Struggling with today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Our answer guide for the March 24, 2025 puzzle is here to assist! The New York Times Mini Crossword is a bite-sized version of the classic daily puzzle—quick, engaging, and just as rewarding. Perfect for word enthusiasts, it offers a fun challenge without the time commitment of a full crossword. Whether in print or online, it’s a daily brain teaser suited for solvers of all levels.
Stuck on a clue? We’ve got you covered! Below, you’ll find a list of all the clues—just tap on the one you’re struggling with to reveal the answer. No spoilers for the ones you’re still solving!
1A “Hey … wanna hear a secret?” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hear (verb)
- To become aware of something, often unintentionally.
- To actively listen and focus on sounds.
Answer:
[spoiler]PSST[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Secret (adjective)
- Not publicly disclosed or widely known.
- Carried out with hidden intentions or methods.
5A Spooky story? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Spooky (adjective)
- Unpredictably nervous or easily startled, especially in animals like horses.
Answer:
[spoiler]ATTIC[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Story (noun)
- A record or narrative recounting past events.
- A minor or insignificant falsehood.
7A Baby grand, for one NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Grand (adjective)
- Describing behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scope.
- Referring to a person’s appearance or conduct that suits someone of high status.
Answer:
[spoiler]PIANO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Grand (noun)
- A piano with horizontally stretched strings on a harp-shaped frame, typically supported by three legs.
- The number 1,000, which is the product of 10 and 100.
8A Perfectly behaved child NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Perfectly (adverb)
- Entirely and without limitation; often used informally for emphasis.
Answer:
[spoiler]ANGEL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Child (noun)
- A human offspring, regardless of age.
- A young individual of any gender.
9A Something to cram for NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Something (noun)
- An event or occurrence that is uncertain or unspecified.
- A material object or substance that is unknown or not specifically identified.
Answer:
[spoiler]TEST[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Cram (verb)
- To study intensely, especially in preparation for an exam.
- To fill or pack tightly to maximum capacity.
1D Letter between Oscar and Quebec in the NATO alphabet NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Alphabet (noun)
- The fundamental stages of any subject (usually in plural form).
- A set of characters, including letters, used for writing a language.
Answer:
[spoiler]PAPA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Between (adverb)
- Within an interval or gap.
- Positioned in the middle of two points or things.
2D Period of work NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Work (verb)
- To make consistent or uniform.
- To function as intended when used.
Answer:
[spoiler]STINT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Work (noun)
- The act of studying and gaining knowledge, especially through reading.
- A job or profession that provides payment.
3D “All the world,” per a famous line from Shakespeare NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Famous (adjective)
- Recognized and highly regarded by many people.
Answer:
[spoiler]STAGE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Shakespeare (noun)
- An English poet and playwright, widely considered one of the greatest writers in English literature (1564–1616).
4D Pointy parts of a fork NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Fork (noun)
- The area where two branches meet, forming an angle.
- The angle created where the inner sides of the legs connect to the torso.
Answer:
[spoiler]TINES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Fork (verb)
- To raise using a pitchfork.
- To split into two or more branches, creating a fork-like shape.
6D Indianapolis football player NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Indianapolis (noun)
- The capital and largest city of Indiana, known as a key commercial hub in the nation’s heartland and home to an annual 500-mile auto race.
Answer:
[spoiler]COLT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Football (noun)
- A group of sports played with a ball, either round or oval, where teams compete to move it toward the opponent’s goal.
- The inflated, oblong ball used in American football.
