Stuck on today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Our guide for the March 12, 2025 puzzle is here to help! The New York Times Mini Crossword is a quick, engaging version of the classic daily puzzle—perfect for wordplay lovers who want a fun challenge without the time commitment of a full-sized grid. Available both in print and online, it’s an excellent way to keep your mind sharp every day, regardless of your experience level.
Need a hand with today’s puzzle? Below, you’ll find all the clues. Simply select the one you’re having trouble with to reveal the answer—no spoilers for the ones you’re still working on!
1A Drops on a putting green, say NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Putting (noun)
- Striking a golf ball on the green with a putter.
Answer:
[spoiler]DEW[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Green (noun)
- A section of closely mowed grass around the hole on a golf course.
- An open space in a city or town used for recreation.
4A Change that a Spaniard or German might request? NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Spaniard (noun)
- A person who is a native or resident of Spain.
Answer:
[spoiler]EUROS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Change (verb)
- To set aside, give up, or switch to something else.
- To alter or modify; to bring about a transformation.
6A Beat handily, in slang NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Handily (adverb)
- In a convenient way.
- Without difficulty.
Answer:
[spoiler]SPANK[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Slang (verb)
- To deceive or trick.
- To insult using harsh language.
7A Annoying, as a younger sibling NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Younger (adjective)
- Referring to the younger of two individuals with the same name, especially to distinguish a son from his father.
Answer:
[spoiler]PESKY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Sibling (noun)
8A Blue expanse NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Expanse (noun)
- The area of a two-dimensional surface within a defined boundary.
- A broad or extensive range.
Answer:
[spoiler]SEA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Blue (adjective)
- Having a color between green and violet, resembling a clear, cloudless sky.
- Morally strict and disciplined.
1D Pulls a fast one on NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: One (adjective)
- (Informal) Extremely; used to emphasize.
- Having the unified quality of a single unit.
Answer:
[spoiler]DUPES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: One (noun)
- The smallest whole number or its numeral.
- A single individual or item.
2D Clear, as a blackboard NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Blackboard (noun)
- A slate surface used for writing with chalk.
Answer:
[spoiler]ERASE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Clear (verb)
- To become easy to understand.
- To remove confusion or ambiguity; to clarify.
3D Speaker of the line “You know, no other factory in the world mixes its chocolate by waterfall” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Waterfall (noun)
- A steep drop where a river’s water flows downward.
Answer:
[spoiler]WONKA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Speaker (noun)
- A device that transforms electrical signals into audible sound.
- A person who communicates through speech, especially one giving a public address or someone who talks a lot.
4D Paranormal gift, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Paranormal (adjective)
- Appearing to be beyond normal sensory perception.
- Not consistent with scientific principles.
Answer:
[spoiler]ESP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Gift (noun)
- An innate talent or ability.
- The act of giving something.
5D Blue expanse NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Expanse (noun)
- The area of a two-dimensional surface within set boundaries.
- A broad or extensive range.
Answer:
[spoiler]SKY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Blue (adjective)
- Of a color between green and violet, resembling a clear, cloudless sky.
- Strict and morally disciplined.
