Struggling with today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Our guide for the March 10, 2025, puzzle is here to assist! The New York Times Mini Crossword is a compact version of the classic daily puzzle—shorter and quicker but just as engaging. It’s an ideal challenge for wordplay enthusiasts who want a fun brain teaser without the time commitment of a full-sized crossword. Available both in print and online, it offers a daily dose of puzzle-solving fun for all skill levels.
Need a little help? We’ve listed all the clues below so you can easily 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 Like billionaires and chocolate cake NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Chocolate (noun)
- A medium brown to dark-brown color
- A beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
Answer:
[spoiler]RICH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Like (verb)
- Prefer or wish to do something
- Feel about or towards; consider, evaluate, or regard
5A Actress Fanning of “A Complete Unknown” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Actress (noun)
- A female actor
Answer:
[spoiler]ELLE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Complete (adjective)
- Without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
- Perfect and complete in every respect; having all necessary qualities
6A Stay above water NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Above (adverb)
- In a preceding part of a written document.
- At or toward a higher position.
Answer:
[spoiler]FLOAT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Above (noun)
- A prior section in a written text.
8A “Hamilton” character who sings “The Room Where It Happens” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Character (noun)
- A formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person’s qualifications and dependability
- A person of a specified kind (usually with many eccentricities)
Answer:
[spoiler]BURR[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Character (verb)
- Engrave or inscribe characters on
9A Swirl of water NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Swirl (verb)
- To move in a circular flow, typically of liquids.
- To spin or twist in a rotating motion.
Answer:
[spoiler]EDDY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Swirl (noun)
- A shape formed by something spinning rapidly.
1D “Hey ___, check your voicemail, you’ve missed a few calls!” (heckle) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Heckle (noun)
- A comb for separating flax fibers
Answer:
[spoiler]REF[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Heckle (verb)
- Comb with a heckle
- Challenge aggressively
2D “Wow, would you look at that!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Look (verb)
- To take responsibility for or handle a situation.
- To trust or rely on something or someone.
Answer:
[spoiler]ILLBE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Look (noun)
- The overall mood or impression created by a place or situation.
- The emotions conveyed through a person’s facial expression.
3D Stratocumulus, e.g. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Verb)
- Make overcast or cloudy
- Place under suspicion or cast doubt upon
Answer:
[spoiler]CLOUD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: (Noun)
- A group of many things in the air or on the ground
- A cause of worry or gloom or trouble
4D Got wind of NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Wind (verb)
- To lift or pull up, often using mechanical assistance.
- To detect a scent or become aware of something.
Answer:
[spoiler]HEARD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Wind (noun)
- The release of gas from the intestines.
- Speech that is exaggerated, insincere, or lacks substance.
7D Not phone it in NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Phone (noun)
- In phonetics, a distinct speech sound, regardless of its role in a specific language.
- A device that transforms sound into electrical signals for transmission and reconverts received signals into sound.
Answer:
[spoiler]TRY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Phone (verb)
- To attempt to establish communication with someone via telephone.
