NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for March 1, 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 1, 2025:

Across

Chocolate/marshmallow sandwich

• The answer is Smore.

Weighed down (with)

• The answer is Laden.

Birthday cake inserts

• The answer is Candles.

First U.S. state alphabetically

• The answer is Alabama.

0%

• The answer is Not a bit.

Free-for-all fight

• The answer is Melee.

Puts on the market

• The answer is Ash.

Down

Winding ski races

• The answer is Slaloms.

Herbivore seen off Florida shores

• The answer is Manatee.

Strange person

• The answer is Oddball.

Give another name

• The answer is Relabel.

Bowser and King Boo, in the Mario games

• The answer is Enemies.

Container on the pantry shelf

• The answer is Can.

Took a chair

• The answer is Sat.

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