**NYT Mini Crossword Solutions for March 18, 2025**

[The Mini](https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords/game/mini) is a streamlined edition of *The New York Times*’ esteemed daily crossword. In contrast to the larger crossword, which requires considerable time and depth of knowledge, The Mini presents a swift and stimulating challenge.

Featuring only a handful of clues, numerous players approach it as a test of speed. Yet, hitting a tricky clue can be quite exasperating! If you’re in a bind—similar to [Wordle](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-today-answer-march-18-2025) or [Connections](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-connections-hint-answer-today-march-18-2025)—we have the solutions you need.

### **NYT Mini Crossword Clues and Solutions for March 18, 2025**

#### **Across**
– **”Bro! Come on!”** → **Bruh**
– **San Antonio site to “recall”** → **Alamo**
– **Recurrent Stallone character** → **Rambo**
– **Waterway** → **Creek**
– **Hudson after whom the Hudson River is named** → **Henry**

#### **Down**
– **Play loudly, like a speaker** → **Blare**
– **Dish that may come with a spoon and chopsticks** → **Ramen**
– **Raw ___, hue in the Crayola Hall of Fame** → **Umber**
– **Something “played” to skip class** → **Hooky**
– **Shape of eyebrows** → **Arch**

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### **More Puzzle Enjoyment**
Interested in *NYT Strands*? Discover [hints and answers for today’s Strands](https://mashable.com/article/strands-nyt-hint-march-18-2025).

If you missed yesterday’s Mini, [here’s the solution for March 17, 2025](https://mashable.com/article/nyt-mini-crossword-answers-hints-march-17-2025).

Want to enhance your Wordle abilities? Check out *The New York Times’* Head of Games as they share their [Wordle strategy](https://mashable.com/article/wordle-strategy-video).