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Today’s NYT Mini Crossword could be tricky. Keep in mind that Sylvester Stallone starred as two heroes whose names both start with R, and each name has five letters. You might pick the wrong one on your first try. 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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The completed NYT Mini Crossword puzzle for March 18, 2025.
Mini across clues and answers
1A clue: “Dude! Come on!”
Answer: BRUH
5A clue: San Antonio attraction to “remember”
Answer: ALAMO
6A clue: Recurring Stallone role
Answer: RAMBO
7A clue: Stream
Answer: CREEK
8A clue: Hudson after whom the Hudson River is named
Answer: HENRY
Mini down clues and answers
1D clue: Loudly play, as a speaker
Answer: BLARE
2D clue: Dish that might come with a spoon and chopsticks
Answer: RAMEN
3D clue: Raw ___, color in the Crayola Hall of Fame
Answer: UMBER
4D clue: Something “played” to avoid class
Answer: HOOKY
5D clue: Eyebrow shape
Answer: ARCH
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