Unraveling Wednesday’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues and Solutions

NEW YORK, NY — The New York Times Mini Crossword for March 12 is providing an engaging challenge for puzzle enthusiasts. Today’s puzzle features clues ranging from the commonplace to the playful, capturing the essence of what makes this quick version of the larger crossword so appealing.

With a five-by-five grid design, the NYT Mini crossword is a compact yet stimulating brain teaser available for free on the NYT Games app. Subscribers have the added benefit of accessing an extensive archive of past puzzles. Each day, players are invited to solve clues that test their vocabulary and creative thinking.

For the puzzle on March 12, here are the notable clues and their corresponding answers:

• 1 Across: Droplets typically spotted in the morning — DEW
• 4 Across: Major soccer tournament that takes place every four years — EUROS
• 6 Across: A back slap, perhaps — SPANK
• 7 Across: Hard to shake, as in a fly — PESKY
• 8 Across: A large quantity — SEA
• 1 Down: Copies, for short — DUPES
• 2 Down: Undo — ERASE
• 3 Down: One of Gene Wilder’s most famous roles — WONKA
• 4 Down: Particularly, for short — ESP
• 5 Down: Cloud’s location — SKY

One participant shared their experience with today’s puzzle, noting, “It took me 0:58 to complete today’s NYT Mini. This one was challenging, but I enjoyed it. Perhaps a bit more coffee could have helped me get some clues sooner.”

Unique to the NYT Mini crossword, the presence of a question mark in clues often indicates a clever twist, adding an extra layer of intrigue to the solving process.

For those seeking more hints and strategies, visit the NYT Games page where daily updates and support for other games like Wordle, Connections, and Strands are available.