The china sex videoMini 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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