NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for March 11, 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 Tuesday, March 11, 2025:

Across

Format for many e-signed documents

• The answer is PDF.

Aspirations

• The answer is Goals.

"This thesaurus is awful. Not only is it awful, it's also ___!" (joke)

• The answer is Awful.

Southpaw, by another name

• The answer is Lefty.

Deli bread variety

• The answer is Rye.

Down

Word after flower or fire

• The answer is Power.

Looney Tunes character with the catchphrase "You're dethpicable!"

• The answer is Daffy.

What you might blow in, when you're blowin' in the wind?

• The answer is Flute.

Actress Gadot

• The answer is Gal.

Adjective for a fox

• The answer is Sly.

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