The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times‘ revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.
With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.
So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player’s flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.
Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Saturday, March 9, 2024:
Across
First full month of spring
The answer is April.
Big cost for a working parent
The answer is Daycare.
Affectionate toward
The answer is Sweet on.
Pb, on the periodic table
The answer is Lead.
Washington NBA team
The answer is Wizards.
Company that created ChatGPT
The answer is OpenAI.
Walk like a duck
The answer is Waddle.
Down
Targets of Internet blockers
The answer is Ads.
Bear hand
The answer is Paw.
What “them good old boys were drinkin’,” in Don McLean’s “American Pie”
The answer is Rye.
Country with a renowned “Ring Road”
The answer is Iceland.
Like a career move that doesn’t improve salary or title
The answer is Lateral.
Band assistant
The answer is Roadie.
Conclusions
The answer is Ends.
Knock the socks off
The answer is Wow.
Hoppy brew, for short
The answer is IPA.
British “Z”
The answer is Zed.
