【Cat 3 movies】

The Cat 3 moviesMini 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 21, 2025:

Across

"And stuff like that": Abbr.

• The answer is Etc.

"Hooray!"

• The answer is Wahoo.

→

• The answer is Arrow.

Things counted by some smartwatches

• The answer is Steps.

"___ So Fine," subject of the famous plagiarism case against "My Sweet Lord"

• The answer is Hes.

Down

What you might "come down to" after having your head in the clouds

• The answer is Earth.

With the circled letters, a literal depiction of what you need to win tic-tac-toe?

• The answer is Three.

Chicken dwellings

• The answer is Coops.

Is no longer

• The answer is Was.

Cries of pain

• The answer is Ows.

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