Today’s NYT Mini Answer For Tuesday March 18 2025

Across

“Dude! Come on!”
😤 An exclamation of frustration or disbelief.
👊 Commonly used in internet slang and memes.
🗣️ Often said between friends in casual conversation.

San Antonio attraction to “remember”
🏰 A historic mission in Texas.
⚔️ Site of a famous 1836 battle.
🇺🇸 Associated with the Texas Revolution.

Recurring Stallone role
🎬 Action movie character known for combat skills.
💥 Often seen wielding heavy weaponry.
🦅 Has multiple films spanning decades.

Stream
💦 A small flowing body of water.
🐟 Might have fish swimming in it.
🌳 Often found in forests or countryside.

Hudson after whom the Hudson River is named
⛵ Famous explorer from the Age of Discovery.
🌊 Had a river and bay named after him.
🗺️ Sailed for both English and Dutch expeditions.

Down

Loudly play, as a speaker
🔊 What you do to music at a party.
🎶 Can make the neighbors complain.
🚗 Often done while driving with the windows down.

Dish that might come with a spoon and chopsticks
🍜 A popular Japanese noodle soup.
🥚 Often topped with egg, pork, and vegetables.
🔥 Can be served hot and spicy.

Raw ___, color in the Crayola Hall of Fame
🎨 A shade of brown used in art.
🖍️ One of Crayola’s classic crayon colors.
🖌️ Often found in natural landscapes.

Something “played” to avoid class
🏫 A trick students use to skip school.
🎣 Sometimes associated with fishing.
😈 Can get you in trouble if caught.

Eyebrow shape
👁️ Can be naturally arched or shaped with makeup.
💄 Often plucked, waxed, or threaded.
😏 A common feature in expressive facial expressions.