Having trouble with today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Our answer guide for the March 25, 2025 puzzle is here to help! The New York Times Mini Crossword is a compact version of the traditional daily puzzle—quick, engaging, and just as satisfying. Ideal for word lovers, it delivers a fun challenge without requiring the time commitment of a full-sized crossword. Available in both print and digital formats, it’s a great daily brain teaser for solvers of all skill levels.
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1A Grouchy homeowner in Pixar’s “Up” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Homeowner (noun)
- A person who possesses a house.
Answer:
[spoiler]CARL[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Grouchy (adjective)
- Easily annoyed and in a bad mood.
5A Sneezy sound NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sneezy (adjective)
- Prone to frequent sneezing.
Answer:
[spoiler]ACHOO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Sound (noun)
- (Phonetics) A distinct unit of speech, regardless of whether it is a phoneme in a particular language.
- The personal perception of hearing a noise.
7A Speedy sound NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sound (noun)
- (Phonetics) A distinct speech unit, regardless of its status as a phoneme in a language.
- The personal experience of perceiving a noise.
Answer:
[spoiler]VROOM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Sound (adjective)
- Reasonable and logically well-founded.
- Legally binding or enforceable.
8A Pick up on NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Pick (noun)
- The amount of a harvested crop.
- The selected person or item.
Answer:
[spoiler]SENSE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Pick (verb)
- To grasp and pull quickly with a slight, sharp motion.
- To cover the cost of something.
9A Facebook message status after “Sent” and “Delivered” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Message (noun)
- What a communication is about.
- A brief exchange that is written, spoken, or signaled.
Answer:
[spoiler]SEEN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Message (verb)
- Send a message.
- Send a message to someone.
1D #1 seed in the N.B.A.’s Eastern Conference, informally NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Eastern (adjective)
- Originating from the east, especially referring to winds.
- Situated in or directed toward the east.
Answer:
[spoiler]CAVS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Conference (noun)
- A group of sports teams that coordinate matches among members.
- A formal discussion among participants on a specific, serious topic.
2D Farmers’ lots NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Lots (adverb)
- To an extremely high degree or extent.
Answer:
[spoiler]ACRES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Lots (noun)
- A great quantity or large amount.
3D French wine region NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: French (noun)
- The people of France; a U.S. sculptor (1850–1931) known for creating the seated marble statue of Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial.
Answer:
[spoiler]RHONE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: French (adjective)
- Related to France or its people.
4D Like lips that sink ships NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Like (verb)
- Prefer or wish to do something.
- Feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard.
Answer:
[spoiler]LOOSE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Like (adjective)
- Resembling or similar; having the same or some of the same characteristics; often used in combination.
- Conforming in every respect.
6D Anomaly taken as a sign, say NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anomaly (noun)
- A departure from the usual order, form, or rule.
- An individual who is out of the ordinary.
Answer:
[spoiler]OMEN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Sign (noun)
- A structure with a board for displaying advertisements.
- A noticeable indication of something not immediately obvious, such as a visible clue to an event.
