NYT Mini Crossword for today: solutions for Sunday, March 9.

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      Enjoy crossword puzzles but lack the time to tackle a full-sized one from your daily newspaper? That’s where The Mini comes in!

      A compact version of the New York Times' popular crossword puzzle, The Mini offers a quick and simple way to challenge your crossword abilities daily, taking significantly less time (the average puzzle takes users just over a minute to complete). Although The Mini is smaller and more straightforward than a typical crossword, it can still pose challenges. Getting stuck on a single clue could mean the difference between achieving a personal best finish time and facing a disappointing solving attempt.

      As with our Wordle hints and Connections hints, we are here to assist you with The Mini today if you find yourself needing some help.

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      Here are the answers for today’s NYT Mini crossword.

      NYT Mini Crossword answers today

      New York Times

      Across

      All over the ___ – MAP

      Frustrated remarks before trailing off into a facepalm – IJUSTG

      Kendrick who earned five Grammys for 2024’s “Not Like Us” – LAMAR

      Rapper involved in a conflict with 7-Across – DRAKE

      “The birds and the bees” –

      Down

      Not hot, as salsa – MILD

      Partially open, like a door – AJAR

      Mountain lions – PUMAS

      Alcohol varieties including junmai (“pure rice”) and nigori (“cloudy”) – SAKE

      Dinosaur with short arms – TREX

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      Passionate about New York Times' games? So are we, and Spelling Bee is among our favorites. But just like any other NYT game — Wordle, Connections, Strands, and The Mini — we sometimes encounter difficulties in completing it.

      If you find yourself stuck on today’s Spelling Bee, we're here to provide assistance. Refer to the article below for guidance on how to play the game and a list of all possible words you could form today.

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      If you've integrated puzzle games like Wordle and Connections into your daily routine over the past year, another daily obsession may be heading your way. Puzzmo is a new platform that brings the concept of a newspaper puzzle page to a responsive web page compatible with various devices. Players can sign up today for the free platform, which also offers a $40 annual subscription option that unlocks additional features such as experimental games and leaderboards.

      This innovative project is a collaboration between Orta Therox and Zach Gage, a game designer known for mobile hits like Knotwords and Good Sudoku. His latest endeavor has been in development for years, serving as a comprehensive hub for Gage’s puzzle offerings aimed at surpassing popular sites like The New York Times.

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      Step aside, Wordle: The New York Times has introduced a new puzzle game

      The New York Times has launched a new title in its Games catalog following the ongoing success of Wordle — and this one revolves around math. Digits requires players to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers. You can currently play its beta version online for free.

      In Digits, players receive a target number to match. They'll be given six numbers with the ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide them to come as close to the target as possible. Not all numbers need to be utilized, so this game will challenge your math abilities as you experiment with combinations to reach the desired target.

      Achieving an exact match with the target number earns players a five-star rating, while coming within 10 earns three stars, and within 25 grants one star. Currently, players can also access five different puzzles featuring progressively larger numbers. I completed today’s puzzle and found it to be an engaging number-based challenge that should attract those who enjoy puzzle games like Threes or other NYT titles such as Wordle and Spelling Bee.

      In an article announcing Digits and describing the game development process of The New York Times Games team, The Times mentions that the team will utilize this free beta to address bugs and determine if it warrants moving into a more extensive development phase "where the game is programmed and the designs are finalized." So be sure to play Digits while it's available, as The New York Times might abandon the project if the response isn’t what they anticipate.

      Digits' beta can be played for free now on The New York Times Games' website.

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