NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for March 4, 2025

Stuck on any of the clues? We have the answers you need.
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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 4, 2025:

Across

Secretly includes on an email chain

  • The answer is BCCs.

"Everything good?"

  • The answer is YouOk.

Big name in nondairy milk

  • The answer is Oatly.

Food, informally

  • The answer is Grub.

Game in which you might have to find "something blue"

  • The answer is ISpy.

Down

Pigs with tusks

  • The answer is Boars.

Slice or dice

  • The answer is CutUp.

Cheese mixed with Monterey Jack in an orange-and-white speckled block

  • The answer is Colby.

What the lens of a telescope faces

  • The answer is Sky.

Teacher of meditative poses

  • The answer is Yogi.

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