The New York Times Mini Crossword for March 17, 2025, is here, offering another fun and engaging challenge for puzzle enthusiasts. The NYT Mini, which is smaller than its legendary counterpart, typically features a 5x5 grid with three to five clues per direction. This daily puzzle, edited by Will Shortz since 1993, has gained significant popularity and can be freely accessed on the New York Times website or through the NYT Games app. Subscribers to NYT Games, on the other hand, can enjoy access to older puzzles as well.
Today's Mini Crossword presents a mix of their everyday knowledge, challenging words, and clever clues. If you find yourself stumped, don’t worry; below are the hints and answers to help you complete today’s puzzle.
NYT Mini Crossword Hints for March 17, 2025:
Across:
- 1) Signature health legislation of the Obama era, for short — HINT: It starts with the letter "A".
- 4) Pitt of "Moneyball" — HINT: It ends with the letter "D".
- 5) With 2-Down, U.S. national park that's larger than the entirety of Rhode Island — HINT: It starts with the letter "G".
- 6) Saharan country whose capital is Tripoli — HINT: It ends with the letter "A".
- 7) Figure of speech — HINT: It starts with the letter "I".
- 8) Baked _ (barbecue side dish) — HINT: It ends with the letter "S".
Down:
- 1) Oil-rich peninsula — HINT: It starts with the letter "A".
- 2) See 5-Across — HINT: It ends with the letter "N".
- 3) It come after Wednesday — HINT: It starts with the letter "A".
- 4) People traditionally stand for her entrance — HINT: It ends with the letter "E".
- 5) Insincere — HINT: It starts with the letter "G".
Ready for the answers? The following provide all details needed to fill the grid correctly.
NYT Mini Crossword Answers for March 17, 2025:
Across:
- 1) ACA (Signature health legislation of the Obama era, for short)
- 4) BRAD (Pitt of "Moneyball")
- 5) GRAND (With 2-Down, U.S. national park that's larger than the entirety of Rhode Island)
- 6) LIBYA (Saharan country whose capital is Tripoli)
- 7) IDIOM (Figure of speech)
- 8) BEANS (Baked _ (barbecue side dish))
Down:
- 1) ARABIA (Oil-rich peninsula)
- 2) CANYON (See 5-Across)
- 3) ADDAMS (It come after Wednesday)
- 4) BRIDE (People traditionally stand for her entrance)
- 5) GLIB (Insincere)
Many puzzle fans enjoy the Mini Crossword as it can often be completed within minutes, making it perfect for a quick break or as part of their morning routine. With puzzles like these, you engage not only your intellect but can also enjoy the thrill of connecting words and ideas. So take your time and enjoy solving today’s Mini – it’s both fun and rewarding!