NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for March 8, 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.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT’s The Mini for Saturday, March 8, 2025:

Across

One-for-one trades

Subway stop

With 11-Across, gathering that’s typically attended every five years

Patchett who wrote “Bel Canto”

In addition

See 8-Across

Place to testify in court

The “S” of iOS: Abbr.

Down

Mick Jagger’s band, familiarly, with “the”

Crunchy bits in a brownie, maybe

Georgia’s capital, for short

Dessert containers that inspired the Frisbee

Words repeated before “I got you” in James Brown’s “I Got You”

Evil lion in “The Lion King”

Fluorescent shade

Dissenting vote

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.

Not the day you’re after? Here’s the solution to yesterday’s Mini Crossword.