**The Mini Crossword: Solutions and Clues for March 12, 2025**

[The Mini](https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/game/mini) is a smaller edition of *The New York Times*’ celebrated daily crossword. While the complete crossword demands time and considerable knowledge, The Mini presents a more rapid and dynamic challenge.

Numerous players see it as a speed challenge, striving to finish it in the shortest time possible. However, stumbling upon a difficult clue can be quite frustrating and interrupt the momentum. If you find yourself in a bind—similar to [Wordle](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-march-12-2025) or [Connections](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-march-12-2025)—we’re here to assist.

### Clues and Solutions for The Mini (March 12, 2025)

#### **Across**
**Droplets on a putting green, perhaps** – **Dew**
**Request for a change that a Spaniard or German might make?** – **Euros**
**Defeat decisively, in informal terms** – **Spank**
**Irritating, like a younger sibling** – **Pesky**
**Vast blue area** – **Sea**

#### **Down**
**Tricks or deceives** – **Dupes**
**Clears, like a blackboard** – **Erase**
**Speaker of the phrase “You know, no other factory in the world mixes its chocolate by waterfall”** – **Wonka**
**Short form of a paranormal ability** – **ESP**
**Vast blue area** – **Sky**

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### **Additional Puzzle Enjoyment**
Are you also engaging with NYT Strands? [Discover hints and answers for today’s Strands here](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-march-12-2025).

Missed a day? [View yesterday’s Mini Crossword answers](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-mini-crossword-answers-hints-march-11-2025).