NYT Mini Crossword Answers, hints for today, March 24, 2025: Here’s how to solve the Monday puzzle

For many puzzle lovers, the day is incomplete without tackling the array of word challenges offered by The New York Times.

Among these, the NYT Mini Crossword holds a special place, providing a quick yet engaging mental exercise for those seeking a brief but satisfying challenge.

Unlike its more elaborate counterpart, The Crossword, which requires a paid subscription, The Mini is a compact yet compelling alternative that enjoys a devoted following.


If you are working on today's NYT Mini Crossword for Monday, March 24, 2025, and find yourself in need of a little assistance, look no further.

Below, we provide helpful hints followed by the answers for both Across and Down clues. Be cautious while scrolling if you wish to avoid spoilers!

Hints for NYT Mini Crossword – March 24, 2025

To assist solvers without immediately giving away the answers, here are some subtle hints for each clue in today’s puzzle, as mentioned in a report by Parade magazine.

Across Hints:

• 1 Across: "Hey ... wanna hear a secret?" – (Hint: Begins with 'P')
  
• 5 Across: Spooky story? – (Hint: Ends with 'C')
  
• 7 Across: Baby grand, for one – (Hint: Begins with 'P')
  
• 8 Across: Perfectly behaved child – (Hint: Ends with 'L')
  
• 9 Across: Something to cram for – (Hint: Begins with 'T')
  

Down Hints:

• 1 Down: Letter between Oscar and Quebec in the NATO alphabet – (Hint: Ends with 'A')
  
• 2 Down: Period of work – (Hint: Begins with 'S')
  
• 3 Down: "All the world," per a famous Shakespearean line – (Hint: Ends with 'E')
  
• 4 Down: Pointy parts of a fork – (Hint: Begins with 'T')
  
• 6 Down: Indianapolis football player – (Hint: Ends with 'T')
  

Answers for NYT Mini Crossword – March 24, 2025

For those ready to confirm their solutions, here are the correct answers for today’s Mini Crossword, as per the Parade magazine:

Across Answers:

• 1 Across: "Hey ... wanna hear a secret?" – PSST
  
• 5 Across: Spooky story – ATTIC
  
• 7 Across: Baby grand, for one – PIANO
  
• 8 Across: Perfectly behaved child – ANGEL
  
• 9 Across: Something to cram for – TEST
  

Down Answers:

• 1 Down: Letter between Oscar and Quebec in the NATO alphabet – PAPA
  
• 2 Down: Period of work – STINT
  
• 3 Down: "All the world," per a famous Shakespearean line – STAGE
  
• 4 Down: Pointy parts of a fork – TINES
  
• 6 Down: Indianapolis football player – COLT
  

FAQs

Can you play NYT games for free?

The app is free to download, allowing you to play multiple games daily, including a new puzzle each day at no cost.

How do I access NYT Mini crossword archive?

Go to the Archive tab at the bottom of the Games app homepage. Choose either The Crossword or The Mini, then select the desired month and year. Finally, pick a puzzle to play.