Struggling with today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Our guide for the March 31, 2025 puzzle is here to help! The New York Times Mini Crossword is a smaller version of the classic daily puzzle—short and quick but just as satisfying. It’s the ideal challenge for word lovers looking for a fun mental boost without the time commitment of a full puzzle. Available in both print and online, it’s a daily treat for solvers of all skill levels.
Having trouble with a clue? We’ve got you covered! Below, you’ll find a list of all the clues—just tap on the one you’re stuck on to reveal the answer. No spoilers for the ones you’re still working on!
1A clue: Call from an unknown number, often
Hint 1: It’s a common nuisance in emails and phone calls.
Answer:
[spoiler]SPAM[/spoiler]
Hint 2: You might block these types of calls.
5A clue: Where a dog might like to be scratched
Hint 1: Dogs often roll over to get scratches here.
Answer:
[spoiler]BELLY[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Some say rubbing this brings good luck on statues.
6A clue: Look forward to
Hint 1: Similar to “anticipate” or “expect.”
Answer:
[spoiler]AWAIT[/spoiler]
Hint 2: You do this when you’re excited for a package to arrive.
7A clue: Shell that can be played as a wind instrument
Hint 1: Often associated with tropical beaches and ocean sounds.
Answer:
[spoiler]CONCH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: In Lord of the Flies, it was used to call meetings.
8A clue: Patella’s place
Hint 1: You might hit this spot and cause a reflex reaction.
Answer:
[spoiler]KNEE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: It’s between your thigh and shin.
1D clue: Affix, as a patch
Hint 1: A way to attach fabric permanently.
Answer:
[spoiler]SEWON[/spoiler]
Hint 2: A tailor often does this to patches or buttons.
2D clue: Maker of connections
Hint 1: It can be a tool for smoothing wood or something that flies.
Answer:
[spoiler]PLANE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: A synonym for “level” or “flat surface.”
3D clue: One going down a literary rabbit hole?
Hint 1: She followed a white rabbit into a strange world.
Answer:
[spoiler]ALICE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Her adventures were written by Lewis Carroll.
4D clue: “The Great Wall of China is visible from space,” for one
Hint 1: A widely held but false belief.
Answer:
[spoiler]MYTH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Urban legends and folklore often fall into this category.
5D clue: Where a human might like to be scratched
Hint 1: Some people love a good scratch here after a long day.
Answer:
[spoiler]BACK[/spoiler]
Hint 2: You might ask someone to “watch” this for you.
