Today’s NYT Mini Answer For Thursday March 13 2025

Across
ATAD
📏 A tiny amount, just a little bit.
🤏 A synonym for “a smidge” or “a tad.”
⏳ “I’m feeling ___ tired, but I’ll be fine.”

META
🔄 Something that refers to itself, like a clue about clues.
🎭 Often used to describe self-referential humor.
📖 “A book about writing books is very ___.”

UPSET
😲 A shocking victory in sports.
⚽ When the underdog wins, it’s called this.
🎾 A major surprise in a competition.

PULSE
❤️ A rhythmic beat in your body.
🏥 Doctors check this to measure your heart rate.
🎵 A steady rhythm in music.

SPATS
🗣️ Small arguments or disagreements.
😡 Friends or couples sometimes have these.
👞 Also a type of old-fashioned shoe covering.

Down
AMPUP
🎸 To increase excitement or energy.
🔊 DJs do this to get the crowd going.
⚡ “Let’s ___ the volume and get this party started!”

TESLA
🚗 An electric car brand founded by Elon Musk.
⚡ Known for self-driving and Cybertruck models.
🔋 Runs on battery power instead of gas.

ATEST
🔔 A disclaimer before an emergency alarm.
🚨 “This is ___ of the emergency broadcast system.”
📢 Often used in drills and safety announcements.

DATES
❤️ The first ones might be awkward.
🗓️ A planned meeting, sometimes romantic.
🍽️ Can involve dinner, movies, or coffee.

UPS
📦 A package delivery company, rival to FedEx.
🚚 Their trucks are brown and deliver worldwide.
🏢 Short for United Parcel Service.