The New York Times Mini Crossword for March 5th presented a mix of straightforward and slightly deceptive clues. Here’s a breakdown of the answers, categorized by across and down:
Across Clues and Answers
- 1A: Poli ___ (college major) – The answer is SCI, short for political science. This clue is a common abbreviation trick.
- 4A: Person with a superior attitude – The answer is SNOB. This is a direct definition, testing vocabulary.
- 5A: Word whose letters are appropriately found from left to right in … CHARISMA – The answer is CHARM. This clue plays on letter inclusion within the given word.
- 6A: … PRECIPITATION – The answer is RAIN. A simple definition-based clue.
- 7A: … UNSIGHTLY – The answer is UGLY. Another direct definition, testing basic vocabulary.
Down Clues and Answers
- 1D: Slow-moving creature – The answer is SNAIL. This clue is intentionally ambiguous, as other creatures could fit the description, making it a slightly harder solve.
- 2D: Like a groan-inducing joke – The answer is CORNY. A common descriptor for bad humor.
- 3D: Co. that created the first floppy disk – The answer is IBM. A factual question testing knowledge of tech history.
- 4D: Furry variety of carpet – The answer is SHAG. This is a direct definition, focusing on material characteristics.
The Mini Crossword remains a quick, accessible daily puzzle. While most clues are straightforward, occasional ambiguity (like in 1D) keeps solvers engaged.
For those seeking additional NYT puzzle solutions, including Wordle, Strands, and Connections, resources like CNET provide daily hints and answers.
