The ????????? ??????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.

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Saturday, March 15, 2025:

Across

Hamburger meat, typically

• The answer is Beef.

Unit in photography ... or what a photograph might go in

• The answer is Frame.

Pens a letter to

• The answer is Writes.

Table manners?

• The answer is Waiters.

Famed short story writer behind "The Gift of the Magi"

• The answer is O Henry.

"Time is ___"

• The answer is Money.

Model in an anatomy classroom

• The answer is Body.

Down

Spears who sang "Womanizer"

• The answer is Britney.

Restaurant

• The answer is Eatery.

Gritty material on a nail file

• The answer is Emery.

Admit the truth, with "up"

• The answer is Fess.

Someone added on Facebook

• The answer is Friend.

"Whoopee!"

• The answer is Wahoo.

Gestation station

• The answer is Womb.

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