Struggling with the NYT Mini Crossword for March 29, 2025? Our guide is here to help! The New York Times Mini Crossword is a bite-sized version of the classic daily puzzle—quick to solve but just as rewarding. Perfect for word enthusiasts who want a fun challenge without the time commitment of a full-sized crossword, it’s available both in print and online for solvers of all skill levels.
Stuck on a clue? No worries! Below, you’ll find a list of all the clues—just tap on the one you need help with to reveal the answer. No spoilers for the ones you’re still working on!
1A Computer menu with quick-access commands NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Computer (noun)
- A device designed to carry out calculations automatically.
- A skilled individual in computations or the use of calculating devices.
Answer:
[spoiler]TASKBAR[/spoiler]
8A “Yep, totally feel that” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Feel (noun)
- The overall ambiance of a place or situation and its impact on people.
- A sensation detected through touch.
Answer:
[spoiler]IHEARYA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Feel (verb)
- To assess something by touching it.
- To develop a belief based on emotions, intuition, or uncertain reasoning.
9A Cash register noise NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Register (noun)
- An official written record of names, events, or transactions.
- A cash drawer equipped with an adding machine, used in stores to total bills.
Answer:
[spoiler]KACHING[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Register (verb)
- To display a specific measurement on gauges or instruments.
- To officially record something in a public office or court of law.
10A Egypt’s “boy king” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Boy (noun)
- A male child.
- A young male individual.
Answer:
[spoiler]TUT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: King (noun)
- A male monarch who rules a kingdom.
- A dominant competitor in a particular field.
11A Topic for a language learner NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Language (noun)
- A structured method of communication using sounds or conventional symbols.
- Spoken communication through words.
Answer:
[spoiler]PHONICS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Learner (noun)
- An apprentice who gains skills from an expert.
- A person, especially a child, who acquires knowledge or beliefs, often from a teacher.
15A Landmass comprising two continents NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- The land mass formed by the continents of Europe and Asia
Answer:
[spoiler]EURASIA[/spoiler]
16A “Nature,” “Nova” or “NewsHour” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Nature (noun)
- A force responsible for creating and governing the universe.
- A specific kind or category of something.
Answer:
[spoiler]PBSSHOW[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Nova (noun)
- A star that expels part of its material as a cloud, increasing in brightness.
1D ___Tok NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
KTI
Answer:
[spoiler]TIK[/spoiler]
2D “I’ve figured it out!” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Figured (adjective)
- Decorated with patterns, such as in fabric designs.
Answer:
[spoiler]AHA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Out (adverb)
- No longer in one’s possession.
3D Chunks of the economy NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Economy (noun)
- The practice of saving by reducing costs.
- The careful management of money or resources to avoid waste.
Answer:
[spoiler]SECTORS[/spoiler]
4D Head honchos, from the Hawaiian NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Hawaiian (noun)
- A person who is native to or resides in Hawaii.
- The Oceanic language spoken in Hawaii.
Answer:
[spoiler]KAHUNAS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Head (noun)
- In computing, a small electromagnetic coil and metal pole that reads and writes magnetic patterns on a disk.
- A leader or person in charge.
5D Like the spellings of “licence” and “favour,” for instance NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Licence (noun)
- Unrestrained freedom, often to an excessive degree.
- The deliberate exemption from standard rules or practices, especially in behavior or speech.
Answer:
[spoiler]BRITISH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Licence (verb)
- To grant official authorization.
6D Author Rand NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Rand (noun)
- A rocky area in the southern Transvaal, northeastern South Africa, known for its abundant gold, coal, and manganese deposits.
- A U.S. writer, originally from Russia, recognized for her controversial novels and conservative political views (1905–1982).
Answer:
[spoiler]AYN[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Author (noun)
- A person who creates, initiates, or brings something into existence.
- A professional writer of books, stories, articles, or similar works.
7D Possible use for an old T-shirt NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: T-shirt (noun)
- A snug, pullover-style shirt.
Answer:
[spoiler]RAG[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Possible (adjective)
- Something that can potentially exist or occur.
- Capable of happening or being realized.
11D Lively spirit NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Lively (adjective)
- Flexible and capable of bouncing back easily.
- Full of energy and quick in movement.
Answer:
[spoiler]PEP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Spirit (noun)
- The overall mood or ambiance of a place or situation and its influence on people.
- A supernatural, non-physical being that can manifest to humans visually or audibly.
12D ATL or LAX, for Delta NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Delta (noun)
- A low-lying, triangular landform made of sediment where a river splits before flowing into a larger body of water.
- An object with the shape of an equilateral triangle.
Answer:
[spoiler]HUB[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Lax (adjective)
- Allowing easy or excessive discharge.
- Not strict or rigorous.
13D Tech exec, for short NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Tech (noun)
- An institution that provides education in mechanical, industrial, and applied sciences.
Answer:
[spoiler]CIO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Exec (noun)
- The principal executive branch of the U.S. government.
14D What big teeth it has! NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Big (adjective)
- Generous or freely giving.
- Extremely intense.
Answer:
[spoiler]SAW[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Big (adverb)
- In a proud or boastful way.
