Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers for March 31

Importance Score: 20 / 100 🔵


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The NYT Mini Crossword for today presents a moderate challenge, potentially requiring some brain-scratching. Fans of urban legends might appreciate 4-Down. Need assistance with today’s Mini Crossword? Continue reading for clues and answers. For daily solving strategies, consult our Mini Crossword tips.

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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for March 31, 2025.


Mini Crossword Across Clues and Answers

  • 1 Across:

    Clue: Call from an unknown number, often
    Answer: SPAM

  • 5 Across:

    Clue: Where a dog might like to be scratched
    Answer: BELLY

  • 6 Across:

    Clue: Look forward to
    Answer: AWAIT

  • 7 Across:

    Clue: Shell that can be played as a wind instrument
    Answer: CONCH

  • 8 Across:

    Clue: Patella’s place
    Answer: KNEE

Mini Crossword Down Clues and Answers

  • 1 Down:

    Clue: Affix, as a patch
    Answer: SEWON

  • 2 Down:

    Clue: Maker of connections
    Answer: PLANE

  • 3 Down:

    Clue: One going down a literary rabbit hole?
    Answer: ALICE

  • 4 Down:

    Clue: “The Great Wall of China is visible from space,” for one
    Answer: MYTH

  • 5 Down:

    Clue: Where a human might like to be scratched
    Answer: BACK

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