Struggling with today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Our guide for the March 2, 2025 puzzle is here to assist! The New York Times Mini Crossword offers a bite-sized version of the classic daily puzzle—shorter and quicker, yet just as engaging. It’s perfect for wordplay enthusiasts who enjoy a fun challenge without the time commitment of a full-sized grid. Available both in print and online, it delivers a daily dose of brain-teasing fun for solvers of all skill levels.
Need a hint for today’s puzzle? Below, we’ve listed all the clues so you can 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 Role for Timothée Chalamet in “A Complete Unknown” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Complete (adjective)
- Absolute; without limitation, often used informally (and sometimes negatively) for emphasis.
- Whole and flawless in every aspect; possessing all necessary qualities.
Answer:
[spoiler]DYLAN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Complete (verb)
- Fill in all required details on a form.
- Successfully execute a pass.
6A Makeup for the cheeks NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Makeup (noun)
- Cosmetics used on the face to enhance or alter appearance.
- A rescheduled event that replaces one that was previously cancelled.
Answer:
[spoiler]ROUGE[/spoiler]
7A “Well, shucks!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Shucks (noun)
- Something insignificant or of little worth.
- An exclamation of disappointment or frustration.
Answer:
[spoiler]AWGEE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Well (adverb)
- In a way that provides benefit or advantage.
- Used (often as a combining form) to indicate something done properly, satisfactorily, or to a high standard (with “good” sometimes used as a nonstandard variant).
8A Serious devotee NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Devotee (noun)
- A passionate follower or admirer.
Answer:
[spoiler]FIEND[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Serious (adjective)
- Engaging the intellect or deep thought.
- Entirely devoid of playfulness.
9A Appropriate rhyme for “stressed,” for students NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Stressed (adjective)
- Experiencing intense physical strain or distress.
- Marked with emphasis or an accent.
Answer:
[spoiler]TEST[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Appropriate (verb)
- Allocate or designate a resource for a specific person or purpose.
- Seize or take control of something, often by force, such as after an invasion.
1D Unfortunate status for an email you meant to send last week NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Status (noun)
- A condition or state at a specific moment.
- The rank or standing of people or things, especially within society.
Answer:
[spoiler]DRAFT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Unfortunate (adjective)
- Unpromising or foreboding bad outcomes.
- Unlucky or experiencing misfortune.
2D “Gadzooks, that hurt!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hurt (noun)
- The act of causing harm or injury to someone or something.
- Damage, loss, or suffering.
Answer:
[spoiler]YOWIE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Hurt (verb)
- Experience physical pain.
- Inflict emotional distress or misery.
3D Winter Olympics sleds NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Olympics (noun)
- The modern version of the ancient athletic games, held every four years in a chosen host country.
Answer:
[spoiler]LUGES[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Winter (verb)
- To spend the winter season in a particular place.
4D Writer’s representative NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Representative (noun)
- A piece of information that exemplifies a particular category or group.
- A person who advocates for and speaks on behalf of someone else’s policies or interests.
Answer:
[spoiler]AGENT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Representative (adjective)
- Relating to a system of government where citizens govern through elected officials.
- Acting as a symbol or example of a larger group or idea.
5D Have to have NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Conjunctive (adjective)
- Relating to the combined action of two or more elements.
- Functioning to link or connect.
Answer:
[spoiler]NEED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Conjunctive (noun)
- A word that joins words, phrases, clauses, or sentences without changing form.
