Today’s NYT Mini Answer For Wednesday March 19 2025

Across

Practical joke
😂 Something meant to make people laugh.
😈 Often involves harmless deception or tricks.
🎭 Can be part of comedy routines or pranks.

Halloween costume that often includes suspenders and a fake mustache
🎮 Inspired by a famous video game character.
🔴 Wears a red hat and jumps on enemies.
👨‍🔧 Often paired with a brother in green.

Best Picture winner at the 2025 Oscars
🏆 Prestigious film award recipient.
🎬 Recognized for excellence in storytelling.
📽️ Selected by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Ingredient in beer and bread
🍞 Helps dough rise in baking.
🍺 Essential for fermentation in brewing.
🦠 A living organism used in food production.

Have in one’s possession
👜 To possess or control something.
📦 Can refer to physical or intangible items.
🏠 Often used in the context of ownership.

Down

Reaction to an awful pun
🙄 What you do when you hear a bad joke.
😩 Sometimes accompanied by an eye roll.
😂 The line between funny and cringe.

Puts on TV
📡 What a network does with a show.
🎥 Can refer to airing live or recorded content.
📺 News, sports, and sitcoms fall under this.

Total legend, informally
🐐 Acronym often used for top athletes or performers.
🏆 Short for “Greatest of All Time.”
🔥 Used to describe someone highly respected.

B.L.T. condiment
🥪 A creamy spread often used in sandwiches.
🍳 Made with eggs, oil, and vinegar.
🤍 Can be used in salads and dips.

All over again
🔁 Indicates repetition or a fresh start.
🎶 Common in song lyrics about second chances.
🔄 Synonym for “once more.”