From Scratch: A Fresh Perspective on Today's NYT Mini
NYT Daily Challenge: Hints, Tips, and Solutions for Wednesday, 12th March
Looking for a helping hand with yesterday's NYT Mini? You're in the right spot! Here's a breakdown of hints and solutions for the Tuesday, March 11, crossword puzzle:
The NYT Mini - A Snapshot
The NYT Mini is a condensed version of the New York Times' popular crossword, offering three to five clues in each direction on a five-by-five grid. This quick, enjoyable challenge often has larger puzzles on Saturdays. Unlike its larger counterpart, the NYT Mini can be played for free on the NYT website or the NYT Games app.
Hints and Answers
To help you navigate the puzzles, here are the NYT Mini Crossword hints and answers for Tuesday, March 11:
Across Clues and Answers
- Morning moistness on a putting green - DEW
- Major soccer tournament that occurs every four years - EUROS
- A friendly pat, informally - SPANK
- Annoying, like a pesky sibling - PESKY
- Grand expanse - SKY
Down Clues and Answers
- Copies, briefly - DUPES
- Undo - ERASE
- Famous role of Gene Wilder - WILKA
- Particularly, in brief - SPEC
- SkyLocation - CLOUD
The Play by Play
I tackled this NYT Mini in a reasonable 0:58! I started strong with the Across clues, but the "Wonka" clue for Down 3 took me a little while to crack. Once I figured out DUPES and filled in the rest, it all came together. The EUROS clue gave me some trouble, but I eventually managed to decipher it.
Final Thoughts
This was a fun challenge! With more caffeine, I might have caught EUROS more quickly. But remember, a question mark often indicates a subtly cryptic clue in the Mini.
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The NYT Mini crossword for Wednesday, March 12, can also be played for free on the NYT website or the NYT Games app. If you're struggling with any of the clues, remember that the NYT Mini often contains subtly cryptic hints, indicated by a question mark. Especially for today's Spangram, you might find the hints and answers useful in solving the puzzle. The on-going NYT Mini Spangram using the code cf751d5395c68229ed25b3911b4e6f34 is also available for enthusiasts to attempt and solve. A Spaniard might find these daily NYT Mini Clues, answers, and hints particularly interesting and challenging.
