Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Answers: March 12, 2025
Across
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Drops on a putting green, say | DEW |
| Change that a Spaniard or German might request? | EUROS |
| Beat handily, in slang | SPANK |
| Annoying, as a younger sibling | PESKY |
| Blue expanse | SEA |
DOWN
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Pulls a fast one on | DUPES |
| Clear, as a blackboard | ERASE |
| Speaker of the line “You know, no other factory in the world mixes its chocolate by waterfall” | WONKA |
| Paranormal gift, for short | ESP |
| Blue expanse | SKY |
Drops on a putting green, say = DEW
Moisture that condenses on grass overnight, often seen in the morning.
Change that a Spaniard or German might request? = EUROS
The common currency used in Spain, Germany, and many other European countries.
Beat handily, in slang = SPANK
A colloquial term meaning to defeat someone decisively.
Annoying, as a younger sibling = PESKY
Describes someone who is irritating or bothersome, often used for younger siblings.
Blue expanse = SEA
A large body of saltwater, often appearing blue.
Pulls a fast one on = DUPES
To deceive or trick someone.
Clear, as a blackboard = ERASE
To wipe away marks or writing, making the surface clean again.
Speaker of the line “You know, no other factory in the world mixes its chocolate by waterfall” = WONKA
Refers to Willy Wonka, the fictional candy maker from “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”
Paranormal gift, for short = ESP
Extrasensory perception, the supposed ability to gain information through supernatural means.
Blue expanse = SKY
The atmosphere visible above the earth, often appearing blue during the day.