NYT Mini Crossword Answers for March 17 – A Fun Daily Brain Teaser

Hey everyone! If you’re into quick and engaging word puzzles, you probably already know about The New York Times Mini Crossword. It’s that perfect bite-sized challenge to kickstart your day, test your vocabulary, and sometimes leave you scratching your head. And today, we’re diving into the answers for the NYT Mini Crossword for March 17. So, if you’re stuck on a clue or just want to check your work, you’re in the right place!

Now, if you’re unfamiliar with it, the NYT Mini is like the compact, speedier version of the full-size crossword. It usually comes in a 5x5 grid—though sometimes, like on Saturdays, it can be a bit larger. The best part? Unlike the big NYT Crossword, the Mini is free to play on the NYT website and the NYT Games app. However, if you want to dive into previous puzzles, you’ll need an NYT Games subscription to unlock the archives.

Today’s puzzle had a nice mix of clues, ranging from pop culture to geography, and even a little wordplay. Let’s go over the answers:

Across:

1. Signature health legislation of the Obama era, for short – ACA

2. Pitt of Moneyball – BRAD

3. With 2-Down, U.S. national park that’s larger than Rhode Island – GRAND

4. Saharan country whose capital is Tripoli – LIBYA

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5. Figure of speech – IDIOM

6. Baked ___ (barbecue side dish) – BEANS

Down:

1. Oil-rich peninsula – ARABIA

2. See 5-Across – CANYON

3. It comes after Wednesday – ADDAMS (great Wednesday Addams clue!)

4. People traditionally stand for her entrance – BRIDE

5. Insincere – GLIB

Not too tricky today, but it did have a couple of clever twists. The Wednesday Addams clue was definitely a fun one—it’s always great when a crossword gives you a little pop culture surprise. Also, for the geography buffs, recognizing that Tripoli is the capital of Libya might have taken a moment. And let’s be honest, “GLIB” is one of those words that doesn’t pop up in daily conversation all that often, so that might’ve been a head-scratcher for some.

So, how’d you do? Did you fly through today’s Mini, or did a clue or two trip you up? Let me know which answer gave you the most trouble! If you want to keep sharpening your crossword skills, be sure to check back every day for more NYT Mini fun. Happy puzzling!

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