Today's NYT Mini Crossword Answers for Tuesday, March 25

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Today's NYT Mini Crossword isn't too tough. Let's hope you've seen the movie "Up," and have a sense of the slogans used on WWII propaganda posters. 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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Let's get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.

The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for March 25, 2025. NYT

Mini across clues and answers

1A clue: Grouchy homeowner in Pixar's "Up"
Answer: CARL

5A clue: Sneezy sound
Answer: ACHOO

7A clue: Speedy sound
Answer: VROOM

8A clue: Pick up on
Answer: SENSE

9A clue: Facebook message status after "Sent" and "Delivered"
Answer: SEEN

Mini down clues and answers

1D clue: #1 seed in the N.B.A.'s Eastern Conference, informally
Answer: CAVS

2D clue: Farmers' lots
Answer: ACRES

3D clue: French wine region
Answer: RHONE

4D clue: Like lips that sink ships
Answer: LOOSE

6D clue: Anomaly taken as a sign, say
Answer: OMEN

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