NYT Mini Crossword Answers for March 3, 2025
Updated
Tap a clue to reveal its answer. By Joel Fagliano.
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Hint: letter count and first letter of every answer
1A S___ · 5A S____ · 6A A____ · 7A C____ · 8A K___ · 1D S____ · 2D N____ · 3D A____ · 4D P___ · 5D S___
Across
1A: Applaud with one's fingers
SNAP · more answers for this clue
5A: Material for Elvis's blue shoes
SUEDE · more answers for this clue
6A: Tree with white bark
ASPEN · more answers for this clue
7A: Leather leggings
CHAPS · more answers for this clue
8A: Traditional garment for a Scottish groom
KILT · more answers for this clue
Down
1D: Food ordered in rolls
SUSHI · more answers for this clue
2D: Country with the most mountains over 25,000 feet in elevation
NEPAL · more answers for this clue
3D: Skilled (at)
ADEPT · more answers for this clue
4D: Ink-filled items
PENS · more answers for this clue
5D: ___ race (picnic event)
SACK · more answers for this clue
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SNAP
SUEDE
ASPEN
CHAPS
KILT
FAQ
1-Across: Applaud with one's fingers
SNAP.
5-Across: Material for Elvis's blue shoes
SUEDE.
6-Across: Tree with white bark
ASPEN.
7-Across: Leather leggings
CHAPS.
8-Across: Traditional garment for a Scottish groom
KILT.
1-Down: Food ordered in rolls
SUSHI.
2-Down: Country with the most mountains over 25,000 feet in elevation
NEPAL.
3-Down: Skilled (at)
ADEPT.
4-Down: Ink-filled items
PENS.
5-Down: ___ race (picnic event)
SACK.