Today’s NYT Mini Answer For Monday March 17 2025

Across

Signature health legislation of the Obama era, for short
🏥 A major U.S. healthcare reform law.
💊 Aims to make insurance more affordable.
📜 Signed into law in 2010.

Pitt of “Moneyball”
🎬 Hollywood actor known for leading roles.
⚾ Starred in a film about baseball analytics.
💔 Formerly married to Angelina Jolie.

With 2-Down, U.S. national park that’s larger than the entirety of Rhode Island
🏜️ Known for its stunning rock formations.
🌲 Home to breathtaking hiking trails.
🏞️ A major tourist attraction in Arizona.

Saharan country whose capital is Tripoli
🌍 A North African nation with a desert landscape.
🏛️ Its capital is located on the Mediterranean coast.
⛽ Has one of the largest oil reserves in Africa.

Figure of speech
🗣️ Expresses ideas in a non-literal way.
📖 Common in poetry and storytelling.
🤔 Includes metaphors, similes, and proverbs.

Baked ___ (barbecue side dish)
🍽️ Often served with grilled meats.
🥫 Can be homemade or canned.
🔥 A classic dish at cookouts and picnics.

Down

Oil-rich peninsula
🏜️ Home to some of the world’s largest oil reserves.
🕌 Includes countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
🌍 Connected to both Africa and Asia.

See 5-Across
🏞️ A famous natural wonder carved by the Colorado River.
📸 A popular tourist attraction for breathtaking views.
🛶 Offers rafting opportunities along the river.

It comes after Wednesday
🕷️ A member of the Addams family.
📺 Starred in a Netflix series named after her.
🎭 Known for her gothic and deadpan personality.

People traditionally stand for her entrance
💍 Wears a white dress at a special ceremony.
🎶 Often walks down the aisle to music.
💒 A key figure in wedding traditions.

Insincere
🗣️ Describes someone who speaks smoothly but lacks sincerity.
🎭 Can be charming but deceitful.
😏 Often associated with politicians or salespeople.