Struggling with today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Our guide for the March 18, 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 the perfect challenge for wordplay lovers who want a fun mental workout without the time commitment of a full-sized grid. Available both in print and online, it’s a daily dose of brain-teasing fun for solvers of all skill levels.
Need a hand with today’s puzzle? Below, you’ll find all the clues listed—simply select the one you’re stuck on to reveal the answer. No spoilers for the ones you’re still solving!
1A “Dude! Come on!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Come (verb)
- Come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example
- Add up in number or quantity
Answer:
[spoiler]BRUH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Come (noun)
- The thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
5A San Antonio attraction to “remember” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Attraction (noun)
- The ability to capture interest or appeal; something that draws attention.
- A performer or act that draws large crowds.
Answer:
[spoiler]ALAMO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Remember (verb)
- To keep something in mind for attention or consideration.
- To recall information or experiences from memory.
6A Recurring Stallone role NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Recurring (adjective)
- Happening repeatedly or returning over time.
Answer:
[spoiler]RAMBO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Role (noun)
- The duties, tasks, or responsibilities expected of a person or group.
- The purpose or function of something.
7A Stream NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Stream (noun)
- Something that moves continuously, resembling a flowing stream.
- A constant flow of liquid, usually from natural sources.
Answer:
[spoiler]CREEK[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Stream (verb)
- To rain heavily.
- To flow freely and in large amounts.
8A Hudson after whom the Hudson River is named NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hudson (noun)
- A river in New York that flows south into New York Bay, explored by Henry Hudson in the early 17th century.
- An English navigator who discovered the Hudson River; in 1610, he tried to spend the winter in Hudson Bay, but his crew mutinied and left him adrift to die (1565–1611).
Answer:
[spoiler]HENRY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: After (adverb)
- Occurring at a time following a reference point.
1D Loudly play, as a speaker NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Loudly (adverb)
- In a way that draws attention.
- At a relatively high volume.
Answer:
[spoiler]BLARE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Speaker (noun)
- A device that converts electrical signals into sound loud enough to be heard from a distance.
- A person who speaks, especially someone who gives a public speech or tends to talk a lot.
2D Dish that might come with a spoon and chopsticks NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Might (noun)
- Physical power or strength.
Answer:
[spoiler]RAMEN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Spoon (noun)
- The amount that a spoon can hold.
- A piece of cutlery with a shallow, bowl-shaped end and a handle, used for stirring, serving, or eating food.
3D Raw ___, color in the Crayola Hall of Fame NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hall (noun)
- An American chemist who developed a cost-effective way to produce aluminum from bauxite (1863–1914).
- A large entrance or reception area.
Answer:
[spoiler]UMBER[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Color (noun)
- A substance used for its color.
- In physics, a property of quarks that defines their role in the strong interaction.
4D Something “played” to avoid class NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Played (adjective)
- Engaged in a game.
Answer:
[spoiler]HOOKY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Something (noun)
- An unspecified or unknown event.
- An unspecified or unknown object or material.
5D Eyebrow shape NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Eyebrow (noun)
- The arch of hair located above each eye.
Answer:
[spoiler]ARCH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Shape (noun)
- The visual form or appearance of something or someone.
- A perceived structural form.
