Today’s NYT Mini Answer For Saturday March 15 2025

Across
A structure that controls the flow of water.
💦 Often used for hydroelectric power generation.
🏗️ The Hoover ___ is a famous example.
🌊 Helps prevent flooding in riverbanks.

A single portion of a pizza or cake.
🍕 You might cut one from a loaf of bread.
📊 A portion of something, like in a pie chart.
🔪 Can be thin or thick, depending on preference.

What a basement apartment might lack.
☀️ A flashlight provides this.
💡 Can refer to brightness or lack of weight.
🏠 Many underground rooms need artificial sources of this.

A group of prestigious universities in the U.S.
🎓 Their name comes from a climbing plant.
🏆 Harvard, Yale, and Princeton belong to this elite group.
🏛️ Established institutions known for their academic excellence.

A furry companion at home.
🐱 Many people adopt one from a shelter.
🥰 Can be a dog, cat, rabbit, or even a lizard!
🦴 Loves treats and belly rubs.

Down
A single number from 0-9.
✋ You have ten of these on your hands.
🔢 A mathematical term related to numbers.
📞 Often used as part of a phone number.

A dull, persistent pain.
💔 Can describe emotional or physical suffering.
🏋️ What your muscles do after a tough workout.
🤕 Might need a painkiller to relieve it.

A New York-based baseball team.
⚾ Signed Juan Soto to a historic contract.
🔵 Competes in Major League Baseball.
🏟️ Plays home games at Citi Field.

To lose balance and fall.
📝 A small mistake or error.
🧊 What happens when you step on ice.
🚶 Can happen unexpectedly while walking.