NYT Mini Crossword clues and answers for March 20, 2025

NYT Mini Crossword

The New York Times Mini Crossword is a quick daily puzzle that challenges players with a compact grid of clues. Unlike the full crossword, the Mini offers a shorter solving experience while still requiring wordplay and vocabulary skills.

Today's Mini Crossword Overview

Today's puzzle wasn’t too difficult, though one answer—8-Across—felt slightly misleading due to the lack of punctuation. If you’re stuck, here are today’s clues and answers.

Across Clues and Answers

1A: Chowder morsel – CLAM

5A: Emblem on a glass of Guinness – HARP

6A: ___ Madness (annual event that hints at 1-Down) – MARCH

7A: Strong desire – URGE

8A: Contacted privately on social media, for short – DMED

Down Clues and Answers

1D: Anagram of 6-Across – CHARM

2D: L, as in Land’s End – LARGE

3D: Moved with a curving trajectory – ARCED

4D: Speedometer abbr. – MPH

5D: What hiking boots might track in the house – MUD

How to Play the Mini Crossword

The Mini Crossword is part of the NYT Games collection, offering a fast-paced alternative to the traditional crossword. Each day brings a new grid with straightforward yet tricky clues. Players can access the daily Mini for free, but archived puzzles require a Times Games subscription.