblance to white.
1D Roxie ___, lead character in “Chicago” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Character (noun)
- A written recommendation from a previous employer to a prospective employer, detailing a person’s qualifications and reliability.
- An individual with distinct traits, often exhibiting eccentricities.
Answer:
[spoiler]HART[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Character (verb)
- To engrave or inscribe symbols or letters onto a surface.
2D “Nope” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Answers used in the past:
- NAW (3 letters)
- NAH (3 letters)
- THINKAGAIN (10 letters)
- FRAIDNOT (8 letters)
Answer:
[spoiler]UHUH[/spoiler]
3D Camera attached to a ski helmet, perhaps NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Attached (adjective)
- Connected or linked in a close relationship.
- Involved in an exclusive romantic relationship.
Answer:
[spoiler]GOPRO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Camera (noun)
- A device used for capturing photographs, typically featuring a lightproof box with a lens on one side and light-sensitive film on the other.
4D What “ZZZ” can mean NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Mean (adjective)
- (When referring to sums of money) Extremely small in amount, regarded with disdain.
- Characterized by extreme poverty, similar to that of a beggar.
Answer:
[spoiler]SLEEP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Mean (verb)
- To intend to mention or indicate something.
- To signify or convey a particular meaning.
6D The middle of “middle” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Middle (adjective)
- Positioned at an equal distance from both extremes.
- Neither at the start nor the end of a sequence.
Answer:
[spoiler]DEES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Middle (noun)
- A central area within a larger region.
- The central part of the human torso, typically the front.
