【Actress Giving Permission to Director During Audition】
The Actress Giving Permission to Director During AuditionMini 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 Friday, March 28, 2025:
Across
Like crackers after the box is left open
The answer is stale.
Targets of facial cleansers
The answer is Pores.
Patronized, as a restaurant
The answer is Ateat.
House occupied by a Presbyterian minister
The answer is Manse.
Material that's an anagram of 1-Across and 4-Down
The answer is Slate.
Down
Bombards with texts, say
The answer is Spams.
The "z" in x + y = z
The answer is Total.
Stadium's covered counterpart
The answer is Arena.
Most's opposite
The answer is Least.
Lauder in the beauty aisle
The answer is Estee.
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