The Friend's Mother 4 (2025)Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Tuesday, March 26, 2024:

Across

Student celebrating in the late spring

  • The answer is Grad.

Early spring bloomers

  • The answer is Croci.

Bird symbolizing the start of spring

  • The answer is Robin.

Printed piece of punditry

  • The answer is Op-ed (without the -).

Tie the knot

  • The answer is Wed.

Down

Feel around in the dark

The answer is Grope.

Like many sauna users

  • The answer is Robed.

Low-pH substance

  • The answer is Acid.

Cacophonous clatter

  • The answer is Din.

Raven lookalike

  • The answer is Crow.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Mini Crossword.

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