The 上野 映画 館 オークラ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.
Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Saturday, March 8, 2025:
Across
One-for-one trades
The answer is Swaps.
Subway stop
The answer is Station.
With 11-Across, gathering that's typically attended every five years
The answer is College.
Patchett who wrote "Bel Canto"
The answer is Ann.
In addition
The answer is Too.
See 8-Across
The answer is Reunion.
Place to testify in court
The answer is Stand.
The "S" of iOS: Abbr.
The answer is Sys.
Down
Mick Jagger's band, familiarly, with "the"
The answer is Stones.
Crunchy bits in a brownie, maybe
The answer is Walnuts.
Georgia's capital, for short
The answer is ATL.
Dessert containers that inspired the Frisbee
The answer is PieTins.
Words repeated before "I got you" in James Brown's "I Got You"
The answer is SoGood.
Evil lion in "The Lion King"
The answer is Scar.
Fluorescent shade
The answer is Neon.
Dissenting vote
The answer is Nay.
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