The NYT Mini Crossword for March 10, 2025, featured a blend of wordplay, pop culture references, and scientific terms, making it both engaging and educational.
The puzzle started with 1-Across: “Like billionaires and chocolate cake”, which was “RICH”. This word perfectly captured both financial wealth and indulgence, making for a fun opening clue.
Another notable entry was 5-Across: “Actress Fanning of ‘A Complete Unknown'”, with the answer “ELLE”, referencing Elle Fanning, a rising Hollywood star known for her recent performance in “A Complete Unknown”.
A standout theater clue was 8-Across: “‘Hamilton’ character who sings ‘The Room Where It Happens'”, leading to “BURR”. Aaron Burr, a crucial figure in American history and the hit Broadway musical “Hamilton”, continues to be a fascinating topic for history and theater fans alike.
The crossword also tested solvers on nature-related terms. 6-Across: “Stay above water”, led to “FLOAT”, a simple yet fundamental word tied to swimming and physics. Meanwhile, 9-Across: “Swirl of water”, gave us “EDDY”, which refers to a circular water current commonly found in oceans and rivers.
A mix of casual phrases and expressions also appeared in today’s puzzle. 2-Down: “‘Wow, would you look at that!'”, resulted in “ILLBE”, a common exclamation of surprise. 7-Down: “Not phone it in”, had the answer “TRY”, a motivational word reminding solvers to give their best effort.
Full List of Clues and Answers
Across:
- 1A: “Like billionaires and chocolate cake” → RICH
- 5A: “Actress Fanning of ‘A Complete Unknown'” → ELLE
- 6A: “Stay above water” → FLOAT
- 8A: “‘Hamilton’ character who sings ‘The Room Where It Happens'” → BURR
- 9A: “Swirl of water” → EDDY
Down:
- 1D: “‘Hey ___, check your voicemail, you’ve missed a few calls!’ (heckle)” → REF
- 2D: “‘Wow, would you look at that!'” → ILLBE
- 3D: “Stratocumulus, e.g.” → CLOUD
- 4D: “Got wind of” → HEARD
- 7D: “Not phone it in” → TRY
The NYT Mini Crossword remains a daily favorite among puzzle lovers, offering a mix of knowledge, trivia, and creative wordplay.
