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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword has some tough clues. I had to skip a few and answer others to fill in the letters. (Thank heaven for 2-Down, an easy answer if ever there was one.) 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 13, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: The slightest bit
Answer: ATAD
5A clue: Like a crossword clue about crossword clues
Answer: META
6A clue: Sports shocker … with a hint to the circled letters
Answer: UPSET
7A clue: Sign of life
Answer: PULSE
8A clue: Small arguments
Answer: SPATS
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Make excited
Answer: AMPUP
2D clue: Automaker with a Cybertruck
Answer: TESLA
3D clue: “This is ___” (disclaimer accompanying an alarm)
Answer: ATEST
4D clue: First ones might be awkward
Answer: DATES
6D clue: FedEx competitor
Answer: UPS
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