Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Thursday, March 6th
ByErik Kain
, Senior Contributor.
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In case you missed Wednesday’s NYT Mini Crossword puzzle, you can find the answers here:
Another day, another NYT Mini Crossword to solve! This one is brought to you by the letter ‘Z’. It also has some fun stuff from Nintendo games and Lord of the Rings. My kind of puzzle! Let’s solve it . . . .
The NYT Mini is a smaller, quicker, more digestible, bite-sized version of the larger and more challenging NYT Crossword, and unlike its larger sibling, it’s free-to-play without a subscription to The New York Times. You can play it on the web or the app, though you’ll need the app to tackle the archive.
Spoilers ahead!
1- Sound of mosquito electrocution — ZAP
4- Niche publication printed in small batches — ZINE
5- Nintendo princess — ZELDA
6- Malevolent creatures in “The Lord of the Rings” — ORCS
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7- Cry of delight — OOH
1- Zip — ZILCH
2- “No ifs, ___ or buts” — ANDS
3- Sphere in a stir fry — PEA
4- Zip — ZERO
5- What parents with toddlers might compare their household to — ZOO
Today’s Mini
This was a fun one, and probably the most words starting with the letter ‘Z’ I’ve ever seen in a Mini. I also liked that we had princess ZELDA and some Middle-earth ORCS to round things out. A lovely crossword all around that took me 1:08 today.
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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for March 5, 2025
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 Wednesday, March 5, 2025:
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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
