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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword isn’t terribly tough, but it might leave you wanting scratches afterwards. And if you love urban legends, you’ll be a fan of 4-Down. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for March 31, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Call from an unknown number, often
Answer: SPAM
5A clue: Where a dog might like to be scratched
Answer: BELLY
6A clue: Look forward to
Answer: AWAIT
7A clue: Shell that can be played as a wind instrument
Answer: CONCH
8A clue: Patella’s place
Answer: KNEE
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Affix, as a patch
Answer: SEWON
2D clue: Maker of connections
Answer: PLANE
3D clue: One going down a literary rabbit hole?
Answer: ALICE
4D clue: “The Great Wall of China is visible from space,” for one
Answer: MYTH
5D clue: Where a human might like to be scratched
Answer: BACK
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