NYT Mini March 10: Clues, Hints, and Answers for Today’s Puzzle

The daily New York Times Mini Crossword is available with new clues and solutions for Monday. This brief yet engaging puzzle is a condensed version of the traditional crossword, designed for quick play.

The NYT Mini typically features a 5x5 grid, with some variations on weekends. Unlike the standard crossword, this version remains free on the *New York Times* website and the NYT Games app, though a subscription is required for archived puzzles.

For those seeking assistance with today's challenge, the hints and solutions are provided below. Be advised, spoilers follow.

NYT Mini Crossword Hints – Across

- 1 Across: Something present in large amounts

- 5 Across: Not Dakota, but sounds like a letter

- 6 Across: A way to consume ice cream in a beverage

- 7 Across: Spiky exterior of certain fruit

- 9 Across: A well-known name, could be Grant or Curry

NYT Mini Crossword Hints – Down

- 1 Down: Title for an official, abbreviated

- 2 Down: Two-word phrase expressing surprise

- 3 Down: Main protagonist in Final Fantasy VII

- 4 Down: Perceived through hearing

- 7 Down: Put in effort

NYT Mini Crossword Answers – Across

- 1 Across: RICH

- 5 Across: ELLE

- 6 Across: FLOAT

- 8 Across: BURR

- 9 Across: EDDY

NYT Mini Crossword Answers – Down

- 1 Down: REF

- 2 Down: I’LL BE

- 3 Down: CLOUD

- 4 Down: HEARD

- 7 Down: TRY

The Mini Crossword continues to attract solvers seeking a daily mental exercise. Monday’s edition took under a minute for some players, though challenges arose with clues such as the Hamilton reference and the term for a swirling water movement.