Having trouble with today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Our March 20, 2025 guide is here to help! The New York Times Mini Crossword is a bite-sized version of the classic daily puzzle—short, quick, and just as satisfying. It’s the perfect challenge for word enthusiasts looking for a fun mental workout without the time commitment of a full grid. Available in both print and online, it’s a daily brain-teaser suited for solvers of all levels.
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1A Chowder morsel NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Chowder (noun)
- A creamy soup or stew containing milk, bacon, onions, and potatoes.
Answer:
[spoiler]CLAM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Morsel (noun)
- A small piece of food or a small portion of something.
5A Emblem on a glass of Guinness NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Emblem (noun)
- A visual symbol that represents an abstract concept or signifies a particular quality, group, or idea.
Answer:
[spoiler]HARP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Guinness (noun)
- A British actor known for his versatility on stage and screen (1914–2000).
- A type of dark, bitter stout.
6A ___ Madness (annual event that hints at 1-Down) NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Madness (noun)
- A severe viral disease affecting the nervous system of warm-blooded animals, usually spread through the bite of a rabid animal; fatal if it reaches the brain.
- Extreme excitement or enthusiasm that is uncontrolled.
Answer:
[spoiler]MARCH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Annual (noun)
- A book or reference material published once a year.
- In botany, a plant that completes its full life cycle within a single year.
7A Strong desire NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Strong (adjective)
- Resistant to attack and difficult to alter or damage.
- Of high quality and in good condition; well-constructed and sturdy.
Answer:
[spoiler]URGE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Desire (verb)
- To anticipate and hope for something.
- To feel a strong longing or craving for something.
8A Contacted privately on social media, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Privately (adverb)
- Kept confidential or restricted to those closely involved.
Answer:
[spoiler]DMED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Social (noun)
- A gathering of people intended to foster interaction and community spirit.
1D Anagram of 6-Across NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Across (adverb)
- In a transverse or crosswise direction.
Answer:
[spoiler]CHARM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram (verb)
- Rearrange letters to uncover a concealed meaning.
2D L, as in Land’s End NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: End (noun)
- A remaining piece of cloth after the rest has been used or sold.
- The final outcome or goal that a plan is designed to accomplish, bringing an intended effort to a close.
Answer:
[spoiler]LARGE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: End (verb)
- To stop or bring something to a conclusion.
- To serve as the final or concluding part of something.
3D Moved with a curving trajectory NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Curving (adjective)
- Characterized by a smooth, rounded bend or shape.
Answer:
[spoiler]ARCED[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Trajectory (noun)
- The route or path taken by an object as it moves through space.
4D Speedometer abbr. NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Speedometer (noun)
- An instrument attached to a vehicle that measures and shows its speed.
Answer:
[spoiler]MPH[/spoiler]
6D What hiking boots might track in the house NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hiking (noun)
- A long walk, typically taken for exercise or enjoyment.
Answer:
[spoiler]MUD[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Might (noun)
- Physical power or strength.
