Today’s NYT Mini Answer For Monday March 24 2025

Across
1 “Hey … wanna hear a secret?”
🤫 Often used to get someone’s attention.
👂 A sound made to whisper something.
🔇 Indicates something quiet or secretive.

5 Spooky story?
🏚️ Often told in dark places.
👻 Can involve ghosts or otherworldly beings.
🌙 Typically shared around Halloween.

7 Baby grand, for one
🎹 A type of piano.
🎶 Found in music rooms or concert halls.
🖤 Known for its smaller, yet elegant, size.

8 Perfectly behaved child
😇 Often associated with innocence.
🙏 Typically angelic in behavior.
👼 A role often played by children in church plays.

9 Something to cram for
📝 Often studied last minute.
💡 An exam or quiz.
🎓 Something students prepare for in school.

Down
1 Letter between Oscar and Quebec in the NATO alphabet
🅿️ Comes after “O” and before “Q”.
📡 Used for clear communication in the military.
🗣️ Common in radio transmissions.

2 Period of work
⏳ A length of time for a task.
🔄 Can be a shift at a job.
💼 Often tied to employment or projects.

3 “All the world,” per a famous line from Shakespeare
🎭 Found in Shakespeare’s “As You Like It.”
🌍 Refers to the stage of life.
👑 A metaphor for the world as a stage.

4 Pointy parts of a fork
🍴 Found on utensils used for eating.
🕹️ Sharp edges, useful for spearing food.
🔪 Helps hold food in place on a plate.

6 Indianapolis football player
🏈 Associated with the Colts.
👕 Known for playing in the NFL.
🌆 Hails from Indiana.