Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Sunday, March 16

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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.

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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for March 16, 2025.

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Mini 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

How to play more Mini Crosswords

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