The New York Times Mini Crossword for March 17 has been solved. Here’s a breakdown of the clues and answers, providing a quick reference for anyone stuck on today’s puzzle. This daily word game challenges players with concise clues that test vocabulary and general knowledge.
Across Clues and Answers
- 1A: One drawing X’s and O’s
Answer: COACH - 6A: Company whose market cap (~$4 trillion) exceeds the G.D.P. of most countries
Answer: APPLE - 7A: “Chill!”
Answer: RELAX - 8A: Do some rhythmic tapping
Answer: DRUM - 9A: Back talk
Answer: SASS
Down Clues and Answers
- 1D: What’s the deal?
Answer: CARDS - 2D: “The Phantom of the ___”
Answer: OPERA - 3D: Excellent grade
Answer: APLUS - 4D: Sandpipers dig for them in the sand
Answer: CLAMS
The Mini Crossword is designed as a quick mental exercise. By providing these solutions, we help players complete the puzzle efficiently without spoiling the challenge for others. For additional help with other NYT puzzles like Wordle, Strands, and Connections, check out CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.
These solutions should allow players to finish the puzzle easily, ensuring a satisfying completion of today’s Mini Crossword.
