NYT Mini Crossword Answers – Wednesday, March 12

Looking for the solutions to today’s New York Times Mini Crossword? We’ve got you covered!

Today’s Puzzle Highlights

The March 12 edition of the Mini Crossword throws in a classic puzzle trick: two clues with the same wording but different answers. If you’re stumped on the “blue expanse” clues, think of two other things that could fit—this will get you halfway there!

March 12 NYT Mini Crossword Answers

Here are the across and down answers to help you complete today’s puzzle.

Across Clues & Answers:

  • 1A: Drops on a putting green, say – DEW
  • 4A: Change that a Spaniard or German might request? – EUROS
  • 6A: Beat handily, in slang – SPANK
  • 7A: Annoying, as a younger sibling – PESKY
  • 8A: Blue expanse – SEA

Down Clues & Answers:

  • 1D: Pulls a fast one on – DUPES
  • 2D: Clear, as a blackboard – ERASE
  • 3D: Speaker of the line “You know, no other factory in the world mixes its chocolate by waterfall” – WONKA
  • 4D: Paranormal gift, for short – ESP
  • 5D: Blue expanse – SKY

Want More Mini Crossword Fun?

The New York Times Games section offers a variety of puzzles, but only a few are free to play. The daily Mini Crossword is always free, but if you’re looking to dig into the archives, you’ll need a Times Games subscription.

Looking for more puzzle solutions? Check out answers and hints for Wordle, Connections, Strands, and Connections: Sports Edition on our dedicated puzzle page!

Now that you have today’s answers, are you ready to tackle tomorrow’s puzzle? Keep playing and sharpen those crossword skills!

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