Struggling with today’s NYT Mini Crossword? Our guide for the March 6, 2025 puzzle is here to help! The New York Times Mini Crossword is a compact version of the classic daily puzzle—shorter and quicker but just as challenging. It’s perfect for wordplay lovers looking for a fun brain teaser without the commitment of a full-sized grid. Whether in print or online, it’s a daily dose of wordplay for solvers of all skill levels.
Need a hint to tackle today’s puzzle? We’ve listed all the clues below, so you can find the ones that have you stumped. Simply select a clue to reveal the answer—no spoilers for the ones you’re still working on!
1A Sound of mosquito electrocution NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Electrocution (noun)
- Execution by electricity
- Killing by electric shock
Answer:
[spoiler]ZAP[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Mosquito (noun)
- Two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
4A Niche publication printed in small batches NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Publication (noun)
- The industry of producing and distributing printed materials for sale or circulation
- The process of releasing printed works
Answer:
[spoiler]ZINE[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
NIZE
5A Nintendo princess NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Princess (noun)
- A female royal family member other than the queen, typically the daughter of a sovereign.
Answer:
[spoiler]ZELDA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Answer used in the past:
- PEACH (5 letters)
6A Malevolent creatures in “The Lord of the Rings” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Malevolent (adjective)
- Possessing or exerting a harmful influence
- Harboring or displaying a desire to cause harm to others, driven by deep-seated ill will or hatred
Answer:
[spoiler]ORCS[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Rings (noun)
- A gymnastic apparatus made up of two sturdy metal circles, typically covered in leather, suspended by ropes and used for various gymnastic exercises
7A Cry of delight NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Delight (noun)
- A state of great joy or satisfaction
- Someone or something that brings happiness
Answer:
[spoiler]OOH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Delight (verb)
- To bring joy or pleasure
- To captivate or enchant
1D Zip NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Zip (noun)
- A fastening device that joins two toothed edges using a sliding tab
- A display of energetic effort
Answer:
[spoiler]ZILCH[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Zip (verb)
- To move quickly
- To fasten using a zipper
2D “No ifs, ___ or buts” NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
DANS
Answer:
[spoiler]ANDS[/spoiler]
3D Sphere in a stir-fry NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Sphere (noun)
- The visible surface of an imaginary globe where celestial bodies seem to be projected
- A specific area of life or activity
Answer:
[spoiler]PEA[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Stir (verb)
- To call into action or create, sometimes as if by magic
- To evoke an emotional response
4D Zip NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: (Noun)
- A quantity of no importance
Answer:
[spoiler]ZERO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Answer used in the past:
- ZERO (4 letters)
- NIL (3 letters)
- LIFE (4 letters)
- NONE (4 letters)
- NADA (4 letters)
5D What parents with toddlers might compare their household to NYT Crossword Clue
Hint 1: Household (noun)
- A group of people living together as a unit
Answer:
[spoiler]ZOO[/spoiler]
Hint 2: Anagram – Rearrange the letters below to solve today’s answer.
OZO
