Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Monday, March 17

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword could be tricky. I'm no fan of those clues that are related to another clue, like today's 5-Across and 2-Down. Fortunately, it's a pretty common answer. Need some help with today's Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.

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Let's get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for March 17, 2025.

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Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Signature health legislation of the Obama era, for short
Answer: ACA

4A clue: Pitt of "Moneyball"
Answer: BRAD

5A clue: With 2-Down, U.S. national park that's larger than the entirety of Rhode Island
Answer: GRAND

6A clue: Saharan country whose capital is Tripoli
Answer: LIBYA

7A clue: Figure of speech
Answer: IDIOM

8A clue: Baked ___ (barbecue side dish)
Answer: BEANS

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: Oil-rich peninsula
Answer: ARABIA

2D clue: See 5-Across
Answer: CANYON

3D clue: It comes after Wednesday
Answer: ADDAMS

4D clue: People traditionally stand for her entrance
Answer: BRIDE

5D clue: Insincere
Answer: GLIB

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