NYT Mini Crossword: March 6, 2025 – Can You Crack Today’s Puzzle?
For word game lovers, there’s nothing quite like the rush of solving The New York Times’ Mini Crossword. If you’re anything like me, your day doesn’t truly begin until you’ve tackled the daily word gauntlet—Wordle, Strands, Connections, and, of course, The Mini. It’s a ritual, a brain-boosting addiction that we wouldn’t trade for anything.
Today’s Mini, for Thursday, March 6, 2025, might leave you stumped—or maybe you’ll blaze through it like a crossword champion. Either way, I’ve got the hints and solutions right here. But beware: scroll carefully if you want to avoid spoilers!
Hints for NYT’s The Mini Crossword – March 6, 2025
If you’re still in the guessing phase, here are some extra nudges to keep you going:
Across Clues & Hints:
1 Across: Sound of mosquito electrocution – Starts with Z 4 Across: Niche publication printed in small batches – Ends with E 5 Across: Nintendo princess – Starts with Z 6 Across: Malevolent creatures in The Lord of the Rings – Ends with S 7 Across: Cry of delight – Starts with O
Down Clues & Hints:
1 Down: Zip – Ends with H 2 Down: “No ifs, ____ or buts” – Starts with A 3 Down: Sphere in a stir-fry – Ends with A 4 Down: Zip – Starts with Z 5 Down: What parents with toddlers might compare their household to – Ends with O
Answers to NYT’s The Mini Crossword – March 6, 2025
Still stuck? No worries—here’s how today’s puzzle unfolds:
Across Answers:
1 Across: ZAP – The electric sting of mosquito doom. 4 Across: ZINE – Underground, indie, and packed with culture. 5 Across: ZELDA – The princess who shaped gaming history. 6 Across: ORCS – Tolkien’s fearsome, battle-ready villains. 7 Across: OOH – That gasp of delight you let out after solving a tricky clue.
Down Answers:
1 Down: ZILCH – A big fat zero. 2 Down: ANDS – What you need to make a complete list. 3 Down: PEA – That tiny green ball in your stir-fry. 4 Down: ZERO – The ultimate nothingness. 5 Down: ZOO – Every toddler parent’s reality.
How Fast Did You Solve It?
Did you blaze through it in record time or get stuck on a tricky clue? Whether today’s puzzle was a breeze or a brain-buster, one thing is for sure: The Mini is the perfect way to get your daily word fix.
Check back tomorrow for another challenge—because this word-game obsession isn’t slowing down anytime soon!
