NYT Mini Crossword March 15, 2025 hints and answers: Here’s how to solve the Saturday challenge

Although «The Crossword» its larger, more challenging cousin — remains exclusive to subscribers, The Mini has carved out a dedicated following of its own, offering a brief yet engaging challenge each day.

If today’s puzzle, released on Saturday, March 15, 2025, has left you stumped on a clue or two, worry not.
Below, we provide a carefully organized list of hints for both «Across» and «Down» words, followed by the full answers for those seeking a little extra help. Proceed with caution if you wish to avoid spoilers!

Hints for Today's NYT Mini Crossword (March 15, 2025)

Across Hints:

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1 Across: A word referring to what hamburger patties are usually made from — Hint: Begins with «B».

5 Across: A term associated with photography, but also a container for images — Hint: Ends with «E».

6 Across: To compose a letter directed at someone — Hint: Starts with «W».

7 Across: Another way to describe social eating etiquette — Hint: Ends with «S».

8 Across: The celebrated short story author known for «The Gift of the Magi» — Hint: Starts with «O».

9 Across: The familiar phrase «Time is ___» — Hint: Ends with «Y».

10 Across: An educational model often found in science or anatomy classes — Hint: Starts with «B».

Down Hints:

1 Down: Pop star known for hits like «Womanizer» — Hint: Ends with «Y».

2 Down: A place where one might dine out — Hint: Begins with «E».

3 Down: A coarse material found on a nail file — Hint: Ends with «Y».

4 Down: Phrase meaning to confess or admit, often followed by «up» — Hint: Starts with «F».

5 Down: Someone added on social media platforms like Facebook — Hint: Ends with «D».

6 Down: An exclamation expressing joy — Hint: Starts with «W».

7 Down: A place where a baby grows before