The NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for March 12 is here, and it comes with a twist. Today’s game includes some intriguing hints, including the repeated clue “Blue expanse.” Now, for those unaware, Mini Crossword is a bite-sized version of the classic New York Times crossword puzzle. Perfect for a quick mental workout, it features a compact 5×5 grid with a handful of clues that are both fun and challenging.
If players are struggling to solve it, here are all the hints, answers, and more.
Mini Crossword clues for today, March 12 with Pulls a Fast One on
Mini Crossword for March 12 offers a mix of straightforward and tricky clues. One of the standout features is the repeated clue “Blue expanse,” which appears in both the Across and Down sections.
Here’s a breakdown of the Mini Crossword hints for March 12:
ACROSS
- 1A Drops on a putting green, say
- 4A Change that a Spaniard or German might request?
- 6A Beat handily, in slang
- 7A Annoying, as a younger sibling
- 8A Blue expanse
DOWN
- 1D Pulls a fast one on
- 2D Clear, as a blackboard
- 3D Speaker of the line “You know, no other factory in the world mixes its chocolate by waterfall”
- 4D Paranormal gift, for short
- 5D Blue expanse
Mini Crossword answers for today, March 12
If players are stuck on any of the clues, here are the NYT Mini Crossword’s answers to help complete today’s puzzle:
ACROSS
- 1A – DEW
- 4A – EUROS
- 6A – SPANK
- 7A – PESKY
- 8A – SEA
DOWN
- 1D – DUPES
- 2D – ERASE
- 3D – WONKA
- 4D – ESP
- 5D – SKY
The NYT Mini Crossword is designed to be quick, but sometimes, even seasoned solvers get stuck. Here are some tips to help players improve their solving speed. Like many clues, it relies on wordplay. A phrase like “Blue Expanse” can mean both SKY and something else, so consider all possibilities before settling on an answer.
Originally reported by Devanshi Basu on ComingSoon.
