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Today's NYT Mini Crossword isn't too difficult. I don't really get the clues like 7-Across, where really any phrase could fit the answer, but whatever. The rest of the clues are pretty specific and the answers make sense, so you can fill them in and then 7-Across will answer itself.. 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 16, 2025.
NYT/Screenshot by CNETMini across clues and answers
1A clue: The "J" in PB&J
Answer: JELLY
6A clue: Nimble
Answer: AGILE
7A clue: "Look at this guy coming through when it really matters!"
Answer: MYMAN
8A clue: Fluffy toy dog, informally
Answer: POM
9A clue: Org. with a Known Traveler Number option
Answer: TSA
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Rush hour annoyance
Answer: JAM
2D clue: Its national soccer team is nicknamed the Pharaohs
Answer: EGYPT
3D clue: Big cars with minibars, say
Answer: LIMOS
4D clue: Animal that fills both blanks in the kids' book "___ ___ Holiday Drama"
Answer: LLAMA
5D clue: Money in Japan
Answer: YEN
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