March 25, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Solutions and Hints

March 25, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Solutions and Hints

The New York Times Mini crossword for Wednesday, March 25, 2026 is a compact, speed-focused puzzle. It offers a handful of clues that reward quick solving.

March 25, 2026 NYT Mini Crossword Solutions and Hints

Below are the official clues with their answers. Use the hints to move past any sticking points.

Across

  • Instrument in bluegrass music — BANJO
  • Publication with the headline “C.I.A. Realizes It’s Been Using Black Highlighters All These Years,” with “The” — ONION
  • Cut-off point for cropped jeans — HEM
  • Hilarious person — CARD
  • Place to hibernate — DEN

Down

  • “Tens across the ___!” — BOARD
  • 1982 film in which Carol Burnett played Miss Hannigan — ANNIE
  • Japanese camera brand — NIKON
  • Sudden shock — JOLT
  • Final number in a countdown — ONE

Notes and related puzzles

The Mini emphasizes speed over length. Players often compare it to Wordle and Connections.

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