Struggling with today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Our March 21, 2025 guide is here to assist! The New York Times Mini Crossword offers a quick and enjoyable challenge—a bite-sized version of the classic daily puzzle that’s just as rewarding. Perfect for word lovers, it provides a fun mental workout without the time commitment of a full grid. Available in both print and online, it’s designed for solvers of all skill levels.
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1A “And stuff like that”: Abbr. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Like (verb)
- Prefer or wish to do something
- Feel a certain way about; consider, evaluate, or regard
Answer:
[spoiler]ETC[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Like (adjective)
- Resembling or similar; having some or all of the same characteristics, often used in combination
- Conforming in every respect
4A “Hooray!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- An upright deciduous plant with crimson pods and seeds, found in the eastern United States from New York to Florida and Texas
- A deciduous shrub with purple capsules that enclose scarlet seeds
Answer:
[spoiler]WAHOO[/spoiler]
6A → NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- A symbol or mark used to show direction or relation
- A projectile with a straight, thin shaft, an arrowhead at one end, and stabilizing vanes at the other, designed to be shot from a bow
Answer:
[spoiler]ARROW[/spoiler]
7A Things counted by some smartwatches NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Things (noun)
- Any movable belonging, especially items of clothing
Answer:
[spoiler]STEPS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
PESTS
8A “___ So Fine,” subject of the famous plagiarism case against “My Sweet Lord” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Plagiarism (noun)
- The act of using someone else’s words or ideas and presenting them as your own
- A written work copied from another source and claimed as original
Answer:
[spoiler]HES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Subject (noun)
- A field of study or area of knowledge
- An individual who is under the authority or allegiance of a nation
1D What you might “come down to” after having your head in the clouds NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- The third planet from the Sun, where humans live
- A connection between an electrical device and a large conducting body, such as the Earth, assumed to have zero voltage
Answer:
[spoiler]EARTH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: (Verb)
- Connect to the Earth
- Hide underground like a hunted animal
2D With the circled letters, a literal depiction of what you need to win tic-tac-toe? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Tic-tac-toe (noun)
- A game where two players take turns placing crosses and circles in a 3×3 grid, aiming to align three of their symbols in a row before their opponent
Answer:
[spoiler]THREE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Depiction (noun)
- Representation through drawing, painting, or other visual forms
- An outline drawing of shapes or objects
3D Chicken dwellings NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Chicken (noun)
- A domesticated bird raised for its meat or eggs, thought to have originated from the red jungle fowl
- A person who is timid, lacks confidence, or is indecisive
Answer:
[spoiler]COOPS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Chicken (adjective)
- Easily scared or frightened
4D Is no longer NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Longer (noun)
- Someone who has a deep yearning or strong desire for something
Answer:
[spoiler]WAS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
SWA
5D Cries of pain NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Pain (verb)
- Cause emotional distress or misery
- Inflict physical suffering, leading to illness or discomfort
Answer:
[spoiler]OWS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Pain (noun)
- A sign of physical injury or disorder
- Emotional suffering, an unpleasant feeling people seek to avoid
