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Here are the answers to the March 6, 2025, NYT Mini Crossword. This puzzle stands out for its cluster of Z-starting entries, including two different answers to the clue “Zip.”
Across answers
| Entry | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1A | Sound of mosquito electrocution | ZAP |
| 4A | Niche publication printed in small batches | ZINE |
| 5A | Nintendo princess | ZELDA |
| 6A | Malevolent creatures in “The Lord of the Rings” | ORCS |
| 7A | Cry of delight | OOH |
Down answers
| Entry | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | Zip | ZILCH |
| 2D | “No ifs, ___ or buts” | ANDS |
| 3D | Sphere in a stir-fry | PEA |
| 4D | Zip | ZERO |
| 5D | What parents with toddlers might compare their household to | ZOO |
The puzzle’s Z-heavy pattern
ZAP, ZINE, and ZELDA fill three across entries; ZILCH, ZERO, and ZOO appear among the down answers. The other entries are ORCS, OOH, ANDS, and PEA. The repeated clue “Zip” has two distinct solutions: ZILCH at 1D and ZERO at 4D.
Source and date
This answer guide follows Gael Cooper’s Yahoo Entertainment article, updated March 6, 2025, at 5:17 a.m. UTC. The list is based on that date-matched secondary source rather than an independently accessible official NYT puzzle page. The answers are for the March 6, 2025 puzzle; this page does not establish current access terms for the NYT Games archive.
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