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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword featured one of those repeated clues the puzzle-makers love. The clue for 4-Across is “piece of the pie,” while the clue for 1-Down is “piece of the pi,” as in the famous 3.14 mathematical constant. Need some help with today’s Mini Crossword? Read on. And if you could use some hints and guidance for daily solving, check out our Mini Crossword tips.
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Let’s get at those Mini Crossword clues and answers.
The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for March 14, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: Hydroelectric project
Answer: DAM
4A clue: Piece of the pie
Answer: SLICE
6A clue: Concern for a basement apartment
Answer: LIGHT
7A clue: Noted octet in higher education
Answer: IVIES
8A clue: Fur-riend
Answer: PET
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Piece of the pi?
Answer: DIGIT
2D clue: Feel the pain
Answer: ACHE
3D clue: Team that signed Juan Soto to a record-breaking 15-year, $765 million contract
Answer: METS
4D clue: Mess (up)
Answer: SLIP
5D clue: Like podcasts with a studio audience, say
Answer: LIVE
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