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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for March 17, 2025.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini 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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